Counter-Terrorism, Solutions and Options

Strong Spiritual Preparedness

2011-12-19T11:58:00.000-08:00

Whatever your spiritual beliefs, now is the time to get them in order. I sincerely believe you live the way you believe and you will die with those beliefs. I have nothing to hide and I am proud of my accomplishments, for that is the reason I share what I know to be right and just with pride. I serve My God and the good people among us, no matter their beliefs or culture.

Having that attitude and strong moral fiber intimidates government bureaucrats and officials, the weak, and the strong and aggressive whom want to harm me which live among us. At the same time it shows there is hope for us as an individual and as a people.

The journey for Spiritual Freedom and Enlightenment is never-ending and the cost is high, expect; reticule, criticism, threats, separation (loneliness), physical and emotional pain, and much unjust mental and physical manipulation from those who live for self-gratification.

At times it will seem as if your friends, family, and peers have turned against you. And if you stay the course expect to overcome your mistakes (we all get mislead sometime or another). Stay true to your beliefs, look to for others for guidance (not necessary as a follower but as a mentor, I admired John Wayne), look to better yourself any way you can, and above all, respect yourself and turn away from anyone who puts you down.

I mentioned the image of John Wayne, the image was a giant of a man, far more than any man could possible accomplish, but it was something I could relate to. He was his own man, he did the right thing even when he was out numbered, out gunned, and the odds were against him. He helped those who were unable to help themselves.
Violence was not to be feared, but in some cases to be used to correct an unjust act.

If you think I am exaggerating read my books or throw your ass on the back of my motorcycle and see what lies outside your bubble.

I learned a longtime ago, laws, policies, and misguided mentalities were not made for my protection or benefit, but for known or unknown identities. Examples; the law says, the policy of the business is, the mentality of criminals are - I am stronger and more powerful then you, and/or my all-time favor it, “The devil made me do it” or better known as “This is my job” or “If I didn’t do it, someone else will”. Words of the weak and scared.

Taking authority over others is not a job, but a responsibility we all share for one another when a wrong is being done. But if you except financial benefit it is for personal gain, and personal gain at the expense of others is beyond my understanding and against my beliefs.

These are all excuses not to take authority over yourself, but to pass your actions on to someone or something else. This person chooses not to take the authority over themselves and believes authority is issued by another. These are the spiritual weak individuals we all have to deal with daily.

Some feel going to church will relinquish their guilt and others just don’t give a dam. A world with the understanding of right and wrong does not exist, and people question why I carry a gun?

My rules of life are few and simple:
1st– Make Everyone Around Me Happy and Feeling Good. The best I can, if not step away.

2nd– Never Hurt Anyone Physically, Emotionally, Financially, Mentally, or Spiritually unless I have to for self-defense of my wellbeing, after all I have to live with myself.

3rd- No one has the right to hurt me; Physically, Emotionally, Financially, Mentally, or Spiritually, If I did rule #1 my God has given me the authority over myself to stop it.

These rules have kept me strong, focused, and safe every place in the world I have ever been even if I don’t know their laws or speak the language. Good people are drawn to me and the bad people think I am crazy. There is no grey, only black and white, when you know you live in a good and bad world. Look for the strength to do the right thing in your beliefs and your God will protect you.

The reason I say My God is through my travels I know and understand not all believe the same as I, thus my beliefs and I carry a gun. Everyone I have had to hurt was because we did not share the same beliefs and in their beliefs it was OK to hurt me or the weak in my presents, so with the authority My God has entrusted in me I took the authority over the situation.

HAZMAT Help

2011-12-19T11:43:00.000-08:00

Photo from thaifire.com

Understanding the difference between; Nuclear, Radiation, and Dirty bombs, along with the procedures and having the equipment necessary to do what needs to be done would be consider an asset to the community. You may be able to use the same equipment for chemical disasters.

Spending the time and money to get the knowledge and equipment would be putting you ahead of the game. Use this knowledge to teach others or if your services were needed you would be considered a celebrity.

And for self-defense, can you imagine the response you would get from a number of attackers or a threat which would be beyond your ability to protect yourself, if you faced them in some kind of hazmat suit with a tricked out Geiger counter which was making noises.

NoStressMike.com for more information.

Why the US is going to Hell?

2011-12-06T10:24:00.000-08:00

I have spent my adult life, "Scramming the sky is falling" with no prevail. I have done all I can do as an individual, now I am along for the ride. I have given up on other peoples' freedom; all they think of is themselves and money, and when you do that, both are worthless.

Remember, until they arrest me or my family, it is not my concern. That is the price for security and we as a nation of individuals have lost our freedom. We as Americans have the means to have, keep, or take back our freedoms, but we lack the Spirit, Constitution (GUTS), Moral Strength, and/or the Heart.

Why do you think I live here (in Central America) and write all the books? The greatest nation on earth has let itself root from the inside. I refuse to be associated with its down fall.

I represent everything which made the United States of America Great.
* I served my country in time of war
* I learned multiple useful skills and now I pass them on
* I voice my objections when wrong is wrong, opening myself up to ridicule
* I strive to better myself and the people around me
* I accepted the opportunities, responsibilities, and downfalls I have been awarded and made them flourish the best I could
* I help others by creating jobs, teaching skills, sharing my rich knowledge and experiences
* I have helped family, friends, and strangers in need with no assumption of future financial gain
* All I expect in return is my independence to live as a free man without government intrusion.
Since when is doing the right thing, the American Way, wrong?

Because I refuse to get in line and play the game like the weak among us, makes me the outcast. I see those who do not stand up for themselves or when others need help a non-American and a pussy.

When you look to the government to pacify your personal needs;
* Give you the necessary personal backup in any way
* Support your personal needs in any way
Instead of your friends, family and the faith you have in yourself, your abilities, and God. You let us all good Americans down.

* If you have or had a government job and you expect any kind of benefits after your service with the government has been expired (retire), you sold your soul for a few hundred dollars a month
* If you live on social security benefits
* If your health is determined by whatever little dropping the government health care you are given
* If you don’t offer assistance to those with a need
* If you don’t stand up against a wrong even if you are by yourself
* If you only know one skill and it is for your benefit only
* If you don’t voice your objections when a wrong is being done
* If you do not take steps for your own personal security and learn what you need to know to be self-sufficient
I consider you the reason we lost our great nation.

If you think I am being too hard on you, your attitude should be you are not hard enough on yourself. I am not even accepting social security because I refuse to be bought off. If it is my money, give it to me, don’t ration it out at your discretion.

If you think I am praising myself, you are wrong. I feel shame that I have not done enough for you, my country, and my God.

Mike Mah, NoStressMike.com

Inserting Acupuncture Needles

2011-11-23T11:11:00.000-08:00

Always use the enclosed tube when inserting the needles. This insures accuracy in the placement and the depth of the needle. Start at the top of the head and work your way to the feet.

One needle at a time, you use your finger tip to hold the handle of the needle far enough from the end of the tube so the point of the needle does not make contact.

While holding on to the tube use slight downward pressure at the proper Meridian Point, use your finger to tap the handle of the needle until the handle of the needle is flush with the tube. It is best to tap it hard enough once or twice to make a complete insertion of the needle.

At this time you insert the needle straight up and down into the skin. Once you know and understand what you are doing the angle of the needle along with the proper twist and depth will make the acupuncture even more effective. But now straight up and down will work.

Complete lessons on Acupuncture and Hoy Chi

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Learn the Art of Hoy Chi

2011-11-15T17:32:00.000-08:00

I look at the body completely different then the medical community. When Chi (energy) does not move you will experience pain, sickness, or disease, if not now you will in the future.

I see the body as energy, and Hoy Chi is the technique I developed to locate and open blockages in the Chi. Using this procedure I have helped others to improve their health, as I travel and in my Natural Health Clinics both in United States and the Central America (I do not speak Spanish, but read the body).

For me this skill works like magic to open doors for me to meet new people, has got me out of life or death situations, improved the health of friends, family member, and myself. Staying healthy is not difficult if you understand how the body works.

