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EVOLUTION OF TRAINING • PERSONAL PROTECTION • GRAY MAN • TACTICAL MEDICAL TRAINING Journal for Law Enforcement, Intelligence & Special Operations Professionals DEC 2015/JAN 2016 VOLUME 8 • NUMBER 6 WHAT YOU CAN DO TO KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY SAFE IN THE EVENT OF A TERRORIST ATTACK INTERNATIONAL EDITION An SSI ® Publication DEC 2015/JAN 2016 thecounterterroristmag.com USA/CANADA $5.99 LEGEND REFINED m 1 07a1 Battle Proven. Lighter Than Ever. Enhanced Precision. SUPPRESSOR CAPABLE .50 BMG Barrett will not sell to government agencies in the State of California or New York. Learn more at barrett.net 2 The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 Circle 121 on Reader Service Card 19947 Counter Terrorist Magazine Ad v1_Layout 1 8/18/15 2:41 PM Page 1 Online Undergraduate, Graduate & Certificate Studies in Public Safety & Homeland Security Meeting the professional advancement needs of those committed to protecting the public. 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Riggs THE IMPORTANCE OF TACTICAL MEDICAL 58 TRAINING FOR PATROL by Nick Perna DEPARTMENTS: 06 From the Editor Radical Islam’s new offensive 48 46 Book Review A Citizens Guide to Surviving Street Crimes and Terrorist Attacks 68 Innovative Products Fairleigh Dickinson University, Sprint, ITTS K9, ExplorerSCOPE-UV™, American Built Arms Company 58 CONTENTS Cover Photo: A boy lights a candle in memory of the people murdered during the November 13, 2015 Paris attacks. Photo by: Gyrostat The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 5 FROM THE EDITOR: The Radical Islam’s new offensive Counter by Henry Morgenstern Journal for Law Enforcement, Intelligence & Special Operations Professionals VOLUME 8 • NUMBER 6 s we go to press, a week after the Paris attacks, it is clear that Paris is one of the elements DECEMBER 2015/JANUARY 2016 of a new Islamist terror offensive that has been taking place for some time. This Editor Aincludes, but is not limited to, the downing of a Russian passenger airline over the Sinai desert Henry Morgenstern on October 31st killing 224 that began the horrifying string of attacks; Israel has suffered Assistant Editor hundreds of knifing attacks and killings by guns, bombs and anything else that the Muslim Garret Machine Brotherhood, otherwise known as Hamas, can get their hands on; Beirut Lebanon saw an ISIS Director of Operations bomber detonate on an explosive bicycle killing 43 wounding more than 200; the accounts in Carmen Arnaes Africa, Egypt and South East Asia in one month would take a lot more space than this editorial Director of Advertizing allows. Then there are those that happen in the US like Merced, California which are Jihadist but Sol Bradman are quickly brushed under the violent extremist carpet. And then there was Paris! Administrative Our strategy or lack of is clearly not working. Somewhat late we are beginning to realize that Ashley Villegas Obama’s JV team possesses a global terror capability and cannot be contained but needs to be Contributing Editors eliminated. All the more important for all of you to get with us and share the know-how that you John Gomez have, the experiences you can share, and the lessons we can all learn that will help to protect the Tom Black Bradley Hickory civilization we love as it comes under a very capable, brutal and merciless assault from Islamism. Dr. Ross L. Riggs No one is better qualified to edit this magazine at a time like this than our new editor who Nick Perna takes over from the February/ March issue. Garret Machine served as a soldier in the Israeli Graphic Design Defense Force (IDF) in a Direct Action, Counter Terrorism unit. He was a soldier, medic and Morrison Creative Company firearms tactics instructor for his army unit. This unit of the IDF specialized in urban warfare, Copy Editor hostage rescue, targeted assassinations and kidnapping of wanted militants throughout the West Laura Town Bank, Gaza strip and boarder nations. Garret has a Master’s degree in homeland security and Advertising Sales counter terrorism from the Interdisciplinary Center in Hertzlia Israel. Following his military Sol Bradman [email protected] service he worked in Dignitary Protection for the Israeli Ministry of Defense. Finally, Garret 305-302-2790 joined the ranks of The Israeli National Police Force where he served until 2010. Shortly after Publisher: completing his service to Israel, Garret moved to the United States where he now provides Security Solutions International security consultation. 13155 SW 134th St. • STE 103 It has been a great time editing the last two issues. While I have so enjoyed shepherding articles Miami, Florida 33186 from many of you, I have to admit that time is a constant challenge here at SSI. 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For article reprints, e-prints, posters and plaques please contact: Security Solutions International at [email protected] or call 786-573-3999 Please visit the magazine web site where you can also contact the editorial staff: www.thecounterterrroristmag.com © 2016 Security Solutions International 6 The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 The Counter Terrorist ~ DecemberCircle 319 2015/Januaryon Reader Service 2016 Card 7 THE IMPORTANCE OF PERSONAL PROTECTION FOR HOMELAND SECURITY 8 The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 by Bradley Hickory Throughout history, violence has always existed. Terrorist incidents, mob violence, riots, acts of aggression, domestic violence, gang violence, unnecessary killings, and general volatility has always been a reality within society. he incidents revealed on news media implementing assault rifles into their private security sectors worldwide. today are not new. The news standard arsenals. The Columbine High Executive protection (EP) is but one isT certainly far more disseminated School massacre in Colorado in 1999 area that has advanced due to the increase throughout the population—and the lead to advanced training in active in hostility on a global scale. It is an world, for that matter—but the violence shooter situations. Then America’s breath important element of Homeland Security, is not new. Violence continues to was taken away on September 11th, since political policy can be changed by manifest throughout America and the 2001, when a non-conventional act of bullet, as seen in the Rabin Assassination world. The Bank of America shooting terrorism claimed thousands of lives. The in 1995 and many others. incident in North Hollywood, California event on 9/11 has influenced numerous As all areas of the international security in 1997 lead to law enforcement aspects of the governmental, public, and industry become more enhanced and The Counter Terrorist ~ December 2015/January 2016 9 specialized, EP continues to refine itself caliber than a club bouncer.