There are literally hundreds of "tips" (and instructors) floating around the internet, that claim to offer the best ways to protect yourself. Some are valid and, frankly, some are useless. In this post we discuss a few that should be at the top of your list. While it is not our intention to create paranoia, we must acknowledge that violent crime happens every day, every where, and nobody is immune to it. Following some simple guidelines may prevent you from becoming a victim.
1. Live in Condition Yellow: U.S. Marines serving in the Pacific during World War II developed a system of alert codes, which was later modified by Colonel Jeff Cooper to educate civilians to become more aware of their surroundings. Now called the Cooper Color Codes, there a four alert levels, each represented by a specific color.
1. Live in Condition Yellow: U.S. Marines serving in the Pacific during World War II developed a system of alert codes, which was later modified by Colonel Jeff Cooper to educate civilians to become more aware of their surroundings. Now called the Cooper Color Codes, there a four alert levels, each represented by a specific color.