Years ago, I was hired as a contract trainer to deliver a defensive tactics train-the-trainer (T3) program for a certain federal agency. At the end of a forty-hour training week, the recently trained instructors were allowed to ask any questions referencing the program. One of the questions was “Sir, we were presented with a number [...]
In the realm of security and counterterrorism, the understanding of different types of attacks is crucial for effective response and prevention strategies. This brief article delves into the distinctions and nuances between complex coordinated attacks, coordinated attacks, and sole actor attacks, with a particular emphasis on the attack cycle that underpins each category. Complex Coordinated [...]
As the holiday season approaches, we are once again presented with the opportunity to make preparations that enhance both the joy and well-being of this special time of year. While the holiday season is traditionally a time of celebration and togetherness, it can also bring about various challenges, such as increased stress, financial burdens, and [...]
Following are the 5 top personal security concerns of our current day: Identity theft - Criminals stealing personal and financial information to open fraudulent accounts or make purchases in someone else's name. This can severely damage credit scores and finances. Using strong passwords, not oversharing info online, and monitoring credit reports can help prevent this. [...]
If you end up needing to go to guns in a defensive situation, it means that you were caught off guard, pressed back on your heels and behind the action-reaction power curve from the start. What can you do to keep yourself ahead of the curve? Most card-carrying defensive shooters have a tough time accepting [...]
One of the most important considerations in preparing for personal combat is resiliency. Pioneered by United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), combat resiliency training is officially known as Preservation of the Force and Family (POTFF). The POTFF mission is to optimize operations, mission readiness, longevity and performance through integrated and holistic human performance programs designed to [...]
Hailing from the world of professional protection comes the phrase “Do one thing every day to make yourself a better operator.” As the de facto protective agent of your family and loved ones, you are responsible for their safety. What is that one thing you can do every day to be a better agent? Soon [...]
One thing you can be assured of living in today’s dynamic society is the need to solve problems. Your two choices are to allow a problem to persist or to solve it straight up. If you choose to solve the problem so that it doesn’t recur, then there’s a useful tool you can keep in [...]
Why is it that some people wouldn’t follow one leader to the bathroom but would take a bullet for another? We’ve all met leaders at both ends of that spectrum. We’ve observed what makes a good leader and what makes a poor leader, so how can we learn from both? Leadership has been around since [...]
Given the way things are going today, both law enforcement professional and concerned citizen alike must be prepared to confront anything from bullying to full scale civil unrest and everything in between (including a never-ending pandemic). The underlining preparation question is ‘Are you ready?’ but for what? Top contenders are an active threat such as [...]
