On Being Dangerous
What about being a dangerous man? Well, it means exactly how it sounds, and I’m going to steal a quote here: “A harmless man is not a good man. A good man is a very, very dangerous man who has that under voluntary control[1].” So, other than that definition, why is being dangerous a good thing? Without the capability for violence, one lacks the ability to uphold his values. You can say you are “against” rape or murder or racism, but if you don’t have the ability to step in and stop these atrocities from happening, your values are just impotent thoughts. Not so with a dangerous man. A dangerous man is a fearsome threat to those who would harm him and those under his protection. A man who is competent and dangerous is a force to be reckoned with.
[1] Dr. Jordan B. Peterson
Table of Contents
This book contains a little bit of everything a competent and dangerous man needs to know. From good table manners to firearms, from how to dress well to how to splint a bone, it’s all here. Here is the table of contents of this 550+ page, 3-pound, textbook-sized work:
Acknowledgments
About The Author
Foreword by Rich Brown“
Ithaka by C.P. Cavafy
Introduction
PREPARE YOUR BODY AND MIND
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Eat: The ELAFA Diet
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Sleep: Get a Good Night’s Sleep
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Exercise: Build Strength and Resilience
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Alcohol, Nicotine, & Other Addictive Drugs
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Develop Mental Toughness
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Appendix 1: Cooper Law Enforcement Standards
DEVELOP A SYSTEM OF EVERY DAY CARRY (EDC)
BUILD FINANCIAL STABILITY
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Cut Expenses
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Reduce Debt
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Build Reserves
MOBILITY
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Vehicle PMCS
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How to Change a Tire
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How to Jump-Start a Car
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How to Change Your Oil
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Emergency Equipment“
If by Rudyard Kipling
FIRST AID
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Disclaimer
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Patient Assessment
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Trauma: Bleeding Control
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Medical/Trauma: Airway & Breathing
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Secondary Trauma Survey
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Trauma: Fractures
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Trauma: Shock
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Trauma: Hypothermia
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Medical/Trauma: Seizures
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Medical: Allergic Reactions
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Trauma: Bites/Stings
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Medical: Diabetic Problems
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Trauma: Burns
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Medical: Heart Problems
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Why You Should Go to EMT School
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Appendix 2: First Aid Kits
DIGITAL SECURITY
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The Digital Security Framework
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1. Resist Malware
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2. Defend Cloud-Hosted Data
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3. Protect Data-in-Motion
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4. Safeguard Data-at-Rest
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5. Protect Personally Identifiable Information
DRESS WELL & LOOK SHARP
BASIC ALL-HAZARDS PREPAREDNESS
The Men That Don’t Fit In by Robert Service
PHYSICAL SECURITY
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Rings of Security
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Deterring Security Measures: Being a Hard Target
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Delaying Security Measures: Locks
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Deterring Security Measures: Alarm & Camera Systems
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Appendix 3: How to Train a Dog
WILDERNESS SURVIVAL
PEOPLE OPS
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How to Give a Handshake
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How to be a Charming Conversationalist
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How to Tell a Joke
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Elicitation
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Food & Drink: Cook the Perfect Meal
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Food & Drink: Dining Etiquette
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How to Be a Good House Guest
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How to Be a Good Host to House Guests
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How to Be the Perfect Wedding Guest
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Appendix 5: Meal Prep Logistics
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Appendix 6: Bourbon – America’s Native Spirit!
FIREARMS
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Firearms Safety
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The Defensive Mindset
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First Firearm: The Defensive Pistol
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Ammunition
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Accessories: Magazines, Lights, & More
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Handgun Skills
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Second Firearm: The Long Gun
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Third Firearm: The Second Handgun
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Closing Thoughts“
Principles My Father Taught Me by Maj. Douglas Zembeic
Appendix 8: Recommended Reading
When, Where, How Much?
At this point I hope you are asking where you can get this book! Competent & Dangerous is available NOW on Amazon for $39.99. I know that seems expensive, but this is a large book. Competent & Dangerous contains a total of 588 total pages and is printed in 8.5 x 11 format. It is not an exaggeration to say this is the size and weight of a textbook. It also consists of over 325,000 words. The average novel is 80,000 to 100,000 words in length, so /Competent & Dangerous is 3-4 novels long. Not only that, but acquiring all this information has consumed literal years of my life. All things considered, I feel like it is an appropriate value proposition.
