Active Shooter in NYC: What Would You Do?

What would you do in an active shooter situation? Following a recent tragedy in NYC, Jason, Gabe, and MDV discuss how to prepare for moments of crisis—mentally and physically. From trusting your gut to keeping your head on a swivel, this episode dives into the importance of situational awareness, training, and why capability matters.They also explore the role of men in creating safer communities, the biological realities of size and strength, and why women need men who train hard and show up when it counts. Plus: the official TRAIN HARD burpee test is here (yes, MDV is calling everyone out), and Producer Liz drops a HOT TAKE on how women really feel when it comes to safety.If you care about being prepared, being capable, and protecting the people you love—this one’s for you.Timestamps:0:00 Jason doesn’t know how to wear a hat1:48 Tragedy in NYC: Active shooter situation5:20 Situational awareness is more important than ever9:00 Recommended books: The Gift of Fear and Left of Bang11:20 How men and women experience danger differently13:22 Teaching kids awareness and trusting your instincts14:33 Don’t be afraid to be “rude” when your gut says something’s off15:40 How proximity to danger shapes your response18:50 “Women need good men”—and why that’s not controversial23:15 Strength and size trump all else in dangerous moments26:07 HOT TAKE from Liz: the woman’s POV28:20 When men train hard, women feel safer30:00 Why making eye contact with threats matters32:08 Be the most capable guy in the room33:20 The BURPEE TEST challenge: MDV vs. the world44:30 Burpee test standards—let’s see it, Joe Rogan46:18 Is nicotine performance-enhancing?51:48 Very, very, very important news🎧 Listen to the Jason Khalipa Podcast every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or YouTube.Follow us on Instagram:⁠JK Podcast⁠⁠Jason⁠⁠Gabe⁠⁠MDV⁠⁠Dennis⁠⁠Train with us on the TRAIN HARD App⁠⁠Find your program⁠⁠Subscribe to our newsletter⁠