Home Invasion Preparedness

I apologize for the long absence of new posts.  By changing the look of the site I lost the ability to log back in and add new posts.  That has now been fixed.  I am a DT Instructor not an IT person!

Now that we got that clear, I really want to recap the Home Invasion Preparedness and Defenses Seminar we held on December 18, 2011.  I have so much more I want to discuss, but the other topics will have to wait for future posts.

Close to thirty people came to the seminar.  One of our largest attendances ever for an in-house event.

As guests took their seats they walked by a few tables displaying various weapon systems, ammunition, protective vests, flash lights, and other unique items that will be discussed throughout the seminar.

It was a unique pleasure for me to be able to co-teach with such experts on security and personal protections.  Combining experiences from the Israeli Special Operations community, the American military Special Operations community, and the American law-enforcement community, sharing the platform with me were Officer Steve Almendarez and recently retired Lt. Col. Scott Wilcox.

The bulk of the seminar was theory.  Some of the points discusses were:

• Statistics regarding home invasions
• County by county events in Maryland
• Physical security elements
• The Castle Doctrine and the Right to Retreat
• Legal issues
• Setting up safe zones
• Tools for self-protection, including: communication, lights, less-than-lethal options, and firearms.

But the class was far from being a "sit and watch" event.  Considering the statistics discussed throughout the lecture, the students learned how to address the majority of potential situations, including: 

• Breaking out of restraints such as duct tape and zip ties
• Defending against attacks in a bed, threats with handguns, and third party protection techniques.

After eight hours of lectures, drills, and practical exercises, the students left with a new appreciation for their safety.  No doubt many left contemplating what can be done to better protect their loved ones in their homes.

Within 24 hours we already received requests to teach this class in NC, PA and other places.  The need is clear...let's keep people safe!

Stay safe,

BK Blankchtein

Masada Tactical, LLC