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Silver Bullet

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 [...]

By | January 2nd, 2024|Personal Security, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Silver Bullet

Attack Analysis

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 [...]

By | November 26th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Attack Analysis

Holiday Season Prep

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 [...]

By | September 29th, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Holiday Season Prep

5 top Personal Security Concerns

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. [...]

By | September 3rd, 2023|Uncategorized|Comments Off on 5 top Personal Security Concerns

Go to Guns and You Failed

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 [...]

By | March 2nd, 2022|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Go to Guns and You Failed

Combat Resiliency

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 [...]

By | February 1st, 2022|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Combat Resiliency

One Thing Everyday

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 [...]

By | January 9th, 2022|Uncategorized|Comments Off on One Thing Everyday

Problem Solving

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 [...]

By | December 14th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Problem Solving

Good Leadership

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 [...]

By | November 16th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Good Leadership

Daily Readiness

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 [...]

By | October 20th, 2021|Uncategorized|Comments Off on Daily Readiness