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Sep 7, 2024

This week finds us getting news of yet another violent incident where innocent lives were taken. The time will come to examine attack details from Winder, GA, but the importance of readiness is immediately indisputable.

Having armed and trained defenders, present and willing to stop evil as soon as it presents itself is critical. Therefore, we must remain ready, willing and able. When evil strikes, there will be victims. The readiness level at the location will determine how many.

Training and education are essential. One of the FBSN’s most trusted and enduring partners in training and education is Strategos International. Just as the FBSN has a major annual event (the SOS), Strategos also puts on an annual event called, “National Christian Protectors Conference” (NCPC).

This year, the 5th annual Strategos NCPC will take place in Dallas Texas at Potter’s House Church, on October 3rd and 4th.

I was going to be a speaker there (as I have for all past NCPC’s) but medical issues changed my plans. David Dixon (FBSN Board Chairman) will be taking my place and the FBSN will have a table at the event.

The NCPC kick off keynote speaker will be Kaitlin Roig-Debellis; hero teacher of Sandy Hook Elementary, Author of Choosing Hope: Moving Forward From Life's Darkest Hours and founder of Classes 4 Classes.

Other speakers include Mark Geist (“Oz” from the Benghazi story), John Lovell (the Warrior Poet), Ed Monk, John Riley, Roger Moore and Vaughn Baker. The NCPC event is a very well done conference jammed with significant, applicable information from seasoned professionals who truly understand protection.

It may sound strange for one organization to promote another, but Strategos and the FBSN are not competitors. We are on the same mission to help defenders improve their readiness, stop evil and save lives.

Think About it…

I encourage serious protectors everywhere to attend this year’s NCPC. It is an easy drive from either Love Field or DFW airport, has a great lineup of speakers and is certain to provide great information.

This link will show more information and the registration: https://strategosintl.com/2024-conference/

For FBSN members & friends (anyone getting this message), use promo code FBSNNCPC25 at check out for 25% OFF registration fees or BUY 3 GET 1 FREE (SAVE $50 PER PERSON) when registering 4 or more.

The FBSN wholeheartedly recommends the NCPC for all serious and responsible defenders protecting those they love.

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