If you're driving, wait a couple of seconds after the lights turns green. Las vegas has the most red light runners ever . It's scary as F.

@Hintonbro.

2 жыл бұрын

Great advice. Worst drivers in LV

@themasterrogerdelgado

2 жыл бұрын

I've learned my lesson about honking at horrible drivers...had one slam on their brakes in front of me hoping I'd rear end them! Super crazy behavior. Give beat up cars a wide berth.

@garynelson9345

2 жыл бұрын

Stationed at Nellis AFB from 78-81 was true then also

@davidsson4927

2 жыл бұрын

That is pretty universal. I would add before you step off the curb. Some People are so stupid, they think because a light says walk you don’t have to LOOK before you leap! We have all seen this; you are turning right on a red light and some idiot is hanging their toes off the curb waiting to bolt as soon has that light turns green! So you worry they will step right in front of you at any second. God bless you my fellow earthlings.

@twistedtempo200

2 жыл бұрын

Almost got hit at a intersection

As a veteran of the south side of Chicago. Don’t get involved with gangs and maintain situational awareness. Don’t make yourself an easy target.

@JacobslifeinVegas

2 жыл бұрын

Good call 👍

@danfranklin439

2 жыл бұрын

I'm not military, n I'm only 30 but I always preech how "situational awareness saves lives" to people I work n hang with. Good tip man.

@Polemic-2525

2 жыл бұрын

@@JacobslifeinVegas Las Vegas gangs give me the shakes.

@mericanignoranc3551

2 жыл бұрын

You've said absolutely nothing ...good job. Out of curiosity , how do you make yourself a hard target? Run the entire time and wear bulletproof vest...lol. You're arrogant and ignorant ...lol

@mericanignoranc3551

2 жыл бұрын

@@JacobslifeinVegas How?..lol...he said nothing of use.

Listen to this man people. He knows his stuff about LV. I visit here a couple times a year for weeks at a time every year, and Jacob is spot-on

@Charles-wr8jr

8 ай бұрын

Are you saying your word is more valuable than jacob's, on his video, when he lives there and frequents those areas? You must be pretty important

How to not get killed in vegas: Don't ride in the car with a Raiders player at 4 am.

I got killed in Vegas several times. Several at the Wynn craps table, another at Bellagio black jack table, you get the point

I have heard about the vehicular accidents for decades in Vegas. And then while I was here, of course that ex-convict that murdered a whole family of 9 blowing a red light. Again, being from NYC, crossing a street is sometimes like the Hunger Games. You don't have to be paranoid when you are out of town, but you do need to have a base level of situational awareness. Most of the time, the nighttime, most people are alright, but monsters are lurking.

Just got back from Vegas today after 8 nights. I go every year, stayed at Excalibur which is good for the kids and a fun casino atmosphere. You actually need a room card to head up the elevator and most security guards working shift stand in front of the elevator hallway and make sure you scan your room key before heading to elevators. We liked that because only people who actually staying there can go up. 🤙🏾

Thanks Jacob. I have lived in vegas for ~25 years now with sometime spent in other places. The advice is always welcome.

I just watched this and another Vegas safety video of yours mainly because I love my trips to Vegas. And I have to give you a big thumbs up too. You get good information out and don’t mess around with a lot of nonsense like other people do on videos. Well done and thanks!

Another great one Jacob….loved the B&W ominous open….nice job.

Keep your eyes on your drinks at all times. Dont use straws. If you didnt see the drink being made, dont drink it. This goes for anywhere in the world.

@JacobslifeinVegas

2 жыл бұрын

Good point

@pumpkin_it_slawson3588

2 жыл бұрын

Don't use straws?? Why?

@nallen1006

2 жыл бұрын

@@pumpkin_it_slawson3588 Its common to coat the inside of the straws with benzodiazepines or hypnotics. Typically they'll pull the straw from their bag behind the counter instead of the stack of normal straws. Very hard to tell the difference if youre not paying attention. But its a good way to wake up with a missing organ.

