In this episode, host Brink Fidler is joined by Adam McIntyre, Director of Training at Defend Systems, to analyze the recent assassination of Charlie Kirk. Together, they dissect the event security and broader implications for security moving forward.
From exterior security layers and high-ground threats to the emerging role of drones, Brink and Adam also examine normalcy bias and the risks of social media's obsession with violent content. This conversation moves far beyond one incident, drawing lessons relevant to public venues and daily life.
Whether you're a parent, student, security professional, or everyday civilian, this conversation pushes you to think critically about preparedness, personal responsibility, and the balance between freedom and safety in America.
(2:39) Pros and cons of the event security setup
(3:10) Quick reaction by local security forces
(4:15) Why high ground wins and how drones could change protocol
(6:00) The balance of security at open campus events
(6:40) How political events may adapt moving forward
(9:45) Why scanning 100s of yards matters, not just the immediate area
(14:01) Possibility of Charlie's choice to avoid a heavy security presence
(14:49) Normalcy bias and the danger of staying in the kill zone
(17:00) The importance of identifying exits at every event
(19:50) Teaching children about safety without instilling fear
(24:05) Why attendees, not police or fire, are the true first responders
(25:30) The harm of sharing violent videos online
(27:42) How social media influenced past shooters
(31:00) A wake-up call for political rhetoric in America
(32:20) Adjusting tactics as a society the same way the military adapts
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