@Jason Hanson
— · 20 videos curated
Escape, evasion, self-defense, home security, survival skills, and grid-down preparedness scenarios.
17 videos in Security
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.
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.
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.
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.