Derbent, Dagestan- The Iron Gate

In the shadow of the world’s oldest fortress, I found a culture where honor is the strongest wall and a guest is a gift from God. Discover the ‘Iron Gate’ of Derbent, where protection is a way of life.

The Signal You Can’t Afford to Miss

Situational awareness is your first line of defense. In this deep dive for the Protection Edition, we revisit a December 23rd encounter in a darkened parking lot where the ‘Signal’ became a warning of a potential trap. From identifying predatory positioning to understanding the universal help signals and ‘Angel Shot’ protocols, learn how to move from victim to witness. This is a vital resource on identifying the patterns of exploitation and arming yourself with the tools of the Safety Shield Arsenal.