7.3% of All Violent Crimes Happen In Parking Lots - DON'T DO THIS! (Tips From A Navy SEAL) 

Uh-oh. I need to fix that.

That's a really great idea! Thank you. I am going to fix this tonight.

But that pesky garage door opener in the car...

I don’t keep anything that has information on it in my car. Lol jokes on them

Also cars / ID register to a PO Box not physical address.

I know! People who do this are so annoying, especially when they sit there and blare their headlights into your car and your face without caring or realizing that they're rude.

This lowers the chances of threats, but criminals do not abide by nor necessarily know or care about neighborhood boundaries. They bring the threat, we bring awareness and skills to stay safe.

@@AndiRose21 Agreed - but its better to jump into the water wearing a life vest than not wearing a life vest!

More affluent areas may be somewhat safer than less affluent areas, but more affluent areas are also targeted by criminals for that reason.

Like Fashion Island in Newport Beach. Don’t delude yourself, the hood is mobile and there are no “good” neighborhoods

@@Krispy1011 I agree 1000%. It is better to go to a "safer" area, no doubt. Just don't let that allow you to become complacent and lower your awareness completely, or at all.

And while outside the car pumping gas. That’s how many people get car jacked / kidnapped

I told my loved ones this but they don’t listen

Thanks for sharing. It actually gave me a new idea to keep safe.

@@IVvOOvVI I'm glad it could help :) Would love to know your new idea

@@IVvOOvVI I'm also wondering what your new idea is? Please share. Thanks!

@@user-wo5xs9jd6o there are so many things, but from your story is important to be aware of your surroundings even if your hands are tie. I think when I go to the store, I need to analyze what my weaknesses are if I were going to the store by myself, even though I wanted to go with someone and there was no one available and I needed to get something done, then I had no choice but to do it, but if I had a choice, maybe change the day so there were delays it was still not turned dark. This is safer when you’re able to see better and that is when it is not dark out. Also, if you can bring someone to go with you in the afternoon because you have to prepare that there might be a delay causing you to wait longer and that means you might have to deal with darkness when you leave the store. They say you have a person come with you, but this person is not as strong. You can have this person be the lookout person one person in the store getting the supplies of stuff and one percent outside and you can communicate with yourself and like when you’re about to walk out, let the person know I’m about to walk out. Can you go out and do your thing? The lookout person can be outside and if he sees someone lurking about suspiciously, he can contact you by cell to let you know do not go out to the parking lot. You can stay inside and then the lookout person can come back in and pull up. You can flack down a security guard or someone who works at the store to walk you to the car. This is a good idea because if you were walking to the car carrying something heavy and you see a bad guy you’re not gonna turn around and walk back to the store because then he would be looking at your back and he could attack you from behind. That’s why it’s important to have a lookout person. The person can be near the store and it’s important that you park near the store so that the lookout person can easily see the vehicle from all sides. Generally is not a good idea to park near a tree because people can hide behind or against the tree as if it’s the most natural thing while they’re waiting for you to get out of the store. Also, if you realize that you park pretty far and you are not able to see your car fully in the dark or whether you can’t see your car from the entrance of the store then before you leave the store, ask someone to walk you to your car especially when you come out and you see that that is dark. Do not leave the store fax someone down and if they’re too busy is better for you to wait. Trust your instinct if you send something is not right that day or you had a lot of bad things happened to you that day then just be on the safe side and just wait sometimes waiting or being patient and doing something different like that could end up saving your life.

Thank you for watching!

Another video called it "normalcy bias" - we assume everything is always fine and normal, so even when something is out of place or someone does something weird that could be a threat, we just make it fit the narrative that it's OK.

I agree with both of you 👍👍

Good ideas. Thanks for your input!

​@@ritazimmelman4769 Ditto.

Great idea! Thanks

Now I know why all those SUV's and lifted Pick-up trucks park next to my little Honda Civic. They are all scared of the boogie man.

​@@flyingthesails6801Not afraid, just cautiously aware of my surroundings. From experience ( not in a parking lot) i can say you definitely don't want to let someone catch you off guard. If being observant of your surroundings can help you avoid a potential bad situation, why would you not be?

That's why you lock your doors and keep your windows up Oh yeah, don't forget to activate that alarm

I try to carry any bags in one hand, leaving the other one free. Also, if you’re using a shopping cart, you can use that to keep an assailant away, or even use it as a defense.

Sure, thats ridiculous, never go shopping at dark? Some have no choice. or how bout, just stay home? Don’t ever shop?

