Criminals in Brazil are reportedly asking one of the most powerful men in sport for $36.5 million in exchange for the safe return of his mother-in-law. Aparecida Schunck, 67, was kidnapped in Brazil on the night of July 22 in the city of Sao Paulo. She’s the mother of Formula 1 CEO Bernie Ecclestone’s wife…
Category: Crime Awareness
Modern Crime: Italian Mafia May Have Been Supplying Weapons to ISIS
Organized criminal groups in southern Italy may be supplying assault weapons to groups and individuals that are associated with the Islamic State, according to European investigators. British newspaper The Guardian said last week that security officials in Italy, Britain, and elsewhere in Europe have traced weapons used by Islamists to at least one arms cache…
History of Terrorism: Munich 1972 and 2016
The long history of German incompetence in the face of Islamist terrorism We all know about Germany under Angela Merkel deciding to admit about a million immigrants from lands where jihadism, Sharia law, terrorism and hatred of women, Jews and gays are endemic. Most of know that on New Years’ Eve last, some 1000…
Examining Terrorist Tactics: The Jihadist Comms Toolkit
A new report documents how extremist groups’ use of secure digital tools software has evolved. “I don’t think that there are too many [makers of encrypted communication tools who] can say that bad guys don’t use their stuff, accurately,” NSA deputy director Richard Ledgett said during the recent Defense One Tech Summit, describing ISIS’ use…
Espionage Files: How Putin Weaponized Wiki-Leaks
Evidence suggests that a Russian intelligence group was the source of the most recent Wikileaks intel dump, which was aimed to influence the U.S. election. Close your eyes and imagine that a hacking group backed by Russian President Vladimir Putin broke into the email system of a major U.S. political party. The group stole thousands…
Cartel Corner History: The Man Who Tried To Run Forever
Twenty-four years ago today, Pablo Escobar walked out of prison, setting off a massive 18-month manhunt. In season two of Narcos, the hunt is on. Watch the new trailer, and don’t miss new episodes of Narcos, streaming on Netflix September 2. It was humiliating. He practically walked out of jail and disappeared into thin air….
Crusader Corner: Munich Jihad Murderer Was 18 Year Old Iranian Muslim
Terror Pandemic in Europe. Let’s dispense with euphemisms and just call it what it is. -SF The motive or explanation for this crime is completely unclear.” No, it isn’t. And as long as you keep telling yourselves that, you’re just inviting more attacks like this one. “Munich shooting: Gunman acted alone, say police,” BBC, July…
Armed Citizen Corner: The Science Behind Delayed Interviews After a Self-Defense Shooting
Very Important Information for the SECOND most Important Fight you will ever Have in your Life: The Legal Battle after you have used your gun to defend yourself. -SF When training our members on how to deal with the aftermath of a self defense shooting, we always emphasize the negative impact of stress on…
Farnam Quips: Survival Lessons Learned From Recent Terror Attacks
From recent terrorist incidents, several life and death survival lessons emerge: 1. Don’t head for the restroom! Restrooms are dead ends. There is likely no exit from the restroom. You will be trapped there. When you don’t see another eligible exit, head for the kitchen. The kitchen always has a back door! 2. Have a…
Armed Citizen Corner: Surprise, Surprise Baton Rouge Cop Killer Was Nation of Islam Member
(Note: I refuse to put up a picture of a POS cop killer, instead let us remember the three policeman who were AMBUSHED and MURDERED and Pray for their families. Their names are: Montrell Jackson, Matthew Gerald and Brad Garafola. Let’s also Pray for the Quick recovery of the 4 Policeman who were shot/injured)-SF …