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Hi there! We’d love to get to know you – please use this forum to introduce yourselves.I’m Shauna. Clint & I work together on all things website, so if you have any issues or questions feel free to post in the Website Support forum and I’ll do my best to help!
A little about me… I mom 3 grown ass kids. I’ve been doing web design & development for about 15 years and love what I do. A few of my favorite things are wine, yoga and swearing.
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Hello All, New In Ready Room as of today.
My name is Tommy. Retired from the military in 2012 after 23 years. I have 4 kids. My wife decided to join the military 5 years after I retired; so I am following her around now, we are currently in Alaska; love it so far, but I will update you once we make it thru a winter. We are from the south, so not much experience with snow and extreme cold. But, we will adapt.
Looking forward to learning here.
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Hello Thomas!
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Hello,
Just wanted to stop by and tell you Thank you for all the great work you’ve done for the website. Great Job Clint and Alicia. Thank You.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Shelly
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Hi Shelley! Hope your holidays were great. Looking forward to getting to know you!
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Hello, my name is Garry. I am a military and law enforcement veteran and currently work as a Federal Security Contractor. I am married with 3 adult sons, an adult step son, and an adult step daughter and just recently became a Grandpa. My hobbies are hiking, shooting, and martial arts. Glad to be hear and looking forward to getting to know everyone.
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Great to hear from you Garry! Clint & I are excited to get to know everyone better!
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Hello Gary!
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Hello! My name is Danae I am 30yrs old, I come from a more quieter background I work in Healthcare for the Aged Care Community in Queensland, Australia.
I have a Family member in our Australian Air Force He has been deployed to a few places overseas, currently at home.
A large number of those I care for have served for our Country so it is a real pleasure in giving back what I can everyday, in retrospect it is rewarding to help everyone I can, either within my career or everyday life.
I have been following Clint for only a small amount of time and already I have felt so much more confident in myself from his book’s, video’s, Podcasts and his ability to Empower people through his words from his knowledge that I am really looking forward to being apart of this now. Thank you for having me here.
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Great to meet you, Danae! Welcome!
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Hello Danae!
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G’day Danae
Hope all is well up your way.
A big THANK YOU for what you do for everyone. We need more people like you in the world.
Also a great big shout out to your family member in the RAAF.
Welcome aboard! (ooh there’s a bit of a Navy ring to that 😏)
Jasmine
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Hey, I’m Charlie and a mum of 2 little ones. I live in Western Australia and for the past 11 years I have been working in a Prison as a movements officer. The job entails coordinating all inter-prison transfer around the state and cross border, prisoner releases such as bail, suspended sentences etc. I also organise all prisoner movements to court and medicals. I am halfway through a Bachelor’s degree in Counter Terrorism Security and Intelligence, which I have had to defer as the kids and work take up a lot of my time. So I thought I’d take the opportunity sign up to the Ready room so that I can continue my love of learning. Thanks 🙂
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Welcome Charlie!
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Hi Charlie
What an interesting career you have.
A big welcome to you!
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Welcome new members! There are several hundred members – but very few that chat.. lol.
The new people, please check out the videos and the course. We are working on new videos and will be holding a zoom session soon!
Hope all is well,
Clint
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My name is Colleen Posey. I served as an Navy Operations Specialist from 94-97, as a Police officer with Slidell Police from 2001-2006 and as a DA Investigator. I have a 16 year old daughter and I am always looking to improve my security skills. Let’s see what you got.
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Hello Colleen!
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Hi there Clint and gang! My name is David Killen. I am a software engineer with a background in law. I’m looking forward to seeing how The Ready Room develops. As a child and young adult I was involved in Scouting and had an active outdoor life. That changed and I have spent less time doing those activities as an adult. The knowledge and skills that I learned then have served me well over the years. However, my own children are missing out. I’m here not just for my own benefit as I am now doing a lot of travel again, but to help prepare my kids for this changing world.
Looking forward to chatting with you all!
David
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Hello David!