Here Ancient Chinese Secrets will be revealed as I demonstrate, step-by-step, "Do It Yourself" on how Hoy Chi is accomplished, explain how the body works, symptoms to look for, and show you how the body can be manipulated. You will learn what made the blockage in energy happen to cause symptoms of sickness and pain. With practice you will be known as a healer, but remember “God heals, we as humans just maintain what we were given by God”, to some of us he has shown us what to look for and how to help.

#1 To start your Hoy Chi Treatment your patient lies face down.

#2 Make sure the feet are straighten.

#3 You start treating the upper mid-back (thoracic vertebrae) to relax the patient.

#4 Check the Kidneys and correct the pelvis (the most important part of a Hoy Chi Treatment), if need be by using the Mah Maneuver which is the hardest procedure to preform, but is the key to good health. Once you understand why this is necessary and have mastered this routine to correct the pelvis all other treatments will be easy.

#5 Straighten the head, jaw, and neck.

#6 Checking and read the organs, you will have to email me, Mike@NoStressMike.com on what options I use when I find weak organs.

I started making my own natural Beeswax Ointment to treat Distressed Organs, Sinus, Lip Balm, Swelling, Thyroid, Moisturizer, Skin Problems, and more. These products will be one more option to help the conditions I find with Hoy Chi. I will be offering the recipes and how to make them over the internet and the Beeswax Ointments in person.

#1-#6 makes my basic treatment, once you can do that the rest will be easy. The first treatment will take me 30 minutes to an hour to complete (depending on the health of my client), professionals want to see a patient in 15 minutes or less to be profitable, that is one reason we do not understand the body and there is so much sickness.

I charge a minimum of $80 for the first treatment and $40 for the Hoy Chi plus Cupping and/or Acupuncture, if needed, after that. The first treatment takes more time the following treatments. A Hoy Chi treatment will last a long time (years) depending on the patients' lifestyle and health.

The shoulders and ribs make the upper back uncomfortable.

Correcting odds and ends - the elbow, feet, ankles, knees, and yourself(sprained ankle).

Read, check, and treat the wrist and hand.

Hoy Chi at NoSressMike.com for more information and prices

3 Man Militia, Great Idea!

2011-10-07T14:46:00.000-07:00

Where you draw the line that indicates the time you acknowledge we have a problem as a country. When is the time for you to take the responsibility needed to hold our country together? What actions will you take to insure the stability of our country and your community? Or are you going to be one of the sheep that are lead to slaughter?

Prepare emotionally, financially, and spiritually, by preparing physically, literally, in your own home and community. A 3 man militia can be lots of fun.

Consider joining or starting a 3 man militia, this will give you the opportunity to learn cool things, and meet and associate with like minded people.

The basic core of any militia is their ability to use a firearm, at least at a level in which they will not hurt themselves and be able to protect themselves.

But firearms' use does not have to be the main focus of your 3 man militia. After a local disaster there will be many ways you can help your community. Your interest may be in communication (local or short wave), food and/or water, first aid, chemical and/or radiation, and/or others.

During extremely bad times, a good introduction when you are face with people with the intent of doing harm may be, “Do you require medical attention?” this statement upon meeting someone conveys the idea that you are not scared or a threat, and you are willing to assist if you can. Along with being well armed lets them know you will not be a will victim. Another words I am saying, a good place to start your 3 man militia may be learning first aid, this along will make you an asset to your community.

Some different ideas from some unlisted videos are; holding or taking a house, entry team, sniper team, urban control, rural control, on the road, holding a position, basic 3 man tactics,

Why you need a militia, Economic Collapse & Security: I Am Your Worst Nightmare, by Jeff T. The video

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Self-Defense Tactical Information

2011-07-30T19:11:00.000-07:00

I have made some videos which help illustrates my concern for the safety of the individual and the local community. I call this "How to use Good Violence to stay Safe". The only good violence is used for your own safety. Predators pray on the weak, so you must be perceived and capable to defend yourself. These videos are not available to the general public, only through this site (which will be updated when necessary) or email me personally for others.

When the time comes and your health and/or safety is in jeopardy you better have a Plan A, if not you will be victimized.

I made these videos to help educate others if they weren’t able to get the personal attention needed to learn properly. There are more ways to get good result, but these are examples of my experiences. Take these ideas and build on them. Email me if you need further ideas or questions.

The community needs to be safe and the local Militia is where it starts, I prefer a 3 Man - Militia. Start one or join (one or two) which is involved in a subject matter (my first suggestion is first aid, nuclear and chemical, food and water, logistics, special weapons and tactics, communication, and many others) which interest you.

The basics of all militia's starts with, "How to handle firearms", and from there your imagination is your only limits.
Tactics are good to know
Holding a Position
Road control; someone else or you control
Someone else controls an urban or rural areas

Personal Safety:
Negotiating for your Life
Corruption
Zone Defense
Dog Attacks
When a bandits stop your car
Bureaucrats Attack
Self-Defense Tactics that work
How to use my Holster
Why I carry a Glock 26
Gunfight Tactic 4 against me
Holding or taking a position
Tactics for Financial and Health
Special weapons Snipers

Email me with suggestions on other videos which may interest you.

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Hot Spot - NoStressMike.com

My Free Conceal Carry Holster Pattern

2011-07-23T10:53:00.000-07:00

First you need the proper tools; the correct firearm, conceal carry holster that works for you, and proven combat tactics, now you have the makings of a Plan A which means guaranteed safety.

Don’t be fooled; holsters used by police and the military work best for police and the military (unless you will be running, jumping, rolling around on the ground, and fighting, personally, I carry a gun so I don't have to do all of that). My concealed carry weapon is;
*Easy and natural to access (I draw and holster my weapon while being watched and no one around me knows I am ready for combat)
*Simple to use (the more complicated the more chance for a malfunction)
*Comfortable to wear (on my body and fits in my life style, or I won’t have it when I need it)
*I know and understand the tactics necessary to get the most out of your concealed carry (Plan A)

The Mah 1 Universal Conceal Carry Holster is an improved style of the same holster I used in my gun fight, when you can’t see my hand I have a gun or knife in it (and sometimes when you see my hand). This holster and the tactics I use, gives me a tremendous advantage before the threat turns into an attack. Normally my preparedness makes the threat feel uncomfortable, and we either come to an understanding or the threat just loses interest.

Print out the above pattern to 6" X 2 1/4" (best is to copy from Hot Spot and paste on word), then punch holes in the black lines to put the stitches or go to You Tube on search NoStressMike "How to Make the Mah 1 Gun Holster" and "How to Form Your Holster". This pattern works perfect for my Glocks and with your forming and/or possible modifications will work well for your handgun.

Illustrations and explanations on the tactics need to get the most out of your Mah 1 Holster is at NoStressMike.com - Hot Spot Page. Rated R

Mike Mah Urban and Rural Survival Professional from Social, Personal, and Situational Turmoil from Natural or Man Made Disasters.

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The simple string holster, looped over the belt, used by the underground during World War ll.

Death to the 401K

2011-06-30T18:54:00.000-07:00

I heard there is a bill in the legislature (no name or number) which has the government's guarantee you will not loss your 401K (I don't know if that includes other investments), which indicates to me the government wants a say so in your wealth. This is under the disguise of "We will protect your money", then they will be in a position to control your funds. Tax, borrow, or steal your money.

That will put them in a position to confiscate over 6 trillion dollars of peoples’ investments. Which will help pay down the national debt. Do you believe the government will make good choices?

Would you tell the government about your guns if they said they said they would protect them?

I am suggesting to my clients to cash out of their 401Ks. Pay the taxes, fines, and all penalties but get your money out before you lose it all.

I suggest putting your money in gold and silver until you can find a safe place for it. If you don't know anything about gold and silver and you don't have much time a good place to start learning is Swiss America.

My past has been rocky, my here and now is day to day, and my future is uncertain, but my gold will have value to someone forever.

