About this episode

The episode discusses the recent terrorist attack at Old Dominion and its implications for armed citizens.

Show featured Sponsor: Tip Top K9 Training In this episode, Rich Brown sits down with returning guest Simon Golob for a raw and timely discussion on recent events shaping the security landscape—centered on the terrorist attack at Old Dominion. This isn't a distant, overseas incident. It's a reminder that violence can surface anywhere, at any time—and often where people feel safest. Rich and Simon break down what happened, what we know so far, and—more importantly—what it means for the everyday armed citizen. What you'll hear in this episode: A breakdown of the Old Dominion attack and key takeaways How modern threats are evolving—and why they're getting harder to predict The mindset gap: why most people are still unprepared for sudden violence Awareness failures and environmental blind spots in public spaces Where armed citizens fit—and where they don't—in events like this Practical considerations for movement, positioning, and decision-making under stress This episode isn't about fear—it's about clarity. Because the question isn't if violence exists. The question is whether you're prepared when it finds you.

People in this episode

Host: Rich Brown

Guest: Simon Golob

Topics covered

• terrorism
• security
• preparedness
• public safety
• violence awareness

Keywords

• terrorist attack
• Old Dominion
• security landscape
• armed citizen
• violence preparedness

Sponsors

Tip Top K9 Training

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Old Dominion

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