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Howdy,
I found out about Emerson via You Tube, his spy museum interview popped up via the algorithm. The idea of using fear as fuel fascinates me. If I could harness my fears I could do anything, I’m scared all the damn time!
I escaped corporate America at 49, almost 2 years ago. Since then I’ve been throwing anything that doesn’t serve me overboard, like I’m in an old school pirate movie trying to outrun the British. After I sell the boat anchor (my house), I’ll head west to a lower cost of living area somewhere with mountains and snow. Maybe I’ll pick up some work that allows me free travel and a little pocket cash. Maybe I’ll buy an off grid cabin and hide away forever. I have no idea what I am doing, where I will do it, or with whom. I’m terrified. On the other hand my ancestors put their stuff in covered wagons and made their way, so I am pretty sure I can figure it out hopefully without freezing to death, going bankrupt, or getting murdered, or worse …..audited.
I am trying to learn how to be positive, but after yeas of looking for the failure mode so ya’ll wouldn’t die, it’s tough to retrain my brain.
So I am looking for a community to ask questions and brain storm solutions when I get stuck, so I thought I would give this a try.
Rachel
PS Yes, I really am a Kunoichi, I am in a Japanese National TV special on Kunoichis. Ok it was for failing the test, but I’m still in the special!!!!
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Welcome Rachel!
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Hello back at ya.
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Hey how you doing I’m Darryl I’m a USMC vet I’m 24 I’m a trucker currently I’m from Daytona beach Florida so that being said I’m usually in the water or partying when I come home 🤣. Im apart of a volunteer program called team rubicon you guys should check it out these people do amazing work. Stay blessed and stay safe guys.
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Welcome Darryl!
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Hello Everyone!
My name is Chris Spryn, and I’m from the state of PA. Unfortunately I am very late to this forum, as I have been a member here for awhile now and never joined the conversation. However, I have now officially decided to introduce myself.
I recently started my own business “Spryn Crisis Solutions” through the help of Clint himself and his Escape The Wolf CMP (Crisis Management Professional) Program. SCS (My Company Acronym) exists to assist businesses and organizations with emergency preparedness, and safety and security program development. Also, as a USCCA certified Instructor, I offer individual training and education on things like Situational Awareness, Personal and Home Protection, Firearms Usage and Concealed Carry, Emergency First Aid Fundamentals, and more…
Despite what I mention in the above, I don’t profess to be an expert and I am eager to grow and draw from the knowledge and experience of the rest of you. I consider myself to be on a path and far from the finish line, that is, if one ever really reaches such a point.
A special thanks to Clint and Shauna for providing this opportunity for us to learn and grow in the Ready Room. I look forward to the education and being apart of the conversation here.
Take care & stay safe,
Chris
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Did you ever train at the Barn Dojo? Or with the Ninjutsu group in Butler?
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Hello Rachel. I actually have not done any training at the Barn Dojo, or with the Ninjutsu group. Ninjutsu, though, is quite interesting.
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Welcome Chris!
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Hello everyone!
My name is Nicolas, 30 years old, living in Luxembourg on the French border.
I’m working as a risk manager in safety and security company in Luxembourg, where we are specialized in High risk missions and environment.
I have a double hat, as a Trainer and as a Close protection officer. We travel often in dangerous places.
During the years I followed Clint and read all his books and saw and listen every show 😂 I think I am a bit of a fan !
So this website will be great help to provide more informations i am looking for to improve my skills, professionally and personally.
Many thanks and keep the good work!!
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Hi Nicolas,
Welcome, I’m pretty new here too. I’m on the other side of the world from you, downunder here in Australia.
Cheers,
David
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Welcome Nicolas!
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Hi,
Daniel Hagerty here. Joined awhile back but haven’t been as active as I plan on being from here on out. 44 years old, prior Navy, divorced with 5 kiddos. Self employed, looking to learn and invest in these courses.
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Welcome Daniel!
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Hi there Daniel. Welcome!
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Today is 10/7/22 (since the dates are messed up on the website.)
Happy Friday everyone!
