Mexico on Fire: Survival Lessons from Cartel Chaos

Mexico on Fire: Survival Lessons from Cartel Chaos

From Dear Shooter by Brandy Crotteau, CEO Co-Host, Jason Crotteau, Co-Host, Jason Wilson, Co-Host

February 26, 2026 · 44 min · Season 4 · Episode 157

About this episode

This episode discusses the chaos in Mexico due to cartel violence and offers survival advice for residents and visitors.

As Mexico erupts into cartel-driven violence following the takedown of a major leader, this episode examines the unfolding chaos, travel disruptions, and risks to residents and visitors. Hosts offer practical survival advice: heed shelter-in-place orders, prioritize situational awareness and medical preparedness, plan escape routes and alternate routes, avoid broadcasting your location on social media, and value training over gear alone. The conversation also covers legal and political angles — castle doctrine, civilian self-defense, and how government failures can shift responsibility onto individuals — ending with a call to stay alert, mobile when needed, and prepared. https://10thwhiskey.com/ Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off https://www.lucidoptics.com/ https://www.wyotac.com/ Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent, or any entity affiliated to it. Hosts: Jason Crotteau Brandy Crotteau Jason Wilson Producer: Dear Shooter LLC

People in this episode

Hosts: Brandy Crotteau, Jason Crotteau, Jason Wilson

Topics covered

  • cartel violence
  • survival advice
  • travel disruptions
  • situational awareness
  • self-defense
  • government failures

Keywords

  • cartel chaos
  • survival lessons
  • travel risks
  • shelter-in-place
  • self-defense
  • medical preparedness

Sponsors

10th Whiskey, Lucid Optics, Wyotac

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Organizations: Dear Shooter LLC

Places: Mexico

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