NoStressMike.com

Combination Class - Life or Death - Made Easy

2011-06-02T10:21:00.000-07:00

Because of popular demand I put together a Combination Class: Personal Safety, Knives and Guns, Negotiating or Bribing for Your Life (Gold and Silver), Counter-Terror and kidnapping, and Home and/or Business Defense, and More – I answer all questions by giving solutions. Write down any questions or scenarios you may have ahead of time, we will cover it or I will give you personal attention after the class. I bet my life I can get out of it, and the way I do will surprise you, there is nothing I will not talk about or act on, for my defense.

As we cover all the different topics, we will stop to go into all the specifics you can handle before moving on. Be ready for anything when I perform private classes, nothing is off limits. I make life or death decisions on a regular bases and I share stories of my expertise to make the point.

Most all of my private class are held in the privacy of a house or business, among 4-6 of your friends, acquaintances, and/or other like minded people. I go into precise solutions covering all aspects of staying alive in any situation. This is a 3 hours plus course at a cost of, plus travel expenses if applicable. I normally go to the Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri areas every 6 months.

Later, when you feel you are ready for explicit resolution you will be ready for the more advanced classes where your participation is required to take your abilities to amazing new highs.

* Win a Gun Fight
* Counter-Terror/Personal-Safety
* Woman’s Safety
* Bribing or Negotiating for You Life
* Home or Business Defense
* Clearing Your Area
* Advanced Handgun Handling
* Advanced Long Gun Handling
* One on One Counter Kidnapping
Or you can come here to Central America and we will do all of these classes plus much more.

As an author, I share my life and give ideas to others, hoping to inspire others to take control of their own lives. “Mike’s World” series of books, “Live It”, “Book of Life”, “Staying Alive and Fruitful”, and more can be purchased at my seminars, classes, and on Amazon.com

Don't be miss lead, I am the real deal, I live what I teach on a daily bases. Interview from the USAPrepares.com.

More information Mike Mah at NoStressMike.com, at classes, or email me.

Straight talk on self-defense guns and ammunition

2011-06-02T08:38:00.000-07:00

My current and past life style has made me an expert on guns and ammunition which insures my safety and my threat stops being a threat.
*Reliability
*Big enough to stop the threat – no matter how big, how many, or their mental state.
*Ability to handle
*Legal

Reliability: if the gun and bullet does not go bomb when you pull the trigger you have serious problems. Don’t let the high price stop you purchase. Your primary weapon and ammunition should be the best you can afford (quality will last a life time and you may want to upgrade later).

Big enough to stop the threat as fast as possible.
.38 caliber or 9 mm should be the minimum.
.38 cal revolvers are more reliable and simpler then the 9 mm Semi-auto.
9 mm holds more rounds to handle more threats.
AK 47 is big, and is easy and simple to handle (elderly and young are capable of using) and maintain.

Ability to handle means something you can get a hold of and hang on to. Bigger (.45 caliber) is better, but bigger is harder to hang on to and does not hold as many rounds. AK 47 is big, and is easy and simple to handle (elderly and young are capable of using) and maintain.

Legally own your primary weapon, it should be bought brand new and the ammunition in your weapon needs to be the same as used by the local law enforcement, just in case you have to go to court. Store a case of cheaper ammunition, in case ammunition gets hard to find. If the weapon is for concealed carry it needs to fit your hand, easy to maintain, and small enough to be with you all the time.

More information at NoStressMike.com, at classes, or email me.

Liar, liar, your pants on fire

2011-06-01T16:11:00.001-07:00

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In the early 1990’s I was training a SWAT Team that put me in my early 40’s, when I came face to face with intentionally lying, on purpose, with no regrets, or remorse. That was a big moment in my life, I have never had anyone knowingly lie to me on a life and death situation and admit to me it was for the best. Even in the Marines we were told and I told the others, we were probably going to die.

It was a professional police negotiator, during a trainings exercise. It was the first, last, and only time I ever experienced such behavior. We were out in the country, in an old farm house. I was upstairs, with hostages talking to the negotiator, telling him to stay back away form the house or I would kill a hostage and when I looked out the back window I saw a team carrying a ladder getting in position to make entry in an upstairs window.

I reminded the negotiator to stay back and he told me everyone was back. Then I said, “I can see them coming!” then he repeated, “No, no one is coming.” With all my combat experience I couldn’t believe how bewildered I was when he said that. This was a high stress moment and when he tells me one thing and I see something else it really made me confused and panicky. My brain really spaced out; it was hard to focus and destroyed my self-confidence.

Afterward I talked to the negotiator and asked why he lied like that when he was suppose to be gaining my trust? He explained, he had my trust, that is why I got confused when I saw something different then what I believed to be true. He said he will say anything to reach his goal. That meant we did not share the same goal. So to me, we as the people are in one game and government officials are playing something different.

From that I learned some people will say anything to get what they want, which to me is mental manipulation. And to me mental manipulation is the lowest form of abuse you can do to anybody. I consider it mental rape. From that moment on I realized the importance of strong individuals. Because individual’s goals are more or less the same, survive and be fruitful. People that believe they have authority over us, believe they are in another world, and think the rules do not apply to them.

I do use mental manipulation, but only for self defense, remember, I cheat when I fight also. In life or death situations I will say or do just about anything to stay safe, but even at that I have my limits.

The point I am trying to get across is there is; there people that will say anything (mental manipulation) to gain your trust and they can do it with a straight face and clear concuss. I would never talk to negotiators again. Even if a liar lies 10% of the time, that is not good odds.

NoStressMike.com provides seminars and private classes on everything you need to know to survive any disaster natural or man-made (physical, emotional, and financial) and a Ready List of needed items.

What is Your Escape Plan?

2011-04-21T10:20:00.000-07:00

We know bad things can happen and I believe they are happening, but if you are prepared a crisis is just another challenge in life.

This is why I preach to get a least $100 a month of precious metals a month. At the end of the year you will have worth and if you keep the habit going that worth will turn into wealth. I have a hard time saving money, but metals are nice to admire, hold, insures personal freedom, and I know it represents a secured future. Like I always say, you never ask without giving something in return. I do except metals or needed skills as a token of good faith.

During and right after a personal disaster it is easy to get confused, but with foresight you will be able to relocate until you are able to get your marble together and move on. If not you will be a the mercy of others and/or under the control of a government.

You need to have long and short term places you can go. Whether it is across town, another state, and/or out of the country, if I lived in Japan I would at least want my family out of there until I new it was safe.

Central America is my escape from the states, and the states is my escape from Central America. And even in the United States I have different locations where my presents is needed and appreciated (I am looked at as an asset).

NoStressMike.com for more ideas on safety and health, and a Ready List to prepare for any disaster (natural or man-made).

Profiling and reading body language

2011-04-05T14:58:00.001-07:00

Reading body language (profiling) is a must. You can see a person’s intent before they can say a word, in boxing this is called, “Telegraphing your move”, a shoulder will drop before he can throw a fest. So you start to counter his move before he makes his move.

I use the same concept when profiling others and project a false image when I am being profiled.
When profiling the first thing I notice is their clothing - are they seasonally dressed? - what can their clothes be concealing (weapons)?

How do they carry themselves? look, walk, look around or down normally?

When they walk do they look normal or are they looking suspicious – as if they are looking (profiling) for security guards and/or cameras, they will have a serous look on their face (they are focused).

A normal person will dress more or less normal or even odd – they walk as if they are going from point A to point B (on a mission ‘don’t bother me’), mosey along as they are talking or casually looking around, spaced out (unaware of their surroundings), or they avoid or make little to short eye contact with others.

The criminal or violent types have no problem making eye contact after all they believe they have the power to overcome others. So they use that look to intimidate others. During the attempted armed robbery I stopped. The bad guy watching me had full eye contact with me (giving me that, "I am going to beat the hell out of you if you don't do what I say" look). He did not break that eye contact which caused him to go into tunnel vision, and that is when I drew my gun with my left hand and put it in my right and waited. He wasn’t even aware I was in my Zone 2, preparing for combat (Plan A).

