Before They’re Ready for a Phone — and After They Get One
Building a Safety Net That Grows With Your Kids Looking back, I gave my kids phones too young. At the time, my reasoning made sense. I wanted to reach them.…
Active Shooter Training Is Important. It’s Not the Whole Story.
I get it. Every time I sit down with a church for the first time, it’s the first thing on the table. Active shooter training. And I understand why. The…
Recognizing the Threat: What Your Safety Ministry is Really Protecting Against
Written by Troy A. Blades, President, Safe and Secure Enterprises, Inc. “A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.” — Proverbs…
The Critical Role of Communication in Church Security: Empowering Teams and Congregations
Written by Troy A. Blades, President, Safe and Secure Enterprises, Inc. Train to Protect, Live in Peace. That’s the guiding idea behind church security: prepare ahead so protection stays calm,…
ARMED CIVILIAN DEFENSE RESEARCH Fully AI generated report
I asked AI the simple question: Research how many civilians have stopped active shooter events using their firearms as well as how many civilians have protected their families and themselves…
Thinking About Your Church Security Team
Written by Troy A. Blades, President, Safe and Secure Enterprises, Inc. Now that you have created a Church Security Response Team, what next? Taking the first step in protecting the…
I just got my Maryland Wear and Carry, now what??
Written by Troy A. Blades You just sat through a class that taught or overwhelmed you with information on firearm actions (Double Action (DA) vs Single Action (SA) and DA/SA)…