Especially if you are a single woman...shopping at night can be a hazardous experience.

Sad commentary on life in America now.

@@thisisme3238 when you leave the store, you can always ask a security person to go with you to your car. You can always make up an excuse like oh there’s a weird guy that was hovering around your car when you left it and tell them that you just want to, be on the safe side.

@brucehuddler7518: If you can go during the day - better than going at night.

Especially if they walk in front of me. How are young people so slow? They're moving at the speed of a glacier pre global warming.

I once seen a RU-vid video where a young guy was walking on a public sidewalk with his eyes locked onto his phone...then...literally a actual 🐻 bear appeared right in front of him! He finally looked up and high tailed to safety lol! I bet he will never forget that...

@@user-bc2tt3uy4k I've seen RU-vid videos of people so focused on their phones as they are walking in public, walk off train platforms and fall onto the tracks, walk and fall into uncovered manhole covers, walk and fall into public fountains....

Part of that I agree with and part I don’t. I feel more secure with my cell phone in my hand in case I need to dial 911 quickly, especially because I’m not the most coordinated and trying to quickly dig through my purse to get it. I’m not on it while walking, but I like to have it in my hand and available in case I need it right away

@@user-bc2tt3uy4k OMG where do you live lol

I change up my routines and have two different gym memberships. Sometimes I go in the evening or middle of the night, sometimes in the morning. I'm not sure what information the desk people have, but I'm pretty sure it at least gives out your phone/address/ maybe how many times you've been that week . Kind of creepy. If they are a "bad guy " they could easily phone a friend and tell them "hey xyz lady is here at the gym she's not home".

⁠​⁠@@gigi9301 One of my neighbors has to me, a noticeable routine. She goes for a walk with her dog and a small child around the same time every day. Every time I see her, I think if l’ve noticed this routine, I wonder who else has!

@@cherylT321 Yes, and you're just a normal person. Imagine if you were a bad guy and it was your "career" to look for these things and take advantage. Heck, if you try and think like a "bad guy" might, it's pretty scary.

@@gigi9301 Exactly!

Some people think I'm too paranoid. I'm always looking around. So the one day when I exited my car to go into the store, I did notice the group of people that look like we're doing drugs about 50 ft away but they were too busy to give me mind... So I exited my car and then I hear a male voice behind me saying excuse me ma'am... I turn and see him and before he could get two words out of his mouth to ask me for money I turn in Sprint into the door. I didn't care about offending him because I didn't know his intent. I think he really was just a panhandler because he had sort of a look of shock on his face and screamed I'm so sorry!

That is not America.

You prayed to the national anthem?

If your wanting to know if I prayed to the American Flag... Yes I did... remember I was born July 1957.

You can't carry? We have a saying in Texas. I'd rather have my friends come to my trial than my funeral.

@@jbl7092Texas diff 😊

@@jbl7092 Better judged by 12 than carried by 6 ?

FIY some people wear hoodies on a hot day to avoid neck/shoulder burns.

Welcome to California. Maybe you personally didn't vote for this, but the majority did.

I do that too because of exactly the incidents you mentioned. I'm NEVER on my cell when walking into or out of the store, and I have my keys pointed outward between my fingers, so I can jab at the eyes if I have to.

You realize that requires bending over..? You can’t fit under most cars these days without a jack anyway unless its a truck.

@@DeafEcho27 The point is to be aware, alert, and vigilant of your entire environment and surroundings, especially when in vulnerable situations as your life could be at stake.

@@truthseeker3031 I think his point is that you would be doing the opposite of those things by crouching low to the ground to look under your car. You won't be able to keep your head up, quite literally, to be aware of your surroundings if you do that.

@@jamesshives5679 You don't need to "crouch low to the ground to look under your car". People can stand at a distance soon before they reach the car and slightly bend to look underneath. I do it all of the time WITHOUT "bending low to the ground". It is effective.

Living in constant paranoia must be ALWAYS exhausting. It seems like city life, with its hustle and bustle, might not be the best fit for you.

@@cybersuperior2077 Or anyone !

Great information from your armed security job !

@@cybersuperior2077 “The paranoid survive” is a phrase I once heard. The police in general are trained to “expect the worst and hope for the best.” That way, you will not be overwhelmed. That advice came from CPD (Chicago).

@@cybersuperior2077Stop it with these dum azz comments bro. His info might save someone’s life. I don’t understand people like you, grow up, touch grass, and live and learn, it might happen to you..

Thanks...what's with the zipties on the car handles?

