Executive Protection Unmasked with Ashton Dickey
From The Gun Experiment by thegunexperiment
March 24, 2026 · 1h 3m · Episode 145
About this episode
Ashton Dickey discusses the realities of executive protection and shares insights from his career in security.
"Critical Thinking Is As Valuable As As any Other Skill You Train." Episode SummaryOn this episode of The Gun Experiment, Keith and I dive deep into the world of executive protection with veteran and security expert Ashton Dickey. We explore how Ashton transitioned from combat medic and nurse to running his own executive protection company. Ashton gives us a no-nonsense look at what the job really entails versus Hollywood glamor, the critical soft skills needed, how medical training gives you an edge in the field, and even how drones are being integrated into security operations. Plus, Ashton shares stories from the field and reveals how to build trust with high-profile clients. We round things out by talking about Ashton's experience competing on American Airgunner. Call to Action1. Join our mailing list: Thegunexperiment.com2. Subscribe and leave us a comment on Apple or Spotify3. Follow us on all of our social media: InstagramYoutube4. Grab some cool TGE merch5. Ask us anything at AskMikeandKeith@gmail.com6. Be sure to support the sponsors of the show. They’re a big part of making the show possible. Show Sponsors HSM Ammunition: Look for the orange HSM logo next time you pick…
People in this episode
Host: Keith
Guest: Ashton Dickey
Topics covered
- executive protection
- security operations
- medical training
- trust building
- drones in security
Keywords
- executive protection
- security expert
- combat medic
- drones
- trust building
Sponsors
HSM Ammunition, Onsite Firearms Training
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: American Airgunner
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