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06/01/2026

Back in Israel - Day 6

Yesterday I finally got to meet up with the team I will be training with for the next two weeks. These are great people from across the United States who are dedicated to protecting the Jewish communities they serve.

It takes courage to willingly place yourself in harm's way for the protection of others. It takes courage to choose to pay a cost so others do not have to.

After meeting up, we took a bus to the Nova Music Festival site, where we had the privilege of hearing from two survivors who survived the attack together.

There were many lessons that apply not only to Jewish communities, but to all communities.

One of the first lessons was the importance of having a plan of ex*****on.

That plan may need to change as events unfold, but you must have a plan. You cannot wait until chaos arrives to start thinking about survival.

You must analyze the terrain, the environment, and the threat in order to build a path forward.

They talked about maintaining awareness of your surroundings so you can make sound decisions. Otherwise, the situation begins forcing decisions upon you that you may not be prepared to make.

One lesson that stood out to me was that our ability to continue learning is one of our greatest survival tools.

They also emphasized listening to your gut instinct.
There is something primal about it.
When something feels wrong, we need to pay attention.

They talked about avoiding cluster points, using terrain to your advantage, identifying barriers, cover, concealment, weapons of opportunity, and constantly evaluating how to move toward safety.

Most importantly, they talked about the mindset of survival.

There is no time to waste.
There is always something you can do.
When facing a threat, ask yourself, "What can I do next?"
Do not choose to be a victim.
Choose today that you will fight to survive.

After leaving Nova, we began a 5-kilometer trek to the kibbutz where we will be staying for the next several days.

The final kilometer was done carrying one of our team members on a stretcher. We rotated through the carry, alternating between a standard walking pace and double time all the way back to our living quarters.

It was a reminder that resilience is not an individual pursuit.

Strong communities are built when people are willing to carry one another through difficult times.

Perhaps the most important lesson from the day came from a simple question:

Who saves the day?
The answer was not law enforcement.
The answer was not the military.

The answer was the people who were already there and ready.

Trust law enforcement. Support law enforcement. But understand that they still have to arrive to an event that is already happening.

That reality exists in Israel.
It exists in the United States.
And it exists in every community we serve.

These lessons apply to active shooters, bombings, stabbings, vehicle attacks, terrorism, and countless other forms of violence.

If we fail to prepare before something happens, we are choosing to leave our future to chance.

Preparation is not paranoia.
Preparation is responsibility.

And responsibility is one of the greatest acts of service we can provide to the people we are entrusted to protect.

05/31/2026

Back in Israel - Day 5

Yesterday was a wonderful day.

It was a much slower and more restful day centered around Shabbat, community, family, and reflection.

I had the opportunity to participate in some Jewish cultural experiences with my friend and his family, slow down from the pace of travel and meetings, and simply enjoy the day.

As the evening approached, we headed out for a night hike through the Negev.

What an incredible experience.

The desert at night is peaceful in a way that is difficult to describe. As we hiked several kilometers through the darkness, I found myself spending a lot of time in deep thought and reflection.

Reflecting on life.
Reflecting on purpose.
Reflecting on where this journey is headed.

We finished the evening sitting around a fire, drinking fresh mate prepared traditionally, talking, laughing, and simply enjoying good company.

It was exactly the kind of day I needed before the next phase of this trip begins.

Today I meet up with the training group I will be spending the next two weeks with.

People from across the United States who have come here with a common purpose: to strengthen their ability to serve, protect, and build resilience within their Jewish communities.

As I look back on my first five days in Israel, I realize they have all been preparing me for this moment.

The meetings in Tel Aviv.
The conversations about helping young women overcome trauma.
The walks through Jerusalem.
The time spent with the Bedouin people.
The history of Ben-Gurion.
The lessons of Shabbat.
The hospitality, friendships, and relationships being built along the way.

None of it has felt accidental.

Every experience has reinforced the same lesson.

The tactical matters.
The training matters.
Community safety matters.

But if we forget the people, the communities, and the reason we do this work, then the skills themselves mean very little.

Everything I have experienced this week points back to one mission:
Building stronger, safer, and more resilient communities.

That is why I am here.
That is what I hope to bring home.

And now the next chapter of this journey begins.

05/30/2026

Back in Israel - Day 4

Hello from Israel.

Yesterday was a wonderful day. What a treat it was to spend time in the Negev with one of the trainers I will be working with for the next few weeks. His family has been incredibly hospitable, kind, and gracious, and they bring such a unique perspective and background to life.

We started the day with a hike into the Negev toward a natural spring. Along the way, I had the opportunity to meet some of the native people of the land known as the Bedouin.

What a tremendous family.