@@lydiapetra1211 I recall it's just a distraction technique. Draw your focus on the curious zip tie or other tricks and then grab you.

Math is very important too

You're going to die from something. Get Jesus insurance!

​@@JP-ec9rlAs John Correa says "Have spiritual fitness and have a strong and good relationship with Jesus"

It's certainly a way to survive but is it really any way to live?

Survival!?!?!,,, ha,ha,ha,,,damn!! Do live in the Brazilian rain forest or what?,,,, hypervigilance!?!?,,,,,,, you must have the appearance of a " sheep " ......a deer is concerned with being eaten by other animals,,,,,,a lion isnt.....

Wait! you can hop into the trunk, crawl over the front seat to drive away, and your eligible for a handicap parking space? 😀

@@lindaestoll1104 next next car I get I’m gonna make sure I have this past due little door that I can access from the trunk so I can like crawl through. I hope I’m didn’t have to go through the hole or whatever maybe pull lever and have to backseat like fall down or whatever but that’s something to consider. Thanks for sharing.

Camrys too

Yeah, I have a Prius. Go ahead, judge me. *Bill Burr

I have a FORD C-Max

Silver haired Prius owner....locked & loaded, dear. Trump 24❤

"You see, my Prius don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughin' at him."

@@elbandito5411 Or better yet, just leave the phone alone for a little while. Anything less than an urgency can wait until you're home and not in a transitional space. When you're at your car, get in and go.

True! My Jeep Cherokee locks doors about 1 minute after driving! Not when I get in and start the car. I did the one month habit of physically hitting the lock button when I get in. It’s a habit now. I have no idea what they engendered the car to lock a minute after driving away…dumb

@@AndiRose21. Exactly! Forget that phone till your home

Nope. No checking. I have dairy products. Get outta my dam way. Gotta get to the fridge. 😊 Nothing like a bout of food poisoning to motivate you regarding food safety.

@@user-ov4wr5yu4r You're safety for not wanting to just do a few seconds look around? Very unwise. Unfortunately some have to learn the hard way.

I want to add a few more important things: 1) ALWAYS look UNDERNEATH your car at a parking lot before getting in. Back in the 80's, there were women having their ankles attacked (won't go into details here) by someone hiding under their car, making them vulnerable for other criminal activity. 2) ALWAYS have your car keys out and ready BEFORE you leave the store so that you're not vulnerable standing outside at the car door to get your keys. 3) ALWAYS keep your car door locked until IMMEDIATELY getting OUT & when you get INTO your car. After briefly scanning behind your seat for an un-welcomed passenger, it should be the first thing you do when you get in.

Find a good pocket flashlight.

Get a CCW

@@AshGreen359 already applied. My appointment is in a couple of months. 💪🏿❤️‍🔥

@AshGreen359 The problem is that you can't carry firearms in many places. A gun does you no good if you have to leave it in the car.

Angel has the sweetest expression on his face. He doesn't look very intimidating. Except for his well muscled arms, etc.

lol Jason vorhees & Micheal myers eat your hearts out! We got angel 😈

I agree. My husband was a police officer and told me to "walk with an attitude, my head straight up, and use my 'serious face'.

That's true. I was so tough when I was younger. Two male attackers backed off.

The war is here now. Sorry about that.

And pack heat.

Paranoia kills too

If ANYONE looks menacing or suspicious PHOOEY! My life is too valuable.

@@minxella12 A pretty and cleanly dressed girl once approached me in a parking lot and calling herself stupid for running her car out of gas and asked me if I could give her a few dollars. She was standing next to a parked car she was implying was hers. I told her to get in her car and follow me across the street to the gas station and I would fill up her tank for her. She left without getting into the car she was pretending was hers and gave some hand signals to a guy that drove up. She got in the car and drove off with him. I briefly followed them from afar and their first stop was a drive through McDonalds and then onto another parking lot. I broke it off from there and continued on with my day. So what I am saying is, they don't necessarily have to look _menacing._

@@im1who84u That was more of a con game, people tend to come off a bit nicer. Just a thought you have to beware of that as well as she could have lured you to a place where she wasn't alone if you know what I mean. I'm talking about outright predators that are going to attack for whatever reason. Con artists usually back off if you tell them ugh, ugh.

@@minxella12 I figured it was a con and that's why I told her to follow me to the gas station right across the street and I would fill up her tank. I didn't really expect her to do it, and she didn't. Her and her _boyfriend_ were just hustling money and he put her out there dressed up real nice, clean, looking pretty, and implying that she was just a stupid girl that had ran her car out of gas. I saw her out there hustling guys when I went in the store (Home Depot) and she was still out there when I came back out. So I was already wise to her and was toying with her.

