Recent Terrorist Attacks Have Local Counterterrorism Expert Discussing Tools Anyone Can Use During an Attack

In the past several days, shootings have occurred in both Amarillo, TX and Orlando, FL leaving people shaking their heads wondering not only what is causing the outbreak of violence but what can we do to keep themselves and their families safe.  In Orlando a gunman went on a shooting spree in an LGBT nightclub killing which took the lives of at least 49 people and in Texas the gunman was shot after police officers led the hostages to safety.  

The general public has many tools and tactics available to them to help defend themselves from these attacks without having to use a gun.  It does not seem like this violence will be ending anytime soon and it is recommended to learn as much as you can about personal safety not only in a shooting put also in day-to-day lives. 

RUN. HIDE. FIGHT.  Those are the steps a person should go through, in that order, in an intense situation.  If you can, RUN.  If you can not, HIDE.  The last resort should be FIGHT, only if the person is capable.  Keep your eyes open to suspicious activity and report anything that seems out of place. If someone mentions they may make an attack, take them seriously and report it immediately. Robert address this tactic on his blog. 

There are many tools available on the internet that can increase your safety. Robert H. Sholly suggests several items that a person can carry with them at all times that can increase the probability that a person survive an attack.  For instance, a tactical flashlight, which beams can distract an attacker long enough to escape.  A tactical pen can be used to break glass if there is glass that can lead to safety.  Pepper spray, personal alarms, brass knuckle-type spikes that fit on key chains, stun guns and others are also available.  Be sure to get the proper training and keep away from children. 

Are these tools and tactics really enough to ensure safety? No, but they can increase the likelihood of a person’s safety.  Robert speaks on what suspicious activity is, what tools are best to use for individuals, mall, theater and restaurant safety and home safety to just name a few.  Robert assesses homes and businesses to identify and secure possible openings for attacks. Will we ever be completely safe as individuals or a nation? No.  It is time though, for everyone to learn what they can to protect their families and themselves. 

“We have a ‘New Normal’ in our lives and we need to acknowledge that. I mourn that feeling that, ‘all is right with the world’ when I wake up. But we should not be paranoid about our safety, but we should be aware of our surroundings and be prepared to be involved in our own self-defense,” states Sholly. 

Sholly, lived approximately 40 years in cultures where terrorism is a common occurrence and understands the use of “fear” as a tactic for influencing actions and activities . Sholly has almost 45 years of counterterrorism training and experience while serving in the military and is a recipient of a 1988 Nobel Laureate as a member of the US Peacekeeping Forces. 

Robert H. Sholly gives speeches nationwide regarding national and domestic counterterrorism measures and performs security assessments. He is available to speak on topics that range from Violence in the Workplace, Public Places and Home to Security, The Unavoidable Necessity – Guard Your Organization and Family with Personal Safety Measures for Uncertain Times (insert link) and others by request.  Visit www.RobertHSholly.com for Robert H. Sholly’s biography and to book a speech or security assessment.

Contact Information

Robert Sholly

Speaker, Counterterrorism Expert, Author

(1) 2814828887

robert@robertsholly.com