I look normal, but with my experience everything is a weapon and sometimes I carry a gun and always carry at lease 2 knives, when I feel there is no threat. I am not paranoid, why should I be, I am prepared. I know I have the advantage, knowledge, ability, the will not to be victimized, and I have a Plan A. I will slouch, making them think they intimidated me while in my Zone 2, this gives them a false sense of their superiority. They are coming to me for something, and I am waiting and focused when they enter my Zone 1, I can execute my Plan A.

Body language is the main way I communicate (good and bad) when I travel. Smiling tells all I am not a threat and tells the threat I am an idiot which confuses them. With a big smile I raise my open hands to shoulder level as I walk through a stressful situation, my Plan A is ready.

NoStressMike.com for more ideas on safety and health, and a Ready List to prepare for any disaster (natural or man-made).

Zone One

2011-04-04T09:57:00.000-07:00

Zone Defense is the first line of defense when it comes to personal safety. The first rule of combat is, “Surprise guarantees success”.

In zone 3 you had seen something that made you suspicious, which lead you to make a decision that there may be a problem.

In Zone 2 you made preparations for personal combat (mentally and physically).

Zone One is your space (your personal area), 18 – 24 inches around you body (arm's reach). No one has the right to enter this space unless you allow them. You allow them by offering to shake their hand that gives them the OK to enter. Other then that it is a threat which could turn into an attack. Your decision will be totally based on their body language.

If I am not sure of their intentions I will give notice by raising my hand and with a commanding voice say, “Stay back!” or "Stop!" Not allowing them to get close to my Zone 1. I don’t like giving notice, but I will not let them strike first.

I have learned to read body language, and when it come to violence it is obvious to me. I am too old to put up a long fight so I have chosen to make it short and painful and suggest that type of defense to others. Normally I am out numbered and out gunned, so my best defense is to strike fear in to as many as possible, as fast as possible.

“Be surprised and you will be victimized” is what I do to others. When they enter my Zone 1, I go into a surprise destroy and dismember attack, which is not what they wanted or expected. It is so overwhelming all they want is to get as much distance between me and them as fast as possible.

To tell you the truth, that attitude is what makes the bad guy have second thoughts about victimizing me or the people around me. They too can read body language, and they sense things aren’t right and it gets worse the closer they get to me.

I am not intimated, I may be scared, but I am focus on what I‘m fix’in to do to them. Fear gives me extra strength to do what is necessary (Plan A).

If I live through this event I will be a better person and it will give my self-confidence a boost.

“Be surprised and you will be victimized”

"The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him. " G. K. Chesterton

NoStressMike.com for more ideas on safety and health, and a Ready List to prepare for any disaster (natural or man-made).

Zone Two

2011-04-04T09:54:00.000-07:00

Zone Three

2011-04-04T08:49:00.000-07:00

Zone Defense is the first step when it comes to personal safety. The first rule of combat is, “Surprise guarantees success”.

Zone 3 is your forewarning that evil is in the area. This zone is as far as you can see, hear, or monitor (alarm, video, or electronic warning). If you are in a room or on the street you will see a person or something is not right. The more experience and observant you are, the easier and quicker it is to recognize bad doing.

At this time and range you can make decisions in a calm and reasonable manner. Do you leave the area, change positions, warn others, or go on with your business? In zone 3 there is no need to panic, but you do need to be aware of what is in your zone 3.

Reading body language is real useful in this zone, with a glance you will know if you need to prepare as in Zone Two. When profiling you can see if an individual or group is acting suspicious or out of line; appearance (do they look out of place), do they stay together or spread our (if a group), or are they acting strange? Like all skills it takes practice to profile quickly and effectively, but will improve your safety and life immensely.

“Be surprised and you will be victimized”

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Peace Officer

2011-03-25T10:32:00.000-07:00

When I was in the United States Marine Corps while serving in Viet Nam (1968) we would not raise arms against Americans on US soil. Nor would we would fight, kill, and/or die under any foreign command. As Marines we were well disciplined to do and finish whatever the task, providing it was the right thing. The command was those that knew the most, not necessarily by rank. With the training and skills we possessed, it was not necessary to give us detailed instruction on how, kill, destroy, and live to kill and destroy another day, that was self explanatory.

I thought about becoming a peace officer, keeping the peace (1976-1978) and I would ride with them in the evenings to get experience. The attitude was to find bad guys, the laws were made to put and keep bad guys in jail and off the streets. We would stop people for a light out, running stop signs, and the other stuff and then we would evaluate (profile) the person. Is this person a bad person or a person that didn’t know any better?

If we felt it was a good person we would tell them what the problem was and maybe give them a warning ticket at the most. We wanted the public to feel safe and happy to work with their peace officers. Once we determine it is a bad guy, we would spread the word to other peace officers this guy is on the streets. We looked for any legal means to search their vehicle, home, or premises, wanting to find the legal means to lock them up again. Bad guys knew they were on a short leash and a straight and narrow life was the only way we would allow them to get back into society.

Now they are called law enforcement officers, keeping the public in order and doing what they are suppose to do. The general attitude is “We (law enforcement officers) are the zoo keepers and the public are the animals in the zoo”. This is why officers are having a hard time doing their job, they make the public feel fear whenever contact is made with law enforcement officers. The laws are overly intrusive in the lives of the ordinary citizen and they seem to have a zero tolerance attitude. Officers think everyone breaks the law; their job is to figure out what law we broke. The best officer or government official are the ones that believe they serve us, the public, and is not overcome of the power they were entrusted with. But now the seeds of fear of the law enforcement officer and government officials are in full bloom. I fear to call 911, and they wonder why we, the public, have lost respect for the system.

Even in my self-defense shooting, they tried to prosecute me. NoStressMike.com will provide you with a list of all you need for self-reliance.

The best combat advice you can get!

2011-03-19T21:11:00.000-07:00

The first and most important piece of advice I can give you is, “Have a good clear understanding of your God-Given Morals.” Once you understand God gave us the right and obligation to protect and improve His creation, that is you, then you will learn and understand the power He has entrusted in all of us to do and get what is necessary to protect ourselves and our loved ones.

Once I learned I am not a product of a government, or a society, but a product of my beliefs, my spirit was sit free (it was my choice), I truly believe.

I can say this because of my past experiences. It is not that I am preaching, but a fact of my past. I have flourished when the odds were bleak to impossible not once but on numerous occasions. I told myself afterward that I was not aware of the dangers at the time (God Protects the Stupid) but that did not explain how I was able to perform with the uncommon abilities required to endure such harsh predicaments and hardships.

The first time I noticed it was easy to whip up on bad people was when I was a reserved deputy (1970’s). Our job was to protect the public and look for bad guys, and when they put up a fight they were weak. As I studied their (criminal) behavior it became obvious, when someone does evil deeds their strength is weak and miss directed. That is why they rely so heavily on intimidation as a tool to victimize someone.

When a person is intimidated they allow bad acts to proceed. When a person has conviction in their beliefs (spiritual and knowledge), know the truth, prepared with the necessities, and a Plan A, they succeed.

I sincerely believe good triumph over evil. Where there is a will there is a way. Will Conquers Skill. When I trained S.W.A.T. Teams or had encounters with overwhelming evil, it was apparent that skill had its limits.

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Where do I get the power to do what I do?

2011-03-19T21:02:00.000-07:00

TWO RULES FOR A SAFE AND PEACEFUL LIFE

1st– Make Everyone Around You Happy and Feeling Good, If You Can!
2nd– Never Hurt Anyone (Physically, Emotionally, Financially, Mentally, or Spiritually) unless you have to for Self-Defense of Your Well-being. No one has the right to hurt you; Physically, Emotionally, Financially, Mentally, or Spiritually, if you have done rule #1.

These two rules have kept me strong, focused, and safe, my entire adult life, and every place in the world I have ever been. These two rules alone gives me the moral fortitude to act upon my beliefs.

