I listen when my intuition says something is wrong. The last time, my daughter and I were in a mall food court. I was doing what I do, letting my eyes just move over the people around us, when something “pinged.” I turned to my daughter and said, “Let’s go. Now.” To her credit, she didn’t argue or ask questions. We just got up, got our things, and left. Not hurrying or in a panic, just walking with purpose (I was still assessing, trying to figure out what I’d seen). I’m still not sure which of a couple things I noticed was the trigger, but I don’t have to be. When my god-given early-warning system activates, I believe and trust it.
You could always go into a store and have them contact mall security to walk you to your car. If there is someone sketchy around they'll want to know. Many young women are abducted from malls and places like Walmart. You did good to be on your toes.
@@ajvintage9579 I didn’t, but we live 40 minutes away from the mall, so I don’t know about the news. It may have been something relatively minor. What matters to me is that my daughter and I weren’t around for it.
Yes , God does warn us of danger sometimes . Several times I never did know what it was , but one time it was very clear what the danger was, although not seen, until after I had heeded the warning. After I had heeded the warning I instantly saw that a massively bad accident had just been averted.
I’m a 60 year old man. half my lifetime ago, I could bench 400 lbs. and curl 200. Needless to say, no one messed with me. A bout of Pancreatic Cancer, 3 knee surgeries, and a heart diagnosis later, I’ve lost most of that strength. But the one thing I’ve never lost site of, is my sense of preservation. For me, my family members, even a fellow citizen, can still rely on the fact that I won’t run when the heats on. Thanks for the encouragement!!!
@@bobbyb7127 Thank you!!! Yes, Sir. Hopefully these conversations reach those that don’t know yet. I once heard, from a respected Friend, that the Baby Boomer generation holds the key to turning this madness, we find ourselves in, around.
I will be 80 this November and live in a rural area. My house is about 150' off the road in the woods. Although it's very quiet around here, I am always aware of my surroundings. When I walk out the front door, for any reason, I first take a look around before going down the steps. It's not just people to worry about, but we have black bears and coyotes around the house, among other animals. At night, our yard is well lit on all sides as a deterrent, and I hardened our doors as much as possible. Just saying that situational awareness starts in the home.
Same here. When I go out late at night to feed the horses, I always sweep my headlamp around the perimeter, looking for glowing eyes. I learned that the hard way, when I took my dog out with me, and we were surrounded by coyotes within 90 seconds. Thankfully it ended well for everyone. (I was too mad to be scared - I pooped myself after- and they all eventually slinked off.
I had one side of my truck up on Jack stands and was under the wheel well trying to install drum brakes when one of the neighbors roosters rushed over and attacked me. It knew I was pinned in and my hands were occupied and I couldn’t get turned to defend myself. Sounds silly, but when you have a truck that could come down on top of you, it ain’t!
I am 75 and a Vietnam vet. I totally agree with you about being aware of your surroundings. I know for sure this is valuable to your situation. It helped me survive and come home thank God.
Thank you for for your service. I know you weren't paid the respect you should have been. I was about to say when spoke of animals, be very cautious when outside anywhere about Wild Hogs!!!You don't have to be in the countryside. They will go anywhere and they will try to kill you. They also move in herds together to protect their younger ones
@@Judy-wi2eu Thank you. I am well aware of wild hogs. They are quite abundant here in Louisiana. In fact they have torn up my property twice but two of them have gone to that "hog heaven" but the rest will not be back for awhile I hope.
I live in as an expat in a country where single older looking women who live alone are No. 1 prey. I dont go out late - always home by 4 or 5 latest. I dont wear fancy jewellery or cloths, very plain, simple and very "blending" and not rich looking. I take one of a known fleet of taxis. I keep my house locked up after 5. I keep three dogs, one of a breed locals are scared of. I dont talk about myself. when asked by friendly seeming locals if I am here alone, I say no, my husband and grown up son are here. I never lie but this is self defence. Mainly, do the small things that keep you safe.
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A set of scissors ...... I carry them in my chest backpack for easy deploy, and is legal to own.
@@kathybrem880 Because I cant live where I do want to unfortunately. But it is a good second best. The Government isnt interested in me, and doesnt tell me what to do or think; I can afford to live with a degree of dignity and comfort; the weather is mild enough to live on a small budget; I can get lots of good fresh food and I know native people who are kind and friendly.
I'm 63 and I have no problem confronting someone who might be following me. I had some young punk following me around the store the other day. I finally turned around and said right in front of people - " I don't know who you are BUT STOP FOLLOWING ME CAUSE IT'S PISSING ME OFF. !!!! He turned around with his head down and got out of the store pretty quick. I checked around outside before I went to my car. I always lock all of my doors as soon as I get in my car. Same goes for home.
With known and unknown bullies, I tend to open my car door and step out. I'll smile as I ask them a few questions. That defuses the situation. It's even worked with two bullying supervisors at different workplaces! They are looking for weak, pliable people. I'm short, but know how to put my stronger traits forward. It's worked since grade school!
As a man of 75 years, I would like to thank you for your excellent advice and guidance. Many elderly people have limited hearing and vision which can impede their situational awareness. Also over the years injuries add up and often disease can impair our strength and agility. I live in a state where it is legal to carry a concealed handgun. The law here tends to justify the use of deadly force by an elderly person against a younger assailant. I would regret having to do that: so I remain cautious but non confrontational while maintaining my safety. Thanks for thinking about us old folks and happy New Year.
@@mairimcgonigill4347 I don’t know if you are replying to my comment or the actual video, but it is nice of you to do so and I’m happy to say hi to you.
Here in NC, a law was passed that if you attack someone 65 years old or older, it's an automatic hate crime with minimum of 3 years in prison. Those older folks can use deadly force too.
How refreshing to hear this young man not mocking, not dismissing us Elders! One of the first things I taught my children and grandchildren, Always be aware of your surroundings!
I am a woman from the Netherlands,80 years now,I never be in trouble because when I am outside walking ,make myself so big as possible,look the passengers straight in the eyes..I workout 1 our a day..feel healty..and be good to another,I am happy thank you for your words..
Thank you for a fine presentation. I'm a 73 year old, 5'1" woman. You reminded me of some of the things my father taught my brother and me in self-defense. What I learned from him has saved me at least 3 times, twice in New York City, once in Houston. Walk with strength and stand with strength but do no move toward your attacker. Both times in New York the attacker ran away. I'm glad because I really didn't want to hurt him.
I am your age also and only 5'0". Worked out all of my adult life. Agree with the way that you stand and walk are important. Has always worked for me in my life. I may be a short woman, but in my brain, I feel 5'7" in my attitude!
One of my sojourns in martial arts training was in a dojo run by a couple of L.A. narcs. Let's just say it wasn't a glorified dance studio like so many are. You moved up in ranks to a new belt by a real test of fire - surrounded by far more advanced students who'd proceed to issue a very physical lesson. The criteria for passage was not even technique, but whether you'd turn and run for the door. That's all. Technique is easier to teach than nerve. Anyhoo! one thing we were taught is how easy it is to get almost anyone off their feet and down on the ground. At that point, when they're on their stomach OR back, if you're really afraid for your life you just might slip and fall on them. With your knees from as high up in the air as you can jump. You're frightened, remember. Must've slipped. OOPS! Thank God I've never had to do that, but it's in my mental arsenal.
I'm getting older and have spinal cord damage that is very limiting and I'm a female. I worked many years with psych patients and violent offenders and have had a lot of training on managing physical situations. There was a time when I was very capable of holding my own, but I learned right away that most physical situations can be avoided. You are 100% right about staying very aware of your surroundings and pay attention to how you carry yourself. For women, use a cart rather than carrying an armload of goods out to your car, be obvious about monitoring your surroundings, stash the sweet little old granny smile and put your b-face on (we all have one), stand up as straight as you can and walk with confidence, clench fist with a key sticking out doesn't hurt either. We are trained to be nice, polite and to always smile at everyone, but there are times and places where these habits can make you look like a good target. When someone is looking for their potential victim, they notice these things and they're going to choose the easiest or most productive target. If you're openly carrying or wearing valuables, they can make you worth the risk when you otherwise wouldn't have been.
B face is my regular face. I had a few encounters the bad guy backed away from. I de-escalated an incident with four guys, but I let my wallet go. I guess I've done ok so far.
Same here, I’m in the UK but my dads old metal catapult is at hand. It also adds weight to my handbag, but if they grab that they will be unhappy as the only things in it is my daddy’s catapult and incontinence pads (because of back injury whilst working as a psychiatric nurse) I also keep my GTN spray handy in case I need it. My brother was a policeman and he always said don’t try and hit a man in his family jewels, they will defend them unto death, go for their eyes, throw your shoes of they’re a great weapon ( I always wore stiletto heels they hurt) but stick your thumbs in their eyes, and I mean dig, cos if they can’t see you they can’t get you.
My head is always on a swivel., not looking down at the pavement or looking at my phone. I won’t wear fine jewelry or carry designer products. Be a gray person, wear plain clothes. Nothing flashy. Walk with confidence. I never park next to vans. I carry a personal alarm that is so loud everyone will be looking my way. I won’t shop at night.
I'm 71, a widow in very good health and still very physically active, but I DO sense my waning speed and strength. The last 6 years of yoga have given me much better balance and flexibility; energetic salsa and bicycling are great fun and keep my stamina up. But right now, after long Covid, I'm struggling to recover my energy. It is humbling and motivates me to be extra cautious and aware. I love my life and I want to enjoy it again.
I’m 71 now and I have (and continue to) train in martial arts for the past 30 years. I carry my keys on a kubaton, and I have a slimline flashlight in my pocket. I’ve had a full hip replacement done, and my shoulder is now giving me problems. My training has changed, I’m not going to spar and I’m careful with partner work. We were always told, the best self defence is not to be there, which is awareness, and as this gentleman said, things can happen out of the blue and very fast, so keeping yourself as fit and healthy as you can is important. Even for just quality of life as we age. I notice my strength isn’t quite as good as it was, but I still use weights and one of those “squeeze” things for hand strength. (It helps with jars too)…. I don’t carry a purse anymore, I use a fanny pack. It’s always attached to me when I’m out. My heart breaks when I see a senior who has been a target to some violence or even a scam. Thank you for putting this out there for more to see. It’s important. 🇨🇦
Great job on making the most of what you've been given. You're a credit to your people, and a gift to your community. Wish you many more healthy years. 👏👍💪🙏😎
I might do th fanny pack. I thought about martial arts at 62 but don't want to hurt my knees, etc. with sparring. I carry pepper spray with me and listen and look. I do weights and walk. I mostly eat low carb and watch sugar. Mostly I try to stay active and now and shovel my driveway, but ppl take pity and help.
@@KM-zn3lx before I went to Vietnam I watched some dorm mates spar. Just that was enough to get me out of a situation two years later. I certainly don’t spar now as I have had surgery on both shoulders and both knees and walk with a cain.
Yes, purse in body! I have kindly told a number of senior women when I see them shopping with their purse sitting in the cart and they aren’t even in front of it , that they are putting themselves at risk. They always thank me for caring!
Speaking of attitude, my dad was always fond of saying that old age and experience would always overcome youth and enthusiasm. He was never a victim, even up in his 80's he still went wherever he pleased, and carried himself with the utmost confidence.
I am 70 and I work part time in a location where state law prohibits the carrying of a firearm. Everyone I deal with is younger and stronger than me. I have had to break up two fights in the past year. I carry pepper spray, brass knuckles and a Cold Steel push dagger. All are legal in my state. God bless Texas.
"I have had to break up two fights in the past year"... No you didn't have too. At your age do NOT get involved in fights that are not yourself or loved ones.
I am a 63 year old woman, and I really appreciate this man's kind and sensible way of speaking and advising. Thank you so much. You are such a kind person...I can tell. 😊
2 месяца назад+2
A set of scissors ...... I carry them in my chest backpack for easy deploy, and is legal to own.
At physical therapy last week the man working with me thought that I was at least 10 years younger than I am. When he connected the dots that I left Vietnam 51 years earlier he asked how old I was because I am so much better shape than his father that is 9 years younger than I am. There is a saying about being aware of old men because they didn’t grow old by being wimpy and if they are veterans it is even more true.
At 60 recovering from a heart attack I find myself much more alert to my surroundings, I also pray before going out in public for the Lord to keep me safe.
Amen, and that's the most important thing you can do. Nothing happens unless He allows it, for your ultimate good and His glory. Also not a bad idea to have an item on you. That's the reason most have tuned into this conversation. Be safe and keep praying!
Glad you mentioned that. My personal guardian angel is a real badass type but I'm still expected to avoid trouble in the first place when possible. Never tempt God, etc. You probably know guardian angels never allow themselves to be seen directly, but mine did just once. I was approached by someone with deadly intentions one time. I saw nothing myself but a whole bunch of bystanders swore up and down that a huge Black man appeared behind me and suddenly spread his wings in warning to the approaching attacker. Scared the bejeezus out of everybody. And I missed it all. The only thing I knew was the main bad guy's reaction. He suddenly screamed and stumbled backwards, falling to the ground. I just thought he'd had a heart attack. But I doubt a dozen or more people suddenly all went tripping. They didn't like me at all so they weren't going to tell such a story untruthfully either. The guy who'd been approaching me would turn around and run every time he saw me in public after that too. Everybody said my protector was also close to 8' tall; I figure they're the original shapeshifters. If he's the one to escort me from this life plane to the next, I know I'll arrive safe and sound.
