https://greyhive.com/videos/watch/c499ea1f-e60f-4c41-8862-9481bc683d0c Most people believe they’re aware of their surroundings—but as Nikki Burgett explains, awareness without clarity doesn’t lead to action. In this episode of Making Shooters Better, we sit down with Behavioral Threat Assessment Specialist Nikki Burgett to break down how professionals identify threats before they happen. Drawing from her experience in law enforcement, corporate security, and counterterrorism work, Nikki explains how to move beyond gut instinct and start recognizing real behavioral indicators. This conversation goes deeper than just “trust your instincts.” It’s about understanding what you’re actually seeing—and knowing what to do with it. Nikki shares practical ways to recognize anomalies, establish behavioral baselines, and take meaningful action that can prevent violence before it starts. Topics covered: • Why most people are less attentive than they think • How expectations distort perception • The importance of identifying behavioral baselines • What “anomalous behavior” really looks like in public • The concept of the pathway to violence • Why instinct matters—but needs clarity • How to articulate suspicious behavior effectively • Real-world examples of missed warning signs • Situational awareness without living in paranoia • The role of community in preventing violence If you carry—or care about personal safety—this is a must-watch conversation. Make sure to subscribe for more episodes focused on improving your awareness, training, and decision-making. Follow Nikki Burgett to learn more about behavioral threat assessment and violence prevention. #SituationalAwareness #PersonalSafety #ThreatAssessment #SelfDefense #FirearmsTraining #MakingShootersBetter Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:17:52 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://greyhive.com https://greyhive.com/lazy-static/avatars/6094f644-7703-4c4f-a34f-a1e437f27e03.webp https://greyhive.com/videos/watch/c499ea1f-e60f-4c41-8862-9481bc683d0c All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://greyhive.com/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.