What you'll learn
- Understand the emotional and political sensitivity of firearm possession.
- Describe behavioral traits indicative of a concealed handgun.
- Identify the two basic type of concealed gun carriers.
- Describe physical traits indicative of a concealed handgun.
- Explain basic communicative skills when confronting a suspected gun carrier
- Understand the importance of determining a subject's "dominant side."
- Enhance confidence when approaching a person with a suspected weapon.
Requirements
- None. This course is intentionally designed for students with a wide range of backgrounds.
Description
This unique course will be of value to anyone responsible for maintaining a gun-free environment. The content of this program is based on protocols developed by organizations such as the U.S. Secret Service, the U.S. Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) and Canada's Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP).
The course instructor complements this important content with insights from a forty-year career as a security professional.
Originally developed for U.S. private security officers, it became apparent this knowledge is relevant to a large and diverse list of potential learners. This includes, but is not limited to:
Teachers, administrators and other school staff
Business Receptionists
Social Workers/community out-reach
Healthcare workers (clinical and administrative)
Human Resources Staff
Bank/credit union employees
Houses of Worship (churches, temples, mosques, etc.)
Armored Car Couriers
Loss Prevention Agents (retail/theft suppression)
Bar staff, door managers (i.e. nightclubs)
Private/Corporate Security Officers
Staff of liquor stores, gas stations, cannabis dispensaries
Fugitive Recovery Agents (i.e. private sector "bounty-hunters")
Elected officials and their staff (local and national)
The course covers both the physical and behavioral markers that may suggest a concealed handgun. This includes dress, demeanor and body language. We'll discuss the importance to separate legitimate and illegitimate gun carriers. We'll answer such questions, as:
Why should you determine the subject's dominant side?
Why are "guns prohibited" signs important?
Define "printing."
What are popular concealment locations for illicit carriers?
How do you avoid debates about the Second Amendment, and get back to business?
Who this course is for:
- Private Security Officers/Guards
- Retail Staff
- School Teachers/Support Staff
- Bank/Credit Union Staff
- Hospital Staff
- Nightclubs (Door Managers/Bar Tenders)
- Human Resources Staff
- Social Workers
- Small Business Owners
- Anyone responsible for maintaining a safe, weapons free environment.
Instructor
- 4.8 Instructor Rating
- 135 Reviews
- 5,013 Students
- 4 Courses
I have over 40 years experience as a security professional in a diverse array of environments, including military, Fortune 500 high-technology firms, homeland security, and most recently, as the director of security for a metropolitan hospital network.
I have taught graduate-level security management as an adjunct faculty member of Webster University. I served 20 years in the United States Air Force in a number of capacities, including security, intelligence, and air operations. I have also served as a logistics advisor to two foreign governments (Canada and the Republic of Singapore)
Internationally published, my work has appeared in a wide-array of trade and professional periodicals, including Security Management, Police, and Airpower Journal.
Education includes a BA (summa cum laude) in Criminal Justice from Rowan University and a Masters of Public Administration (MPA) from Troy State University.
Professional credentials include the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation under the auspices of the American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS, International)
Additionally, I maintain the credential of Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA) under the authority of the International Foundation for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS).