Former CIA: Why You Need A 'Burner' Phone (Right Now)

This guide, presented by Jason Hanson, details how to acquire a burner phone for enhanced privacy. It covers purchasing a prepaid flip phone from major retailers, avoiding email association during activation, and using cash for the transaction to minimize traceable links. The information emphasizes operational security for obtaining an untraceable device.

Former CIA Officer Jason Hanson details his 2026 EDC loadout, emphasizing practicality and self-reliance. Key items include a Sig Sauer P365 for concealed carry, a durable flip phone for privacy, and a variety of multi-tools like the Spy Pry Mini and Jaw Breaker Mini for utility and emergency situations. He also carries significant cash, a minimalist wallet, and two knives for defense.

Former CIA Officer Jason Hanson details his 2025 EDC, prioritizing practicality and reliability. Key items include the Sig Sauer P365 for concealed carry, a fixed-blade Texas Cowboy Knife, and a durable flip phone. He emphasizes carrying cash, essential permits, and multi-functional tools like a tactical pen and compact multitool for diverse situations.

This video by ex-CIA officer Jason Hanson details strategies for disappearing effectively. Key takeaways include the critical importance of having a substantial cash reserve, choosing a low-profile location in a conservative state, and avoiding traceable transactions. Hanson emphasizes the need for extreme discipline and habit changes to evade detection, recommending the use of burner phones for low threats and complete avoidance of electronics for high threats.

Learn the easiest way to escape zip tie restraints from former CIA officer Jason Hanson. The key is positioning the lock centrally and using explosive force above your head to break them. While difficult with thicker ties, adrenaline in a real situation provides the necessary strength. Practice is crucial for effectiveness under pressure.

This video demonstrates how to create a highly effective, legal-to-carry self-defense tool for under $5 using a common hex nut and paracord. Former CIA officer Jason Hanson explains the assembly, legal implications for travel (TSA compliant when disassembled), and showcases its surprising lethality through a demonstration. The improvised flail is presented as an accessible personal safety option for travelers.

This video by Jason Hanson, a former CIA officer, provides practical advice on how to deter potential attackers who are staring with malicious intent. Key strategies include making brief, confident eye contact to acknowledge the threat without escalating, projecting confidence through posture and movement, and using subtle tools like a tactical pen as a non-lethal deterrent. The advice emphasizes avoiding behaviors that signal weakness and instead projecting an image of awareness and preparedness.