The complete self-defense and home protection manual.

Master personal protection, situational awareness, and family safety in today's dangerous world

You are the first line of defense. Are you ready?

In an increasingly dangerous world, The Practical Guide to Personal Security equips everyday people with the mindset, tools, and real-world strategies used by elite professionals—proven strategies adapted for civilian life.

From home defense to threat detection, self-defense to emergency response—whether you're walking across a college campus, coming home to an empty house, or managing a crisis, this book helps YOU take control of your safety.

Written by Rob Chadwick—former leader of the FBI’s Tactical Training Unit at Quantico and 30-year law enforcement veteran—this guide delivers decades of lifesaving experience in an approachable, practical format.

What you'll learn:

• Situational Awareness Mastery: 7-second threat detection and early warning systems
• Home Defense Systems: Fortification strategies, safe rooms, and family emergency plans
• Self-Defense Training: Firearms, non-lethal weapons, and hand-to-hand combat techniques
• Legal Protection Knowledge: Stand Your Ground laws, use of force, and police interactions
• Crisis Response Skills: Active shooter protocols, medical trauma care, and stress management
• Complete Security Planning: Road safety, workplace protection, college campus security

Why this guide:

• Expert Authority: 30-year law enforcement veteran and FBI Principal Tactical Instructor
• Comprehensive Coverage: Every aspect of personal security from awareness to aftermath
• Immediately Actionable: Real-world drills, checklists, and scenario-based training
• Legally Current: Up-to-date guidance for criminal and civil liability protection
• Family-Focused: Strategies for protecting loved ones in any environment

This isn’t theory. It’s the hard-won wisdom of someone who’s trained elite law enforcement teams