DHS Publishes 2025 Homeland Threat Assessment
On October 2, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released its 2025 Homeland Threat Assessment (HTA), providing a comprehensive overview of the evolving threats to public safety and security…
Setting the Gold Standard: How Goldfinger Shaped the Bond Franchise
Aston Martin DB5 Goldfinger Continuation deploying smoke screen. Photo © Copyright Aston Martin. Used by permission. 2024 marks the 60th anniversary of the premiere of the classic James Bond film…
Leveraging Social Media for Protective Intelligence
In today’s digital age, social media platforms such as X™, Truth Social™, Facebook®, TikTok® and Instagram® have become invaluable tools for security professionals. These platforms offer a wealth of real-time…
Collaborative Intelligence: Strengthening Security through Public-Private Cooperation
In our increasingly complex and interconnected world, the importance of protective intelligence cannot be overstated. The systematic collection, analysis, and dissemination of information to identify and mitigate potential threats and…
5.11 Chukka Boot: Fashion Meets Function
Chukka boots, a classic and versatile footwear choice, have a rich history and enduring popularity. These ankle-high boots, typically made from leather or suede, are characterized by their open lacing…
2024 National Preparedness Month
Ruins from the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, one of the worst disasters in the history of the United States. Photo by H.D.Chadwick. Collection of Mational Archivers and Records Administration (NARA).…
Armed and Ready: Carrying a Backup Magazine
The necessity of carrying a backup magazine on one’s own time is often debated. The odds of actually needing to have one are small indeed. Most gunfights occur at a…
Billy Waugh: Legendary Special Forces and CIA Operative
Billy Waugh at home in 2011. US. Air Force photo by Nick Stubbs. William Dawson Waugh, known as Billy Waugh, was born on December 1, 1929, in Bastrop, Texas. Inspired…
Odette Hallowes: WW2’s Most Decorated Spy
Odette Marie Léonie Céline Brailly, later known as Odette Churchill, Odette Sansom, and Odette Hallowes, was born on April 28, 1912, in Amiens, France. Her early years were marked by…
Galco Universal Fit Cloud Ammo & Accessory Carrier: Comfort Meets Versatility
Carrying a backup magazine is all about preparedness. While the likelihood of actually needing a backup magazine is small, it’s better to have one and not need it than to…