For many of us, Thanksgiving Day is a day of feasting on turkey, all of the sides and lots of good sweets and pies that throw our diets out the window for a few days. And for many more that includes watching copious amounts of football. Families gather around the television, or up here in […]
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SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING
‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ is an entertaining glimpse into the dark future of terrorism I approach movies differently if I intend to review them for an audience. When I’m invited to a critic’s screening, I bring a notebook and I approach the story as though I would any other: with intent and an analytical eye. “Spider-Man: Homecoming” […]
Violent attacks are on the rise | What can you do?
Well here we are again in the face of another violent tragedy. In the past few violent attacks the world has experienced it’s been with the use of firearms and/or explosive devices. These types of events can cause political knee jerk reactions, saying that the firearms are the reason for the violence, instead of going […]
9/11: What does it mean to you?
Master Sgt. (Ret) Patrick Glenn Higgins, 53 — San Diego, California I was driving down I-15 towards Marine Air Station Miramar when I received a phone call from my wife about what happened. I asked her, “What’s the weather like, Ramona?” She told me it was a clear day, and that’s when I knew it […]
9/11: What does it mean to you?
Cpl. David Hernandez, 24 — Chicago, Illinois I was a fourth grader in Chicago. Despite being ten years old, living in a major city we were scared we could be the next city to be hit. You could see it in everybody’s faces. We could see the Sears Tower, and my teacher would constantly be […]
Homeland Horrors: Terrorism Survival and Preparedness Tips
Courtesy of Real World Survivor Prominently shown across the local news channels nearly every night are displays of violence, bombings, and mass destruction, occurring half a world away as you watch from the comfort of your living room. The reports show how terrorists plague places across the globe; those that most Americans probably never knew […]
Surveillance Detection | A Key To A Successful Protection Mission
(Today’s guest column from MSG (ret) Chuck Simpson, Green Beret and Certified Protection Specialist) What is Surveillance Detection? The techniques employed by the Protection Team to deter, prevent or stop surveillance on the Principal or Detail Members. Who conducts surveillance?? Press/Paparazzi, Stalkers, Fans, Criminals, Terrorist and Corporate Intelligence Agencies, this is the short list. What […]
Surviving the Unthinkable, What to do in a Terrorist Incident
The recent events that have unfolded in London, Manchester and other places have people scrambling for answers as to what to do in a terrorist incident. We as a people must maintain our way of life and go about our daily business. Otherwise, the terrorists win. Because they ultimately want to disrupt your lives and […]
HOW TO IDENTIFY TERRORIST PROFILES AND RADICALIZATION PATHS
As terrorist attacks continue around the globe, more and more focus is put on stopping the attack before it happens, not just in apprehending the radicalized individual, but in stopping the radicalization before it takes place. A large part of that is mapping the radicalization cycle and identifying those at risk. Then, the correct intervention […]
THE TERRORIST ATTACK AND CONCEALED CARRY
Paris…San Bernardino…Orlando…Istanbul. The list of terrorist attacks is getting longer, and will likely grow longer in the future. Terrorist attacks are the terrible new reality, and they are harsh reminders that you alone are responsible for the safety of yourself and your family. NRA In The Terrorist Attack Action Plan, we talked about the importance […]