9 Street Survival Skills: Urban Mindset

80% of the U.S. Population live in Urban/Suburban Areas. Have the right mindset about Survival can save your life during a crisis. #Urbansurvival #SHTF #Survival


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[jimmynix]

The most important skill is avoidance and evasion. You win 100 percent of the fights you don’t get into.

[hamyankee]

1. Keep a paper map in the car.

2. Don’t wait till you get to your car to try and find your keys.

[joshstenz]

Situational awareness. A few years ago I was driving through a town in California and stopped at a red light. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a guy run up and grab for my door handle. Ran the red light, but got out of there without incident. Have an escape route no matter where you are!

[tenacioustortoise]

When driving leave yourself a car's length at stop lights to drive around a problem.

[vernabryant]

I'm an empath and I can take on the feelings of others.I was in Wal-Mart about 10 years ago I have bad arthritis I was in a scooter paying with cash.As I was leaving the store I felt behind me danger.I pulled over and watched the person behind me.They went outside and was waiting on me to come out.They came back inside the store to see where I was.I gave them a dirty look.They walked past me and left the store.The same thing happened to me in Kroger and the parking lot.I can read people and feel their emotions.Learned this from a bad childhood.

[bigdsson]

Having spent a career in Security, the biggest problem I've found with anything related to self defense is a false sense of security. It doesn't matter whether you choose a gun, knife, pepper spray, stun gun, self defense training, tactical pen, flashlight or anything else, you must PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE. If you don't, months or years down the road, when you really need to use that tool in a crisis, you will fail.

[WetaMantis]

Most importantly is to watch out when you're static in a vulnerable position: drawing money, getting the groceries in the car, putting kids in their seat etc...

[jacktribble]

The saying is, "When ALL you have is a hammer, everything is a nail." That one word makes a big difference.

[smokinjoe]

Great advice. Situational awareness is so important, especially in these times.

[matsranch]

I have been prepping for years on my own. I just met the love of my life who thanks me for prepping.
I have found myself that keeping in shape is no easier than doing 3 sets of 100 quick pushups and 50 pretty full sit up. 2 years ago I started with 7 push-ups.

[LearningSpanishwithDrL]

Start growing your own food, even if it is just one tomato plant on your deck.

[caroli]

I'm a single mom and I'd take my kids to the city often. Some stores/ restaurants in a city have a few entrances/ exits that lead to different streets. I would drop a pin on my Google Maps and take a picture of where I came in (street signs, landmarks, parking garage level). I'd play a game with the kids of "I spy". This way, we all could remember a landmark. My kids are grown and they've told me that they do that even now as adults, since it became habit at a young age. I also had each kid sit facing the door of a restaurant, at the age of 13 so they could practice. I appreciate each of your videos, I learn something from every one I've watched! Thank you!

[maryhildreth]

I grew up in a really bad area of the city and lived there until my family moved when I was 20. Then I lived in the suburbs and and a few times in the city until2001 when we moved to the country. One thing I learned from living in the extremely bad, very dangerous area growing up is that it's not just the clothes you wear that will peg you as a Target in those areas, it is mainly how you carry yourself and also the look on your face. The look on your face is so much more important than you think. You can dress exactly like the locals, you can walk exactly like the locals, but one glance at your face will usually out you as being very out of place. I dont know exactly how to tell you how to carry yourself and what expression to have, because it's not just one thing. But it is so much a thing that it's not funny. To this day I can go into one of those areas and not face more issues than a local because that switch just comes naturally to me. I'd honestly like to see a grey man type video that addresses this, because that outs someone more than anything else. Clothes are honestly secondary because there are times that those locals will be wearing something very unusual for some reason or other. I could put on a Scarlett Ohara prom dress complete with hat and parasol and be dropped into Southside Chicago and not face any more dangers than a local would because of how I carry myself and demeanor. Notice I said no more dangers than the locals, because you still do face dangers but you arent the target.

[juanch]

When you travel in a group, make sure most of your group, if not all of your group, are able and willing to throwdown if the SHTF.

I've seen groups where one guy is getting his ass kicked while his 4 friends just stand there, not doing anything because they don't want to get hit.

[JohnnyBGoode]

Edged weapons are a good addition to your defensive array. I never go out at night when near cities. I avoid cities and crowds like the plague. Situational awareness is key. Always be willing to end conflicts quickly and decisively.

[earthlytable]

I got lost in bad places multiple times in my life. South Chicago was the worst. What I recommend if you are in this situation is do not look lost. Do not ask for directions. No not look afraid. Do not suddenly change direction.

[FalkunRazkull]

This advice goes the other way... I remember when my wife and I first moved to the country. We got gas, and when I went in to pay every eye in the place sized me up. I was wearing black boots, black jacket, and blue jeans. Every person in the store, including the cashier was wearing camo. I now own lots of camo, and my wife loves to bring up when I used to say "I'm never wearing camo". Be the Grey Man.

[Eric-ewjt]

I don’t always stop what I’m doing at work But when a sensible Prepper video notification pops up, I hide in the washroom

[amberenergy]

I have been very close to being abducted 3 times in my life. Being aware of my surroundings and trusting my instincts saved me...I don't even want to think about what might have happened had I not been paying attention. Awareness is the top of the list when it comes to survival and self defense imo...I'm always looking behind me, using my peripherals and paying attention to the behaviors of those around me. I check the backseat of my car before getting in and lock the door as soon as I close it. My friends make fun of me but I don't care...Had I not been paying attention when I was in NYC, I might not be alive today.

[conversationswithkat]

I'm a disabled single mom, but I'm determined to protect my autistic daughter. I saw this video, and subbed! Thank you for this critical information. Praying for safety and peace for all of us 🙂💜🙏