@@frostyfrances4700 what town was this- ahh had a black cloud warn me off death when it came down over gisborne city Port. next day female staff worker had log dropped on her at exact spot the intense black cloud came over.- then shot upp 4 miles into the heavens.
It is not religion that saves you it is usually intuition and caution! Do not expect any 'divine' intervention to save you because that divinity put your problem there in the first place!
I'm 74 and trained in numerous martial arts for 30+yrs, was heavily involved in combat shooting, trained protection dogs and have kept myself as strong and agile as I possibly can. That said situational awareness has kept me from every having to use any of this training in daily life and I sincerely hope it will continue to do this for the remainder of my life.
I love the story about the 61 year old woman in Tucson who was in a situation where there was a mass shooter. When he went to reload his gun she grabbed the magazine of bullets and two men tackled the shooter. Thus keeping him from shooting anyone else.
I don't know about the rest of y'all, but this old Southern gal could listen to this man talk all day! I've lived in Tennessee since 1987, but I still love a natural Southern drawl. ❤
I'm 75. Two years ago I was a miserable, unhealthy mess. Diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, brain fog, 40 extra pounds, and on and on. There was very little chance that I could physically defend myself without a force multiplier, if I could get to it fast enough. Then I changed my diet to the Carnivore way of eating. In these two years, all my ailments have disappeared. The other day I outworked a 40-year old who was helping me mix and pour concrete. Now I am nimble, alert, and energetic. Eat meat to get fit and strong! No one ever found a cave painting of a salad!
@panamafred1 it is likely you feel better because you probably cut out many processed foods and refined carbs and sugars, not because you now exclusively eat meat. The longer you are on the carnivore diet, the more your arteries and heart will deteriorate. Germany’s strongest man, who can pull trains, is vegan. The amino acids in plants are the very building blocks of protein. Watch the documentary The Game Changers to see how healthy and effective a plant-based diet is, and how it can reverse and prevent diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and other illnesses, while keeping the body strong.
I eat meat, vegetables, fruit and dairy products. That’s actually the best way to go. Don’t concentrate on just one food group. Variety really is the spice of life! I’m 67 and going strong! Most important for me is my faith in God. 😊. Man does not live by bread alone.
I'm 63 and I've always been active. Broke my hip about 30 years ago in a Motorcycle accident And I still manage to walk between 12,000 to 16,000 steps a day. I've had to make a few concessions to my age. But you're absolutely right. The longer you stay active, the longer you're able to stay active. Keep yourself engaged in the act living life as fully as you can. A lot of it has to do with mindset. Acknowledge that even if there are things you can't do any more, there's still a lot of life that you can explore. Carpe Dium.
Hell ya! Thanks for the words of encouragement. Same here, stay active, i am 60 this year-can't carry a 70 or 80 pound pack for distance anymore, but i can do 40 for a ways...
There is an old Cuban proverb that says: "The Devil is very wise...not just because he is the Devil, but because he is very old!". Another one says, "Old age and treachery will most likely triumph over youth and skill". I still trust my instincts, years of experience in a dangerous world, and I am extremely aware. At about age 66 I had one close encounter, and the perps (2 of them) had all they could do to flee from me as fast as they could. Thank you for your excellent video.
Thanks dear, I always look behind myself in parking lots and around me to see If anyone is following me, if I even think someone may be following me I turn around and walk back towards the store.
Thanks for the GREAT advice! As someone who's 61 going on 62, I concur with what you said, especially being aware of one's surroundings. The only thing I'd add is if your intuition, your "little voice" if you please, tells you to get out of a place or situation, LISTEN to it! Every time I ignored my little voice, I was sorry. If your "little voice" is telling you to get out of Dodge, then GET OUT of Dodge ASAP!
How VERY rare for a presenter to have a summary at the end of a good prepper video like this! And thank you for your excellent "teacher techniques" to set your points in my mind! Kudos for reminding this 76 year young man of steps to take for confidence and resilience in my daily life! WELL DONE.
I am 75 and I am not afraid of other people no matter their age, Have a rugby boxing wrestling gymnastics background. Still fairly fit but I do not buy into the fear trip. I am never looking for confrontation ever But hell you know even if I get kicked down My motto is you will at least remember me. Walk proud with determination You have what it takes man or woman. Confidence is for sure top of the list. Cheers and blessings all.
I am 75 live in SF One thing is always beware of your surroundings. Do not walk like a victim walk like you will hurt somebody. Know where you're going and if you can take a friend with you and walk like the bad ass you know you are. God Bless
Keep in mind that as long as you are wearing a belt, preferably a strong leather belt with a solid buckle, you are always carrying a protective deterrent. Practice deploying it quickly and often to acclimate the mind to its presence when the situation warrants it. It can be used as a whip or a blunt force device depending on whether the buckle or the leather tip is used. It will also extend your distance advantage by up to three feet especially necessary when confronted by a knife wielding aggressor. . Snapped at the face and eyes will deter most aggressors who have underestimated you and greatly increases your confidence in the confrontation when executed with deliberation and force. Swallow your fear and get angry
@@greengold7648 Absolutely. A large percentage of mugs who prey on the elderly are cowards who pick victims they think will not put up much of a fight. They are not prepared for an aggressive counterattack and will very often change their mind, but even if they do not, you have a much better chance of survival, if not victory, if you take the attack to them with vigor and force. And you will be amazed at how your fear can be changed into aggression. Think thoughts like "who do you think you are to think that you can attack me?"
I truly like your message. I am 68 years young and by saying that, I am active. Encourage others to get active and remain active. I do hand exercises everyday to strengthen my shooting hand and trigger finger. Start now folks. Not tomorrow. Tomorrow is a gift. Make the most by what you do today.
I’m 74 years old and I know that I have more limitations than I once had. But the most valuable lesson that you have shared in this video is active situational awareness. I am 6’1” tall and weigh 225 lbs. I’m still in reasonably good health and carry myself with confidence and am constantly aware of people moving around me. If I see someone moving around in a suspicious way I make eye contact to demonstrate that I’m aware of them. Lastly, fortunately my state allows me the right to constitutionally carry a firearm and I take advantage of that right.
I'm a lightweight ageing woman that still has to go to work in a rough neighbourhood in the UK. It gives me comfort when I feel a bit vulnerable that the bible says to use the pen as thy sword. We can't legally carry guns or pepper spray but I do carry a very old sentimental fountain pen in my pocket and pray to God that I never have to use it.
I'm 66 and female. This crosses my mind on a regular bases. I'm grateful for the reminders and the encouragement to do better every day as long as I can. Thank you
I don’t walk alone anymore. Between the loose dogs and tweekers this gal is afraid to leave her yard-and I live outside the cities in northern Alaska. I don’t feel safe. Pushing 68. Your advise is great. I’ve been told I’m intimidating because of how I carry myself. I never thought that was an advantage until now.
Greetings Big Irish Lady! 😊 I'm A Little Irish Lady! I like that you mentioned loose dogs. I live in a coastal Southern California city and it seems as though everyone has a dog or multiple dogs! If it weren't for the fact that these dogs were on leashes, I would have been attacked four different times. I Adore animals so I know I wasn't giving off a bad vibe. People let their dogs run loose all the time at these parks. It's time to get some protection. I have a cane that I used when I sprained my ankle, so I think I will start carrying that when I go for my walks. Take Care of Yourself, God Bless! 😊
This is a blessing and reminder that being 68 is not a death sentence. Stuck in a wheelchair with a family gives me no right to lay down and depend on those that would prey on the weak ones for mercy. Your advice to stay mentally aware and physically exercise the body as well as we can and include exercising with your EDC and be aware that even your surroundings can provide tools to defend yourself. Three mental goals for anyone being attacked: 1 Disorientate attacker 2 Disarm attacker 3 Disable attacker and of cause your safety and those you love rank top on the list. Stay safe fellow brothers and sisters. 🙏
I am 80 and I don't leave home with out my cold steel equalizer. I work out evert day so i would be able to protect my family all the time. You are surely right, awareness is a must and that's what I advise every member of the family when leaving the house. When I walk my dog every day, I carry a kamagong stick in addition to my Lawman cold steel. Thank you for the very informative presentation.
Thank you for talking to us who are older. Thank you for talking to us like we have sense in our head and that we are still capable human beings, that we once were.
That is the worst to me, not just aware of my surroundings but hubby is so NOT, and he’s the one with the cane. I get gas or cash in the day in wide open areas. I also am on NextDoor Neighborhood app, where I hear about the latest scams. Recently there was one about young kids picking out elderly in their neighborhood to claim they were locked out and can ‘we use your phone to call our mom?’ They then steal financial info while looking like you’re just helping kids get home. I stopped to get gas, still thinking how I would SO fall for that ruse! When I realized I’d broken my own rule of getting gas near a car where they WERE NOT getting gas. I was in a hurry and my mind was on seeing my son, when I realized it was a man and a woman arguing, getting pretty nasty, when she appeared next to me, demanding my phone, ‘because that SOB won’t give me MINE!’ My phone, & purse were locked in the car, I had only the gas card & said I didn’t have the phone on me, when the man came around, but I finished, put the nozzle back in its place and split. I also don’t let gas go below 3/4 of a tank so it takes about 7 minutes tops to get gas & get gone.
Good Vid. Earlier tonight two guys in a car were able to get close to me while walking. I had a flashlight ready to go and they decided to look for fun somewhere else.
4:23 spot on, spot on, spot on. At 63 and after having served a career as a Deputy Sheriff and US Army Special Agent in Protective Services. There is no more sure way to stay safe than avoidance. It's the proverbial ounce of prevention that is worth a pound of cure adage. Use your life skills to read situations and go around them, not through them. Particularly when you're accompanied by your spouse.
".... your spouse." Unless you're me and made the mistake of my life in who I married. The man was vicious and violent to other people but he never actually tried to harm me physically. Before we split I overheard him telling one of his friends that I was the only person he was ever afraid of. When I found out what he was actually like, I told him flatout that if he ever raised a hand to me, one of us wouldn't live to tell about it. He knew I meant it too. He knew I was (hopefully still am) a crack shot and I trained jungle patrol dogs. He also knew that any harm he might succeed in causing me would be repaid in kind by my friends and relatives, largely Irish Fenian and a few HA's included. But as I told him, I'd try real hard to spare them the trouble.
It's interesting when you mentioned about the old people strength. I would say is more about being smart with your body, than actual strength. My dad in his late 70's taught me a trick, once he was attacked by a younger guy (in his 20) and saw him as an easy victim, old and a little overweight. He simply used his weight to pin the guy against the wall and hit him as much as he wanted. It was a one side fight with the elder having the best part
Have gone through many comments here from y'all fine dear elders. Nothing impress me more of the amount of strength and confidence many of you have. I'm inspired! Thank you, and thank you for this important message also! 🙏❤
I am 62 years old and I very much appreciate this video. I'm an active hiker and mtn biker but I think people need to hear tips like yours. Thank you sir! God bless you 🙏🏽
2 месяца назад
A set of scissors ...... I carry them in my chest backpack for easy deploy, and is legal to have.
At 73 I have had this conversation with myself and I realize I cannot out run the youthful bad guy. I am not as strong as the attacker, and I'm not as quick. I can only keep my head on a swivel and try to anticipate... not the best of plans. I don't go stupid places at stupid times... and carrying is an everyday thing.
I'm in the UK. Can't carry, it's illegal here. Pepper spray and bear spray is also illegal. Government wants us women to be easy victims for the invaders. I've been arrested for daring to cry out "please leave me alone" to the gang of invaders that's targeting me. I'm a disabled girl. Things are truly dire here!
I absolutely love your enthusiasm and concern for the elderly or aging. I'm 50 and I'm 100% in agreement with you on this video! What a great topic, and it shows where your heart is my friend.
Being a woman and on the small side, I've always felt somewhat vulnerable. I stay alert. Once on public transport a man sitting across from me was eyeing me and something I was carrying very suspiciously. I looked him right in the eye and he got off at the next stop without incident. I think he was going to do a grab and run. I'm getting older and times have also gotten more dangerous. Now I always carry pepper spray.
@JohnSmithGlobeLie Illegal for women (and men) in Canada to carry even as self defense. Pretty much anything that can be used that way is illegal. Oh Canada.
2 месяца назад
@@jmc8076 better to be judged by a jury of 6 than to carry out by 6 relative.,,,,,,,,, I carry tactical flash light, self defense pen, and other stuff too ! Even u not going to use it, they give u the needed confidence................they will find another weaker target if they see u not afraid.
2 месяца назад+1
A set of scissors ...... I carry them in my chest backpack for easy deploy, and is legal to have.
