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Personal Security in an Age of Extremism

How to prepare for mission-oriented violence before it finds you.

Mission-Oriented Violence and Extremism

Mass shootings, political assassinations, and a five-second response window.

CEOs, This is Your Wake-up Call

What the UHC murder can teach us about the future of security.

The Risks of Restraint

The real lessons from the Daniel Penny use-of-force case.

The Imperative of Preparedness in the Face of Uncertain Times

A wake-up call (& a practical plan).

Cyber Self-Defense

What you and your teens need to know to stay safe online.

The Catastrophic Failure of the Secret Service

A tactical perspective.

These 5 Books Will Save Your Life

Essential reads for navigating life’s dangers.

What College-Bound Teens Need to Know about Personal Security

Engage in all that life has to offer … without compromising your safety.

How to Think Like a Bodyguard

How to respond, not react, to potentially violent encounters.

Two Simple & Universal Truths

Willingness is a state of mind. Ability is a statement of fact.

Are You as Prepared as You Think You Are?

How the wrong mindset could cost you your life.

This page collects my top articles on topics like Building a Warrior Mindset, Personal Protection, Personal Responsibility, Preparedness, Outfitting, Travel Safety, Weapon Defense, and more.

At the core of everything I write are two truths:

→ Violence is never random.
→ You are never helpless.

My goal is to explore personal protection and self-mastery through this lens—offering insights, tactics, and ideas to help you live a more confident, empowered life.

Ready to dive in? Browse by category below.