Physically: be responsible for your own physical health and thoughtful of other peoples’ health.
Emotionally: be aware of other peoples’ feeling and don’t take it personal when others hurt your feelings.
Financially: never take financial advantage of anyone and live within your means (no debt). Have in your possession gold and silver which is true financial security.
Mentally: do not attempt to mentally assault or manipulate others and do not associate with those that do. If someone attempts to mentally rape you, disconnect immediately. If you are getting confused, you are being mentally manipulated.
Spiritually: you are your beliefs; rather it is a cultural or spiritual belief. If you have been taught right, stay focus. If you were taught wrong, change it. You have an obligation to be the best you can be, in my beliefs.

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Diplomacy really works well with a Plan A!

2011-03-19T18:19:00.000-07:00

Diplomacy is my favorite means of action during troubled times, but it is not my first thought. No decent person likes or wants violence, to bad not everyone is decent. My first thought is to get my Plan A figured out and put it in place. Zone Defense is my first line of defense. When I feel there may be a threat coming to my area I work on my Plan A:

• Where (which direction/s is the threat coming from)
• What are their advantages (professionals, well armed, organized, their number, do they have cover or body armor)
• Where (on the body I am going to strike)
• How (my weapons, options, and what is available)
• When (what will be the proper time for me to strike)
• Who (will be my first strike, second, third, and after that what can I expect)

I will strike with the maximum amount of force looking to dismember and destroy to the maximum in the minimum amount of time. I will not wait until I am attacked. Remember, seldom is a threat one or two against me, I am usually out numbered and out gunned. Once I am attacked it is over for me unless I have a workable Plan A. What is your Plan A?

I have survived odds of 100 to 1 and that does not include my Viet Nam experience. Attitude guarantees victory. That is why attitude is everything in my world.

* Zone Defense will determine if there is a threat
* Plan A is how to neutralize the threat
* Now is the time to use diplomacy (you don’t want to hurt anyone, but there are people out there that want to hurt you)
* With the proper attitude you can persuade others diplomacy is a good idea (lets be friends, for now)

You may believe there is a lot of thinking that goes on to figure out a Plan A, but you would be wrong. With practice it can be done with a glance.

On the other hand the bad guy has limited tools at their disposal, intimidation (the threat of force) or force (which they may get hurt).

Unlike us, we can call 911 (just kidding). If you have confidence in your Plan A it will show. Normally, when the threat feels you have a workable Plan A, they will be more open to negotiation.

"The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him." G. K. Chesterton

My Hot Spot Classes gives you detailed instruction on how to build a Plan A that will work for you. NoStressMike.com provides seminars and private classes on everything you need to know to survive any disaster natural or man-made (physical, emotional, and financial) and a Ready List of needed items.

Security Hide Out

2011-03-19T08:14:00.000-07:00

Extra cash should be kept separately from spending money. An emergency stash (for plane fare, bribes, and/or whatever) should be in hidden spots such as under the sole in your shoes, in the lining of pants or jacket, or other places which are inconvenient to get to (crisis situation only). This way if you lose (robbed or misplaced) everything, luggage, purse, wallet, and bags, you will still have enough to get back home.

The pictured items are examples of convenient hidden carry, not for emergencies.
Good necklaces should be worn and other jewelry should be in you pocket. By looking at me, I am not of much value (for robbery, pick pocket, or kidnapping) to the criminal element.

Have copies of your passport and driver license, some large bills, and jewelry for emergencies in your hidden carry.

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Zone Defense

2011-03-16T19:02:00.000-07:00

I always talk about having a plan, but a plan will only work if you use Zone Defense.

• Zone 3 is when the possible threat is far enough away you can get away to safety. – If you are on the street, in a store, or anywhere, be aware of what is going on around you. With practice, all it will take is a glance to notice danger at a distance. When I was younger I thought that meant I was paranoid, but as I aged I learned that was the first step for not being victimized.

• Zone 2 is the neutral space needed to prepare to defend yourself and where the threat turns into an attack, or you welcome the person/people with a hand shake. - As the threat (possible attacker) walks through Zone 2, you should prepare to defend yourself mentally and physically by arming yourself, look at their body language to figure out where you are going to strike, and/or position yourself where it will be easier to defend. Do not think, “Who am I going to call?” focus on your plan.

• Zone 1 is your safe space (your personal space, 18 inches or so which no one has the right to enter without your permission) and Plan A is the tactics you use to defend that space; the best defense is an unexpected overwhelming offense. The next few seconds will determine the rest of you life. This same reasoning applies to individuals, groups, securing a structure or area, and any other place where people attempt to secure a specific space. – It doesn’t matter if there is one, two, or more, you should only have one thing on your mind, “Who will be the first I strike and when do I strike?” When that time comes, you need to go after them with everything you have to dismember and destroy, do not hold back, you will not get a second chance, you are fighting for you life. The more blood and screaming of pain you can produce in the least amount of time will make a shorter conflict and the more people you can take on at once. The fear you will produce will overwhelm the attackers. Imagine there is a cat on you lap, and for whatever reason, instantly, this cat arches up, hisses loudly, and starts scratching wildly. Your first thought will be to get as much space between you and the cat as fast a possible. You are that cat. Any thing else will open you up to be intimidated, and you will lose you life.

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Rats on a sinking ship!

2011-03-15T17:57:00.000-07:00

No one is immune to some kind of disaster (personal, social, emotional, financial, health, natural, or man-made), it is just a matter of where, when, and how bad. Only normalcy bias types of people believe there is no need to prepare, and those are the people to fear.

There is a saying, “Bad things happen when you are not ready”. I can understand what that means because the reason something is bad is because you are not prepared, you have no plan or experience on how to deal with that particular or similar situation. That is what makes it an emergency a disaster.

I am over sixty years old and I have done a lot and seen a lot in my life time, so I know emergencies can turn disastrous if panic or indecision occurs. I believe poor leadership, local to world leaders; have not done their job of preparing us, as individuals or nations, for the hardships to come. I have lived my life ahead of the pack when it comes to experiencing change and history does repeat itself. Prepare now, buy gold and silver, then you will have a source of future security.

I believe all of this social unrest, irresponsible spending at all levels (personal to national), and the inability, in general, for all (personal, local and national) to prepare for the future, will cause more of a break down in our society. We can not continue doing things inappropriately thinking nothing will change. We all have to make changes, and if we can not control our government we better take control of ourselves. When you add climate change (history tells us it will change and you can see the changes), religious misfits, install world politics, and the lack of leadership and a weak money system the United States shows (the stability of the United States is faltering), all adds to disaster at a major scale. You can see the pendulum is swinging wildly (we have lost balance in life) and I believe by 2012 or 2013 there will be massive disruption in the life style we as Americans are use to.

The rich are leaving the United States like rats on a sinking ship (they are preparing). The rest of us need to prepare for the worst. If you are prepared, the worst is nothing but a challenge. Pleas buy gold and silver now.
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Learn from Experience

2011-03-05T07:37:00.000-08:00

All my years of training SWAT Teams, allowed me to prefect my combat tactics, skills, and my method of training. Making the Hot Spot classes a good way to get experience true combat.

When you add my past and current life style you can see I am not just repeating what someone told me, but sharing my true life experiences. Even the police were astonished on how knowledgeable I was in combat techniques and how much they were able to learn in a short time.

Sheriff's Department
The scenarios were realistic and the demographic settings were appropriate for the types of policing that we encounter. Lt. Bill

Department of Public Safety
I also commend you, and all of your personnel, in this exercise: they made the training very real and gave us a sense of the feeling we would have in coming up against a hostage incident. Cpl. Terry

Police Department
Comments among the officers ranged from "Great" to "The most realistic training we've ever had". Your use of traps, surprise and guerrilla style tactics brought a realism to the training which is not ordinarily obtained. Lt. Ed

Police Department
You provided us an opportunity to train at a level that was much more realistic than any other training exercise we have had to date. Team Commander Joe

Group and Private Classes available here in Central America or when I am in the United States:
Preparedness
Counter-Terror
How to Bribe (Negotiate) for You Life
Win a Gunfight
Woman’s Safety

You can get your own experience: Go to your local police and/or sheriff departments and ask to go as a “Ride Along” in the evenings. This is a good way to get some hands on exposure to the under belly of society. You will get you an idea how human behavior works at its worse. Go to the fire department and have them put you name on the list of volunteers for future preparedness exercise.