I am 78 years old this month. I survived Vietnam and 40 years as a Deputy Sheriff. I have been a tactical team leader, and know about situational awareness, and use of force. Over the years, I have learned to adjust my self defense tactics to account from the infirmities from Agent Orange and other age related disabilities. I am still mobile, I drive and go out in the public as needed from time to time. I am careful about where I go. I live in a small rural community, so I stay out of cities. I get what I need locally or on line. When I do go out my EDC exists of a retired 100lb Dutch Shepherd, a retired patrol dog, who operates off lead, and in whom I have 100% confidence. He is my first level of awareness, defense and deterrence. I also carry a walking stick (Cane) made for fighting, and I used to teach the 48" riot baton, and I have adapted this to the cane defense. I carry two, spring-blade knives, one one each side of the body, and finally, I carry a ,44 Charter Arms Bulldog revolver in a cross-draw holster. I do not leave my property without this EDC. At age 78, I consider any assault on me a deadly force event, justifying my use of deadly force in return. I have also retained my commissioned from the sheriff's department. My tactics, since I can't run, are to close the distance with my assailant, assuming they get past my dog, and I will use knives to cut whatever I can reach, or to contact shoot whatever is left. I do not expect to survive such an encounter, but the evidence will be right there for the investigators to figure it out.
I am 68 yr old grandmother, who carries. I love to take my grandson to our town park. But, i dont carry at park or pick up at school. I decided not to go to the parks when they arent populated. Only one way in and one way out, (being aware of my surroundings & my body strengths at this time). And really watch big stores, parking lots, i do carry there. I consider myself to be good physical condition. Still ride my horse. But, realize things do change. I walk strong consistent steps, head up, free hands. :). Thanks for your video!
Thank you sir, for your respect and concern. These ideas have preoccupied me for several years now and is rarely talked about. Just this acknowledgement renders the elderly less invisible.
I have to use a walking stick, so I made one out of 1/2 inch ridged electrical conduit. This is my first tool for protection. I have a couple other tools as well just in case. I'm lucky enough to have had a Father who showed me how to use the walking stick for more than walking. I appreciate your bringing this issue up for those who have already accepted the fact that they are not what they once were and think they have no chance in a bad situation. I'm going to show this video to my Girlfriend who just turned 77. Especially the part that mentions Awareness of Surroundings. Thank you for the Video!!
Excellent video, thank you for presenting it. As a 72 year old man I have been fortunate not to have had any serious illnesses or injuries that prevented me from working out regularly, and I am in pretty good shape for my age. Lately I have been getting more serious about practicing self defense, and your encouragement and advice are much appreciated.
Thanks for this. I'm 44 and just became disabled from MS. Walking with a cane makes me an easy target. I appreciate this a lot. I'm not scared of anyone or anything whatsoever, I'm pretty confident. But if it comes down to it.... it'll be God Himself through me taking care of the problem.
I turn 60 this year and am not what I once was . But I do exercise and lift my body weight regularly . This is a good subject as I have started to train using a walking stick . Love your work my friend.
Maybe look into integrating some Escrima type stick work into your daily routine, keeps you sharp and loosens up the joints nicely, Paul Ingram posts some good stuff that’s easy to follow
I hear you brother I just turned 59 and I jog, do suspension straps pushups, kettlebells snatches, I can still do pullups..but I can't lift what I used to lift in my mid 40's but I do very good and am aware of getting older changing I just keep in mind I will not be an easy victim for no one....
My favorite and most effective situational awareness tip: Pay attention to who is paying attention to you. Just quickly scan the faces of people in your vicinity and take note of who makes eye contact. A couple of scans will illuminate whether someone is focusing on you and identify them as a threat. I learned this from a high school teacher and it’s never failed me. During exams, she’d bury her head in grading papers only looking up occasionally. Sometimes, she’d stand up and walk directly to someone cheating and bust them. It was incredible! I asked her how she always knew and she told me cheaters would always watch her to avoid being caught and if anyone made eye contact twice when she looked up, she knew to go confirm. Now, if you’re dancing and singing loudly with a giant peacock feathered hat, people gonna’ be staring at you! Otherwise, you won’t catch regular folk paying much attention to you as they go about their business.
I'm 75 and have a prosthetic leg, I exercise every day and stay as fit as possible. I carry a 3 inch, 5000 lumen tactical flashlight with a strobe. It wouldn't stop a determined criminal, but it will send a message that you are not going to be an easy victim. It works at a distance before they can reach you. It is also a good hand weapon if they get too close. There are no weapons that will work if you don't have situational awareness. You will be down before you see the threat coming.
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a set of scissors ...... I carry them in my chest backpack for easy deploy, and is legal to have.
Thank you, very much,! for your encouraging words! I, also, believe that everyone's greatest self defense tools are the MIND and the WILL. I look forward to watching more of your programs!
Personal alarms are good. the high-pitched noise usually scares them off. It also informs others to at least take a look in your direction. I had one guy try to take it off me so I threw it about 10 yards away and he went after it instead of me trying to turn it off i guess. but that extra 10 seconds gave me time to get away.
All to often the personal self defence subject content is aimed at the "young". But all to often as well, it is the vulnerable people in society e.g the older citizens, that are seen as soft targets. So this video is brilliant in it's advice. Well done sir and thank you! S&S
Thank you for this video, and thank you for pointing out that we do not have to become a victim because of our age. I am 65 years old and have bad knees, a bad shoulder and a bad back, yet I do six work outs a week, two are cardio, two are strength training and two are martial arts. I have been a practicing martial artist for over 45 years and hence most of my injuries and joint issues are due to the abuse. I do not consider myself good at anything except at the desire to be as healthy as I as I can be. I definitely feel my age on some days but do my best to follow your three rules of advice with the two most important being be aware of your surroundings, and know your strengths and limitations. To date, it has served me well. Thank you again.
3:00: Brings to mind an incident when I was in high school. I was not one of the popular guys. I was walking to the library,where my mom would pick me up on the way home from work. I weighed close to 200#, but was not athletic. A group of fellow students drove past me in a car and harassed me (I don't remember what they said, it was not an unusual occurrence). I continued walking at the same pace as they turned into a side street and turned back to the street I was walking along. I had made no threatening actions, but when their car stalled, I heard one of them say, "Hurry up, he's coming!" There were three of them, surrounded by a couple of tons of steel, but hey were afraid of me. That was when I discovered that bullies are cowards.
Your exactly right, elder citizens are more of a target, we need to stay sharp and agile if anything were to happen ... something we need to work on ... thanks for this, never really thought about this before.
I am 71 and must use a cane, I try to always be aware of my surroundings. But truth have it I know that I am very vulnerable to criminals. I try not to put myself into situations where I could be an easy target. I do exercise daily in order to be the best that I can be at this time in my life!!
Thank You for this info and inspiration. I just turned 70, and the best advice I could offer is to keep your head on a swivel, constantly know your surroundings. One thing I do is have a bic pen on my collar at all times. It might sound silly, but if I am grabbed, I can, hopefully, stick someone with it and break away.
You are absolutely 100 per cent correct sir. I have always actively practised situational awareness my whole life and even with martial arts training and a determination to not be a victim I realise now that I am 60 years of age with some arthritis and not as strong and fast as I once was. I try to first not put myself in vulnerable situations and second if I have to be in them I plan and prepare so I can minimse the risk. As an Australian watching your video it is refreshing to hear an American talking about the psychological side of self defence which has particular relevance to Australians who dont have the firearms option. Cheers Darren.
At 78 I grew up around firearms and do conceal carry at times, but thank God never had to actually use one. In a way they're just secondary backup anyway. Way upthread you might've seen my description of what a good pointed sword a certain type of umbrella can be. Truth is, almost anything can serve as a weapon if you know how to use it right. First rule of thumb is also if you can get an attacker on the ground, slip and fall from the highest point you can jump and accidentally land on the sob's stomach or back with your bent knees. Then you won't need to run away; you'll have the luxury of just walking.
I went Code Blue on July 17, 2015 TWICE!...It ked to me having to retire early from Law Enforcement in 2018 after a great career here in Virginia. Now I'm a bit older, not as mobile, so as you said, I have to adapt. I always carry good Pepper Spray and a knife. ..plus other "goodies". I have the same mentality now as I did as a Cop.." Better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it!!"
@martybreeden6116 Hi ,Marty,what would you recommend carrying to an olderlady who likes to spend time in the woods??I have a pepper spray,2walking sticks,but I feel that's not enough lately....we have a lot of refugees here in Europe now from war zones and I just don't feel safe as before....???🌲🤔
This subject hits home for me. I'm 70+ and have arthritis and weakened hand strength. Racking a semi auto has become almost impossible for me so I bought a S&W Equalizer and that works well. A Spyderco Endura is my pocket knife of choice and it opens smoothly and effortlessly. Thanks for another informative video.
I am 76 years old and I too got an SW Equalizer it is a great gun for weaker hands and I also got the Ruger security easy rack in 380 caliber that uses 15 rd magazines.
61 y/o, 115 lb female with former military and martial arts training, still strong and active. Situational awareness is key, but also, looking fit is a deterrent. I've a bit of arthritis in one ankle and, when it's acting up, I sometimes use a cane to minimize pain- oak with a brass handle, very durable and can be used as a short staff. A concealed carry permit is nigh impossible to get in my state, but bear spray is available, just mind the wind direction!
One self defense item I love is an old fashioned umbrella with a long pointy metal tip and a curved handle. I do use it as a light cane when walking in public due to a tbi; but its main value lies in how it can instantly become a pointy sword. Make the 'ok' sign with your left hand and slip the pointy end of the umbrella through that opening, leaving enough room for easy passage. The curved handle will allow maximum thrust from your right hand. That pointy end (I even sharpened mine a little) could easily cause a deadly puncture if you have the nerves to handle it right. And since nobody's going to expect such a move, you'd get the maximum benefit of surprise. I've never seen anyone else mention this move. It's my own and I've never had to use it, thank God. But I'm absolutely confident of its utility. Beats the hell out of having to shoot somebody.
Thank you for another great video. One thing I appreciate is how you are uplifting and encouraging to your viewers, never talking down to us. Much respect...
Yep , at 59 I am very aware of what’s going on around me . Carry my tool as I have for 30 years , the only thing that’s changed is the glasses are a bit thicker and well I don’t like ladders to much anymore. Stay safe my fellow boomers . Don’t let that fear run your life . Eat well workout, play hard and keep the mind sharp.
Thanks for doing the video 2 years ago at 68 I was rucking 35 lbs over 4 big hills and over 3 miles in 40 minutes. Then the third surgery took me out. I can do 3 miles at 70 years old now but not with any extra weight. And an old back injury and back surgery has limited both bending and higher kicks, and has limited some range of motion. That said I won’t be beaten or stomped without a fight. I have had to do things smarter. I don’t carry a knife, I do carry a firearm and know when and how to use it. I carry an Uzu defense pen and a slim 7 “ 300 lumen flashlight, pepper spray, and a baton which is legal in my State for non lethal attacks. I like options. Defense pen for pain compliance, flashlight for not walking into to trouble or inflicting more trauma to my attackers in coming fists or knees or kicks, and against pressure points, muscle and bone. The Pepper spray is for those not fully committed to their attack, and the baton for disparity of force, that is about to be or actually being used against me. I was a licensed armed security officer for a few years before I retired. Here is a tip. If a person has given me an indication that they want to attack me i will raise my arms with open hands facing outward tomy attacker and will say very loud the magic three words. Stop, stay back. Now they probably won’t stay back of course but the real fight for your life will be in Court. If there are witnesses or cameras it will show that you are not the aggressor by being proactive. If they close the distance then they have committed an assault against you. Which allows you to make a reasonable response with either less or equal force. You don’t have to wait to spray or strike them after given a verbal command if they ignore you. Never warn them by saying if you come any closer I will spray you or hit you. If they continue to close the distance act. Warning your attacker that you will injure them is also considered an assault by the Court. A front kick or even side kick can create distance. Pepper spray if they resume their approach can create distance as well. Trauma to your attacker may also be needed if they are more determined, Typically if legal in your State, the use of a baton is okay for a disparity of force. Which is typically viewed as multiple attackers or if a blunt or edged weapon is involved. If the attacker is younger, larger or stronger, that disparity can be argued as well in your favor. Know where you can and cannot strike. Unless a severe disabling or lethal injury will occur to you, striking some areas of your attacker like the head or neck are off limits. And even if not charged criminally you can always be sued. The reason why I said a lot about the baton is because some States see a medium to large flashlight in the same way. What most people don’t realize is that once you get the upper hand don’t continue to strike or even shoot the attacker when they can’t continue their attack, because that will take you out of the victim status into an attacker status. And be the first o call the Police even if displaying pepper spray, flashlight or baton scares them off. They can call 911 and report you as the aggressor. And of course do not have any object or weapon in your hands when the police arrive.
Great video. In my 70's. I still lift 4 days a week and do cardio another 2 along with working the heavy bag and speed ball. With that said, I wouldn't want to square off with a 20 or 30 year old in a ring or on the mat. I know my limits. With that all said, I am reminded of an old saying, "Never get in a fight with an old tiger because they are treacherous." While I don't carry a sidearm, I do carry a couple other items.