@murdamansin559

2 жыл бұрын

@@pumpkin_it_slawson3588 straws be laced

@lynch42o

Жыл бұрын

Christ! we can't even trust the bartenders or servers now??? FFS...

spot on on the halls in the hotel towers. My last trip I was staying at NYNY and got to my floor and there was a guy in the elevator area once we got to the floor and once we got out he followed us. After a few rooms I made a comment to my GF that I wanted to hit the vending machines before we go to the room (in order to force him to confront me outside my room). She knew I saw something and went along. However we turned the corner and the housekeepers were there and he turned around as soon as he saw them. No clue what his plan was but he was up to something for sure.

Who the hell in their right mind wants to explore the Vegas tunnels?

@VincentsVideoVisions

2 жыл бұрын

me

@CRFSUIGENERIS

2 жыл бұрын

I did! It was quite an experience, but it was a large group and turned back after we heard sketchy noises. It was when we were young and dumb 16 years ago when there were less homeless. Wouldn’t recommend that now.

@joefran619

2 жыл бұрын

The WOKE community.

@GoldAceNews

2 жыл бұрын

I'm going on vacation out there in a few months, and I was thinking about walking around those tunnels 🤣👌

@FreePickCapper

2 жыл бұрын

I did it one time during Covid it was wild

Good advice. Some people needed to hear the warnings. Thanks Jacob!

@JacobslifeinVegas

2 жыл бұрын

You bet Gene!

Great channel Jacob very informative above and entertaining…..big ups

I find it interesting that, aside from the tunnel advice, all of the other things he said were general advice that could work anywhere in the world... No city in this world is 100% safe and you always have to walk with caution.

So informative mate I’m Australian an love visiting Las Vegas Bless you sir

Thanks for the vid Jacob.. excellent tips I'll keep in mind. Looking forward to the vid.

@JacobslifeinVegas

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Winston. Thanks for watching!

So much valuable infos! Jacob is THE #1 reference on anything you need to enjoy Vegas. Thanks so much! Keep it going, awesome videos :D

Thank you! Very informative, very helpful, and ver very nicely done 👌👍👏🤗🤗🤗

Thank you Jacob for your sharing your video . Great information very helpful.

@JacobslifeinVegas

2 жыл бұрын

De nada Kathleen!

Having grown up in Detroit, I've always subscribed to the "don't start none, won't be none" theory. It's worked very well for me when visiting downtown Detroit as all different hours over the past 30 years. I've put that same theory to work over all of my visits to Vegas and never ran into any problems.

@ITILII

7 ай бұрын

Problem very often is, if you're in a sketch area, you just DID start some....the fact that you're even there gives those ethical and scholarly residents "permission" to do whatever they WANT....so just don't tempt fate, don't be woke....be WISE !!!

@InfectiousGroovePodcast

7 ай бұрын

my "don't start none..." theory still holds up.@@ITILII

Thanks Jacob for the info. Your videos are always full of good content.

@JacobslifeinVegas

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Brian! Much appreciated!

Thank you for this video. I follow several Vegas vloggers and your videos are the most informative about things going on in the city. You cover it all not just hotel stays and restaurants. That info is helpful but your videos cover so much more. Again. thanks and I look forward to the video with the 2 gentlemen that lived down in the tunnels.

Very informative. Thanks ☺

Your videos are quite informative, Jacob, since I imagine many of is watching are tourists. Thank you.

@JacobslifeinVegas

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Zach!

Jacob, I am about to watch this, but first. I love what you are doing with your channel. Most of the new content can't be found elsewhere. Your incredible knowledge of Las Vegas as a local who has worked with tourists lends credibility to your videos. Thanks Jacob 😊

Thanks for the advice watching from London UK

Great info, especially about PVK knives. Mahalo Jacob! 🤙

@JacobslifeinVegas

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Jaime!

Thanks Jacob!

