Urban Evasion Tip to Escape a Stalker

If you are being stalked in an urban environment, it's important to have an escape plan. One effective tactic is to blend in with the crowd and escape in plain sight. In this video, I share a simple but effective urban evasion tip that can help you escape a stalker and stay safe.

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Jason Hanson is a former CIA officer and the New York Times bestselling author of "Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life." His company trains celebrities, high-net-worth individuals, and everyday Americans in escape and evasion, hand-to-hand self-defense, evasive driving, firearms, home defense, and more.

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[RaymndB]

My EDC now includes fireworks. Thanks for the tips!

[NegativeROG]

One way to avoid looking nervous is to drive around with 2 dead bodies and 60 tons of cocaine all the time, so when you get pulled over, it's no big deal.

I have a tip if you are being followed in a car, or to test to see if you ARE being followed- Approaching a traffic light, when it pops yellow, touch your brake pedal with your left foot to light up your brake lights, while you accelerate through the light. Most people's instantaneous reaction to brake lights is to hit their brakes, so you'll breeze through and they'll stop. If they clearly run the light, you're being This does not work out in the boonies.

[JDeWittDIY]

I can see how this would narrow it down. But you could have a few false positives because some people are just in a hurry or don't care.

[Crazy_Joe_Davola]

I didn't realize building rooftops were so easily accessible.

[SocialistDistancing]

My edc includes a smoke grenade. It's not exactly noise, but it can be a distraction or concealment device. It can also be used as a marker/signaling device.

[JugglesGrenades]

Valuable information and spot on. Once I was going to surprise a friend who lived in Atlanta. Got off the bus and walked to his apartment. I did notice that the people I passed looked a little "rough", nut I looked them in the eye as I walked on. When I knocked on James's door, he looked through the peephole, opened the door, looked out and said, "Where did you park your car?" Told him I had walked for the Greyhound bus station. That's when I learned that I shouldn't be walking in that neighborhood at night. Predators sense fear.... They also can sense confidence.

[dougearnest]

So I'm trying to get away from the stalker, or trying to determine if I'm being stalked, or trying to identify the stalker? The potential stalker is so far back that I have time to go to a nearby rooftop and set off fireworks and he doesn't see where I'm going, and if everything goes to plan the only information I'll get is the color of the hat he's wearing because he didn't look up at me?

I don't understand how this internet stuff works, but I get the impression the more comments you get the more money you get?

Good job, Mr. H. You got me to comment. You also got me to start carrying fireworks, though I'm a little surprised you didn't have a fireworks sponsor to recommend.

[WillGodaskyouifHecansavemetoo]

I walk very quickly most of the time and usually find myself passing people while weaving in, out and around other pedestrians. If I am angry about something I find myself walking twice as fast. It's not hard to do, I worked in casinos and became very adept at moving through crowds of slow moving people, but it does attract attention. I've had many people comment on how fast I walk although I am very, very seldom trying to avoid people.
In previous videos you mentioned a person that is following you will often match their pace to yours . I have found that doing the exact same thing to a person that is following me while slowly and deliberately making and holding eye contact tends to make them uncomfortable and they will often try and move away from me. Very interesting video though, thank you for the advice.

[andreasmith]

Hi Jason, Unfortunately I had to deal with a stalker, it was creepy! Thank God this man was finally arrested, he was evaluated for three days. They ended up committing him to a mental health facility. Good tips Jason.

[AldoCoolinBoolin]

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Yea because I always keep some bottle rockets in my pocket when I go out lol

[thebubbacontinuum]

If only there were some kind of tool you could carry to help you deal with stalkers. And it would be so cool if the Constitution were amended to say you could have it.

[cpruns]

I have actually spent many years training myself to NOT look at the spectacle. Anytime there is a "frantic person" over there, guess what's happening over here? Your kid is getting taken, your wallet, It takes time and practice but now when I'm in a store and a loud noise happens over that I immediately look at my kids. Where ever they want you to look....look the other way.

[R.Merkhet]

Thanks, Hanson. I didn't know where you were going with till the end, but you wrapped it up nicely. God bless and stay safe.

[dudeh]

I act guilty or nervous when pulled over and make quick movements to retrieve my driver's license and insurance and turn on map lights and shut off engine as fast as possible so they are ready before being approached but I worry about "no good deed goes unpunished" and being misinterpreted as a guilty person. And heck, I don't always behave with the crowd either if I'm laser focused on a goal of where I need to be or deep in thought.

[jamesnylan]

If you're being followed by someone in a car, you can drive to the police station; call them if you can while doing so, or if you can get the plate number, do a reverse search online to see what state the car is from, and the VIN, and then give that to the police.

[SuperCaliforniaBarbi]

Walking through a parking lot I noticed a man following me as I zigzag between cars. I got to the aisle stopped turned around (my back towards him was the only advantage he had) assumed a fighter's stance and yelled WHAT DO YOU WANT? He looked shocked and turned away from me, I remained at alert watching his departure from the area.

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[DougsBeers]

If I'm being stalked are you saying I should go to a rooftop and yell or set off fireworks?

[remotetrekker-dgre]

One thing you can do to a suspicious person is make direct eye contact with them. Don't stare at them but make direct eye contact, show your confidence.

[LEHancockUTube]

I tried the fireworks tip and it worked! 🙂
Also, I was arrested for setting off fireworks. 😞

[Eric-cmri]

Thank you, Jason, for sharing self-defense tips to the American people. These are dangerous times and you know it. God bless you in Jesus Name, Amen. 🙏🇺🇸♥️