I'm a 73 y.o. female who's been carrying since the '70's. I've also taken a self defense course for women when I was younger. Excellent points in your video. You'd be surprised at your ability when in situations.
Thank you very much for this video. I appreciate your concern for us "older" folks. I am seventy-eight and still train every week. I consider my options and evaluate my own capabilities. I've taught my children exactly what you shared in this instruction. Thank you and God bless you.
The element of surprise has always been the important factor. As we age we protect in different ways and we were taught if you get into a situation, move away from the threat if possible is the first step . Always be prepared and aware, even at home where it takes about 7 seconds for things to go south!
I agree, today’s actually my birthday I just turned 56 which isn’t really elderly but I’ve also got screwed up knees and a bulge disc and sciatica and a screwed up foot and inflammation issues, which affects things like grip strengthened my joints, so this is something I’ve dealt with for a long time. But, you’ve just got a kind of accept the card, your deal and deal with it. Situational awareness is always huge for everybody even if you are fit, I don’t care if you’re the UFC heavyweight champion, if 10 guys with knives and guns come after you, you’re screwed, so your head is the most important thing, using your brain paying attention and being vigilant. Controlling where you are, is a big part of it, if you’re hanging out in South Central LA in your buying a bunch of expensive watches in jewelry and looking at them as you walk out to your car in the back of a dark parking lot you’re not making the best choices, so if you’re gonna buy something like a TV, have the store, help you load it and pull your car up to the door or you’re around a bunch of other people and you’re not gonna have to deal with Thieves because I’ve had other people and visibility into the situation. Also, your everyday carry items, a lot of people get hung up on caliber size, and all of that, the truth is it almost doesn’t matter 99.9% of the time because you’re never gonna have to actually use it. Once you pull it out, those things still do matter in That tiny percentage where you actually do have to use it, but do what you can. If you’re old, or you have arthritis or small hands, figure out what you can use what’s comfortable easy and what you’re accurate with. And of course, training, physically, with your diet And getting up and using those muscles. A lot of times, people retire or they quit playing sports or quit doing certain things and they don’t replace it and lose that physical activity and a sedentary lifestyle just destroys you physically, so you don’t have to go out and bodybuilding all day long but just at least keep moving. Keep walking Try to stay agile on your feet and be able to at least walk without looking like an easy target, and train with your every day carry items, get some Electronic targets, and get very used to everything being second nature because the truth is, we’re just slower as we get older and we need to keep the muscle memory, active and those muscles that we might have to use active still Another thing I would suggest and add to the video is about diet, you need to get rid of foods that cause inflammation the process sugars, the grains, the starches, and a lot of the process food these things that cause brain fog and slow us down because we get over certain age, these things start to magnify. Concentrate on a healthy diet eliminating inflammation like a clean keto meat-based diet, or even carnivore or Mediterranean, where minimizing the inflammation and getting rid of the foods that caused brain fog and keep us from being as alert as we could be otherwise especially as you get older, this makes a huge difference. A lot of older people Are still smart and aware mentally connected but things like caring loss you can’t control and people get more. Brain fog can become less alert, we have to keep those parts of our mind going. We need to keep challenging ourselves and using those parts of our brain. A lot of times you retire you don’t have your kids around anymore. You aren’t going to work every day And you just don’t have to do as much and we just don’t use those parts of our brain and our body the way we used to and they kind of atrophy and slow down. One critical area is agility and balance, whether we want to admit it or not Once we start getting our 40s 50s and 60s things like Balance and coordination start to slow down once you start getting into the 70s and 80s they really slow down and this gets progressively worse quicker so we need to work on these things a lot more, course strength, and all that is important, but It’s a lot less important when you get into the older ages and we need to really start working on the things that are deteriorating more quickly. Also, we need to keep up on stuff like eyesight and hearing it’s hard to keep aware of your surroundings you can’t hear or hear less, or you can’t see as well and some of these things need to be dealt with medically. I know a lot of elderly people just say my eyes are getting old and don’t bother updating their glasses or contacts and just kind of let it go though we may not think we need these things if there’s an emergency situation, they would definitely be nice to have, and could save our lives. I think the hardest thing is sometimes we just need to learn to ask for help, like if I buy 60 inch TV, I’m not gonna ask somebody to help me carry that out to my car because I’m capable of doing it myself and maybe some of that stupid pride, but I’ve always done it myself, but now we’re living in a world where people steal and attack much greater rates than they ever had before and more boldly and we just have to learn that sometimes it’s better to just ask the people at the store to help you put it in your car and drive up front, and especially if you’re very frail or a woman, ask somebody to escort you out to your car, it’s normal for a woman, my mom was a single mom and she does a cocktail waitress and in restaurants sometimes late and it’s very normal and used to be almost expected to walk a lady out to her car to make. Make sure she gets in safely. As we get older, especially if we become become very frail. We become the easy victims that thieves target, and is good to learn that it’s OK to ask for help and utilize it when you can get it to avoid being alone in these situations. I’m glad you addressed this in the video, some people will talk about what type of equipment you should carry if you’re older because it’s easier to use with weaker hand or arthritis but usually that’s about all that’s addressed, and especially around the items we carry and that type of training , it’s cool to want to put on army boots and go roll around in the dirt and do obstacle courses but if you got no knees left or severe back injuries, that’s not an option and we need to figure out other options and switch our training over to optimizing the things we can do.
I don't worry about caliber bc I have no intention of ever shooting anyone beyond my personal safety perimeter - which is about 10'. At that point my 5-shot derringer ('American Revolver') would stop anything. And I don't really need a 5-shot since my nickname growing up was Annie Oakley. But that gun was the smallest easily available when I was in the market, so I took it. I have relatively large hands for a 5' tall female; I can carry the peashooter completely concealed in my right hand if needed on the ready. I always leave the shotgun at home. :p
As our nation is being invaded by many violent and evil people we cannot be too careful. As you say “situational awareness” is a very important self defense tactic. Predators always hunt down the weak and infirm, they are their first target. Human predators are cowardly. We’ve seen news clips of the increasing violence, and being 75 years old I don’t even want to go out anymore. I’ve been encouraged by your video and the many comments. Attitude is a self defense tactic. DONT LIVE AS IF YOUR HELPLESS! You mentioned “the way you carry yourself.” So I’m going to start doing better by working to be more energetic and spry. One tip I’ve thought about is to carry as little as possible with you when you do leave the house. Try not to carry pocketbooks, something a predator will run by and grab, dragging you to the pavement. Put money , credit cards etc in your pants pocket or a small undetectable fanny pack worn under a loose shirt. 1st and most important pray for Gods protection!
I’m glad I stumbled across your video, thank you! And there are a lot of good comments from viewers too. Getting old and losing your health sucks. But this is quite timely for me. This subject has been on my mind for quite awhile now. I am 62 and my health has been dropping off rapidly. Within the last 3 years I have had carpal tunnel surgery because my hands went numb, I had an ACL replacement that gave me 2 large blood clots to my lungs making it hard to breath now, I had bicep and full rotator cuff surgery on my dominant arm and 2 back surgeries and I now need a 3rd because the second one didn’t work. At the moment just standing and walking a short distance is excruciatingly painful. So as I go out in public now, I constantly am thinking how I would defend myself. I watch the news that show all these attacks on people and they not only happen instantly with no warning whatsoever and are violently brutal by multiple ganged attackers that swarm you all at the same time. I have come to my conclusion that for me, I’m not going to try to carry a knife, pepper spray, cane or a baton, I think my best plan will be to carry one weapon, a gun and practice with it as much as possible so I don’t get rattled wondering which weapon to try to use, because it will all be over by that time. Our world is upside down now, the victims are the criminals and the criminals are the victims. We stand very little chance in this Woke society of ever being able to get a fair trial if it came to us having to use deadly force.hopefully you will do more videos on this topic.
I turned 79 yesterday and I still get around fairly well. I carry a revolver and a pocket knife. I recently started carrying a can for self defense too. There are some excellant web sites too teach cane defense.
I appreciate how you approached this topic. Everything you said is true and being now in my sixties, I find that I am a lot more aware of my surroundings, I am cautious about my comings and goings and I try to be as vigilant as I possibly can. I try to never push my luck. I am physically active, I work hard, but I know my limitations.
Thank you, 411 Outdoors LLC!! You are a wonderful and encouragement, and wise “instruction” for me! Grateful for someone who uses his “gifts” from God for the good of ALL WHO LISTEN, not only to your WORDS, but also to your healthy, God-fearing, caring Spirit!! You mean so much to me personally!! May the Lord continue to lift you into His perfect Will, again, EVERY DAY!! GOD BLESS!! ❤🇺🇸✝️⚔️🙏😊
My dad used to say "what do you do if you are up to your neck in a septic tank and someone throws a brick at you? " The answer is to not BE THERE to start with!
I listen when my intuition says something is wrong.
The last time, my daughter and I were in a mall food court. I was doing what I do, letting my eyes just move over the people around us, when something “pinged.” I turned to my daughter and said, “Let’s go. Now.” To her credit, she didn’t argue or ask questions. We just got up, got our things, and left. Not hurrying or in a panic, just walking with purpose (I was still assessing, trying to figure out what I’d seen).
I’m still not sure which of a couple things I noticed was the trigger, but I don’t have to be. When my god-given early-warning system activates, I believe and trust it.
@llamasugar5478 did you hear of anything negative happening in the food court after you left? Was there any news story?
You could always go into a store and have them contact mall security to walk you to your car. If there is someone sketchy around they'll want to know.
Many young women are abducted from malls and places like Walmart. You did good to be on your toes.
@@ajvintage9579 I didn’t, but we live 40 minutes away from the mall, so I don’t know about the news. It may have been something relatively minor. What matters to me is that my daughter and I weren’t around for it.
I listen to my "little voice" in my head that warns me. It has saved me several times.
Yes , God does warn us of danger sometimes . Several times I never did know what it was , but one time it was very clear what the danger was, although not seen, until after I had heeded the warning. After
I had heeded the warning I instantly saw that a massively bad accident had just been averted.
I’m a 60 year old man. half my lifetime ago, I could bench 400 lbs. and curl 200. Needless to say, no one messed with me. A bout of Pancreatic Cancer, 3 knee surgeries, and a heart diagnosis later, I’ve lost most of that strength. But the one thing I’ve never lost site of, is my sense of preservation. For me, my family members, even a fellow citizen, can still rely on the fact that I won’t run when the heats on.
Thanks for the encouragement!!!
Praying you keep up the good fight. We all are evet if some of us don't know it yet.
@@bobbyb7127 Thank you!!! Yes, Sir. Hopefully these conversations reach those that don’t know yet. I once heard, from a respected Friend, that the Baby Boomer generation holds the key to turning this madness, we find ourselves in, around.
@@DaisyDay.-tr5ip Thank you❤️
Thank you.....wish you were my neighbor!
@@Carol-ch9wj You are so very kind😊❤️
I will be 80 this November and live in a rural area. My house is about 150' off the road in the woods. Although it's very quiet around here, I am always aware of my surroundings. When I walk out the front door, for any reason, I first take a look around before going down the steps. It's not just people to worry about, but we have black bears and coyotes around the house, among other animals. At night, our yard is well lit on all sides as a deterrent, and I hardened our doors as much as possible. Just saying that situational awareness starts in the home.
Same here. When I go out late at night to feed the horses, I always sweep my headlamp around the perimeter, looking for glowing eyes. I learned that the hard way, when I took my dog out with me, and we were surrounded by coyotes within 90 seconds. Thankfully it ended well for everyone. (I was too mad to be scared - I pooped myself after- and they all eventually slinked off.
Coyotes won't attack ppl but they will attack my Lil doggie
I had one side of my truck up on Jack stands and was under the wheel well trying to install drum brakes when one of the neighbors roosters rushed over and attacked me. It knew I was pinned in and my hands were occupied and I couldn’t get turned to defend myself. Sounds silly, but when you have a truck that could come down on top of you, it ain’t!
Always have a good gun you can use ..
To be 80 and live in a rural area is already a full scale danger to your life....
I am 75 and a Vietnam vet. I totally agree with you about being aware of your surroundings. I know for sure this is valuable to your situation. It helped me survive and come home thank God.
Welcome home god bless
Welcome home dear Vet. Stay vital!
@@greggoreo6738 Thanks, will do.
Thank you for for your service. I know you weren't paid the respect you should have been. I was about to say when spoke of animals, be very cautious when outside anywhere about Wild Hogs!!!You don't have to be in the countryside. They will go anywhere and they will try to kill you. They also move in herds together to protect their younger ones
@@Judy-wi2eu Thank you. I am well aware of wild hogs. They are quite abundant here in Louisiana. In fact they have torn up my property twice but two of them have gone to that "hog heaven" but the rest will not be back for awhile I hope.