Good video Jacob!

Jacob thanks for Informative

Helpful video!🙏☮️

Thanks for the great advice and cautions. Lord knows we get cleaned out enough in the casinos, but there you do have a chance albeit a miniscule one.

Dude. Dig your videos. Thanks!

I just wanted to thank you for your good insight and informative videos! Have seen so many over time. Helps me with some good ideas you have when I come from Kelowna Canada. I will copy and paste to a few vids of yours that I watched just tonight. 3 in fact! Thanks, Nol, Canada. Nov 17th. Be safe!

Always check your surroundings wherever you go, regardless if it’s a “nicer property”. Always look for exits in the event of an emergency, especially at concerts or shows.

THANK YOU, Jacob!

@JacobslifeinVegas

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome 😊

Really good info.

@JacobslifeinVegas

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Daniel!

Another excellent job Jacob.

@JacobslifeinVegas

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Anaeta!

I love your videos brother and I live here. Just keep them coming.

@JacobslifeinVegas

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Qubert!

I was there last year around labor day. We were at Harrah's. There seem to be a lot of shady individuals on the strip just standing around with that "I'm up to something" vibe, but I didn't feel unsafe at any time. I was just very aware of my surroundings and what was going on around me. There did seem to be more homeless people with signs asking for money on the strip as well as downtown.

@muscleman125

2 жыл бұрын

Those shady guys were probably scammers, rip off artists, or looking for easy targets with lots of money to befriend and then later rob. They got that look. Usually hands in pockets, eyes looking back and forth often, just standing or hovering in one spot against a wall or on a corner. These fools exist in every tourist trap known to man. You get the same types in Times Square NYC, Venice Beach LA, etc.

@joeaardvark9214

Жыл бұрын

Make direct eye contact for a second with every creeper that you see. It shows them that you know they're there and takes away their hopes of surprising you.

@c.rutherford

Жыл бұрын

@@joeaardvark9214 idk I disagree. Make eye contact and the interaction starts. Next thing you know they're pulling out a revolver doing more than asking for that cash

@kasandracummings6413

Жыл бұрын

Can you use a ky concealed permits inside building casinos. Resturant hotels.etc. and tazer

@joeaardvark9214

Жыл бұрын

@@kasandracummings6413 No.

Looking forward to your interview with those two guys.

Great vid, true stuff.

First off excellent channel. I can appreciate your thoughts on Vegas. I will be heading back to Vegas for my 6th time in January. The last 3 times I have been to Vegas I get a cab down to Fremont Street and walk back to my hotel typically around 8-9 AM in the morning (this time will be walking back to the MGM Grand). I can say I have been approached multiple times and seen many homeless people, drug addicts, and people with mental health issues walking around but never had any issues. It a nice reality check on the glitz of the strip and the area outside of it.

Keep up the great videos.

@JacobslifeinVegas

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kris, will do!

Always enjoy the videos. I like the variety of topics. Here around the corner of Sam's Town

@JacobslifeinVegas

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kyle!

Absolutely just common sense! Good man Jacob.

i love ur Videos Jacob!

Great video thanks

@JacobslifeinVegas

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it Jonathan!

That was a very informative video Jacob. This is a video everyone should watch who are coming to Las Vegas for the first time. Even for tourist ( like myself ) who have been to Vegas several times, can learn something new...like not venturing near the tunnels. Best info I came away with was, better to be in a group of many when leaving the Strip on foot. I always thought two or three people together was enough. Not so. Also, I would probably stay far away from people open carrying their fire arms....That would make me nervous.

Excellent Video

@JacobslifeinVegas

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Robert!

Hi Jacob ☺ thanks

Thanks Brother!

@JacobslifeinVegas

2 жыл бұрын

De nada!

Oh no 🙊 lol I will be there the 18th - 24th hope to see you bro ! Big fan been watching your channel for about 4 years now I actually saw you one time and said hi but you were busy live streaming lol

@vanessastegall

2 жыл бұрын

Be sure to stay safe and have fun.

