Practical Defense

Practical Defense podcast

A practical approach to staying safe in our increasingly dangerous urban environments. Learn simple strategies and everyday habits from Alex Haddox that will help protect you and your loved ones from harm. Hear interviews with experts on the criminal mind and listen to stories directly from real victims. When you understand what a criminal looks for in a target, you can avoid taking on those characteristics and thus escape selection.

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PDP 277: Movie Theaters and Large-room Venues

Saturday, 12 December 2015
Duration: 00:09:50
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Movie Theaters and Large-room Venues: We review some movie theater mass killing case studies and discuss how best to stay safe.

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keywords: mass shooting, theater, seat, escape

PDP 276: "Grows" and Clandestine Drug Labs

Monday, 03 August 2015
Duration: 00:09:12
Direct Download: (5.3MB)

"Grows" and Clandestine Drug Labs: We discuss how common marijuana grows and clandestine drug labs are becoming across the country on public and private lands. They are so common and dangerous, the US Forest Service has published warnings to Forest Service Employees, firefighters, backpackers and campers. Listen in to help identify a possible site early enough that it can be avoided.

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keywords: grow, marijuana, drug lab, clandestine, hike, hunt, forest, camping

PDP 275: Security Professionals Podcast Announcement

Friday, 03 July 2015
Duration: 00:01:24
Direct Download: (979KB)

Security Professionals Podcast Announcement - Security Professionals Podcast is live! Look for it on iTunes, Stitcher and directly from our website: Security-Training-Center.com/podcast.

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PDP 274: Animal Encroachment

Sunday, 14 June 2015
Duration: 00:10:25
Direct Download: (14.4MB)

Animal Encroachment - We discuss how environmental changes can force wild animals and humans into direct conflict. Safety plans should include considerations for wild and feral animals.

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PDP 273: Where Have You been?

Saturday, 13 June 2015
Duration: 00:09:39
Direct Download: (13.4MB)

Where Have You Been? - Practical Defense is back on the air! Alex shares where he has been and the future of the show.

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Practical Defense 272 - Mailbag

Sunday, 27 October 2013
Duration: 00:10:02
Direct Download: (6.9MB)

Mailbag - We share listener comments, suggests and feedback.

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keywords: email, listener, feedback, story, advice, viewer, voicemail

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Practical Defense 271 - Password Managers

Monday, 21 October 2013
Duration: 00:14:24
Direct Download: (8.37MB)

Password Managers - We discuss computer and mobile device password management and tools.

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keywords: password, manager, management, 1Password, computer, mobile, device, iOS, Android, Mac, PC, Windows, OsX, Secure

1Password by AgileBits Inc.
1Password is a cross-platform secure password manager application. It is available for Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android.

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Practical Defense 270 - Gas Station Sliders

Monday, 30 September 2013
Duration: 00:06:05
Direct Download: (3.6MB)

Gas Station Sliders - Criminals are stealing from vehicles while the victim is distracted at the gas pump.

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keywords: crime, robbery, car, slider, window, vehicle, door, gas, station

ABC News: 'Sliders' Snatching Valuables From Cars Across US
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Practical Defense 269 - Home Video Surveillance Cameras, Part 3

Monday, 23 September 2013
Duration: 00:12:20
Direct Download: (7.7MB)

Home Video Surveillance Cameras, Part 3 - We conclude our discussion of video surveillance cameras for the home. Part 3 examines indoor and outdoor cameras, Wi-Fi connections, POE, and DVRs.

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keywords: crime, burglar, home, invasion, robbery, video, camera, surveillance

Practical Defense 268 - Home Video Surveillance Cameras, Part 2

Sunday, 15 September 2013
Duration: 00:10:03
Direct Download: (5.88MB)

Home Video Surveillance Cameras, Part 2 - We discuss video surveillance cameras for the home: motion sensors and lighting considerations.

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keywords: crime, burglar, home, invasion, robbery, video, camera, surveillance

Practical Defense 267 - Home Video Surveillance Cameras, Part 1

Sunday, 01 September 2013
Duration: 00:10:00
Direct Download: (5.85MB)

Home Video Surveillance Cameras, Part 1 - We discuss video surveillance cameras for the home.

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keywords: crime, burglar, home, invasion, robbery, video, camera, surveillance

Practical Defense 266 - My Home Was Burglarized

Monday, 26 August 2013
Duration: 00:11:57
Direct Download: (6.97MB)

My Home Was Burglarized - We review my recent home burglary, the course of events and the aftermath.

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keywords: daytime, daylight, crime, burglar, home, invasion, robbery

Practical Defense 265 - Shopping Cart Snatches

Monday, 12 August 2013
Duration: 00:08:08
Direct Download: (4.78MB)

Shopping Cart Snatches - Use the shopping cart child security belt to secure your purse against theft.

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keywords: shopping cart, trolly, grocery store, theft

Practical Defense 264 - Daytime Burglaries

Sunday, 28 July 2013
Duration: 00:09:11
Direct Download: (5.4MB)

Daytime Burglaries - We analyze current trends in home burglaries and discuss some ways to defend against them.

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keywords: daytime, daylight, crime, burglar, home, invasion, robbery

Practical Defense 263 - Zimmerman Lessons Learned with Marty Hayes

Sunday, 21 July 2013
Duration: 00:39:58
Direct Download: (21.3MB)

Zimmerman Lessons Learned with Marty Hayes - Marty Hayes, President of the Armed Citizens' Legal Defense Network stops by for a chat. We discuss some of the self-defense legal lessons that can be learned from the case.

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keywords: lessons learned, stand your ground, George Zimmerman, Trayvon Martin, Marty Hayes

Practical Defense 262 - Legalizing Drugs

Monday, 15 July 2013
Duration: 00:11:12
Direct Download: (6.5MB)

Legalizing Drugs - We discuss the war on drugs, drug and money motives for burglary and robbery and how illegal drugs destroy lives.

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keywords: narcotics, drugs, illegal, robber, burglar, legalization, crime, cartel

Practical Defense 261 - Throw Away Wallet

Monday, 8 July 2013
Duration: 00:11:48
Direct Download: (6.9MB)

Throw Away Wallet - We discuss the "throw away wallet" as a tool to help prevent further crime after a mugging and how to create one.

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keywords: wallet, mugging, robber, burglar, plan, scenario, money clip

Practical Defense 260 - 299 Days

Sunday, 30 June 2013
Duration: 00:41:21
Direct Download: (23.8MB)

299 Days - We discuss prepping and writing with Novelist Glen Tate, author of the 299 Days series.

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keywords: 299 Days, Glen Tate, interview, prepping, planning, collapse

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299 Days by Glen Tate
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Security Professionals Podcast
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