The truth is that when we feel safest is actually when we are in the most danger. This is the paradox of The Safety Trap.

Threat management expert Spencer Coursen offers proactive strategies to protect yourself and your loved ones in the event of hostile encounters and emergency situations in The Safety Trap: A Security Expert’s Secrets for Staying Safe in a Dangerous World.

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Crowds, Cameras, and Crosshairs: The New Reality of Public Events

The assassination of Charlie Kirk at a Utah gathering highlights the growing risks at public events. Large-scale gatherings, whether political, cultural, or social, can quickly shift from safe to chaotic. In this article, threat management expert Spencer Coursen explores why crowd safety matters more than ever and offers clear, actionable guidance to help you stay protected, increase your awareness, and move with confidence when danger strikes unexpectedly.

Spencer Coursen 8/29/25 Spencer Coursen 8/29/25

Manifestos, Red Flags, and Missed Chances: What Minneapolis Teaches About Violence Prevention

The Minneapolis shooting revealed clear warning signs—deliberate manifestos, observable behavioral anomalies, and patterns of fixation ignored until it was too late. Violence prevention isn’t about more cameras or police; it’s about rebuilding community, overcoming the bystander effect, and caring enough to act. Social media fuels para-social habits, but real safety depends on pro-social responsibility in our daily lives.