Spotting Danger Before It Spots You: Build Situational Awareness To Stay Safe

Reccommended reading! 5-stars for the book AND 1 STAR for Amazon on this! Amazon you're sliding! Never had a complaint about Amazon before, until this past 30 days! Lost packages, misdirected packages. Not checking I D and turning packages over to posers! Now this damage obviously done just before packing as shipping carton is in pristine undamaged condition! I ordered a new condition book and you can tell it was before they packed it as pages near binding were still tight and unspread. See photos. It were as if someone didn't like the subject matter or was sending a message such as their psycho or mad at their boss-we've all been there haven't we? But seriously, on somebody's gift ? It's Christmas for cryin' out loud. Oh, the book? It comes highly recommended and after glancing lightly through it, it looks highly informative, especially if you're new to the protection world i would give it a try. Especially if you live in a dangerous environment! I agree with .other raters-5 stars but I wanted to rank Amazon service and rake them over the coals on this one. Dissatisfied is understatement-but the quality of the info, outstanding.

I just finished reading the introduction and can say: This guy knows what he is talking about!After learning and already gaining knowledge on the subject, as well having perdnally experienced the importance of situational awareness, I can say this will help me gain and perfect my abilities!

A fantastic book! Highly recommend this to anyone in security or the general public. Easy to read, simply explained with key points after each chapter. Make sure you have a fresh highlighter pen; you will need it to mark all the nuggets of info in this book.

I have been a defensive firearms instructor for nearly a decade. During that time, I have trained with some of the best instructors in the nation, including Travis Haley, Mike Seeklander and Gary Quesenberry. My personal library contains dozens of books on the topic of situational awareness and the defensive mindset. I have incorporated much of the content of those books into my class presentations and curricula. If this book had been around 10 years ago or even 5 years ago, it would have saved me a significant amount of effort.Gary Quesenberry has put forth an easy-reading, knowledge-packed book that should be the basis for any civilian, concealed carry permit holder, law enforcement officer or military person to start their journey on understanding when dangerous people use a threat. This book focuses on how you can identify dangerous predatory behavior from other people, as well as assess the vulnerabilities you and your loved ones might have. This book puts you ahead of the curve in preventing violence from happening to you and yours.To get the amount of knowledge in the concise format Gary has written, I have had to read and internalize the information the following books:Mediations on Violence by Rory MillerFacing Violence by Rory MillerThe Gift of Fear by Gavin DeBecker (who is highly over rated in my opinion)On Killing by Lt. Col. (ret) Dave GrossmanOn Combat by Lt. Col. (ret) Dave GrossmanLeft of Bang by Patrick Van Horne and Jason A. RileySheep No More byJonathan GilliamGary has given us a gift in this book. If you are a defensively minded individual, it is a must read.

I have worked in the private security industry for 11 years and must say that this is actually a decent read. Yes, for all FBI-Cobra-Ninja-Rangers-Turtles, this literature would far surpass their extensive expertise, but most normal people do not have the capability to dedicate their lives to those fields. All in all, I was reminded about lessons I already knew, and even picked up more than a few jewels along the way. 5-Stars without hesitation!!! One of my favorite books on the subject because every chapter holds a take-away. The author is also very prudent with limiting his personal experiences. Some authors like to talk and talk and talk about their lives and tend to make the book into a biography instead of an educational enlightenment. This author balances both. Must-read!!!