My name is Amanda Potter. I am the oldest of 6 kids, named alphabetically, as well as a 5th generation native of Grand Junction, CO. I am a veteran of the US Army, where I served as a Military Police and Corrections Officer at Fort Carson, CO and met my husband. I am married to a wonderful man and we will celebrate 20 years in January. We have 2 great kids, a daughter and a son. Our daughter graduated in May and is off on a 9 month missions trip to 4 countries. Our son is a Junior and a part of the schools Trap and Skeet team. I earned my Masters degree in Community Counseling and worked as a substitute teacher, a secretary and then a counselor in our local school district. My favorite was working with kids at the alternative school and our local youth detention center. I taught firearms courses for years and now I am teaching real estate, I definitely have a heart for teaching! I am a real estate broker licensed in 2 states with brokerages in Grand Junction, CO and Dallas, TX. I volunteer with local conservation chapters; I was a CASA Advocate and I was a board member for our local Hospice program. I will be finishing up my term as Chair of our local REALTOR® association in November. I love scuba diving, hunting (rifle and bow), fishing (mostly off shore), growing micro-greens and making homemade bread and kombucha. I have great admin skills and love spreadsheets! My favorite drinks are an Old Fashion or a good Whisky or Scotch neat; I especially like the Islays. I always enjoy being the student and constantly learning as well as teaching and helping others; I am looking forward to the community here!
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Hi Amanda,
Today is 10/10/22 AEST – good idea adding your own date stamp.
Welcome! You sound really busy.
I am a software engineer living on the eastern coast of Australia. I am trying to respond to as many posts as I can. I think that’s the only way that a real community will arise from this forum. I have three teenage kids. One is just about finished school. I enjoy archery with my 15 year old son. I have also just applied to volunteer with the St John’s Ambulance here where I live so that I can acquire some good first aid skills and get some experience in using them.
Cheers,
David
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10/11/22
Awesome David!
My thoughts exactly, if we get more discussion going, hopefully we will get more participation from others. I am exited to come to Australia some day, I really want to dive there!
Cheers
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Today is 10/10/22, I saw the ad for “The Ready Room” (on Instagram) and could not subscribe quick enough. I recently became the Director of Security & Risk Management at Edgewood College in Madison, WI. Prior to that, I retired (in April 2022) from a thirty-one year career with the U.S. Secret Service. I am trying to get my hands on every piece of information that will help me in my new role. There is a lot of garbage out there, so I’m stoked to have access to this platform. I look forward to learning from and meeting you all. – Jack Leskovar
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10/11/22
Welcome Jack!
Nice to meet you. Congratulations on your new role!
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Likewise Amanda! Much respect to you!!!
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12 Oct 22
Hi Jack! Welcome and nice to meet you.
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David,
Thanks, and nice to “meet” you too!
Respectfully,
Jack
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Hello Everyone!
First and foremost, I apologize for the silence and lack of response. We have been developing this site over time and finally getting things squared away and ready for a real launch. You are part of the beginning – with that – comes some growing pains – so I hope you will endure it with me. Here is the plan:
1. Complete the backend infrastructure within the next couple of weeks
2. Start rolling out regular content starting with Combat Edition and Rugged Life
3. Start weekly online meets to do QA and subject specific discussions
4. Upload more handbooks and references…
Standby for first episode, Combat Edition, coming within the week!
Thank you for your patience,
Clint
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Hi Clint,
Thanks for giving us an update on your plans for the Ready Room. I appreciate it. I’m eagerly looking forward to seeing the roll-out.
Cheers,
David
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10/18/22
Thank you Clint, looking forward to it!
Amanda
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10/19/2022
Hello Everyone,
My story is Army vet, retired law enforcement and now looking for the next career/adventure. I’m married with two grown kids, a grandson and a son-in-law in the Navy. Love the outdoors so you can usually find me roaming around northern AZ exploring this great country. I really enjoy Clint’s work whether it’s the books or the content on WPSN. When I saw this being offered up on the Instagram page it was a no brainer. Looking forward to meeting some folks, working through the site and whatever else comes of it.