I live in as an expat in a country where single older looking women who live alone are No. 1 prey. I dont go out late - always home by 4 or 5 latest. I dont wear fancy jewellery or cloths, very plain, simple and very "blending" and not rich looking. I take one of a known fleet of taxis. I keep my house locked up after 5. I keep three dogs, one of a breed locals are scared of. I dont talk about myself. when asked by friendly seeming locals if I am here alone, I say no, my husband and grown up son are here. I never lie but this is self defence. Mainly, do the small things that keep you safe.
A set of scissors ...... I carry them in my chest backpack for easy deploy, and is legal to own.
Why do you want to live there?
@@kathybrem880 Because I cant live where I do want to unfortunately. But it is a good second best. The Government isnt interested in me, and doesnt tell me what to do or think; I can afford to live with a degree of dignity and comfort; the weather is mild enough to live on a small budget; I can get lots of good fresh food and I know native people who are kind and friendly.
@@pamelastorer8570 Mexico?
Ur basically locked in ur home
5pm-8am
Not dignified to me
U get 9 hrs out of ur cell 😳
I'm 63 and I have no problem confronting someone who might be following me. I had some young punk following me around the store the other day. I finally turned around and said right in front of people - " I don't know who you are BUT STOP FOLLOWING ME CAUSE IT'S PISSING ME OFF. !!!! He turned around with his head down and got out of the store pretty quick. I checked around outside before I went to my car. I always lock all of my doors as soon as I get in my car. Same goes for home.
Yes always lock your doors car and home even in daytime, please
With known and unknown bullies, I tend to open my car door and step out. I'll smile as I ask them a few questions. That defuses the situation. It's even worked with two bullying supervisors at different workplaces! They are looking for weak, pliable people. I'm short, but know how to put my stronger traits forward. It's worked since grade school!
How did you know he was following you, it is a store.
I always encourage folks who can legally carry a good knife and firearm. Try to stay in shape.
@@barmstrong25 Amen and Mace
The older we get the less "Life in prison" worries us. Some of us consider this to be a back-up retirement plan. 😲
True Fact! FAAFO!
Great grannie says true very true, least of the worries
😂 And they say prison food is excellent !
Great comment. Made me laugh out loud!
😂😂😂
As a man of 75 years, I would like to thank you for your excellent advice and guidance. Many elderly people have limited hearing and vision which can impede their situational awareness. Also over the years injuries add up and often disease can impair our strength and agility. I live in a state where it is legal to carry a concealed handgun. The law here tends to justify the use of deadly force by an elderly person against a younger assailant. I would regret having to do that: so I remain cautious but non confrontational while maintaining my safety. Thanks for thinking about us old folks and happy New Year.
Many thanks for these useful tips and greetings from the UK ❤
@@mairimcgonigill4347 I don’t know if you are replying to my comment or the actual video, but it is nice of you to do so and I’m happy to say hi to you.
Here in NC, a law was passed that if you attack someone 65 years old or older, it's an automatic hate crime with minimum of 3 years in prison. Those older folks can use deadly force too.
@@geod3589 That’s good news for the elderly. Thanks for the info.
@@geod3589I live in NC. I wasn't aware of this law. Thank you for sharing. Good to know.
How refreshing to hear this young man not mocking, not dismissing us Elders! One of the first things I taught my children and grandchildren, Always be aware of your surroundings!
I am a woman from the Netherlands,80 years now,I never be in trouble because when I am outside walking ,make myself so big as possible,look the passengers straight in the eyes..I workout 1 our a day..feel healty..and be good to another,I am happy thank you for your words..
Macht's gut Nederlandische meisje!
@@helmutsecke3529 Dank u wel,mijn Duitse buur❤️❤️
You’re just lucky you’ re in Netherlands and not in America
Thank you for a fine presentation. I'm a 73 year old, 5'1" woman. You reminded me of some of the things my father taught my brother and me in self-defense. What I learned from him has saved me at least 3 times, twice in New York City, once in Houston. Walk with strength and stand with strength but do no move toward your attacker. Both times in New York the attacker ran away. I'm glad because I really didn't want to hurt him.
I am your age also and only 5'0". Worked out all of my adult life. Agree with the way that you stand and walk are important. Has always worked for me in my life. I may be a short woman, but in my brain, I feel 5'7" in my attitude!
Right on!
Helpful Advice! Attitude and posture are so telling for everything.
Same age and height, and absolutely agree!
dynamite comes in small packages!!!!@@susankievman642
Smart advice! There’s no dirty fighting when your fighting for your life or the lives of loved ones.
One of my sojourns in martial arts training was in a dojo run by a couple of L.A. narcs. Let's just say it wasn't a glorified dance studio like so many are. You moved up in ranks to a new belt by a real test of fire - surrounded by far more advanced students who'd proceed to issue a very physical lesson. The criteria for passage was not even technique, but whether you'd turn and run for the door. That's all. Technique is easier to teach than nerve. Anyhoo! one thing we were taught is how easy it is to get almost anyone off their feet and down on the ground. At that point, when they're on their stomach OR back, if you're really afraid for your life you just might slip and fall on them. With your knees from as high up in the air as you can jump. You're frightened, remember. Must've slipped. OOPS! Thank God I've never had to do that, but it's in my mental arsenal.
Yep
EXACTLY!
@@frostyfrances4700 You make a damn good point.
@@ZacHawkins42 - I wanted to run, yer honor ... but he was flailing about so much I lost my balance and just ... fell.
I'm getting older and have spinal cord damage that is very limiting and I'm a female. I worked many years with psych patients and violent offenders and have had a lot of training on managing physical situations. There was a time when I was very capable of holding my own, but I learned right away that most physical situations can be avoided. You are 100% right about staying very aware of your surroundings and pay attention to how you carry yourself. For women, use a cart rather than carrying an armload of goods out to your car, be obvious about monitoring your surroundings, stash the sweet little old granny smile and put your b-face on (we all have one), stand up as straight as you can and walk with confidence, clench fist with a key sticking out doesn't hurt either. We are trained to be nice, polite and to always smile at everyone, but there are times and places where these habits can make you look like a good target. When someone is looking for their potential victim, they notice these things and they're going to choose the easiest or most productive target. If you're openly carrying or wearing valuables, they can make you worth the risk when you otherwise wouldn't have been.
B face is my regular face. I had a few encounters the bad guy backed away from. I de-escalated an incident with four guys, but I let my wallet go. I guess I've done ok so far.
Same here, I’m in the UK but my dads old metal catapult is at hand. It also adds weight to my handbag, but if they grab that they will be unhappy as the only things in it is my daddy’s catapult and incontinence pads (because of back injury whilst working as a psychiatric nurse) I also keep my GTN spray handy in case I need it. My brother was a policeman and he always said don’t try and hit a man in his family jewels, they will defend them unto death, go for their eyes, throw your shoes of they’re a great weapon ( I always wore stiletto heels they hurt) but stick your thumbs in their eyes, and I mean dig, cos if they can’t see you they can’t get you.
My head is always on a swivel., not looking down at the pavement or looking at my phone. I won’t wear fine jewelry or carry designer products. Be a gray person, wear plain clothes. Nothing flashy. Walk with confidence. I never park next to vans. I carry a personal alarm that is so loud everyone will be looking my way. I won’t shop at night.
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Very interesting and instructive but one thing must ask if you are against bullies and are old and health issues what do you do then ????.
"You're not out of the game, the game has just changed." I'm 59 and disabled. You have NO idea how much I needed to hear that today. Thank you!
Awesome!
I'm 71, a widow in very good health and still very physically active, but I DO sense my waning speed and strength. The last 6 years of yoga have given me much better balance and flexibility; energetic salsa and bicycling are great fun and keep my stamina up. But right now, after long Covid, I'm struggling to recover my energy. It is humbling and motivates me to be extra cautious and aware. I love my life and I want to enjoy it again.
I’m 71 now and I have (and continue to) train in martial arts for the past 30 years. I carry my keys on a kubaton, and I have a slimline flashlight in my pocket. I’ve had a full hip replacement done, and my shoulder is now giving me problems. My training has changed, I’m not going to spar and I’m careful with partner work. We were always told, the best self defence is not to be there, which is awareness, and as this gentleman said, things can happen out of the blue and very fast, so keeping yourself as fit and healthy as you can is important. Even for just quality of life as we age. I notice my strength isn’t quite as good as it was, but I still use weights and one of those “squeeze” things for hand strength. (It helps with jars too)…. I don’t carry a purse anymore, I use a fanny pack. It’s always attached to me when I’m out. My heart breaks when I see a senior who has been a target to some violence or even a scam. Thank you for putting this out there for more to see. It’s important. 🇨🇦
Great job on making the most of what you've been given. You're a credit to your people, and a gift to your community. Wish you many more healthy years. 👏👍💪🙏😎
I might do th fanny pack. I thought about martial arts at 62 but don't want to hurt my knees, etc. with sparring. I carry pepper spray with me and listen and look. I do weights and walk. I mostly eat low carb and watch sugar. Mostly I try to stay active and now and shovel my driveway, but ppl take pity and help.
@@KM-zn3lx before I went to Vietnam I watched some dorm mates spar. Just that was enough to get me out of a situation two years later. I certainly don’t spar now as I have had surgery on both shoulders and both knees and walk with a cain.
Yes, purse in body! I have kindly told a number of senior women when I see them shopping with their purse sitting in the cart and they aren’t even in front of it , that they are putting themselves at risk. They always thank me for caring!
WHATS A BLOODY FANNYPACK !!!😂lol a Limey Normal Male ! ps In ENGLAND a FANNY !!!is a Womans PRIVATES 😔😂LOL g
Speaking of attitude, my dad was always fond of saying that old age and experience would always overcome youth and enthusiasm. He was never a victim, even up in his 80's he still went wherever he pleased, and carried himself with the utmost confidence.
The original quote your dad mentioned was "age and treachery, always overcome youth, and skill" or something to that effect.
I am 70 and I work part time in a location where state law prohibits the carrying of a firearm. Everyone I deal with is younger and stronger than me. I have had to break up two fights in the past year. I carry pepper spray, brass knuckles and a Cold Steel push dagger. All are legal in my state. God bless Texas.
Right on 🙂👊👊
Guns are legal everywhere.--the Bill of rights.
Brass knuckles?
That's real bad ass 😀
"I have had to break up two fights in the past year"... No you didn't have too. At your age do NOT get involved in fights that are not yourself or loved ones.
I am a 63 year old woman, and I really appreciate this man's kind and sensible way of speaking and advising. Thank you so much. You are such a kind person...I can tell. 😊
A set of scissors ...... I carry them in my chest backpack for easy deploy, and is legal to own.
At physical therapy last week the man working with me thought that I was at least 10 years younger than I am. When he connected the dots that I left Vietnam 51 years earlier he asked how old I was because I am so much better shape than his father that is 9 years younger than I am.
There is a saying about being aware of old men because they didn’t grow old by being wimpy and if they are veterans it is even more true.
At 82 I was surprised how much stronger I got after an almost terminal illness with just a small amount of frequent exercise
I exercise every day and I agree with the benefits. I also lift weights and I am 86.
At 60 recovering from a heart attack I find myself much more alert to my surroundings, I also pray before going out in public for the Lord to keep me safe.
Amen, and that's the most important thing you can do. Nothing happens unless He allows it, for your ultimate good and His glory. Also not a bad idea to have an item on you. That's the reason most have tuned into this conversation. Be safe and keep praying!
Glad you mentioned that. My personal guardian angel is a real badass type but I'm still expected to avoid trouble in the first place when possible. Never tempt God, etc. You probably know guardian angels never allow themselves to be seen directly, but mine did just once. I was approached by someone with deadly intentions one time. I saw nothing myself but a whole bunch of bystanders swore up and down that a huge Black man appeared behind me and suddenly spread his wings in warning to the approaching attacker. Scared the bejeezus out of everybody. And I missed it all. The only thing I knew was the main bad guy's reaction. He suddenly screamed and stumbled backwards, falling to the ground. I just thought he'd had a heart attack. But I doubt a dozen or more people suddenly all went tripping. They didn't like me at all so they weren't going to tell such a story untruthfully either. The guy who'd been approaching me would turn around and run every time he saw me in public after that too. Everybody said my protector was also close to 8' tall; I figure they're the original shapeshifters. If he's the one to escort me from this life plane to the next, I know I'll arrive safe and sound.
@@frostyfrances4700 what town was this- ahh had a black cloud warn me off death when it came down over gisborne city Port. next day female staff worker had log dropped on her at exact spot the intense black cloud came over.- then shot upp 4 miles into the heavens.
Exactly brother. Amen to that 🙏
It is not religion that saves you it is usually intuition and caution! Do not expect any 'divine' intervention to save you because that divinity put your problem there in the first place!
I'm 74 and trained in numerous martial arts for 30+yrs, was heavily involved in combat shooting, trained protection dogs and have kept myself as strong and agile as I possibly can. That said situational awareness has kept me from every having to use any of this training in daily life and I sincerely hope it will continue to do this for the remainder of my life.
I love the story about the 61 year old woman in Tucson who was in a situation where there was a mass shooter. When he went to reload his gun she grabbed the magazine of bullets and two men tackled the shooter. Thus keeping him from shooting anyone else.