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"How to Bribe" or "Negotiating for Your Life"

2011-02-28T15:34:00.000-08:00

The Hot Spot “How to Bribe Class” covers everything you need to know to evade any and all life and death situations without using force. Who do you need help from, what do you reward them with, and when. If you know the answers you will live.

The how to negotiate and/or bribe class is more then just learning how to get cooperation, but in a crisis you may need a ride. The evacuation at the Tripoli, Libya, airport, or Japan's radiation cloud are good examples of people without a plan in an emergency. How will they leave and where do they go (escape plan)?

When everyone wants the same thing you want, you need an edge to get cooperation from others. If you find yourself in a situation where your life is in danger, you need a plan to get a mutual understanding that you can live with.

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Counter-Terror Classes

2011-02-21T16:13:00.000-08:00

My Hot Spot Combat Tactics Classes are extremely informative and since they are interactive your participation adds to the adventure and fear, making learning fast and memorable.

Response in Central America to a Hot Spot Class on counter-terror and personal safety tactics was the same as in the United States, “Unbelievable”, “Impossible”, “Amazing”, "I can do that", and “How can it be so simple?” Those that choose to protect themselves, can, if they have a plan. Crime and violence is the same any place in the world.

My class is an interactive class; we go into detail on how crimes are committed and step by step on how to counter. We use real guns and knives, it is a little scary, but the benefits are immediate and overwhelming.

You ask a question, we make it happen. Nothing is off limits. Classes are reasonably safe considering the dangers we are portraying.

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Knife Concealed Carry

2011-02-18T08:42:00.000-08:00

This carry can be used on the forearm or on the ankle. There are many uses for a good blade and having it convenient is better.

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String Carry

2011-02-18T08:21:00.000-08:00

In World War II the underground used the string carry. If they needed to ditch their hand gun, they would toss the gun and all they had to do was drop the string or not and there would be no evidence of a gun.
Simply loop the string over your belt. Works good as a temporary concealed carry or when carrying multiple weapons.

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Gold and Silver for Security and Safety

2011-02-10T08:13:00.000-08:00

I went to Sam’s (Walmart owned, a world wide known American company) in Tapachula, Mexico, yesterday (February 9, 2011), they had a sign up that said they (Sam’s) will not accept United States dollars. The funny thing is, they do accept Guatemala money as equal value as the Mexican Peso (both of which are unstable currency).

3 months ago Guatemala limited the exchange of US dollars to $500 ($100 bills only), they don’t even want our money. Make sure you have some gold and silver.

It is important now, more then ever, to have in your direct possession, gold and silver. I tell my clients, buy a minimum of $100 monthly in gold or silver at whatever the market price it is. Each month you will learn how the precious mental system works and learn where to buy it. Ask question and buy in different place until you find the place that is helpful to your personal concerns and you can trust.

Purchasing gold and silver is like buying a home; you do not buy it as an investment, but for your future security. Once you understand what to look, you can buy on line locally, craigs list.

I offer a class (How to Bribe) on how to buy, sell, use, and store gold, silver, and more. NoStressMike.com provides seminars and private classes on everything you need to know to survive any disaster natural or man-made (physical, emotional, and financial) and a Ready List of needed items.

Concealed Carry Knife

2010-12-20T13:59:00.001-08:00

When I am not carrying a gun I am still armed, Leatherman (Wave), Spyderco (Emerson Blade), and CRKT Sheath Knife is what carry in stealth.

My life style is a little livelier then most living in Central America but even in the United States my life has been threatened by a street gang after being the first person in the state of Kansas to use concealed carry to stop a crime in progress.

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Purse From Hell

2010-12-01T08:08:00.001-08:00

In general, for women, I suggest keeping her Smith and Wesson, .38 caliber, 5 shots of hollow point bullets, hammer-less, air weight, snob-nose in her purse. All the statistics show, a woman with a gun is the best deterrent when it comes to self-defense. Body language is the same in all languages and street behavior. If you carry a gun and know how and when to use it, your confidence and body language will show it.

Use Zone Defense (which is part of Plan A). When you feel you may be threatened, place your hand in your purse with your hand on the gun, ready to pull the trigger (the trigger will not go off accidentally).

Put your other hand open in the air while firmly shouting, “STOP!” If the threat turns into an attack, just pull the trigger. When the attacker hears a loud boom and fire jumps out of your purse over 2 feet, no one will want to be close to you; and the attacker, if possible, will run in fear.

You may want to put the gun in the same place in each purse and in it own makeup bag, so nothing will interfere with the trigger pull. I would suggest shooting up two or three of your old purses for practice (don’t forget eye and ear protection when practicing). Do not draw the weapon until after you have shot; it is too small to scare anyone. But after you shoot, they know you will use it.

A complete Ready List of everything you need to survive anything and Hot Spot classes available from NoStressMike.com

Win a Gun Fight

2010-10-07T18:26:00.000-07:00

This class has been produced with the intent to further the education of the beginner to the expert handgun user (mainly men) in Concealed Carry (CC) Tactics. Everything you need to know in detail to use deadly force for personal protection (works for self-defense only) against 1 to 6 or possibly more attackers.

Main purpose of this class;
Selecting the proper Concealed Carry handgun and ammunition
The proper carry of handgun
Tactics necessary to use a handgun in a life or death situation.

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Counter-Terror

2010-10-07T18:19:00.000-07:00

This publication has been produced with the intent to further the education of anyone which is concerned about their own personal physical safety from a known or unknown attacker through obvious threats or the implied threat.

Main purpose of this booklet;
Understanding the mental and physical power of Terror to you as an individual.
Improving your mental and physical Fortitude
Options: prevention and/or actions

Fire Extinguisher for Self-Defense?

2010-09-22T15:31:00.000-07:00

Keep fire extinguishers handy (If a bad guy can’t see, he cannot hurt you, consider Smoke Bombs, too):

Have some handy in the car, house, and work.
Can be used by anyone in the family.
Inexpensive.

The site of a fire extinguisher is non threatening.
Need not have experience to use effectively.
If used as a distraction, no one will be harmed.
Or, if used as a weapon, will hurt someone.
And, it is convenient for putting out fires, too.

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My Concealed Carry Works!

2010-09-02T12:51:00.000-07:00

My carry during the attempted convenient store robbery

This is my normal carry, center of the back. It fits in the small of my back. I can use a left of right hand draw. When you see me scratch my back, I am drawing my Glock Model 26 9 mm and aiming at the person next to me. That practice makes my draw natural, smooth, and dependable. My shirt tail is out and casual looking.

After my convenience store shooting, the police were impressed that I could draw with one hand and shoot with the other hand while being watched. They were so impressed they wanted my holster for evidence. In my classes I don’t even teach how to draw a weapon. If your weapon isn’t ready for action, that weapon is not an option (time for plan B). That is why I use and I teach Zone Defense.

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The Perfect Handgun for Self-Defense

2010-09-02T12:42:00.000-07:00

Firearm sells people say, “How does this gun feel in your hand?” or “Does this gun feel good to you?” When buying a handgun for self-defense, there should only one question, “Does this handgun work for me?”
1) Pick up the unloaded handgun with one hand, while pointing it downwards
2) Focus your mind and eyes on an object, the size of a pop can, chest high, and 6 feet in front of you
3) Close both eyes
4) Raise the handgun rapidly towards your focus point as if you were going to shoot and hold it
5) Open both eyes (when you shoot for self-defense you use both eyes)

The gun should be pointed exactly on your focus point, repeat, the more it is not on target, the more I suggest you try a different weapon. If it seems to be accurate, repeat with the other hand (as you advance use gloves). A Gun Show is good place to go for a variety of weapons, ammunition, prices, and advice and opinions (good and bad).

