Hostile Environments – Page 3 – Truth Only Has Few Friends

Tactical Pistolcraft for Protective Operations – Books on Amazon

There is much confusion in the close protection industry as to the application of firearms. In this book I aim to dispel some of the myths and highlight the realities of the armed close protection and security industries. Also remember, you cannot learn to shoot by just reading books and watching videos, you need to…

Who Is Watching You?

In nearly all burglaries, muggings, robberies, assassinations, or kidnappings the criminals or terrorists will put their target under surveillance to assess their target’s routines and the level of personal security.

Self-Defense For Close Protection – Part 1

Use of force is a last resort and should be avoided at all costs, fighting is for amateurs. If you do get into a situation where you must use force, you want to end it quickly, and not to be rolling around on the floor trying to make your opponent tap out.

Being Comfortable in your Environment

By fully understanding an environment you should be able to realistically assess the risks and work out if it’s really comfortable for you or not!

Hostile Environment Handgun Training Europe

This 5-day course covers using a pistol as a primary weapon for long range and close quarter shooting and is applicable for those working or living in hostile environments.

Police Torture Training Accusations in Mexico

The Mexican police and security forces have an extremely difficult job, they are criticized by the public, demonized by the media, murdered by the criminals, and often directed by corrupt officials at the bequest of the drug cartels.

A Good Book: Who Will Teach the Wisdom, Timothy G. Bax

The author was a member of the Rhodesian Light Infantry, a senior member of the Selous Scouts and also served with the South African Recce’s, so he understands things!

Hostage Negotiations – “If they pay once, they’ll pay again”

In a kidnapping situation it could be up to you to deal with the hostage negotiations, here are some very basic guidelines for dealing with a very complexed situation. Hostage negotiations is something everyone working in the emerging markets or dealing with VIP clients should have a basic and realistic understanding of.

NGOs – The New Colonialists…

It’s sad as I know some very good and ethical people working on the front lines for NGO’s, but they are being betrayed also and put at a grave risk by their sponsors!

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