Countering the Assassin: Personal Vulnerability, Threat Recognition and Target Hardening

"Countering the Assassin: Personal Vulnerability, Threat Recognition and Target Hardening" is designed as a handbook for government and corporate officials, as well as any private citizen who might find themselves being targeted by a hostile individual. Written by Glenn McGovern, the material is based upon his twenty-five years of military and law enforcement training and experience in concert with research into over 1400-targeted attacks. While statistically rare events, targeted attacks occur with a surprising frequency. More importantly, and contrary to popular opinion, there are no precipitating threats. However, by understanding personal points of vulnerability, along with the “where” and “how” an attack may occur, it is possible to detect a hostile presence, regardless of their identity and motivation, at the earliest stages. Finally, by following the suggestions contained herein, the reader will increase their overall situational awareness enabling them to reduce the chances of encountering the more common, random violence. In the end, incorporating the material, the reader becomes a hard target.