ARTICLES

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

Central to all of my work are two interrelated themes: 1) Violence is Never Random, and 2) You are Never Helpless. 

It’s my goal to scientifically explore the world of personal protection, and self-mastery from these perspectives, and provide you ideas, tactics, and simply food-for-thought to empower you to live your best, most confident life.  

Ready to dive in? Use the categories below to browse my best articles.

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The Risks of Restraint
The Risks of Restraint

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

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The Imperative of Preparedness in the Face of Uncertain Times
The Imperative of Preparedness in the Face of Uncertain Times

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

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Cyber Self-Defense
Cyber Self-Defense

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

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The Catastrophic Failure of the Secret Service
The Catastrophic Failure of the Secret Service

A tactical perspective.

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These 5 Books Will Save Your Life
These 5 Books Will Save Your Life

Essential reads for navigating life’s dangers.

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What College-Bound Teens Need to Know about Personal Security
What College-Bound Teens Need to Know about Personal Security

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

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How to Think Like a Bodyguard
How to Think Like a Bodyguard

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

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Two Simple & Universal Truths
Two Simple & Universal Truths

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

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Are You as Prepared as You Think You Are?
Are You as Prepared as You Think You Are?

How the wrong mindset could cost you your life.

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How To Live in a Constant State of Readiness (Not Paranoia)
How To Live in a Constant State of Readiness (Not Paranoia)

Personal Security Starts with Situational Awareness.

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How to Survive an Active Shooting
How to Survive an Active Shooting

Beyond RUN HIDE FIGHT.

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How to Protect Yourself During an Active Shooting
How to Protect Yourself During an Active Shooting

What would you do vs. what should you do?

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Cyber Self-Defense
Cyber Self-Defense

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

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What College-Bound Teens Need to Know about Personal Security
What College-Bound Teens Need to Know about Personal Security

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

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How to Survive an Active Shooting
How to Survive an Active Shooting

Beyond RUN HIDE FIGHT.

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Professionals, Predators + Potential Bad Guys
Professionals, Predators + Potential Bad Guys

The Myth of Randomness - Part 2

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Spotting the Wolves
Spotting the Wolves

On “Random violence” & the Myth of “Snapping”

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The Risks of Restraint
The Risks of Restraint

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

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The Sheep
The Sheep

The Myth of Helplessness - Part 3

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The Mouse
The Mouse

The Myth of Helplessness - Part 2

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The Elephant
The Elephant

The Myth of Helplessness - Part 1

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The Imperative of Preparedness in the Face of Uncertain Times
The Imperative of Preparedness in the Face of Uncertain Times

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

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The Catastrophic Failure of the Secret Service
The Catastrophic Failure of the Secret Service

A tactical perspective.

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How To Live in a Constant State of Readiness (Not Paranoia)
How To Live in a Constant State of Readiness (Not Paranoia)

Personal Security Starts with Situational Awareness.

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The TIME-Line of Violence
The TIME-Line of Violence

The Myth of Randomness - Part 4

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The Situational Factors of Control, + “Defense in 3-D”
The Situational Factors of Control, + “Defense in 3-D”

The Myth of Randomness - Part 3

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Soft Targets, Hard Choices
Soft Targets, Hard Choices

It’s good to have a lifeguard, but it’s better to know how to swim.

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These 5 Books Will Save Your Life
These 5 Books Will Save Your Life

Essential reads for navigating life’s dangers.

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How to Think Like a Bodyguard
How to Think Like a Bodyguard

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

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Two Simple & Universal Truths
Two Simple & Universal Truths

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

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Are You as Prepared as You Think You Are?
Are You as Prepared as You Think You Are?

How the wrong mindset could cost you your life.

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No one saw it coming.
No one saw it coming.

The Myth of Randomness - Part 1

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On Certainty (+ Uncertainty)
On Certainty (+ Uncertainty)

OR: VUCA, Darwin & Chaos

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Surplus Killing
Surplus Killing

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

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It’s a Matter of Life + Death
It’s a Matter of Life + Death

The GPS Approach to Family Emergency Planning

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A Most Dangerous Game
A Most Dangerous Game

4 Simple Rules to Avoid Being a Target

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