Assisting with a recent concealed handgun instructional module in a high level executive protection course revealed a number of items which apply to everyone carrying a concealed weapon for self-defense. This particular course had representatives from the military, law enforcement and the security industry. There was also a very skilled martial artist taking the course as a way [...] Read more »
The majority of self-defense shootings occur in low-light or no-light situations. Train to overcome and prevail with this workshop. April 16, Saturday, 5-10PM Subject: FIGHT AT NIGHT: Live-fire training at dusk and dark Location: Usery Mountain Shooting Range, Arizona Registration/Warmup: 5PM Workshop:6-10PM FEE: $30 Required: Handgun, strong side holster, extra magazine or speed loaders, [...] Read more »
There are a number of stories in executive protection circles about bosses who place unreasonable demands on the very people who are supposed to keep them safe. Some examples comes from The Daily Caller with nightmare stories about Texas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. The Daily Caller reports staffers saying her profanity-laced insults were “constant” and that she had odd [...] Read more »
Intellectually, I understand the value in being able to simplify the driving experience to allow for practice on the fundamentals. The cost of driving a kart versus a track car or SUV is ridiculously less. Plus they are fun.
Check out the video of the car attack which was directed toward Queen Beatrix.
Driving on the left-hand side of the road presents serious problems for foreigners visiting and living in the UK. In the Protection Security Operator Course (PSOC), I often cite that one of the top killers of traveling executives — after medical emergencies — is motor vehicle accidents (including being hit by a car). It’s [...] Read more »
If you’ve been following this blog for any amount of time, I’ve been warning that the kidnapping business is being imported into the U.S. Now, Phoenix is named the second worst city for kidnapping behind Mexico City — all a product of the increasing violence surrounding the drug business.
Protective Security Operations Course March 2-6, San Jose, Calif. Certification course for those interested in executive protection, corporate security and close protection for “at risk” or high-value personnel. 5-day, 60 hour course is extremely comprehensive and highly recommended. Hosted by the San Jose Police Department. Cost is [...] Read more »
Executive Protection Operator Certification Here’s the line up for upcoming operator certification courses from PFC in Las Vegas: Aug. 25-28 University of Nevada Las Vegas Protective Security Operator Certification Sept. 14-18 Protective Security Operations Certification (PSOC) Sept. 19-23 Protective Driving Operations Certification [...] Read more »
Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman (c.) called for a meeting with the instructors from the Protective Service Operator Course (PSOC) to discuss the success of training the Marshals who provide his daily protection. Pictured (from right) Mike Gillette, Brian Hartman, Steve Krystek, and Brad Parker, graduated the mayor’s protective detail from the most recent [...] Read more »