Handgun Considerations;
* The higher the slide, the more muzzle raise, the slower your accurate repeating fire will be.
* The angle, size, and hump on the grip will determine if the gun will shoot where you point it.
* Safety Features will reflect on the speed and reliability of the weapon
* The size, weight, shape, and design will determine its comfort, if you will be carrying it, and the speed you will be able to use it.

The different designs are for different hand shapes and sizes. The better a handgun is for you, means least effort and practice is needed to be efficient in the time of need. If the gun performs the same when firing live ammunition, it will be proficient in the dark, if blood is in your eyes, or if you are terrified for your life.

Next, do research on the weapon. Ask others and do an internet search. You want the best possible weapon:
* Goes bang every time
* Easy to maintain
* Easy to use

Price is not the factor (a carry piece has to be good quality) and needs to be bought brand new, so it is registered to you. For self-defense or your family’s safety, you may only have one chance. If the handgun is for carry, there will be more wear and maintenance (lint, rust, dirt, and scratches) than a stored gun.

I carry a good gun that works for me.

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Helpful Publications

2010-09-02T12:30:00.001-07:00

To satisfy popular demand, NoStressMike.com is now offering easy to understand, detailed information in booklet form. These publications break down the subjects of Personal Safety or Personal Health to a level that is easily to comprehend and to utilize. For more information check my website.

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Magic Ring Trick Bribe

2010-08-29T08:34:00.000-07:00

As a Travel Companion, I have tricks of the trade. I use this magic ring to entertain and to get others to relax around me, showing I am not a threat. Magic is useful in any language to break ice; it is easier to get things done when others want to cooperate with you.

I use magic for self-defense, some of my tricks can be used to strike fear in others, so I need to use caution with the tricks I use.

I also teach, you never take without giving something in return. Giving people a smile and that gift will open doors. The ring trick cost less the $5, so sometimes I give that trick to the person which helps me. I will be remembered and the magic ring will keep me in their memories for years.

Preforming magic tricks makes me special, but not special enough to kidnap, hurt, rob, or kill me.

Magic is inexpensive and fun, it never hurts to have a few tricks up you sleeve.

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Gold, Silver and be Safe

2010-07-18T17:11:00.000-07:00

Have plenty of the proper types of Gold and Silver; Gold and silver have saved my life; physically, financially, and emotionally, numerous times throughout my life. Gold in the past was confiscated by the United States Government in 1933, do your homework. If you feel I may be wrong, do yourself a favor and buy $50-$300 in silver coins every month until it equals 6 months of your income. At one time I had over 4 years of my income in gold and silver with no regrets, and in hind sight I wish I bought more.

The majority of my holding is in Gold, Silver, and Guns.

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Stressful Mike

2010-05-21T19:20:00.000-07:00

Experience counts when your life is in danger. Training SWAT Teams does not make me qualified to teach survival, but my life style is what makes me qualified to teach SWAT Teams in counter-terror, specializing in hostage rescue.
Some people know me as "Stressful Mike", while others know me as "No Stress Mike", for different reasons.

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How to Travel Classes

2010-03-16T13:19:00.000-07:00

Professional Travel Companion providing On The Spot ,- How to Travel Classes, class is held here in Central America.

Not only, I’m for hire as a travel companion, but I offer classes on how to travel safely, how and what to pack, what you need to know, how to act, and best of all, how to use what you have. This is the place to learn how to travel, either as a novice or for the veteran to improve your travel expertise. This class could Save Your Life!

After a 3 hour flight from the United States, I personally pick you (individual, couples, or family) up at the airport for an amazing drive to a retreat in the mountains. The whole time you will be experiencing a new world of sites, sounds, and smells. You will live numerous traditions, meet people, and do things you never thought you could do.

The travel skills and tips you learn here can be used any place in the world, even down the street where you live and/or after a disaster (natural or man-made).

My book “Mike’s World, Live It” available on Amazon.com will give you some insight on my working knowledge.

NoStressMike.com provides seminars and private classes on everything you need to know to survive any disaster natural or man-made (physical, emotional, and financial) and a Ready List of needed items.

The police will stop a robbery?

2010-01-02T19:22:00.000-08:00

I believe I was the first person to use concealed carry to stop a crime in progress in the state of Kansas. January 19, 2007 I was in a convenience store when a gang came in to rob it, and boy were they surprised to find out there was someone else with a gun.

I told the police “I wish they (the police) were driving by and seen the gunman with his gun in the face of the clerk, then I won’t have had to shoot the gunman.”

The policeman said “I would of drove on by and parked in the parking lot across the street and waited.”

I said “You would wait for what?”

He responded “I would have to wait for the crime to be over, before I could get involved. It could be an armed robbery, a homicide, or a double homicide. Then I would know what the charges would be.”

I am glad I won the gun fight.

NoStressMike.com provides seminars and private classes on everything you need to know to survive any disaster natural or man-made (physical, emotional, and financial) and a Ready List of needed items.

Why do I carry a gun?

2009-12-15T10:59:00.000-08:00

What do you need a gun for? In my book I give numerous examples how I have used a gun, times I wish I had a gun, or have had it used on me.

I have written a book on some of the incidents that has made my life out of the ordinary. It is a series of short stories, based on true life adventures that I have lived. With the right attitude, it will be inspirational, full of humor and adventure, a fun read. Mike's World: Live It (Volume 1) is Now! available through Amazon.com.

I am experienced in what I know and share, safety and health is my number one concern for everyone.

NoStressMike.com provides seminars and private classes on everything you need to know to survive any disaster natural or man-made (physical, emotional, and financial) and a Ready List of needed items.

"Free" Preparedness Class

2009-08-01T07:11:00.000-07:00

Thursday, August 6, 6:30 – 8:30 PM, inside Mall 31, at 31st and Sheridan, Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Preparedness Class; We will go over a list of everything you need to survive any type of disaster, natural or man made, most items you already have and other things you didn’t know existed or thought were not that important.

Items needed to keep you, your family, and/or business healthy and safe, under any and all conditions. The Items you need in your car & travel, home, and business, that you need such as first aid, potassium iodide (KI), safety equipment, fire extinguishers, and much more.

This lecture class is full of detailed informative, examples, plus it is entertaining, as I share my vast experiences & story telling skills to illustrate the effectiveness of being prepared.

Public welcome, with no obligation, call (918) 876-0873 for questions on this class, or availability of other more personal classes.

Personal Counter-Terrorism Expert/Consultant, Mike Mah
NoStressMike.com provides seminars and private classes on everything you need to know to survive any disaster natural or man-made (physical, emotional, and financial) and a Ready List of needed items.

Know the Facts!

2009-07-28T09:00:00.000-07:00

I take personal safety serious, I have experienced some of the worst human behavior imaginable. I do not wish what I have seen and done on anyone. All of my classes are kept small, it is important that everyone understands every bite of the details. I answer all questions in detail, to your satisfaction. It is not me, but it is you, that is important.

There is a way out of everything, when I served in the US Marines in Vietnam, 125 of us would fight thousands of them at a time. In Venezuela, a street gang of 100 at midnight suffered from my wrath. In the year 2000, I was able to stay out of a Cuban jail.

What I am doing is passing on my vast knowledge and experience to all. I am a survivor and I want you to stay safe.

Get your own experience: Go to your local police and/or sheriff departments and ask to go as a “Ride Along” in the evenings. This is a good way to get some hands on exposure to the under belly of society. You will get an idea on how human behavior works at its worse. Go to the fire department and have them put you name on the list of volunteers for future preparedness exercise.

Personal Counter-Terrorism Expert, Mike Mah
NoStressMike.com

Nonviolent Personal Safety Class (for all adults)?

2009-07-28T08:20:00.000-07:00

Eeverything you need to know to come out of a bad situation without the use of violence. How the mind works in a difficult circumstances (yours and theirs). What types of tactics are necessary to talk or act your way out of trouble. The positive use of bribing, most people are unaccustomed to this valuable tool. The unimaginable use of Magic as a defensive tool, make friends or scar away threats.

