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The Growing Risk of Civil War: A Warning for Personal Protection
A professor at King's College London, argues that civil war is increasingly likely to become the primary security concern for Western nations. He challenges the prevailing notion that affluent democracies are immune to internal conflict, highlighting that such societies are now exhibiting conditions conducive to civil war.

Brad Parker
Jun 25 min read
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Urban Violence and Surviving the Meltdown
How do we stay safe during increasing chaos? How to Stay Secure in a Nation Where Chaos Now Has a Zip Code America’s cities are...

Brad Parker
May 232 min read
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Armed Citizens Stop Mass Shooting
A potentially devastating shooting at a Peoria, Arizona, sports bar was averted thanks to the swift actions of two armed citizens. The prompt actions of the armed citizens in Peoria likely prevented further casualties, highlighting the potential impact of responsible firearm ownership in critical situations.

Brad Parker
May 232 min read
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Do You Have to Show ID While Driving?Let's Set the Record Straight
Across social media, it’s become trendy to challenge police officers during traffic stops. You've likely seen the videos: someone refuses to hand over their ID, citing constitutional rights, and demands to know what the officer's probable cause is. Some see this as standing up for personal freedom.

Brad Parker
May 223 min read
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Context Demands Compromise: Why Situation Shapes Self-Defense Strategy
In protection work and concealed carry alike, the circumstances constantly change. Where you are, who you’re with, what you’re wearing, what the threat looks like, what the law allows—all of it becomes part of the decision-making matrix. Context shifts the equation. And when the equation shifts, your optimal choice shifts with it.

Brad Parker
May 174 min read
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Arson as a Rising Threat: A Simple, Yet Devastating Attack on High-Value Targets
Fire is a simple yet incredibly effective method of attack is being employed against high-value and highly visible targets, including corporate executives, government officials, and prominent businesses.

Brad Parker
May 144 min read
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Lessons from Attack on Pennsylvania Governor: Wake-Up Call for Residential Security Teams
Early last Sunday morning, a lone suspect—armed with nothing more than a hammer and beer bottles filled with gasoline—breached what was presumed to be a secure perimeter surrounding the official residence of Pennsylvania’s Governor Josh Shapiro and his family.

Brad Parker
Apr 183 min read
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Wealth, Status, and the New Rules of Security: Why Your Visibility Puts You at Risk—and What to Do About It
Wealth and the new rules of security coming from today's volatile climate. In today’s volatile climate, security isn’t just about alarms...

Brad Parker
Apr 72 min read
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Why Modern OPSEC Is No Longer Optional:How to Survive in a Time of Fractured Norms and Rising Threats
Cultural, political, and social norms are unraveling—right in front of us. What used to feel stable now feeds crime and criminals.

Brad Parker
Mar 302 min read
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7 Ways Good Guys Screw Up in Armed Self-Defense Situations
We own and carry guns to make us harder to kill. Get educated on the legal ways to stay safe for self-defense.

Brad Parker
Feb 201 min read
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Inspired by Luigi Mangione, Man Arrested for Plot to Kill Political Leaders
Man plotting to kill politicians cites the influence of Luigi Mangione's assassination of the United HealthCare CEO

Brad Parker
Feb 22 min read
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Understanding the Benefits of Self-Defense Insurance: Do You Need It?
Discover the crucial benefits of self-defense insurance and how it protects you legally and financially. Learn why self-defense insurance is

Brad Parker
Jan 63 min read
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Self-Defense and the Everywhere Battlefield in 2025
We are seeing innocent people put in harms way of international tensions and with increasingly violent circumstances in the civilian world.

Brad Parker
Jan 14 min read
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Make 2025 the Year of Personal Safety
Prioritize your safety and self-defense efforts in 2025 for a more secure future. If you feel like it’s more dangerous out there, it’s...

Brad Parker
Dec 30, 20242 min read
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A Wake-Up Call for Corporate America: The Urgent Need for Enhanced Executive Protection
Executive Protection programs need to get serious after the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson The recent killing of...

Brad Parker
Dec 18, 20243 min read
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Self-Defense and the Daniel Penny Subway Incident
The NYC confrontation involving Daniel Penny and Jordan Neely has become a focal point in discussions about public safety and self-defense.

Brad Parker
Nov 27, 20244 min read
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Personal Protection: Context Creates Compromises
Your situation is going to dictate what should be optimal. When the situation changes, the optimal solution changes.

Brad Parker
Oct 28, 20244 min read
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Shoot Free Throws for Better Pistol Skills?
What's something that I can do on my own to help me get to a point where I can start improving my shooting?

Brad Parker
Oct 26, 20242 min read
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Street Takeovers to Morph Into Mass Robberies?
Last weekend in Cleveland criminals shut down and entire freeway for more than an hour. Roving bands of criminals took advantage of citizens

Brad Parker
Oct 15, 20243 min read
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Defensive Handgun: Can You Make the Long Shot When it Counts?
The attack on a Texas church prompts us to remind ourselves of the need to practice, long distance shooting with our defensive handgun.

Brad Parker
Oct 8, 20246 min read
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