I don't know about the rest of y'all, but this old Southern gal could listen to this man talk all day! I've lived in Tennessee since 1987, but I still love a natural Southern drawl. ❤
The south is a state of mind! Never be ashamed of it!
The "South" is a state of mind. Don't ever be ashamed of it!
I am from Scotland lived GA AL TNin SD now miss the accents so much.😊
I'm 75. Two years ago I was a miserable, unhealthy mess. Diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, brain fog, 40 extra pounds, and on and on. There was very little chance that I could physically defend myself without a force multiplier, if I could get to it fast enough. Then I changed my diet to the Carnivore way of eating. In these two years, all my ailments have disappeared. The other day I outworked a 40-year old who was helping me mix and pour concrete. Now I am nimble, alert, and energetic. Eat meat to get fit and strong! No one ever found a cave painting of a salad!
@panamafred1 it is likely you feel better because you probably cut out many processed foods and refined carbs and sugars, not because you now exclusively eat meat. The longer you are on the carnivore diet, the more your arteries and heart will deteriorate. Germany’s strongest man, who can pull trains, is vegan. The amino acids in plants are the very building blocks of protein. Watch the documentary The Game Changers to see how healthy and effective a plant-based diet is, and how it can reverse and prevent diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and other illnesses, while keeping the body strong.
“No one ever found a cave painting of a salad!” - That’s too funny! So true. Also, the figures on the cave wall usually have weapons!
I eat meat, vegetables, fruit and dairy products. That’s actually the best way to go. Don’t concentrate on just one food group. Variety really is the spice of life! I’m 67 and going strong! Most important for me is my faith in God. 😊. Man does not live by bread alone.
@@louisbrugnoni7639Amen 🙏 ....66 years young Englishman , and still counting 😊✝️🇬🇧
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I'm 63 and I've always been active. Broke my hip about 30 years ago in a Motorcycle accident And I still manage to walk between 12,000 to 16,000 steps a day. I've had to make a few concessions to my age. But you're absolutely right. The longer you stay active, the longer you're able to stay active. Keep yourself engaged in the act living life as fully as you can. A lot of it has to do with mindset. Acknowledge that even if there are things you can't do any more, there's still a lot of life that you can explore. Carpe Dium.
Hell ya! Thanks for the words of encouragement. Same here, stay active, i am 60 this year-can't carry a 70 or 80 pound pack for distance anymore, but i can do 40 for a ways...
Diem
@@moniqueengleman873 What I spell in my head and what my fingers type seldom agree. Pobody's Nerfect.
@@douglasmcneil8413 That is my absolute favorite.
Pobody's Nerfect.
ahh had my neck broken in all areas in 1990 by thug from behind- hori- Faith God miracle ahh bought back . am now 65
62 years old, Retired Soldier. Your tips are great, and should be common sense for everyone.
There is an old Cuban proverb that says: "The Devil is very wise...not just because he is the Devil, but because he is very old!". Another one says, "Old age and treachery will most likely triumph over youth and skill". I still trust my instincts, years of experience in a dangerous world, and I am extremely aware. At about age 66 I had one close encounter, and the perps (2 of them) had all they could do to flee from me as fast as they could. Thank you for your excellent video.
From South Africa im strong but when 2 men attacked and robbed me i froze. Thankyou for thing about the elderly. Love your voice. Thx
Also from SA. Also been attacked. I wouldn't call them men. I'd call them "men"... they operate in groups. A race of cowards in red overalls.
South Africa is so dangerous now.
Thanks dear, I always look behind myself in parking lots and around me to see If anyone is following me, if I even think someone may be following me I turn around and walk back towards the store.
Thanks for the GREAT advice! As someone who's 61 going on 62, I concur with what you said, especially being aware of one's surroundings. The only thing I'd add is if your intuition, your "little voice" if you please, tells you to get out of a place or situation, LISTEN to it! Every time I ignored my little voice, I was sorry. If your "little voice" is telling you to get out of Dodge, then GET OUT of Dodge ASAP!
How VERY rare for a presenter to have a summary at the end of a good prepper video like this! And thank you for your excellent "teacher techniques" to set your points in my mind! Kudos for reminding this 76 year young man of steps to take for confidence and resilience in my daily life! WELL DONE.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!
For us elderly.....it's all about situational awareness, staying in the best physical shape you can and always carry a weapon. "Nuff said.
A set of scissors ...... I carry them in my chest backpack for easy deploy, and is legal to own.
Really good job: Insightful, educational and less than 7 minutes.
Three things I work on: 1) Conditioning, 2) Technique, 3) Carrying the right tools.
I am 75 and I am not afraid of other people no matter their age, Have a rugby boxing wrestling gymnastics background. Still fairly fit but I do not buy into the fear trip. I am never looking for confrontation ever But hell you know even if I get kicked down My motto is you will at least remember me. Walk proud with determination You have what it takes man or woman. Confidence is for sure top of the list. Cheers and blessings all.
I am 75 live in SF One thing is always beware of your surroundings. Do not walk like a victim walk like you will hurt somebody.
Know where you're going and if you can take a friend with you and walk like the bad ass you know you are. God Bless
Keep in mind that as long as you are wearing a belt, preferably a strong leather belt with a solid buckle, you are always carrying a protective deterrent. Practice deploying it quickly and often to acclimate the mind to its presence when the situation warrants it. It can be used as a whip or a blunt force device depending on whether the buckle or the leather tip is used. It will also extend your distance advantage by up to three feet especially necessary when confronted by a knife wielding aggressor. . Snapped at the face and eyes will deter most aggressors who have underestimated you and greatly increases your confidence in the confrontation when executed with deliberation and force. Swallow your fear and get angry
Nice
Very good tip.
"Swallow your fear and get angry." Excellent advice that has saved me. GREAT ending comment! Thanks!
@@greengold7648 Absolutely. A large percentage of mugs who prey on the elderly are cowards who pick victims they think will not put up much of a fight. They are not prepared for an aggressive counterattack and will very often change their mind, but even if they do not, you have a much better chance of survival, if not victory, if you take the attack to them with vigor and force. And you will be amazed at how your fear can be changed into aggression. Think thoughts like "who do you think you are to think that you can attack me?"
while holding your pants up with your other hand? 😀
I truly like your message. I am 68 years young and by saying that, I am active. Encourage others to get active and remain active. I do hand exercises everyday to strengthen my shooting hand and trigger finger.
Start now folks. Not tomorrow. Tomorrow is a gift. Make the most by what you do today.
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I’m 74 years old and I know that I have more limitations than I once had. But the most valuable lesson that you have shared in this video is active situational awareness. I am 6’1” tall and weigh 225 lbs. I’m still in reasonably good health and carry myself with confidence and am constantly aware of people moving around me. If I see someone moving around in a suspicious way I make eye contact to demonstrate that I’m aware of them. Lastly, fortunately my state allows me the right to constitutionally carry a firearm and I take advantage of that right.
I'm a lightweight ageing woman that still has to go to work in a rough neighbourhood in the UK. It gives me comfort when I feel a bit vulnerable that the bible says to use the pen as thy sword. We can't legally carry guns or pepper spray but I do carry a very old sentimental fountain pen in my pocket and pray to God that I never have to use it.
You could carry a small handbag 👜 size hair spray, get that squirted in the face of an attacker will put them off. Also not illegal to carry in GB
@@paulinepress3024 didn't think of that, thanks.
Carry a pair of scissors as they are a useful tool for all sorts of things.
@@catch22again set of scissors ...... I carry them in my chest backpack for easy deploy, and is legal to have.
I'm 66 and female. This crosses my mind on a regular bases. I'm grateful for the reminders and the encouragement to do better every day as long as I can. Thank you
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I don’t walk alone anymore. Between the loose dogs and tweekers this gal is afraid to leave her yard-and I live outside the cities in northern Alaska. I don’t feel safe. Pushing 68. Your advise is great. I’ve been told I’m intimidating because of how I carry myself. I never thought that was an advantage until now.
GO GIRL GO a Normal 68 yr old Limey Male g
Greetings Big Irish Lady! 😊 I'm A Little Irish Lady! I like that you mentioned loose dogs. I live in a coastal Southern California city and it seems as though everyone has a dog or multiple dogs!
If it weren't for the fact that these dogs were on leashes, I would have been attacked
four different times. I Adore animals so I know I wasn't giving off a bad vibe. People let their dogs run loose all the time at these parks. It's time to get some protection. I have a cane that I used when I sprained my ankle, so I think I will start carrying that when I go for my walks. Take Care of Yourself, God Bless! 😊
Have you a man, intimidating woman that you are?
This is a blessing and reminder that being 68 is not a death sentence. Stuck in a wheelchair with a family gives me no right to lay down and depend on those that would prey on the weak ones for mercy. Your advice to stay mentally aware and physically exercise the body as well as we can and include exercising with your EDC and be aware that even your surroundings can provide tools to defend yourself. Three mental goals for anyone being attacked: 1 Disorientate attacker 2 Disarm attacker 3 Disable attacker and of cause your safety and those you love rank top on the list. Stay safe fellow brothers and sisters. 🙏
I also carry a small personal alarm.
A set of scissors ...... I carry them in my chest backpack for easy deploy, and is legal to own.
Thanks for sharing great EDC.
I'm in my late twenties but I'm disabled and have arthritis and fibromyalgia that came on in my early twenties, so I really appreciate this advice.
I am 80 and I don't leave home with out my cold steel equalizer. I work out evert day so i would be able to protect my family all the time. You are surely right, awareness is a must and that's what I advise every member of the family when leaving the house. When I walk my dog every day, I carry a kamagong stick in addition to my Lawman cold steel. Thank you for the very informative presentation.
Excellent explanation provided
Thank you for talking to us who are older. Thank you for talking to us like we have sense in our head and that we are still capable human beings, that we once were.
That is the worst to me, not just aware of my surroundings but hubby is so NOT, and he’s the one with the cane. I get gas or cash in the day in wide open areas. I also am on NextDoor Neighborhood app, where I hear about the latest scams. Recently there was one about young kids picking out elderly in their neighborhood to claim they were locked out and can ‘we use your phone to call our mom?’ They then steal financial info while looking like you’re just helping kids get home. I stopped to get gas, still thinking how I would SO fall for that ruse! When I realized I’d broken my own rule of getting gas near a car where they WERE NOT getting gas. I was in a hurry and my mind was on seeing my son, when I realized it was a man and a woman arguing, getting pretty nasty, when she appeared next to me, demanding my phone, ‘because that SOB won’t give me MINE!’
My phone, & purse were locked in the car, I had only the gas card & said I didn’t have the phone on me, when the man came around, but I finished, put the nozzle back in its place and split. I also don’t let gas go below 3/4 of a tank so it takes about 7 minutes tops to get gas & get gone.
Good Vid. Earlier tonight two guys in a car were able to get close to me while walking. I had a flashlight ready to go and they decided to look for fun somewhere else.
I'm 61 and can still do 12 pullups and I carry EVERYWHERE I go! Situational awareness is everything!
"KEEP ON KEEPIN ON"
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NEWS FLASH: 61 is not old age - do the 12 pullups when you're 78.
Impressive. But, how many pushups do you do everyday?
4:23 spot on, spot on, spot on. At 63 and after having served a career as a Deputy Sheriff and US Army Special Agent in Protective Services. There is no more sure way to stay safe than avoidance. It's the proverbial ounce of prevention that is worth a pound of cure adage. Use your life skills to read situations and go around them, not through them. Particularly when you're accompanied by your spouse.
".... your spouse." Unless you're me and made the mistake of my life in who I married. The man was vicious and violent to other people but he never actually tried to harm me physically. Before we split I overheard him telling one of his friends that I was the only person he was ever afraid of. When I found out what he was actually like, I told him flatout that if he ever raised a hand to me, one of us wouldn't live to tell about it. He knew I meant it too. He knew I was (hopefully still am) a crack shot and I trained jungle patrol dogs. He also knew that any harm he might succeed in causing me would be repaid in kind by my friends and relatives, largely Irish Fenian and a few HA's included. But as I told him, I'd try real hard to spare them the trouble.
wow!! @@frostyfrances4700
It's interesting when you mentioned about the old people strength. I would say is more about being smart with your body, than actual strength. My dad in his late 70's taught me a trick, once he was attacked by a younger guy (in his 20) and saw him as an easy victim, old and a little overweight. He simply used his weight to pin the guy against the wall and hit him as much as he wanted. It was a one side fight with the elder having the best part
That's good Jiu-Jitsu
Have gone through many comments here from y'all fine dear elders. Nothing impress me more of the amount of strength and confidence many of you have. I'm inspired! Thank you, and thank you for this important message also! 🙏❤
“You’re not out of the game, the game has just changed.”
So well stated.
I am 62 years old and I very much appreciate this video. I'm an active hiker and mtn biker but I think people need to hear tips like yours. Thank you sir! God bless you 🙏🏽
A set of scissors ...... I carry them in my chest backpack for easy deploy, and is legal to have.