@JacobslifeinVegas

2 жыл бұрын

Nice Cesar! Enjoy the trip my man!

@Ianisatool

2 жыл бұрын

I ran into him once before at a Walmart and he was really nice, friendly, and personable.

Tha Nissan mate that really helps nice to be able to visit somewhere which a few tips on the good the bad and the ugly

Jacob, Excellent Informative Video. When I was younger I enjoyed going into dangerous areas on my own just to see what would happen. Nothing ever did. Looking back it probably wasn’t wise, but it Was Fun! Have you read the book “Beneath the Neon: Life and Death in the Tunnels of Las Vegas” by Matthew O’Brien circa 2002? I highly recommend it. Thank you for this PSA.

@JacobslifeinVegas

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Mark! I have not read that book though.

That's it I am subscribing your my first Vegas teacher. Visiting in November :D

@JacobslifeinVegas

10 ай бұрын

Welcome aboard!

daamn this vid hits hard at the start!

Thank you for the video. We’re going this spring break to watch shin Lim. I’m kinda scared actually.

Jacob you're the best!

My wife and I were one car behind the front car at a red light one block south of Tropicana on the strip. I heard a loud bang. I thought it was a gun. Turned out it was a pedestrian who crossed against the light. My wife saw the whole thing and was pretty upset. The guy flew several feet and the SUV was really messed up. I saw in the news that he was in critical condition. Based on what we saw, I was shocked he was not DOA. By the way, this was mid-afternoon and absolutely perfect visual conditions for both the driver and pedestrian. By the way, the casinos do not want to help you with dealing with crime. It is not in their interest. They are not likely to produce a tape even if they have one.

@peterteixeira2893

2 жыл бұрын

Was mostly likely a homeless pedestrian. Lots of em trying to commit suicide by jaywalking. I've seen so many close calls. They don't g.a.f. about traffic lights.

@markbouldin6513

2 жыл бұрын

I'm from nc and been to vegas twice 98 and 05 and it sounds like it's on a downward spiral......

Good news about CCW reciprocity! As of the 7/2022 update to the Nevada reciprocity list, it looks like they've added a lot more states compared to the 7/2021 list featured in the video.

@JacobslifeinVegas

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info Ernst!

Jacob, your videos are always informative and interesting. I look forward to the tunnel stories. I have a new motorcycle and I plan or riding out to Las Vegas at the end of September and riding back through NV, UT, CO and on back to Arkansas. Las Vegas is as much an 'American' city as New York or Las Angeles.

@JacobslifeinVegas

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scottie! Enjoy the ride!

I am not worried about getting hurt or robbed in LAs Vegas... I carry a Glock 32 under my tropical shirt.

Good advice. Especially for the novice travelers. Loved how you said the tag line/on the movie poster words for the movie, “Alien”. “No one will hear you scream”. Actually the line was, “In space no one will hear you scream”. But it’s close. 😎

Scary topic.I live in Vegas and my husband are always going to The strip for dinner.The reality is that crime has increased q where.Thank goodness my husband is retired police officer.He can carry in 50 states .My husband always carries his gun.Thanks for the tips..

@JacobslifeinVegas

2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Crystal! Stay safe!

@davidsson4927

2 жыл бұрын

That must be so nice to have protection like that. If more folks like your husband were around their would be less crime. Of course it would be scary using the gun to defend someone with todays liberal judges and laws.

@carlossoto2963

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome please take care of each other.

@Jay-vr9ir

2 жыл бұрын

No thanks to Vegas , I think this year my girl and I shall go to Norway or Switzerland , so we do not have to worry about guns or being shot .

Love the intro LOL. Love the title!!

@JacobslifeinVegas

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chaleman!

I'm Canadian and we can't bring spray but I can order it to the ups in the hotel and stash it for next trip. Good tip.

