https://greyhive.com/videos/watch/d8428c21-b375-499b-9447-ec4a0461f7bc Today on Making Shooters Better, Dr. Mary Beth Wilkas Janke returns to the podcast for an eye-opening conversation about understanding dangerous people, criminal behavior, and the psychology behind violence. Drawing from her unique background as both a former United States Secret Service Special Agent and a forensic psychologist, Dr. Janke shares practical insights into how human behavior, risk assessment, and psychology intersect. Rather than promoting fear, this conversation focuses on recognizing patterns, trusting sound judgment, and becoming harder to manipulate. Whether you're a firearms owner, instructor, law enforcement professional, or simply interested in understanding human behavior, this episode offers valuable perspectives on personal safety and decision-making. In this episode we discuss: • Dr. Janke's journey from the Secret Service to forensic psychology • Common myths about psychopaths and violent offenders • Can violence really be predicted? • The difference between red flags and behavioral patterns • Why good people are often easier to manipulate • Understanding stalking behaviors before they escalate • Domestic violence and coercive control • Why victims often stay in abusive relationships • Body language, deception, and the limits of reading people • Fear as a survival tool—not something to ignore • The challenges of assessing dangerousness • Practical ways to become safer without becoming paranoid If you enjoy conversations that explore responsible firearms ownership, personal safety, psychology, and professional training, be sure to subscribe to Making Shooters Better for more episodes. Learn more about Dr. Mary Beth Wilkas Janke and follow her work for additional insights into forensic psychology, behavioral science, and personal safety. Subscribe for more conversations that help make shooters—and responsible citizens—better. #MakingShootersBetter #LaserAmmo #ForensicPsychology #PersonalSafety #DryFireTraining #FirearmsTraining #BehavioralScience #SelfDefense #Psychology #SituationalAwareness Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:38:25 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html PeerTube - https://greyhive.com https://greyhive.com/lazy-static/avatars/5746210d-885d-44b2-9be0-92bf1e4d34df.webp https://greyhive.com/videos/watch/d8428c21-b375-499b-9447-ec4a0461f7bc All rights reserved, unless otherwise specified in the terms specified at https://greyhive.com/about and potential licenses granted by each content's rightholder.