All of this is covered in this 2 to 3 hour class reviling human nature through detailed story telling and interaction. What you need, where to get it, and how to use it. This is an all fun class, full of entertainment and take home information unlike anything you have ever experienced.

Personal Counter-Terrorism Expert, Mike Mah
NoStressMike.com

Hot Spot - Preparedness Classes

2009-07-20T20:30:00.000-07:00

Preparedness; in the tools, knowledge of the situation, mental state of you & the bad guy, timing, and a workable plan, now you can survive any disaster, man made or natural. All you need is to add the willingness to act, Will Conquers Skill. Experts recognize the need to utilize one of two elements to survive a potentially deadly encounter - Luck & Ability. I can provide you with one and increases the likelihood of the other.

Control your own destiny with classes available from Hot Spot: Preparedness Seminar, everything you need to survive any kind of disaster, natural or man-made. Gunfight Survival, everything you need to know from seconds before the first shot to beyond. Woman's Safety, how to use a firearm or how to react when violence is imminent. Clearing Your Area, what you need to know to clear your home or business. Home & Business Defense, proper procedures and equipment necessary. Personal Safety, how to counter kidnapping, bribing, negotiate, avoiding problems, time to strike or run. Handgun Handling, detail handgun use and combat tactics. Long Gun Handling, details use of shotgun and rifle combat tactics. And other classes, all based on personal safety. All classes are detailed, interactive, and most are limited to 4-6 people per class to give individual attention to all.

Personal Counter-Terrorism Expert, Mike Mah
Hot Spot NoStressMike.com

A Woman, not a Victim Class!

2009-07-20T18:13:00.000-07:00

Gunfight with a Woman? The best thing a woman can do “Do Not to show her weapon”, once she shows her weapon this may start a gunfight and that is what we're trying to avoid. In my safety class for women we go into detail on the proper handgun a woman should use and how to carry it, but the most important part is how to use it and how to control the fear and uncertainty, and that is by understanding.

Not only does the woman's class cover the details for a woman with a handgun but also the use of other weapons and why. We go over what she needs to do, or if he doesn't have a weapon, and somebody uses the weapon towards her. We help her have a plan, because without a plan, she's just a victim.

This is interactive class, she will be doing some role-playing both as the bad guy and good guy. Once you understand what is possible and the fears that you've gained by watching TV and movies, you will see your reality is controllable, if you choose to control your own destiny.

Personal Counter-Terrorism Expert, Mike Mah
http://SurviveAGunFight.com http://NoStressMike.com

Concealed carry license, now what? Mike Mah

2009-07-19T19:37:00.000-07:00

Concealed carry license, now what? I trained numerous SWAT teams, in a unconventional way. When you think of someone training someone, you think they would take him by the hand and show them how to do certain requirements, but that's not the way I do things. The SWAT teams were well trained already, experienced, organized, and equipped. But even with all that, they still had limits on their knowledge and abilities, my purpose was to make a situation happen that they weren't experienced in, something worse than they could even imagine.

Just about all of it revolves around counter terrorism, I specialized in hostage rescue, they would pick the location, house, apartment building, school, business, or industrial institution, other than that I would produce a situation which would be far above anything they had ever experienced up to that time. They would have to clear the area, make contact with the bad guys (me and my people), sorting out the bad guys and the hostages as they go. All this time securing the area and trying to keep themselves safe under the most extreme conditions. Using special tactics, explosive devices, teargas, and others, this was all done under Full Contact conditions, well I am using my tactics and specialties to find flaws in their procedures so they could make the corrections and be able to re-examine what they did right or wrong.

I use the same techniques for teaching the private sector as I used in training SWAT teams, I put a private individual in a situation where he is being terrorized but at the personal level. I was in the convenience store when the game came in to rob it, I knew it was my life was on the line and I was being terrorized, I did what I had to do, and I will teach you what you have to do. My classes are one of a kind, full of details, interaction, real-life situations, that you will learn to control it one way or the other.

NoStressMike.com

The Perfect Handgun. Mike Mah

2009-07-14T21:28:00.000-07:00

If you have chosen to use a firearm for self defense the next question you should be asking is,"Which is the right one for me?". There's no an easy answer to this, and I will start with the important factors to look for in firearms and ammunition in general.

#1 Accessibility; if you can not get to it, you can't use it.

#2 Ability to function; ammunition must be good, there is going to have to be a round in the chamber, clean (so it won't miss fire), and if there's a safety, you must be able to release it. If it doesn't go boom you're probably better off using a hammer.

#3 Handling; for self-defense you just need a minimal of practice (if you have the proper firearm), the practice is so you are familiar with the firearm so you won't have an accident. The handling of the weapon should be natural, you should be able to point and shoot your target and hit it within inches, with your eyes closed, up to 6 foot away. You should be able to do this without practice, it should be automatic, if not, that is the wrong firearm for you. You need to perform this with your weapon in extreme conditions; shooting in the dark, while blood is in your eyes from being hit in the head, or any other extreme condition.

#4 What is the best caliber? Once you can full-fill the first three requirements, this will be the hard part. Bigger is better. I was in a convenience store when a gang came in to rob it, my gun was smaller (size and caliber) then theirs, but I was able to move mine faster and it held more bullets than theirs. I was able to get mine out while I was being watched, I got mine in position before they could get theirs in position, and my bullet placement was flawless, without aiming. Accessibility, function, and handling, played a bigger role than the caliber. I won.

NoStressMike.com

Terrorism is Personal, Mike Mah

2009-07-08T08:41:00.001-07:00

Terrorism is Personal, what I learned from my years of training SWAT Teams, and then I was in a convenience store when the game came in to rob it. I ended up having to use my concealed carry to stop the situation before any of the good people were hurt. When I heard "This was so robbery" until my last shot was less than 15 seconds, the police were there in less than three minutes, but that's still three minutes too late. Terror isn't just something you see on TV, when you're there and violence is all around you, Terror is Personal.

This is why I believe and teach preparedness, if you have a plan, you avoid personal terror.

Personal Counter-Terrorism Expert, Mike Mah http://SurviveAGunFight.com

Safety or Liability, Mike Mah

2009-07-07T22:10:00.000-07:00

Safety or Liability, do you think someone cares for your personal safety? No one is concerned about you and yours, except you. Big business, government, church, security guards or companies, and the police number one concerns are liability problems. What do they have to do without being liable? What is right or wrong, ethical or not, moral or immoral, decent or indecent, constitutional or not, have no bearing in the decisions for your personal safety.

I was in a convenient store robbery when the gang turned their attention towards me, I did what I had to, with no concern of liability, and for some reason, right and wrong were my only thoughts. I asked the police what they would have done if they drove by and saw them pointing guns at us inside.

The reply was wait, they have to wait for the crime to be over before they could take action. The first thing that came to mind was, "to serve and protect" was just a cliché on the real purpose of law enforcement and that was to fill out the reports. I was told it could be just an arm robbery, a homicide, a double homicide, or it could be a number of other crimes.

That's the number one problem when you give authority to someone, their priority changes to protecting themselves and the agency or identity that they represent, my personal safety drops off the to do list completely.

Personal Counter-Terrorism Expert, Mike Mah, Hot Spot Instructor, http://SurviveAGunFight.com

Your House is Your Castle? Mike Mah

2009-07-07T20:07:00.000-07:00

Your House is Your Castle? Only if you can protect it. You need a plan, a safe place, and the means to protect it, if not, you just as well be sleeping out side in a tent. Some people think police, locks, cameras, alarms, or 911 is a means of defense, to the bad guy these are just inconveniences that they need to work around, not even a deterrent.

Home invasion, daytime or nighttime, is still a source of terror at the personal level. Whether you're at the dining room table or in your bed, you still need a plan and the means to carry it out.

Items and things you may want to consider, Hot Spot Ready List.

Personal Counter-Terrorism Expert, Mike Mah, Hot Spot Instructor, NoStressMike.com