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Former SWAT commander Josh Schirard reveals shocking statistics about rideshare assaults and explains why most people are completely unprepared for violence. After 20+ years in law enforcement, he breaks down threat assessment tactics cops use, the "run hide fight" protocol for active shooters, and why locked doors save lives.Josh shares his journey from patrol officer to SWAT commander and operations bureau leader, teaching active shooter response to both law enforcement and civilians. He explains why he left policing to become a pilot, only to return with a mission to help everyday people protect themselves with less-lethal defense tools.In this episode, you'll learn:The "spidey senses" techniques cops develop working bar security that civilians can useHow to read faces, hands, and behavior to spot threats before violence eruptsWhy most violent encounters happen within 3-7 feet with almost no warningThe truth about active shooter response and what actually stops attackersWhy 1 in 8 women using rideshares face sexual assault and what to do about itThe less-lethal alternative to firearms that Josh now trains schools and law enforcement to useWhy being prepared isn't about being paranoid—it's about living freely without fearWhether you're a parent worried about your kids' safety, someone who uses rideshares, or just want to develop better situational awareness, this conversation could save your life.Timestamps:00:02:44 - "Cops Don't Make Money" - Why Young Cops Work Bar Security & How It Builds Threat Detection00:05:36 - "Read the Room or Get Hurt" - The Face Switch That Tells You Violence Is Coming00:08:15 - "3-7 Feet, 3-7 Seconds" - The Brutal Reality of How Fast Violence Happens00:15:22 - "Hands Will Kill You" - Why SWAT Commanders Watch Hands, Not Faces00:28:45 - "Your Untrained Response Will Fail" - What Civilians Get Wrong About Self-Defense00:42:41 - "Run Hide Fight in That Order" - The Active Shooter Protocol That Saves Lives00:45:18 - "1 in 8 Women Face Assault in Rideshares" - The Statistic Nobody Talks About00:47:22 - "Prepared, Not Paranoid" - Why Mental Rehearsal Makes You UnstoppableFollow US!YouTube: @TruthHurtsShowBrian's Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briangoldphdTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@briangoldphdMakan's Links Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Makan.MostafaviTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@makanmostafaviJosh Schirard's Links:https://www.instagram.com/josh_on_the_fly/#SelfDefense #SWAT #ActiveShooter #PersonalSafety #LawEnforcement #ThreatAssessment #RideSafety #SituationalAwarenessHosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.