Hi Jacob..., Excellent video and excellent information... * "What about the Stratosphere ( Strat ) area, especially behind the Strat ?" * "What about North Las Vegas areas ?" Excellent video, and thank you for sharing the video... Mike in Montana :)

Will be there in July!!! Can’t wait

@JacobslifeinVegas

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy the trip Zane!

@dennisaugustine6544

2 жыл бұрын

Likewise!

Very good advice here. Sad to think about defending ourselves when we are just trying to have fun.

Great shot out to PVK, I am a knife guy. Never actually been to Vegas but have ordered from PVK. Although I think they recently moved, I dunno if they just opened another location or totally moved. But that store front might not be around too much longer

I used to live at maycliff mini storage and RV on E. Sahara and Lamb, the night after we moved, the 7-11 across the street was robbed, even though the clerk did as he was told, he was shot anyway.

Oh I can’t wait for the tunnel people video !

@JacobslifeinVegas

2 жыл бұрын

Enjoy ;) kzread.info/dash/bejne/e5qeurSFqJWTkto.html

A lot of people used to get injured jaywalking across the Strip. That has been greatly reduced when they built all the pedestrian bridges over the Strip. I was in Italy years ago and the Italian boys had choppers similar to the HD choppers across the street from you. But, the Italian choppers were powered by 50cc two cycle engines..ring-a-ding-ding.

Oh dang. I just got back from Vegas two weeks ago! I wish I had seen this before. It would have saved me so much trouble.

The only time I felt unsafe was walking from Atomic Liquor back to the canopy. Excellent advice here

@JacobslifeinVegas

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like the advice Shawn! Atomic Liquor on Fremont is where you're just starting to stray away from the tourist area, and it's a little bit of a walk back under the canopy.

@arnoldahardy

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed my 1st time visiting I walked from freemont back to hotel and after I passed the strat I was like where tf am I

Wow, thank you for the info. I go to Vegas one or two times a year. I’m very admit though, I’m very afraid about the parking garage at the hotel. I stay mostly at the trip though, but still most of the garage at the trip are looking so scary. Next time can you do the safe place to live in Vegas because I plane to live there when I’m retiring. Thank you

@counter-attacktechnologyll2305

2 жыл бұрын

Why not utilize the valet? Drop your car off at the front door, pick up in the same area, and you don’t ever need to be in the garage. If you are a woman, traveling by yourself - stay out of parking garages as much as possible. Source: I am a private security consultant and crime analyst.

@playboymaxim

2 жыл бұрын

@@counter-attacktechnologyll2305 I am strongly considering this for my trip, especially since I'm arriving in the evening

@playboymaxim

2 жыл бұрын

The parking garages are a concern of mine as well, particularly since I'm renting a car and arriving in the evening

Jeez Sounds like a great place 🤩. Coming in Summer. Apart from this video have a great time folks.

I like your videos about Vegas. A lot of your videos and advice could really just translate into traveling anywhere though. The points you make are great, but they are by no means exclusive to Las Vegas.

At busy times of the year I would actually take a gun with me to the airport and check it. They personally search your bag then you get to go through the checkpoint without standing in line. If the check point line is huge, like during xmas or thanks giving, this trick can really help you bypass the line.

TUNNEL Life Video Cant Wait !

@JacobslifeinVegas

2 жыл бұрын

It's coming!

Just a footnote: In order to carry a firearm in your checked luggage, it must be unloaded and in a locked hard-sided case which securely holds the gun. If the locked hard-sided case can easily be forced open, it doesn't meet the requirement. Also, you need to declare it with the airline when checking in.

@mericanignoranc3551

2 жыл бұрын

Remember too, that your firearm is much more likely to be used against you and your loved ones. Bringing your own gun is the easiest way to get killed here. That's a FACT and they don't care about your feelings.

@ekraszewski

2 жыл бұрын

@@mericanignoranc3551 That “fact” has been totally debunked many times. Stop spreading B.S.

