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What would you do if someone tried to restrain you with duct tape or zip ties — and you had seconds to act? In today’s world, personal safety isn’t paranoia — it’s preparation.
In this crucial, must-see session, former CIA officer and New York Times best-selling author Jason Hanson presents practical, real-world tactics to escape capture that you’ll remember under stress. Hanson transforms the room into a live-action “spy school,” inviting audience volunteers onstage to test escape techniques while he coaches them through simple, effective mechanics. Between hands-on demonstrations, Hanson shares gripping stories from his intelligence career and reveals declassified spy operations for the first time ever.
You’ll leave empowered with smarter positioning strategies, sharper situational awareness, and skills that could truly make a life-saving difference.