Cheers,
Derek
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Welcome Derek!
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Hey there Derek. Good to see you here!
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Hello everyone.
My name is Vincent, I have recently transitioned from a law enforcement career (14 years) to Executive Protection. Tennesee is home for me and my family. I am a self taught city raised outdoorsman looking to learn more!
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Great to have you Vincent, welcome!
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Hi there Vincent. Welcome aboard!
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Hi guys,Im Blaine
I love our Country, and the freedoms it affords.Im an engaged civilian living in relatively rural environs.Im a hunter and outdoor enthusiast.
I find subterfuge and solo clandestine activities fascinating from a learning standpoint,and I believe that knowledge/awareness is our most valuable tool in security and safety.
I look forward to learning and possibly sharing.Only for the good
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Hi there Blaine. Welcome!
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Welcome! Thank you to you and all other new members. This community area is next on the list make a little more user friendly… thank you for your patience.
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Thanks!,you bet
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Welcome Blaine!
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Alicia S. 10.24.22
I have been following Mr. Emerson for a while. Initially with Escape the Wolf and then Violent Nomad. Networking allowed me to make some other great connections. I had been doing more travel on my own as a consultant and realized I was naïve and clueless. So I invested in myself. Still learning. My children, six, are adults now except for my youngest. My husband feels better about me traveling. He waited patiently until I was ready to get my concealed carry license. It only took two years. I am a work in progress.
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Welcome Alicia,
We are all a work in progress, so glad you are investing in yourself and learning!
Amanda
10/24/22
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25/10/22
Finally joined today!
Hi everyone, I am Linda and I live in Christchurch New Zealand.
I have worked in healthcare for over 30years and am getting ready to leave and take up new life adventures. I have a partner (who has taken possession of Clint’s books that I ordered and keeps asking have I read this bit?) and we have two adult children. I can say I am reasonably skilled up on anything earthquake related as anyone who lived in Christchurch when we had a big one and 12yrs of smaller ones, is . I love learning new things everyday and have already learnt some great everyday skills from the videos on Clint’s instagram. That is why I joined up here… to learn more.
Great to meet you all.
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Welcome Linda,
Glad to hear you have learned some skills from Instagram already!
Amanda
10/25/22
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Hi Linda,
Welcome to the Ready Room. I live just across the ditch in Australia.
Cheers,
David
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Hi everyone, I am Mark from upstate NY.
I am a 20+ law enforcement officer, will be retiring soon and looking to start my second chapter. Love this platform and all the information it provides.
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Congratulations on your upcoming retirement, welcome to the group!
Amanda
10/25/22
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G’day people
My name is Jasmine, hubby and I have 3 teenage boys. We’re from the Hunter Valley here in New South Wales, Australia. My father was in the Defence Force for 30years, so we got to see a bit of this wonderful land of ours growing up. I’ve been an admin bitch for the past 21 years for the same company. Looking forward to learning and implying these new found skills both in my home life and in my workplace. As a matter of fact, I have let my fellow female colleagues know about the “forget-me stick” (the rolled up newspaper baton), as some of the people we have had to deal with as of late, do not understand the meaning of “you have outstayed you welcome and need to leave now”. I figured it is better than throwing one of the computers at them, which would be a last resort 😉
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(not sure of the date situation, was incorrect) 26/10/2022 …
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David Killed & I let them know about the wonky date codes – hopefully it’s on their fix it list!
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26/10/22
Hi Jasmine,
Welcome! I live just a stone’s throw from you. I’m living in Bathurst, NSW Australia.
The dates on posts are a little messed up at the moment. A new post in a thread will have the same date as the original post. I believe that a fix is being worked on. For that reason it’s probably a good idea for now to add the date manually to your post as you did.
Cheers,
David
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Hey there buddy
Yeah mate, not too far at all. Haven’t been to Bathurst in years!
Have a good one!
