Tag Archives: condition orange

Tunnel Vision: How to Deal With It

Posted on 23 January 2023

Tunnel vision is a phenomenon that occurs when we focus on a particular threat. Our complete attention is focused on what we believe will hurt us and/or kill us. We may focus on the person who represents that threat or … Continue reading →

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Why is Situational Awareness So Important?

Posted on 17 May 2021

Spending your life in Condition White is downright stupid, but constantly being in Condition Orange is not an option. Living with effective situational awareness requires balance. Some years ago, Col. Jeff Cooper USMC designed the Color Code to help us … Continue reading →

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The Good Samaritan

Posted on 25 May 2020

When I have the time and the weather permits, I like to go for a walk and get a little exercise. In my little town, it’s a rare day that two or three people don’t stop and ask if I … Continue reading →

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Assessment and Awareness in Self Defense

Posted on 22 April 2020

It was a force-on-force class using Simunitions. The two student partners were walking down a path and, as they rounded the bend, saw an attractive, young woman lying crumpled on the ground by the path. One of the men, who happened to be … Continue reading →

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