At 73 I have had this conversation with myself and I realize I cannot out run the youthful bad guy. I am not as strong as the attacker, and I'm not as quick. I can only keep my head on a swivel and try to anticipate... not the best of plans. I don't go stupid places at stupid times... and carrying is an everyday thing.
I’ll be 71 in July, I carry every time I leave my home, AND I have deployed weapons thru out my home, just in case.
I'm in the UK. Can't carry, it's illegal here. Pepper spray and bear spray is also illegal. Government wants us women to be easy victims for the invaders. I've been arrested for daring to cry out "please leave me alone" to the gang of invaders that's targeting me. I'm a disabled girl. Things are truly dire here!
@@LittleKitty22 Get yourself a small can of bug spray and carry it with you. VERY effective!!
@@susanorban3059 Bug spray! Yes I can get that here! Thank you, brilliant idea!
@littlekitty22 RAID Wasp & Hornet spray will KILL a rattlesnake and will spray from 20+ feet away....tell your friends also. Regards, Jim
I absolutely love your enthusiasm and concern for the elderly or aging. I'm 50 and I'm 100% in agreement with you on this video! What a great topic, and it shows where your heart is my friend.
Thanks so much!🙂
Being a woman and on the small side, I've always felt somewhat vulnerable. I stay alert. Once on public transport a man sitting across from me was eyeing me and something I was carrying very suspiciously. I looked him right in the eye and he got off at the next stop without incident. I think he was going to do a grab and run. I'm getting older and times have also gotten more dangerous. Now I always carry pepper spray.
@JohnSmithGlobeLie
Illegal for women (and men) in Canada to carry even as self defense. Pretty much anything that can be used that way is illegal. Oh Canada.
@@jmc8076 better to be judged by a jury of 6 than to carry out by 6 relative.,,,,,,,,, I carry tactical flash light, self defense pen, and other stuff too ! Even u not going to use it, they give u the needed confidence................they will find another weaker target if they see u not afraid.
A set of scissors ...... I carry them in my chest backpack for easy deploy, and is legal to have.
Thank you! Good to know!
I appreciate your focus on situational awareness. This is important when you find yourself in an unfamiliar environment.
I am 78 years old this month. I survived Vietnam and 40 years as a Deputy Sheriff. I have been a tactical team leader, and know about situational awareness, and use of force. Over the years, I have learned to adjust my self defense tactics to account from the infirmities from Agent Orange and other age related disabilities. I am still mobile, I drive and go out in the public as needed from time to time. I am careful about where I go. I live in a small rural community, so I stay out of cities. I get what I need locally or on line. When I do go out my EDC exists of a retired 100lb Dutch Shepherd, a retired patrol dog, who operates off lead, and in whom I have 100% confidence. He is my first level of awareness, defense and deterrence. I also carry a walking stick (Cane) made for fighting, and I used to teach the 48" riot baton, and I have adapted this to the cane defense. I carry two, spring-blade knives, one one each side of the body, and finally, I carry a ,44 Charter Arms Bulldog revolver in a cross-draw holster. I do not leave my property without this EDC. At age 78, I consider any assault on me a deadly force event, justifying my use of deadly force in return. I have also retained my commissioned from the sheriff's department. My tactics, since I can't run, are to close the distance with my assailant, assuming they get past my dog, and I will use knives to cut whatever I can reach, or to contact shoot whatever is left. I do not expect to survive such an encounter, but the evidence will be right there for the investigators to figure it out.
I am 68 yr old grandmother, who carries. I love to take my grandson to our town park. But, i dont carry at park or pick up at school. I decided not to go to the parks when they arent populated. Only one way in and one way out, (being aware of my surroundings & my body strengths at this time). And really watch big stores, parking lots, i do carry there. I consider myself to be good physical condition. Still ride my horse. But, realize things do change. I walk strong consistent steps, head up, free hands. :). Thanks for your video!
Thank you sir, for your respect and concern. These ideas have preoccupied me for several years now and is rarely talked about. Just this acknowledgement renders the elderly less invisible.
I have to use a walking stick, so I made one out of 1/2 inch ridged electrical conduit. This is my first tool for protection. I have a couple other tools as well just in case.
I'm lucky enough to have had a Father who showed me how to use the walking stick for more than walking.
I appreciate your bringing this issue up for those who have already accepted the fact that they are not what they once were and think they have no chance in a bad situation.
I'm going to show this video to my Girlfriend who just turned 77. Especially the part that mentions Awareness of Surroundings.
Thank you for the Video!!
My pleasure, my friend thank you!
Excellent video, thank you for presenting it. As a 72 year old man I have been fortunate not to have had any serious illnesses or injuries that prevented me from working out regularly, and I am in pretty good shape for my age. Lately I have been getting more serious about practicing self defense, and your encouragement and advice are much appreciated.
Thanks for this. I'm 44 and just became disabled from MS. Walking with a cane makes me an easy target. I appreciate this a lot. I'm not scared of anyone or anything whatsoever, I'm pretty confident. But if it comes down to it.... it'll be God Himself through me taking care of the problem.
As they say, "I'm not as good as I once was, but I'm as good once as I ever was."
Which is okay unless you need to be twice.
A set of scissors ...... I carry them in my chest backpack for easy deploy, and is legal to own.
I turn 60 this year and am not what I once was . But I do exercise and lift my body weight regularly . This is a good subject as I have started to train using a walking stick . Love your work my friend.
Awesome! Thank you so much
Maybe look into integrating some Escrima type stick work into your daily routine, keeps you sharp and loosens up the joints nicely, Paul Ingram posts some good stuff that’s easy to follow
@martinbeagley4481 thanks for the heads up . My stepfathers name was Beagle . Just don't see the name often
I hear you brother I just turned 59 and I jog, do suspension straps pushups, kettlebells snatches, I can still do pullups..but I can't lift what I used to lift in my mid 40's but I do very good and am aware of getting older changing I just keep in mind I will not be an easy victim for no one....
@@davidheath2427 ha ha it’s originally an Irish name meaning “little warrior” 😀
My favorite and most effective situational awareness tip: Pay attention to who is paying attention to you. Just quickly scan the faces of people in your vicinity and take note of who makes eye contact. A couple of scans will illuminate whether someone is focusing on you and identify them as a threat.
I learned this from a high school teacher and it’s never failed me. During exams, she’d bury her head in grading papers only looking up occasionally. Sometimes, she’d stand up and walk directly to someone cheating and bust them. It was incredible! I asked her how she always knew and she told me cheaters would always watch her to avoid being caught and if anyone made eye contact twice when she looked up, she knew to go confirm.
Now, if you’re dancing and singing loudly with a giant peacock feathered hat, people gonna’ be staring at you! Otherwise, you won’t catch regular folk paying much attention to you as they go about their business.
@@surewhatever8843 Maybe she was/is attractive and student fancied her.
I'm 75 and have a prosthetic leg, I exercise every day and stay as fit as possible. I carry a 3 inch, 5000 lumen tactical flashlight with a strobe. It wouldn't stop a determined criminal, but it will send a message that you are not going to be an easy victim. It works at a distance before they can reach you. It is also a good hand weapon if they get too close. There are no weapons that will work if you don't have situational awareness. You will be down before you see the threat coming.
a set of scissors ...... I carry them in my chest backpack for easy deploy, and is legal to have.
Thank you, very much,! for your encouraging words!
I, also, believe that everyone's greatest self defense tools are the MIND and the WILL.
I look forward to watching more of your programs!
Glad to be of service!🙂
Personal alarms are good. the high-pitched noise usually scares them off. It also informs others to at least take a look in your direction. I had one guy try to take it off me so I threw it about 10 yards away and he went after it instead of me trying to turn it off i guess. but that extra 10 seconds gave me time to get away.
All to often the personal self defence subject content is aimed at the "young". But all to often as well, it is the vulnerable people in society e.g the older citizens, that are seen as soft targets. So this video is brilliant in it's advice. Well done sir and thank you! S&S
Thank you for this video, and thank you for pointing out that we do not have to become a victim because of our age. I am 65 years old and have bad knees, a bad shoulder and a bad back, yet I do six work outs a week, two are cardio, two are strength training and two are martial arts. I have been a practicing martial artist for over 45 years and hence most of my injuries and joint issues are due to the abuse. I do not consider myself good at anything except at the desire to be as healthy as I as I can be. I definitely feel my age on some days but do my best to follow your three rules of advice with the two most important being be aware of your surroundings, and know your strengths and limitations. To date, it has served me well. Thank you again.
3:00: Brings to mind an incident when I was in high school. I was not one of the popular guys. I was walking to the library,where my mom would pick me up on the way home from work. I weighed close to 200#, but was not athletic. A group of fellow students drove past me in a car and harassed me (I don't remember what they said, it was not an unusual occurrence). I continued walking at the same pace as they turned into a side street and turned back to the street I was walking along. I had made no threatening actions, but when their car stalled, I heard one of them say, "Hurry up, he's coming!" There were three of them, surrounded by a couple of tons of steel, but hey were afraid of me. That was when I discovered that bullies are cowards.
Awareness has always been critical to me; head on a swivel to see what's happening. Thank you😊😊😊
Great informative video.
As an older person, situational awareness is key . Head on a swivel and side arm at ready.
Your exactly right, elder citizens are more of a target, we need to stay sharp and agile if anything were to happen ... something we need to work on ... thanks for this, never really thought about this before.
I am 71 and must use a cane, I try to always be aware of my surroundings. But truth have it I know that I am very vulnerable to criminals. I try not to put myself into situations where I could be an easy target. I do exercise daily in order to be the best that I can be at this time in my life!!
Thank You for this info and inspiration. I just turned 70, and the best advice I could offer is to keep your head on a swivel, constantly know your surroundings. One thing I do is have a bic pen on my collar at all times. It might sound silly, but if I am grabbed, I can, hopefully, stick someone with it and break away.
The angels of the Lord encamp around me to protect me in ALL my ways! 🙏✝️
You are absolutely 100 per cent correct sir. I have always actively practised situational awareness my whole life and even with martial arts training and a determination to not be a victim I realise now that I am 60 years of age with some arthritis and not as strong and fast as I once was. I try to first not put myself in vulnerable situations and second if I have to be in them I plan and prepare so I can minimse the risk. As an Australian watching your video it is refreshing to hear an American talking about the psychological side of self defence which has particular relevance to Australians who dont have the firearms option. Cheers Darren.
At 78 I grew up around firearms and do conceal carry at times, but thank God never had to actually use one. In a way they're just secondary backup anyway. Way upthread you might've seen my description of what a good pointed sword a certain type of umbrella can be. Truth is, almost anything can serve as a weapon if you know how to use it right. First rule of thumb is also if you can get an attacker on the ground, slip and fall from the highest point you can jump and accidentally land on the sob's stomach or back with your bent knees. Then you won't need to run away; you'll have the luxury of just walking.
I went Code Blue on July 17, 2015 TWICE!...It ked to me having to retire early from Law Enforcement in 2018 after a great career here in Virginia. Now I'm a bit older, not as mobile, so as you said, I have to adapt. I always carry good Pepper Spray and a knife. ..plus other "goodies". I have the same mentality now as I did as a Cop.." Better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it!!"
That is so true brother! A game changer
@martybreeden6116 Hi ,Marty,what would you recommend carrying to an olderlady who likes to spend time in the woods??I have a pepper spray,2walking sticks,but I feel that's not enough lately....we have a lot of refugees here in Europe now from war zones and I just don't feel safe as before....???🌲🤔
@@manawah.o.p.e. a good concealed neck knife if legal. Abd greater "firepower" if allowed
This subject hits home for me. I'm 70+ and have arthritis and weakened hand strength. Racking a semi auto has become almost impossible for me so I bought a S&W Equalizer and that works well. A Spyderco Endura is my pocket knife of choice and it opens smoothly and effortlessly. Thanks for another informative video.
Glad to help my friend! Sounds like you’re on top of your game🙂👍
@@411Outdoors Thank you, I certainly try.
The S & W EZ is awesome for ease of racking the slide but also for loading magazines.
Check out the Carnivore diet. It changed my life from sick and weak to healthy and stront. I'm 75.
I am 76 years old and I too got an SW Equalizer it is a great gun for weaker hands and I also got the Ruger security easy rack in 380 caliber that uses 15 rd magazines.
61 y/o, 115 lb female with former military and martial arts training, still strong and active. Situational awareness is key, but also, looking fit is a deterrent. I've a bit of arthritis in one ankle and, when it's acting up, I sometimes use a cane to minimize pain- oak with a brass handle, very durable and can be used as a short staff. A concealed carry permit is nigh impossible to get in my state, but bear spray is available, just mind the wind direction!
One self defense item I love is an old fashioned umbrella with a long pointy metal tip and a curved handle. I do use it as a light cane when walking in public due to a tbi; but its main value lies in how it can instantly become a pointy sword. Make the 'ok' sign with your left hand and slip the pointy end of the umbrella through that opening, leaving enough room for easy passage. The curved handle will allow maximum thrust from your right hand. That pointy end (I even sharpened mine a little) could easily cause a deadly puncture if you have the nerves to handle it right. And since nobody's going to expect such a move, you'd get the maximum benefit of surprise. I've never seen anyone else mention this move. It's my own and I've never had to use it, thank God. But I'm absolutely confident of its utility. Beats the hell out of having to shoot somebody.