@@im1who84u I'd say so lol, her car was out of gas and you asked her to follow you!

Another reason I’ll never buy an EV

😂😂

I see what you did there. Lol.

Great idea 💡

I have had someone follow me in Walmart, I reported them to the manager and they confirmed they're not loss prevention. They reported them to the police.

They still wouldn't do anything because nothing happened

It's good to alert police even though nothing happened....the girl was smart to be alert and noticed something or someone that didn't feel right, trust your gut! It could be a real bad dude waiting for another opportunity...better safe than sorry, alerting the police or store manager will cause people to be on high alert...like the saying goes- if you see something, say something, and if it's nothing, it's okay, better safe than sorry

I had a guy pretend to be a store employee and help me carry stuff to my car. At some point I noticed what he was wearing looked like the T shirts the employees wear but wasn’t one. When we got to the car he demanded I give him a ride. It was an active parking lot so I just decided to make a scene and just started shouting “no I’m not giving you a ride” etc, until so many people were looking that he started to back off, I was able to get into the car, lock it, and back out quickly. I figured he give up for the day because after that scene the real employees had spotted what was going on.

Oh right; a great reminder.

Yes, but be careful. I accidentally pushed mine the other day and then my car wouldn't start. (It shouldn't have done that.)

Because this crap doesn't happen in Houston or Austin. Nor, any other craphole big city. You're a clown.

Paranoid, constantly on edge, and always suspicious-living in fear of being robbed isn’t healthy. Please, take care of yourself and consider seeing a doctor. It’s time to find peace.

@@cybersuperior2077 And you being the Liberal...with your Democrat comments DO not help.

Valid post. Returned my rental car and there was a 15 car line of rentals with windows shattered at the return location in San Francisco. Same thing at the Golden Gate Bridge parking lot, only 30 minutes coming back, several windows broken in at 2pm broad day with a security officer making rounds.

​@cybersuperior2077 wow, really? 🤭 Do you have a fire extinguisher in your kitchen? The chance of a kitchen fire is pretty low but we still prepare for a fire. Same thing here.

Don't carry your keys that way, sticking out as a weapon, if you have small hands. A larger hand can cover and grip your fist with the keys and that will mess up your own hand.

Yeah, like "what's that guy doing up on the roof?"

Classic HOLLYWOOD. JUST STOP WATCHING 😂

Situationally thats what I see every time I pass most of them. Most isolated, away from direct line of sight. No or poor overhead lighting. No attendant or even a cashier to call police. Some are even tucked into sketchy alleys because thats the spot the lot owner decided to lease out. Basically a phone keyosk that holds you and you car there with an outside tether locked on for 20 to 45 minutes.

And it's not a 3 to 5 minute gasoline pump stop ... it 30 minutes ... then a line forms .. then stuck in a line ... when EVs finally take over its gonna be a Criminal Hoodrat buffet of easy pickins FJB

@@Leftoftheslash have a gun and you're good.

Most EV owners don't pull into a charging station at 0% SoC with no ability to drive. Standard is they still have 10-30% at least left. Plenty of juice to bug out

@@drewlong3929 however if you've hooked on, then to release without damage you must exit the vehicle. That delay of thinking about that may get you. Any place where money gathers at lonely unattended places are going to be violent crime magnets eventually when homie figures it out. ATM machines were like this in the 70s. Lots of stickups and some killings. The banks had to add video security, machine reprogramming and lighting. When you get stations that look like Buc-ees or WaWa or Tisco for typical EV charging the industry will have matured.

"there". Great tips

Lol...herd animals...that's funny but true in alot of cases. Yeah. I always park at the back of the lot, and sure enough someone else just has to park near me. Back of the lot parking affords me to scan the area as I slowly am walking up from the distance...yep, got my thang on me too if ever needed.

Thank you for this.

I wonder how much it cost for those under car light systems the 'tuners' put on their vehicles? Not a lot needed, maybe two or three underneath, activate it when you hit the door lock on your FOB (or maybe you don't want the FOB to activate any of the cars lights?).

Well yeah, but also keep checking in case he brought "help."

@@chipsawdust5816 Agreed!

I like all this except as I'm 70 yrs, and 5'8" I am not tiny, but only 145 lbs. I might get a baton or something.

Those are only on the perimeter, keeps the bad guys from stealing the shopping carts and pretending to be homeless.