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Hi David,
I’m a West Aussie and we went to Bathurst a few years back for the big race – I thought Bathurst was a beautiful place and was considering a move there…then I found out how cold it gets in the winter and decided against it! I don’t do the cold very well 🙂
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Yes the time/date issue is getting sorted!
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All good mate!
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26/10/22
Thanks for the welcome Amanda and David.
David and Jasmine it is good to hear from people across the ditch. I hope you both have avoided the floods.
Cheers
Linda
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27/10/22
Kia Ora!
All good here right now cupcake. The last lot of floods were a bit how-ya-going though. The outskirts of town went under.
Take it easy
Jasmine
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27/10/22
Kia Ora and G’day,
Glad to hear you avoided the water. Fingers, eyes and legs crossed for no more.
Cheers
Linda
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G’day Linda,
Thankfully, Bathurst hasn’t flooded too badly yet. The river does often get high enough to cut off some roads, but it hasn’t been any worse recently. Personally, I live too high to be concerned about our property flooding. The positive side of all this rain, if there is one, is that we are unlikely to have a bad bush fire season.
Cheers,
David
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Kia Ora David,
Glad to hear your feet are dry (ish). Taking the positive out of the whole thing is hopefully less bush fires.
We are apparently heading for another drought this summer but had a dumping of snow two weeks ago! In October! In Christchurch! Which is like expecting snow in Melbourne at this time of year. Extreme weather all round.
Hubby and I heading to Bathurst either next year or the one after to watch those cars go round and round. We can set a goal to catch up for a cold one.
Cheers
Linda
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Hey Linda,
The race is certainly a popular event here in town. It gets pretty busy that week. I’m not really a race fan so, I’m generally content with listening to the faint roar of V8s in the background and the occasional fly-by of F/A-18s. Some years we have let our house to a race team for the week and taken a holiday. Give me a shout should you decide to come next year. It would be great to meet up if we are in town.
Cheers,
David
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Will do David.
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Hello all!
I am a 50 year old dad to a 9 year old son, and a 7 year old daughter. My wife of 10 years and met in the military, and we have not stopped since. I recently left my position as a Lt with a career fire department after 32 years. I did the Marine Corps reserve, and Army National Guard gig for 16 of those years. Began to see in the obummer years that as a family man, my greatest allegiance lies in keeping them safe. Started on the survival, minimalist, prepping, and defending and providing way of life. Goal that I hope never to achieve is to be able to thrive with the family in the post apocalyptic world. To that end, I am always grabbing what training I can ( cheaply). I look forward to the training and challenges I can find here and to be with like minded folks (virtually).
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G’day Brian
A big welcome to you.
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Kia Ora from New Zealand Brian
Welcome to the group.
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Hello everyone.
Currently live and work in the Seattle area. Retired military, worked on the overseas contract circuit and then landed here. Avid fan of clint and the lessons he and his team provide. Eager to learn with and from everyone.
Jim
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G’day Jim
Welcome
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Kia Ora from New Zealand Jim
Welcome to the group.
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Hey Jim! Welcome aboard.
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Hey all! My name’s Athena. I practice Shamanic Eastern Medicine, specialize in trauma and transition. Love supporting warriors of all kinds, and stoked to cultivate the skills and awareness here with my daughter. Loved reading through these intros too.
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11.10.22
Only today realized I had not checked in for a bit. Saw a few post on LinkedIn by Mr. Emerson which reminded me to jump over. Hello to all the new folks. Love that so many are in other parts of the world. Feeling a bit outclassed as I am a hick from the Ozarks of Missouri. Nothing exotic here. I look forward to reading your posts.
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22/11/22
Haha Alicia from where I am, being a “hick from the Ozarks of Missouri” sounds exotic.
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Hello! My name is Elijah. I currently live in western NC, near the Smokies. I work for a domestic violence/sexual assault agency, primarily doing work in prevention and also male victims/survivors. I served in the Navy (active and active reserves) and Army (active). I’m a long time Martial Arts. Started with Kung Fu. Trained in and taught Muay Thai. Currently a purple belt in BJJ training at Gracie North Carolina. I took one of Ernest Emerson’s courses years ago which sparked a focus on Combatives. Took Dom Raso’s blade course as well. I’ve been a long time fan and customer of 100 Deadly Skills/Violent Nomad. Looking forward to being part of the community here!
