In this empowering episode of Red Dot Mindset, we tackle the Top 10 Situational Awareness Questions Civilians Are Asking in 2025 — everything from how to detect if you're being followed, to the best legal self-defense tools, to training your brain for high-stress moments.

Drawing from the expertise of Mickey Middaugh, a 24-year U.S. Air Force Security Forces veteran and founder of Grey Matter Ops, this episode delivers real-world personal safety insights for today’s civilian environment.

We break down key frameworks like the Cooper Color Code and the Grey | White | Black™ model, offer practical mindset drills, and walk through daily awareness habits that could save your life — without paranoia or tactical jargon.

Whether you're commuting, traveling, parenting, or just moving through everyday life, this calm, conversational deep dive will give you the mental edge to stay prepared.

Mindset, not muscle, wins the fight.

Chapters

• (00:00:00 ) - Personal Safety: The Future of Civilians
• (00:01:34 ) - Can You Tell If Someone Is Following You?
• (00:04:06 ) - The Best Self-Defense Tools
• (00:07:47 ) - Gray Matter Ops: The Civilian Mindset
• (00:10:06 ) - What Does situational awareness look like in daily life?
• (00:11:50 ) - 3 Safety Tips For Women Walking
• (00:13:31 ) - How Do I Teach Situational Awareness to My Kids?
• (00:15:18 ) - 5 Tips to Avoid Being ambushed, mugged, or even
• (00:16:54 ) - Travel Safety Tips for Kids
• (00:18:28 ) - Trust Your Gut: How to Manage Intuition
• (00:20:06 ) - 5 Tips for Becoming More Prepared for the Future
• (00:22:15 ) - A Week of Awareness