Defend Confidently
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Train practical self-defense you can use today: situational awareness, concealed-carry fundamentals, dry-fire and range drills, family & workplace safety, women’s safety, gear setup, and real-world scenarios. I’m Stephen Mazzagatti—retired NJ State Trooper, firearms instructor, and author of Defend Confidently. Videos are structured, repeatable, and safety-first: checklists, OODA loop, draw-stroke mechanics, light/low-light doctrine, de-escalation, and after-action habits. Education only; follow all laws and range rules. This is not legal advice.
7 Habits That Make You a Harder Target
Defend Confidently · 473K views · 3 months ago
Don't Be A Victim: 3 Essential Self-Defense Tools
Defend Confidently · 2.9K views · 1 month ago
The 4 Tests Predators Run on Targets
Defend Confidently · 118K views · 4 months ago
Why the OODA Loop Could Save Your Life in the first 10 seconds
Defend Confidently · 224K views · 10 months ago
Not Paying Attention? Here's What Happens | Real Incidents
Defend Confidently · 8.9K views · 6 months ago
Why Criminals Target Parking Lots (And How to Stay Safe)
Defend Confidently · 122K views · 6 months ago
Stop Being Polite: Why “Making a Scene” Can Save Your Life
Defend Confidently · 26K views · 5 months ago
The Moment a Stranger Nearly Pushed Him Onto Tracks
Defend Confidently · 8.2K views · 5 months ago
The #1 Reason Solo Runners Get Caught Off Guard
Defend Confidently · 9.5K views · 5 months ago
Don't Get Targeted: The 5 Most Dangerous Parking Lot Behaviors (Audio Fixed!)
Defend Confidently · 5.5K views · 1 month ago
4 Against 1: The Parking Lot Distraction Trap
Defend Confidently · 9.2K views · 7 months ago
The Safety Rule Most People Are Afraid to Follow
Defend Confidently · 322K views · 6 months ago
6 Out of 7 Homeowners Let a Stranger In: Here's Why That's Dangerous
Defend Confidently · 4.2K views · 2 months ago
Dangerous Hands: What to Look For in Any Situation (OODA Masterclass, Ep. 3)
Defend Confidently · 495K views · 9 months ago
The Truth About Situational Awareness (You're Doing It Wrong)
Defend Confidently · 11K views · 4 months ago
Situational Awareness Fails in Transitional Spaces: Here’s Why
Defend Confidently · 48K views · 7 months ago
The #1 OODA Loop Step You're Probably Getting Wrong
Defend Confidently · 36K views · 10 months ago
Everyday Situational Awareness for Women: The Things You Don’t Notice That Matter
Defend Confidently · 67K views · 7 months ago