Hamilton’s Insights
Explore expert insights on executive protection, personal security, and workplace safety. Drawing on decades of FBI and private sector experience, these articles provide practical strategies, training perspectives, and real-world lessons to help protect what matters most.
Truth and Consequences
Carrying a firearm is a decision with life-altering consequences. James Hamilton shares lessons from decades in law enforcement, breaking down the three possible outcomes of armed encounters — and why competence, preparation, and responsibility matter most.
I don’t always know Why, but I usually know Where
Most targeted attacks happen in and around vehicles — a critical vulnerability often overlooked. James Hamilton outlines real-world lessons from law enforcement and private security, offering practical strategies to reduce risk and stay alert.
If the problem will be resolved in Seconds, don’t choose a solution that is Minutes away.
In a violent encounter, seconds matter. Drawing from 32 years of experience, James Hamilton shares why awareness, training, and decisive action save lives — not apps, radios, or delayed responses.
What Are We Doing?
Active Shooter tragedies remind us that survival often depends on individual action before police arrive. In this article, James Hamilton challenges outdated guidance, argues against “hiding under desks,” and explains why proactive strategies — rooted in intuition and preparation — save lives.