"True awareness starts with connection—to nature, to people, and to our environment.
Episode Summary
In this episode of The Gun Experiment, we sit down with Fred Osuna, a renowned expert on advanced human tracking and anti-tracking skills. We dive deep into Fred Osuna’s background—from growing up in southern Arizona as part of the Yaqui tribe to his time in the Marine Corps and his transition to teaching tracking to elite law enforcement, military, and civilians. Fred Osuna shares the philosophy behind Greenside Training, blending indigenous wisdom and modern threat recognition, and how situational awareness, fieldcraft, and even simple games can revolutionize perception for adults and kids alike. We get actionable tips on anti-tracking, situational awareness in everyday life, and even tracking game for hunters. Plus, Fred Osuna unveils his work in cognitive behavioral science to help operators and first responders down-regulate after high-stress encounters.
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Key Takeaways
- Situational Awareness vs. Hyper-vigilance: Knowing the difference and how to avoid wearing down your family unit by staying aware, not paranoid.
- Tracking Is For Everyone:
- Fred Osuna’s system teaches people of all backgrounds, not just those with indigenous roots. Willingness to connect to nature is the key.
- Teaching Kids Awareness: Turn tracking into games like advanced hide-and-seek and memory exercises to fight digital-age dopamine addiction.
- Index Tracking:
- Fred Osuna’s proprietary tracking method combines micro and macro techniques, making the learning curve accessible and intuitive.
- Counter-Tracking Basics: Tips for everyday escape and evasion—change routes, use reflections, dress in layers, and trust the Rule of Threes to verify if you’re being...
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