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Hi Elijah
Welcome from new Zealand
Linda
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Hi Elijah,
Welcome from Australia!
Cheers,
David
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Hi my name is Kevin Markel, I work in security, Im enjoying the program so far. Look forward to more conversations.
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Hi there Kevin. Welcome aboard!
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Hello all! My name is Trevor Georgi, and I own a business that teaches firearms, and medical courses (thus my passion and hunger to learn everything the ready room has to offer). Long time follower of Clint on social media and his books, but new to the Ready Room. Been reading Escape the Wolf and love it and finally got my ready room subscription. Excited to be here and learn with all of you, and learn from one of the best in the industry!
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Hey Trevor. Welcome to the Ready Room community.
Cheers from Australia,
David
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(I’m a dumbass and posted this to the wrong place, so I’m posting it here, as well, and adding something I forgot to include in the original post.)
Howdy, all.
My name is Tara and I have an odd fascination with survival-type stuff. (Don’t we all? Isn’t that why we’re here?)
A little about me: I live in Texas and I’m a mom of three small children (5, 2.5, and 1). I’m also a CPA, but I left my job at the beginning of 2021 (yay for the Great Resignation) to work on a personal passion project, which takes up the vast majority of my time when I’m not doing laundry, because kids…you know?
I love hiking/backpacking/camping and I love to learn new outdoor skills and trying out new gear. I especially love planning backpacking trips and once upon a time considered doing it as a side gig, then kiddos came along. Maybe when they’re older…
I’ve read all of Clint Emerson’s books and I learned something new from each of them. I especially enjoyed the Combat Edition of 100 Deadly Skills because the different fighting styles are so interesting to me. I used to do HaganaH (yes the 2nd H is supposed to be capitalized), which is similar to Krav Maga, but different enough that it can’t be called Krav Maga (don’t ask me why; I’ve never done Krav Maga, but I did watch all the videos with Marcus Torgerson). I loved how violent it was.
Anyway. Glad to be here.
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Howdy Tara,
Welcome, glad to have you join us!
Amanda
(3/28/23)
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Hi there Ready Room. I spent 4 years in the Army and 15 as a police officer. I am currently a firearms/self defense instructor and private investigator in the Dallas/Ft Worth area. Looking forward to interacting with all of you and expanding my skill set and network.
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Nicholas,
Welcome to the Ready Room!
Amanda
(3/28/23)
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Hi guys new to the ready room.
super pumped to be here, I live in Australia.
Left home at the age of 15 travelled Australia for work.
Have got all of Clint’s books was a fan of his well before he came to aus for sas Australia.
I’m a qualified carpenter and qualified arborist. I served with the Australian military rainf 2 battalion 2 RAR
in the winter time my wife and I manage ski lodges, listening to can you survive this podcast was great when I was prepping for dinner service during the day.
looking forward to learning more from the man himself and getting to talk with like minded people.
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Welcome Dylan,
Glad to have you in the Ready Room!
Amanda
(3/28/23)
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Hello everyone, I’m John and live in Memphis. Love this site and Clints material.
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Welcome to the community John!
Amanda
4/3/23
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Looks like nobody has done the intro thing in awhile, so I’ll kick it off again. My name’s James and I’ve got an awesome wife and 4 daughters and a couple of grandkids. I’m basically an idiot, but I love to learn and pass on info. Especially info and tools like what Clint and the subject matter experts he’s gathered for have to share. Looking forward to learning some good stuff that could be invaluable down the road. Y’all be safe and thanks for havin me!
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13/04/23
Hi James welcome to the Ready Room.
I have also been sharing what I have learnt in here and on Clint’s videos/tools with my family and friends. Great place for learning something new everyday.
Linda
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