@Westcoast10

Жыл бұрын

@@mericanignoranc3551 my gun saved me from getting robbed and stabbed, stop talking outta your a**

@tradedate

Жыл бұрын

@@mericanignoranc3551 false

@billrobertson5895

Жыл бұрын

@@mericanignoranc3551 I like my chances against an armed attacker if I’m armed. Fact. You know nothing about what you are spewing just ridiculous talking points of anti constitutionalists

I live in NY city. I'd been there 4th times already but I didn't know all about that. Thank you very much 🥰.

love your videos I always look forward to your uploads❤

Don't go near Nellis.

Hotel security is there to protect the companies interest-not ours. They give the impression they are there for customers/visitors because bad press is bad for business. As far as cameras go. Look for pinhole cameras in the hallway smoke detectors, and sprinkler heads.

I have never once felt unsafe on the strip in Vegas. Been at least 30 times

Don't go behind the stratosphere at night, avoid Tropicana on the west side of the strip from the freeway to the Orleans casino. Boulder highway is full of shady characters.

@MafiaKingfishNOLA

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, that's by the Wild, Wild West Truck Stop. Once I walked from the Strip to The Orleans. I stopped at the In-N-Out by the freeway. By the time I got down to Arville and Tropicana I had seen plenty lowlifes and degenerates. Lots of hookers, thugs, and bums.

@SoCalburro

2 жыл бұрын

Lolll

@shaniceturner7640

2 жыл бұрын

And Fremont is bad too

A CCW permit is taking the full 120 days currently…

Great advice for any tourist destination. And secure your passport! You do not want that stolen!

@JacobslifeinVegas

2 жыл бұрын

Very true! Thank you Andrew!

Most of those open carry people could easily get their guns taken by someone walking up behind them and just pulling out of holster. Even if I could open carry, I would still conceal. Since I don't have a gut, I like to carry/conceal mine more towards the front, belly button area.

I have bought like half a dozen knives from that store. Great quality of service, decent prices, fantastic very high end stock.

Another awesome video.

I'm in the Vegas tunnels right now...just checking em out...now you've got me 2nd guessing myself.

Visited Vegas just before the plague (from Australia). Felt safe in the usual high pedestrian areas and decided to walk to the Neon sign museum however once away from the attractions the area turned into a run down dirty area with homeless people hanging out. I sure felt way out of my comfort zone and most likely stood out so I decided to head back to the strip. Should have taken an Uber instead!

@rodneywells4640

Жыл бұрын

Hahahah nothing like any of our city’s hey!? What state are you from ? I’m from WA PERTH

@jeanjuju2187

Жыл бұрын

Reminds me when I wanted to walk at night from Flixbus station Santa Barbara to Downtown and I did not know that there are so many homeless people strolling around at night. I felt so scared. I was a young woman back then and went back to the next parking spot to call an uber. I am from Switzerland so I did not know I cannot walk anywhere. I lived in Las Vegas for a while so I know the city pretty well, its best to drive around by car in Vegas most of the time.

@WilfBond55

Жыл бұрын

I made that exact trek last December, from my downtown hotel to the Neon Museum (which is a "must see"). Once was quite enough. Oh my. I'll take a cab or Uber from now on.

@Mostopinionatedmanofalltime

Жыл бұрын

You mean the Plandemic?

August 2021. Walked from bagans museum to the strat looking for the deuce stop. Construction made the stops inactive. Felt pretty safe walking. We made the mistake of getting off the deuce at the mall, far south strip it’s sketchy with homeless coming out of the ground.

@AgentOffice

Жыл бұрын

They live underground

Did you link that other vid w the interviews you were talking about?

Two months ago, we went to vegas, I opened the car window to get the parking garage ticket and didn't close it and parked and walked away. Two days later we came back and figured that we forgot the window down. Nothing was touched or stolen. It was a Bally's. We got lucky.

@pumpkin_it_slawson3588

2 жыл бұрын

Straight up luck 😊😊😊