In a wide-ranging interview on The James Altucher Show, former military intelligence officer and court expert on terrorism, Tom Quiggin, talked about the psychological aspects of a terrorist and other topics that have bearing, not only on national security, but
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To “mitigate the threat of targeted violence and prepare for potential incidents” against churches, synagogues, temples, and mosques, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released Dec. 6, 2023 the PDF guide, Physical Security Performance Goals for Faith-Based Communities, which outlines
The craving for authenticity in our internet culture of bogosity and the breakdown of society reflected in deepfakes, post-truth, situational ethics, “your-truth-is-not-my-truth,” and artificial intelligence, has resulted in Merriam-Webster declaring authentic its Word of the Year, based on the high-volume
The US is in a heightened threat environment due to violent conflicts around the world, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). [ Read the SemperVerus article, Enroll in the Sheepdog Church Security Academy Safety Member Certification Program ]
Are you confused about the different category names that are supposed to clearly identify handgun sizes? You’re not alone. “Pistol size categories are notoriously ambiguous. What’s the difference between a micro compact and a subcompact? We don’t know, and we’re
Situational awareness is intentionally being aware of possible threats in your everyday surroundings. But there’s more to it than what is obviously observable. You need to also ask yourself, “What am I NOT seeing?” That question comprises two sub-questions: “What
If you conceal carry for the purpose of being ready to defend yourself or others in the event of a lethal threat—including while volunteering on your church security team—you should consider becoming a member of the International Defensive Pistol Association
Here’s a simple way to prepare your mindset for the unexpected! [ Read the SemperVerus article, A Prayer for Church Security Team Members ] Whether personal self-defense or serving on your church security team, anticipating potential threats is a crucial
In 2017, Judge Roger Benitez, senior judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, struck down California’s ban on standard capacity magazines which the state had arbitrarily ruled to be “high capacity.” That ruling was
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