Tactical security

I’ve heard so many opinions on barrel length but I’ve often felt like the opinions were not confident or lacked depth of explanation. In my quest for factual answers, I found the video below. It’s extremely detailed and offers the best explanation that I’ve seen. It’s not that straight forward though, if you’re looking for […]

This video combines two of my favourite security concepts and explains how they mesh together. Situational awareness and the OODA loop. If you’ve never heard of the OODA loop, it’s a concept that basically describes the phases a person goes through when reacting to a threat. It could be argued that whoever completes the OODA

Yip. You read correctly. I usually carry without a round in the chamber. Call me a fan boy but here’s why I prefer “Israeli carry’. Israeli carry or condition 3 is when you carry a firearm without a round in the chamber. Most people seem to be obsessed with carrying ‘one up’ ie with a

Not all security guards wear bullet proof vests and not all reaction officers wear their plates, when they have the option. I know a few people in my industry who prefer to just wear their soft armour on an armed shift. I fully understand why. I hate wearing my bullet proof vest. It’s hot and

I took some leave from work in December and finally got my new gun. It’s a Glock 19 gen 4 and I wanted to try it out. I normally carry a Gen 3 so I wanted to get used to my gen 4 and also make sure there were no problems with the gun. My

Situational awareness is more than just a critical skill. It’s a habit and a way of life. It is very often the difference between life and death and most people are completely oblivious. Don’t become a victim. One of the first things I was taught when I started working in security was the importance of

I’m sitting here on holiday in Port Edward looking out at the most beautiful ocean and I find myself feeling a bit frustrated.  After carrying a gun 7 days a week for nearly 4 years, I don’t have one on me. It’s a frustrating thing but my dear wife went and booked accommodation for us

Green Berets rely on their problem solving abilities to survive in combat. Much of SF selection seeks to assess this talent and the Special Forces qualification course develops and improves creativity. Many times, military problems must be solved with the application of force. Green Berets are not afraid to get their hands dirty, but they

I’m quite fascinated by the concept of bionics that will take us into an era where we can literally not just repair and replace body parts like hips and knees or add prosthetic limbs but actually give ourselves physical additions that enhance our performance. Imagine dealing with an active shooter situation, knowing that you have