I suggest you listen to Dr Berg for any of your conditions....he is THE BEST❤️
Thank you for another great video. One thing I appreciate is how you are uplifting and encouraging to your viewers, never talking down to us. Much respect...
Thank you!🙂
Thank you for addressing a Real problem.74 now and my "fighting days" are long gone.
Yep , at 59 I am very aware of what’s going on around me . Carry my tool as I have for 30 years , the only thing that’s changed is the glasses are a bit thicker and well I don’t like ladders to much anymore. Stay safe my fellow boomers . Don’t let that fear run your life . Eat well workout, play hard and keep the mind sharp.
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Thanks for doing the video 2 years ago at 68 I was rucking 35 lbs over 4 big hills and over 3 miles in 40 minutes. Then the third surgery took me out. I can do 3 miles at 70 years old now but not with any extra weight. And an old back injury and back surgery has limited both bending and higher kicks, and has limited some range of motion. That said I won’t be beaten or stomped without a fight. I have had to do things smarter. I don’t carry a knife, I do carry a firearm and know when and how to use it. I carry an Uzu defense pen and a slim 7 “ 300 lumen flashlight, pepper spray, and a baton which is legal in my State for non lethal attacks. I like options. Defense pen for pain compliance, flashlight for not walking into to trouble or inflicting more trauma to my attackers in coming fists or knees or kicks, and against pressure points, muscle and bone. The Pepper spray is for those not fully committed to their attack, and the baton for disparity of force, that is about to be or actually being used against me. I was a licensed armed security officer for a few years before I retired. Here is a tip. If a person has given me an indication that they want to attack me i will raise my arms with open hands facing outward tomy attacker and will say very loud the magic three words. Stop, stay back. Now they probably won’t stay back of course but the real fight for your life will be in Court. If there are witnesses or cameras it will show that you are not the aggressor by being proactive. If they close the distance then they have committed an assault against you. Which allows you to make a reasonable response with either less or equal force. You don’t have to wait to spray or strike them after given a verbal command if they ignore you. Never warn them by saying if you come any closer I will spray you or hit you. If they continue to close the distance act. Warning your attacker that you will injure them is also considered an assault by the Court. A front kick or even side kick can create distance. Pepper spray if they resume their approach can create distance as well. Trauma to your attacker may also be needed if they are more determined, Typically if legal in your State, the use of a baton is okay for a disparity of force. Which is typically viewed as multiple attackers or if a blunt or edged weapon is involved. If the attacker is younger, larger or stronger, that disparity can be argued as well in your favor. Know where you can and cannot strike. Unless a severe disabling or lethal injury will occur to you, striking some areas of your attacker like the head or neck are off limits. And even if not charged criminally you can always be sued. The reason why I said a lot about the baton is because some States see a medium to large flashlight in the same way. What most people don’t realize is that once you get the upper hand don’t continue to strike or even shoot the attacker when they can’t continue their attack, because that will take you out of the victim status into an attacker status. And be the first o call the Police even if displaying pepper spray, flashlight or baton scares them off. They can call 911 and report you as the aggressor. And of course do not have any object or weapon in your hands when the police arrive.
I’m sorry, but this is too long to read.
VERY good information ! I will give serious thought to how I would use everything you said. Thank you !
Brilliant info, thank you.
Well said
@kurtbaier6122very informative and helpful.....Just the last sentence makes me wonder....how to do that?
Great video. In my 70's. I still lift 4 days a week and do cardio another 2 along with working the heavy bag and speed ball. With that said, I wouldn't want to square off with a 20 or 30 year old in a ring or on the mat. I know my limits. With that all said, I am reminded of an old saying, "Never get in a fight with an old tiger because they are treacherous." While I don't carry a sidearm, I do carry a couple other items.
Thanks for the info, i love that quote. I am going to use that.
I'm a 73 y.o. female who's been carrying since the '70's. I've also taken a self defense course for women when I was younger. Excellent points in your video. You'd be surprised at your ability when in situations.
Thank you very much for this video. I appreciate your concern for us "older" folks. I am seventy-eight and still train every week. I consider my options and evaluate my own capabilities. I've taught my children exactly what you shared in this instruction. Thank you and God bless you.
You as well!🙂
The element of surprise has always been the important factor. As we age we protect in different ways and we were taught if you get into a situation, move away from the threat if possible is the first step . Always be prepared and aware, even at home where it takes about 7 seconds for things to go south!
I agree, today’s actually my birthday I just turned 56 which isn’t really elderly but I’ve also got screwed up knees and a bulge disc and sciatica and a screwed up foot and inflammation issues, which affects things like grip strengthened my joints, so this is something I’ve dealt with for a long time. But, you’ve just got a kind of accept the card, your deal and deal with it.
Situational awareness is always huge for everybody even if you are fit, I don’t care if you’re the UFC heavyweight champion, if 10 guys with knives and guns come after you, you’re screwed, so your head is the most important thing, using your brain paying attention and being vigilant.
Controlling where you are, is a big part of it, if you’re hanging out in South Central LA in your buying a bunch of expensive watches in jewelry and looking at them as you walk out to your car in the back of a dark parking lot you’re not making the best choices, so if you’re gonna buy something like a TV, have the store, help you load it and pull your car up to the door or you’re around a bunch of other people and you’re not gonna have to deal with Thieves because I’ve had other people and visibility into the situation.
Also, your everyday carry items, a lot of people get hung up on caliber size, and all of that, the truth is it almost doesn’t matter 99.9% of the time because you’re never gonna have to actually use it. Once you pull it out, those things still do matter in That tiny percentage where you actually do have to use it, but do what you can. If you’re old, or you have arthritis or small hands, figure out what you can use what’s comfortable easy and what you’re accurate with. And of course, training, physically, with your diet And getting up and using those muscles. A lot of times, people retire or they quit playing sports or quit doing certain things and they don’t replace it and lose that physical activity and a sedentary lifestyle just destroys you physically, so you don’t have to go out and bodybuilding all day long but just at least keep moving. Keep walking Try to stay agile on your feet and be able to at least walk without looking like an easy target, and train with your every day carry items, get some Electronic targets, and get very used to everything being second nature because the truth is, we’re just slower as we get older and we need to keep the muscle memory, active and those muscles that we might have to use active still
Another thing I would suggest and add to the video is about diet, you need to get rid of foods that cause inflammation the process sugars, the grains, the starches, and a lot of the process food these things that cause brain fog and slow us down because we get over certain age, these things start to magnify. Concentrate on a healthy diet eliminating inflammation like a clean keto meat-based diet, or even carnivore or Mediterranean, where minimizing the inflammation and getting rid of the foods that caused brain fog and keep us from being as alert as we could be otherwise especially as you get older, this makes a huge difference. A lot of older people Are still smart and aware mentally connected but things like caring loss you can’t control and people get more. Brain fog can become less alert, we have to keep those parts of our mind going. We need to keep challenging ourselves and using those parts of our brain. A lot of times you retire you don’t have your kids around anymore. You aren’t going to work every day And you just don’t have to do as much and we just don’t use those parts of our brain and our body the way we used to and they kind of atrophy and slow down. One critical area is agility and balance, whether we want to admit it or not Once we start getting our 40s 50s and 60s things like Balance and coordination start to slow down once you start getting into the 70s and 80s they really slow down and this gets progressively worse quicker so we need to work on these things a lot more, course strength, and all that is important, but It’s a lot less important when you get into the older ages and we need to really start working on the things that are deteriorating more quickly. Also, we need to keep up on stuff like eyesight and hearing it’s hard to keep aware of your surroundings you can’t hear or hear less, or you can’t see as well and some of these things need to be dealt with medically. I know a lot of elderly people just say my eyes are getting old and don’t bother updating their glasses or contacts and just kind of let it go though we may not think we need these things if there’s an emergency situation, they would definitely be nice to have, and could save our lives. I think the hardest thing is sometimes we just need to learn to ask for help, like if I buy 60 inch TV, I’m not gonna ask somebody to help me carry that out to my car because I’m capable of doing it myself and maybe some of that stupid pride, but I’ve always done it myself, but now we’re living in a world where people steal and attack much greater rates than they ever had before and more boldly and we just have to learn that sometimes it’s better to just ask the people at the store to help you put it in your car and drive up front, and especially if you’re very frail or a woman, ask somebody to escort you out to your car, it’s normal for a woman, my mom was a single mom and she does a cocktail waitress and in restaurants sometimes late and it’s very normal and used to be almost expected to walk a lady out to her car to make. Make sure she gets in safely. As we get older, especially if we become become very frail. We become the easy victims that thieves target, and is good to learn that it’s OK to ask for help and utilize it when you can get it to avoid being alone in these situations.
I’m glad you addressed this in the video, some people will talk about what type of equipment you should carry if you’re older because it’s easier to use with weaker hand or arthritis but usually that’s about all that’s addressed, and especially around the items we carry and that type of training , it’s cool to want to put on army boots and go roll around in the dirt and do obstacle courses but if you got no knees left or severe back injuries, that’s not an option and we need to figure out other options and switch our training over to optimizing the things we can do.
Lots of good stuff, thanks for sharing .
I don't worry about caliber bc I have no intention of ever shooting anyone beyond my personal safety perimeter - which is about 10'. At that point my 5-shot derringer ('American Revolver') would stop anything. And I don't really need a 5-shot since my nickname growing up was Annie Oakley. But that gun was the smallest easily available when I was in the market, so I took it. I have relatively large hands for a 5' tall female; I can carry the peashooter completely concealed in my right hand if needed on the ready. I always leave the shotgun at home. :p
Awareness is the key, great video 😊
I so appreciate your tips. You seem like a man who doesn't have any enemies. What a good m. Thank you
You are so welcome
As our nation is being invaded by many violent and evil people we cannot be too careful.
As you say “situational awareness” is a very important self defense tactic.
Predators always hunt down the weak and infirm, they are their first target.
Human predators are cowardly. We’ve seen news clips of the increasing violence, and being 75 years old I don’t even want to go out anymore.
I’ve been encouraged by your video and the many comments. Attitude is a self defense tactic. DONT LIVE AS IF YOUR HELPLESS! You mentioned “the way you carry yourself.”
So I’m going to start doing better by working to be more energetic and spry.
One tip I’ve thought about is to carry as little as possible with you when you do leave the house. Try not to carry pocketbooks, something a predator will run by and grab, dragging you to the pavement. Put money , credit cards etc in your pants pocket or a small undetectable fanny pack worn under a loose shirt.
1st and most important pray for Gods protection!
I’m glad I stumbled across your video, thank you! And there are a lot of good comments from viewers too. Getting old and losing your health sucks. But this is quite timely for me. This subject has been on my mind for quite awhile now. I am 62 and my health has been dropping off rapidly. Within the last 3 years I have had carpal tunnel surgery because my hands went numb, I had an ACL replacement that gave me 2 large blood clots to my lungs making it hard to breath now, I had bicep and full rotator cuff surgery on my dominant arm and 2 back surgeries and I now need a 3rd because the second one didn’t work. At the moment just standing and walking a short distance is excruciatingly painful. So as I go out in public now, I constantly am thinking how I would defend myself. I watch the news that show all these attacks on people and they not only happen instantly with no warning whatsoever and are violently brutal by multiple ganged attackers that swarm you all at the same time. I have come to my conclusion that for me, I’m not going to try to carry a knife, pepper spray, cane or a baton, I think my best plan will be to carry one weapon, a gun and practice with it as much as possible so I don’t get rattled wondering which weapon to try to use, because it will all be over by that time. Our world is upside down now, the victims are the criminals and the criminals are the victims. We stand very little chance in this Woke society of ever being able to get a fair trial if it came to us having to use deadly force.hopefully you will do more videos on this topic.
I turned 79 yesterday and I still get around fairly well. I carry a revolver and a pocket knife. I recently started carrying a can for self defense too. There are some excellant web sites too teach cane defense.
What websites?
I appreciate how you approached this topic. Everything you said is true and being now in my sixties, I find that I am a lot more aware of my surroundings, I am cautious about my comings and goings and I try to be as vigilant as I possibly can. I try to never push my luck. I am physically active, I work hard, but I know my limitations.
Thank you, 411 Outdoors LLC!! You are a wonderful and encouragement, and wise “instruction” for me! Grateful for someone who uses his “gifts” from God for the good of ALL WHO LISTEN, not only to your WORDS, but also to your healthy, God-fearing, caring Spirit!! You mean so much to me personally!! May the Lord continue to lift you into His perfect Will, again, EVERY DAY!! GOD BLESS!! ❤🇺🇸✝️⚔️🙏😊
@@rochellecaffee1417 you as well!
Always appreciate listening to your wisdom sir.
Appreciate you as well!
My dad used to say "what do you do if you are up to your neck in a septic tank and someone throws a brick at you? " The answer is to not BE THERE to start with!