Episode

Left of Bang: OODA Loop Lessons from an Active Shooter Survivor

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Situational Awareness Tactics

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Jul 20, 2026

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2674

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Summary

Navy Airman Ryan Blackwell joins us to dissect the terrifying moments he came face-to-face with an active shooter on base. We break down the immediate environmental cues, the sudden compression of time, and the critical decisions that separated survival from tragedy. This episode delivers crucial, real-world takeaways on how high-stakes situational awareness can shift your positioning when seconds count.