Author: everymansecure
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What Is The Cooper Color Code? Master Your Mental Awareness
Background The Cooper Color Code is an excellent model known in military and security circles that creates a standard around increasing levels of mental alertness – or situational awareness. Similar to other models that measure danger or threat levels this one uses color coding to identify different stages. However, instead of associating colors with the…
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Tip of the Week #3 – Never run it ’til empty
Have you ever found yourself on the way somewhere, perhaps running a little late, and you realize your gas tank is about to hit ‘E’? Anyone else get annoyed at having to take time out of a busy day to go to the gas station? This week’s security tip, like all the tips I give,…
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Kit Breakdown – My Pocket Carry
I thought it might be helpful to do some posts breaking down my usual EDC (Every Day Carry). I’ll include a photo of what I carry, a description and explanation, and links to get you started on finding your own. My ‘Pocket’ Carry Breakdown Included in my EDC pocket carry are: So that’s what I…
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Tip of the Week #2 – The Value of Buffers
Add Buffers to Your Life Life happens fast. We are often rushing here and there, always looking ahead to the next thing on our schedule or agenda, filling up our time and trying to get the most out of it. Sometimes though, BLAM, you get hit with the unexpected: The gas tank hits empty and…
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Take Time to Sharpen the Axe
“Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” Abraham Lincoln Are you ready for what life might bring? I really like this quote by President Lincoln. The idea is that if you have not put in the time necessary to be prepared, or ‘sharp’,…
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Weekly Tip #1 – Watch the Bottom of Their Tires!
In line with my goal of making personal security approachable, practical, and relatable for every day life, I want to put out a tip on a weekly basis that might help make your life a little bit easier. For this week we’re taking a look at driving. The Tip Whenever you come to a stop…
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Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Wondering what to get the dad in your life for Father’s Day? Here are some great gift ideas for security minded individuals of every level. A New Knife Whether you have one or half a dozen, a new knife is always a fun gift – for yourself or others. The Swiss Army Classic knife is…
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The Everyman Security Guide to Situational Awareness
Principle Situational awareness is straightforward in concept, but more challenging in its application. Simply put, it is being aware of what is going on around you. Noticing the people, behaviors, and geography of your location. Perhaps most important, though, is thinking about what you are seeing. When properly applied, situational awareness helps you notice both…
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Why Is Personal Security Important?
Personal security is important because you and the people you care for are important. And because life is hazardous. Too often we think “that’ll never happen to me” or “I live in a safe, comfortable neighborhood”. But the fact is, we will all eventually face danger in our life and we need to be prepared…
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First Aid Kit vs Trauma Kit: A Personal Security Primer
A first aid kit addresses minor injuries, while trauma kits handle severe ones. Both enhance personal security and preparedness in emergencies.