They live off the land, raising sheep and goats, herding them across the desert, and growing their own grain in an environment that can be incredibly unforgiving. They were welcoming, gracious, and kind, sharing traditional tea and some delicious dates with us.

From there, we continued our journey deeper into the Negev.

For hours, we hiked up and down through the desert, crossing terrain covered with natural flint and winding through the desert floor until we finally arrived at a natural spring. A small oasis in the middle of a harsh and unforgiving landscape.

There, I was invited to take part in something meaningful.

I was asked to submerge myself three times.

The first time, to ask the water to wash away something I needed removed.

The second time, to ask the water to strengthen something I needed.

And the third time, simply to surrender to the peace of the water and be present in the moment.

It was an inward moment.

A moment focused on the heart and the mind.

A gift I could not have planned for and something I never expected to encounter on this trip.

Much like my last visit to Israel, so much is happening beyond the training itself.

We eventually made our way back, receiving partial rides from two different people who were driving out of the area.

Later, I had the privilege of visiting a kibbutz not far from where I am staying, which happens to be where Israel's first Prime Minister, David Ben-Gurion, chose to live after his years of leadership. I learned more about the history of the area and the life he built there.

I ended the day touring the visitor center and refuge built around Ben-Gurion's legacy before sharing a wonderful Shabbat dinner filled with prayer, singing, conversation, and community with my good friend and his family.

One of the things I continue to learn here is that many of the most important lessons happen beyond the tactical.

They happen in the heart.
They happen in family.
They happen in community.
They happen in understanding why we do what we do.

If we forget the why, then the tactical training means very little. It simply becomes another skill or another task.

The why is what gives it meaning.

For me, that why has always been building safer communities.

Places where people can grow and thrive.
Places where families can flourish.

Places where communities can build relationships, raise the next generation, and live without fear.

That is why I train.
That is what I hope to bring home.

And that is what continues to drive me to build safer, stronger, and more resilient communities for everyone.

05/29/2026

Back in Israel - Day 3

Yesterday was a wonderful day that completely threw me for a loop.

My entire day changed at the last minute when I got a call around 11:00 PM the night before from the people I will be training with for the next two weeks. They asked if I could come train with them for a day because one of the Engineering Corps commanders is leaving, and they were putting together a training day and history tour around Jerusalem.

So the day started in a park where I got to help them set up a military zip line and rappelling lines. I also had the opportunity to help run some of the Engineering Corps soldiers through the courses.

For those unfamiliar with the Engineering Corps, many of these individuals operate more in support roles and are not always on the front lines. This was a significant change of pace for many of them.

After that, we toured Jerusalem, discussing the history of the city, why it is important to be capable of protecting their people, and why their role within the IDF is so critical.

An even bigger surprise came at the end of the day.

One of the instructors I will be training with invited me to his personal home for Shabbat, which begins Friday at sundown. He lives in the Negev, so today, as I am writing this, I am heading to a completely new part of Israel that I have never visited before.

While I intentionally arrived a few days early before training began, this trip has already taken on a life of its own.

I am learning things in ways that simply cannot be planned or expected. I am meeting incredible people, building meaningful relationships, and gaining perspectives that can only come from being here.

The people of Israel are truly resilient.

Part of the Jewish Resilience Program that I am becoming an instructor through is bringing those principles back home to the American Jewish community. But it goes beyond that.

It is about helping all people build stronger and more resilient communities. Our schools. Our community centers. Our places of worship. Our businesses. Our corporations.

We owe it to the people we are responsible for to prepare before anything happens so that we are capable of responding if something does happen.

If we only think about safety and security after a tragedy, then we are paying a price that can never truly be recovered.

I will continue sharing updates as this journey unfolds, but I am incredibly grateful to be here and excited to see what this experience continues to become.

05/28/2026

Day 2 back in Israel.

Yesterday was a slower day business-wise, but an important one.

I traveled from Jerusalem to Tel Aviv for a meeting and had the opportunity to sit down with my dear friend Reuven, a public speaker and tour guide who teaches about Israeli history and how both past and present conflicts have shaped not only Israel, but the world around it. He also helps organize and guide trips throughout Israel for those wanting to experience and better understand the country, its history, and its people.

Afterward, I took a scooter from Azrieli Mall down toward the Mediterranean, grabbed a cold coffee, some cheese, and a coconut pudding, and took a moment to slow down and absorb the experience.

Later that evening, I took the train back to Jerusalem, walked through the Yehuda Market, and returned to my quarters for the night.

By the end of the day, I had walked roughly 22,500 steps.

Not just walking aimlessly, but observing.

Observing culture.
Observing security.
Observing community.
Observing how people live, interact, prepare, and adapt.

Every conversation and every meeting here continues opening doors toward stronger training partnerships, better relationships, and new ideas for how we continue improving our programs back home.

