Case Study: Chicago Nightclub: We review a case study of the 2003 E2 nightclub stampede and determine what contributed to the disaster.(c) 2015 Security Training Center, LLC.Links:Guard Card TrainingPrivate Security Guard Card Training manua

SPP 017: Kevlar Vests with Doc Wesson, Part 3

Nov 29th, 2015 35m 28s

Kevlar Vests with Doc Wesson, Part 3: Doc Wesson returns for a third installment on Kevlar vests. In this episode we answer listener questions.(c) 2015 Security Training Center, LLC.Links:The Gun Nation PodcastAll things firearms and shootin

SPP 016: Kevlar Vests with Doc Wesson, Part 2

Nov 22nd, 2015 33m 39s

Kevlar Vests with Doc Wesson, Part 2: We continue our discussion with Doc Wesson on the subject of Kevlar vests. In Part 2 we discuss the vest manufacturing process and the care and maintenance of vests.(c) 2015 Security Training Center, LLC.

SPP 015: Kevlar Vests with Doc Wesson, Part 1

Nov 15th, 2015 41m 4s

Kevlar Vests with Doc Wesson, Part 1: Doc Wesson drops by to share his years of experience developing applications of Kevlar for civilians and the military. In Part 1 we discuss the properties of Kevlar, ballistic protection ratings and stab ve

SPP 014: Cover versus Concealment

Nov 2nd, 2015 9m 57s

Cover versus Concealment: When looking for someplace to protect oneself or others from small arms fire, know and understand the difference between cover and concealment.(c) 2015 Security Training Center, LLC.Links:Guard Card TrainingPrivate

SPP 013: The Binary Nature of Firearms

Oct 25th, 2015 8m 2s

Binary Nature of Firearms: We discuss firearms and their power. Firearms are a lethal force defensive tool only. There is no gradient. They are binary: on or off. There is no sliding power scale for firearms. The moment the handgun leaves the h

SPP 012: Secondary Defensive Tools

Oct 18th, 2015 7m 59s

Secondary Defensive Tools: We peek into regulations covering the carry and use of secondary defensive tools. Just because a person can carry a tool while off-duty does not mean it is legal or permissible to carry it while on duty as a security

SPP 011: Criminal Predators with Dr. X

Sep 27th, 2015 54m 44s

Criminal Predators with Dr. X: We replay a 2007 interview with Dr. X, a psychiatrist who worked with the criminally insane for nearly 20 years.(c) 2015 Security Training Center, LLC.Links:Guard Card TrainingPrivate Security Guard Card Traini

SPP 010: Don't Talk to the Media

Sep 13th, 2015 9m 58s

Don't Talk to the Media: The media and news outlets are not your friends. We spend the episode explaining why you should not speak with them and give examples.(c) 2015 Security Training Center, LLC.Links:Guard Card TrainingPrivate Security G

SPP 009: Workplace Violence

Sep 7th, 2015 19m 37s

Workplace Violence: We delve into workplace violence, review a classic escalating event, discuss physiological responses to conflict and event debriefing.(c) 2015 Security Training Center, LLC.Links:Guard Card TrainingPrivate Security Guard

SPP 008: Training Records

Aug 30th, 2015 9m 7s

Training Records: We discuss the importance of maintaining a good, thorough, detailed training log. Keeping a detailed training record can help shield against false claims by helping to explain why certain decisions were made in split seconds.

SPP 007: Command Presence

Aug 24th, 2015 21m 31s

Command Presence: A detailed analysis of developing a Command Presence. We review the three primary components to a good Command Presence: a clean, crisp uniform; confident, unhurried body language; and conscious use and control of verbal langu

SPP 006: "Grows" and Clandestine Drug Labs (Extended Edition)

Aug 9th, 2015 17m 28s

"Grows" and Clandestine Drug Labs, (Extended Edition): A detailed discussion how common marijuana grows and clandestine drug labs are becoming across the country, especially in California, Hawaii and the South-West. They are so common and dange

SPP 005: Fugitive Recovery with Dan Magnus, Part 3

Aug 3rd, 2015 23m 43s

Fugitive Recovery with Dan Magnus, Part 3: Dan Magnus shatters preconceptions of fugitive recovery as he shares stories from his time with the US Marshals. This is Part 3 of the interview (conclusion).(c) 2015 Security Training Center, LLC.Li

SPP 004: Fugitive Recovery with Dan Magnus, Part 2

Jul 27th, 2015 30m 3s

Fugitive Recovery with Dan Magnus, Part 2: Dan Magnus shatters preconceptions of fugitive recovery as he shares stories from his time with the US Marshals. This is Part 2 of the interview.(c) 2015 Security Training Center, LLC.Links:The Magn

SPP 003: Fugitive Recovery with Dan Magnus, Part 1

Jul 19th, 2015 34m 49s

Fugitive Recovery with Dan Magnus, Part 1: Dan Magnus shatters preconceptions of fugitive recovery as he shares stories from his time with the US Marshals. This is Part 1 of the interview.(c) 2015 Security Training Center, LLC.Links:The Magn

SPP 002: Provoking an Attack

Jul 12th, 2015 11m 54s

Provoking an Attack: We discuss how provoking an attack can negate a claim of self-defense. Do everything possible to de-escalate a conflict; saying something provocative to incite someone to swing first can lead to legal troubles.(c) 2015 Sec

SPP 001: Firearm Selection with Massad Ayoob

Jul 2nd, 2015 25m 8s

Firearm Selection with Massad Ayoob - Massad Ayoob shares his knowledge and experience in selecting a service firearm in varying climates.(c) 2015 Security Training Center, LLC.Links:Guard Card TrainingPrivate Security Guard Card Training ma

SPP 000: Introduction

Jun 19th, 2015 8m 25s

Introduction - We introduce the host, Alex Haddox, and discuss the goals of the show.(c) 2015 Security Training Center, LLC.Links:Guard Card TrainingPrivate Security Guard Card Training manuals and materials for California, Arizona and Hawai

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