Preventive Defense

In the world of protective services, professionals are tasked with safeguarding individuals, operations and environments. To do so effectively, they must master both hard skills—such as self-defense and defensive tactics, firearms proficiency and emergency driving—and soft skills like situational awareness, threat detection and preventive measures. While hard skills are undeniably crucial, they are, paradoxically, a signal of failure when put into action. Why? Because they indicate a lapse in soft skills—the protective measures designed to preempt danger in the first place.

Ultimately, soft skills are superior to hard skills in every way that matters. They protect without harm, prevent without conflict, and develop without the need for lifelong retraining. For both professionals and civilians alike, the real mastery lies not in reactive hard skills, but in the proactive, adaptable, and highly effective realm of soft skills. Join Steve Tarani and Steve Lieberman co-authors of “The Sword and Quill” for the practical and legal considerations of both soft and hard skills. This is a no-cost opportunity for you to acquire invaluable insight and information.

Ready to Be Prepared?

Join us for this FREE expert briefing. In one hour, you’ll gain knowledge that helps you approach public spaces with confidence, awareness, and preparation.

Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, February 12th, 2026
• Time: 7:00PM – 8:00PM PST
• Format: Live Interactive Zoom Session
• Cost: Completely FREE
• Registration: Required (Limited Spaces)