@Jason Hanson
— · 20 videos curated
Escape, evasion, self-defense, home security, survival skills, and grid-down preparedness scenarios.
All 20 videos
How I Bury Guns Where Nobody Would Look
Four-minute walkthrough on preparing, waterproofing, and burying a firearm emergency cache, including ammunition protection and distributed storage rationale.
Five Survival Items I'd Carry Into the Wilderness
Former CIA officer breaks down five compact pieces of gear he'd prioritize in a wilderness survival scenario and explains the tactical reasoning behind each choice.
Former CIA: Are Expandable Batons Actually Effective for Self-Defense?
Five-minute evaluation of expandable batons as self-defense tools, including practical effectiveness, legal considerations, and technique fundamentals.
Former CIA: Home Router Privacy Risks and Network-Level Protection
Why your home router is a privacy vulnerability, how VPNs alone fall short, and how network-level device protection can block trackers across your household.
Former CIA: The #1 Reason the ATF Might Knock on Your Door
Six-minute walkthrough of why federal agents might visit a firearms owner, how to respond calmly, and why legal counsel matters before cooperating.
What Criminals Do After Your Data Gets Leaked
How identity theft works post-breach, what criminals do with stolen data, and practical steps to protect your credit, identity, and family from the fallout.
RFID Credit Card Skimming: How Flipper Devices Work and How to Protect Yourself
Demonstration of how RFID-enabled credit cards can be scanned wirelessly in crowds and how RFID-blocking wallets defend against the threat.
Former CIA: This Tactical Bag Looks Normal… Until You Open It
Six-minute gear review of a gray-man tactical bag designed for bug-out and everyday carry, with durability testing and concealment principles from a former CIA operative.
How to Catch a Liar Before They Even Say a Word
Four-minute primer on spotting deception through baseline behavior, nervous body language, and facial reactions—applicable to personal security and threat assessment.
When Belly Band Holsters Actually Make Sense
Six-minute breakdown of belly band holster use cases, trade-offs, and when a former CIA officer actually uses one versus everyday carry alternatives.
Former CIA: Why Spies Trust Knives When Guns Fail
Four minutes on why fixed-blade knives are reliable backup tools for self-defense, with five practical reasons from a former CIA officer's field experience.
Former CIA: This Knife Carry Could Get You Killed
Evaluation of scout carry and alternative fixed-blade knife positions (appendix, hip, others) for everyday carry and self-defense from a former intelligence operative.
Why the Government Wants Data Centers Built Everywhere—and How to Protect Your Privacy
Seven minutes on data collection by tech firms and government, pattern-of-life tracking, and practical steps to remove your information from data brokers, use VPNs, freeze credit, and keep your address private.
Smart Device Privacy Risks: How Hackers Can Spy Inside Your Home
Nine minutes on three smart-device security vulnerabilities, how they expose your network and routines to hackers, and practical steps to lock down phones, Wi-Fi, and personal data.
Freeze-Dried Emergency Food: Testing Survival Rations on a 7-Day Blackout
Six-minute test of freeze-dried emergency food during a week-long blackout, comparing shelf-stable options to rice and beans for palatability and nutrition.
Your Home Security System Has One Fatal Weakness
Four-minute walkthrough of home invasion vulnerabilities and practical defensive measures including door barricades, rapid-access self-defense tools, and professional training options.
3 Ways to Get Safe Drinking Water When the Grid Goes Down
Three grid-down water purification methods: boiling, purification tablets, and emergency filters, demonstrated by a former CIA officer and survival trainer.
How to Survive a Chokehold Before You Black Out
Three-minute self-defense walkthrough: escape technique when someone grabs your throat, including head positioning and spin-out mechanics to avoid losing consciousness.
How I'd Vanish With Only $1,000 and Make Sure Nobody Finds Me
Seven-minute walkthrough of operational security, evasion, and off-grid survival on a minimal budget: cash handling, burner phones, cheap travel, and staying untraced.
Brass Knuckles for Self-Defense: Effectiveness, Risks, and Better Alternatives
Five-minute breakdown of brass knuckles as a self-defense tool: how they work, damage potential, legal and practical drawbacks, and why a former CIA officer prefers other everyday-carry options.