This week includes more meetings with training partners, new friends, and opportunities to continue building stronger and more resilient communities through better training and preparedness.

I also have plans to train with a military unit while combining some history and sightseeing, which I am incredibly excited for.

Looking forward to seeing what Day 3 brings.

05/27/2026

Day 1 back in Israel is complete.

Honestly, I am exhausted.

By the time I landed in Tel Aviv yesterday, I had been awake for nearly 60 hours with almost no sleep. No sleeping on the flights either. I landed, dropped my bags, and immediately stepped into business meetings and conversations about the growing relationships and training partnerships we are building here in Israel.

What is interesting is how natural it felt returning here.

Back in October 2025, during my first three weeks training in Israel, I had to learn how to navigate the country, the culture, and even the public transportation system, which honestly is far better than most public transit systems I have experienced in the United States.

One of the people I met with today, whom is training me these next 3 weeks, was surprised I navigated from Ben Gurion Airport through central Tel Aviv with no issue. That may seem small, but it reminded of my three weeks in October of 2025, where I spent most of the time with my feet on the ground.

One of the most impactful conversations yesterday was learning about a project this trainer does focused on helping young women and girls from traumatic backgrounds through self-defense and empowerment training. Because of the war, that work has slowed down significantly.

I immediately connected with it.

Coming from the trauma background I came from, I understand what it feels like to believe there is no way forward. I told him that if we can figure out a path through my company, I would love to help support that mission and potentially make recurring trips to help teach and invest in those young lives.

Trauma does not have to define a person forever.

Even after being awake for almost 60 hours, I still ended up walking nearly 10 kilometers through Jerusalem. This trip is giving me more opportunity to walk though than last time.

Jerusalem feels very different from Tel Aviv. More observant.

But it also feels different from October.

Slower.
Quieter.
Less tourism.
Some market areas that were once alive felt almost barren.

You can still feel the impact of war and tension here.

Today I head back into Tel Aviv for more meetings with training partners and organizations we began building relationships with during my last trip.

The goal remains the same:

Build stronger security professionals.
Build stronger communities.
Bring those lessons home.
And continue helping create safer environments for people everywhere.

I’m excited to share this journey with all of you over the coming weeks.

05/25/2026

Well my friends, I’m on my way back to Israel.

Right now I’m sitting in Austin, Texas preparing to board my flight to JFK, a 5 hour layover, and from there to Tel Aviv for another three weeks of intensive training.

What started 8 years ago as a mission to use my life experiences, training, and skills to protect vulnerable communities has grown into something far bigger than I ever imagined.

This mission now spans multiple countries, multiple organizations, and relationships being built around one common goal:

Creating safer communities.

Not through assumptions.
Not through appearances.
Not through security theater.

But through real training, real capability, real preparedness, and people willing to stand up and take responsibility for protecting others.

When I first trained in Israel in October 2025, I knew it would change me.

What I did not expect was for it to grow into a multi-organizational effort focused on strengthening communities, developing professionals, and helping build safer schools, businesses, places of worship, and organizations for everyone.

This mission has already impacted hundreds of thousands of lives, and we are only getting started.

When I return home, we move forward toward building a national training academy and taking our work in the security industry and lessons learned through our Israel training to launch our first published book:

Before Anything Happens
The Lie of Assumed Safety and the Cost of Comfort

I’m excited to take all of you on this journey with me.

I’ll be sharing lessons, experiences, and insights from Israel each day along the way.

Stay tuned.

Big things are coming.

And together, we are going to continue building safer communities everywhere.

Those who have helped this journey thank you, if you want to support this journey contribute here.

gofund.me/d5b38539a

05/15/2026

O my very dear friends, I own so many of your pistols, because you are the first manufacturer to make ambidextrous fi****ms. I use your fi****ms because you have ambidextrous fi****ms. Why, o why, in the world ould you stop doing that on the Reflex.

I didn't even look to see if it was ambadxious, because everything has always been except the 5.7. I've been excited to put my hands on this firearm, and now is a left handed shooter I am not sure I will keep it.

Why would you change your status quo, you have been such a great manufacturer because this standard.

You breaketh my heart soeth.

05/14/2026

This right here is exactly why the security industry continues to struggle with low standards, high turnover, poor professionalism, and incapable protection.

A company is seeking security for a hotel construction site and targeting a “winning bid” of $25.20 per hour.

Think about that.

They want someone responsible for protecting a property potentially worth millions of dollars, controlling access, handling disturbances, monitoring threats, responding to incidents, and maintaining overnight presence for 12-hour shifts…

For wages that ultimately pay security professionals less than many fast-food jobs.

And people wonder why the industry has problems.

At those rates, most companies cannot hire or retain capable professionals.

What do you get instead?

Undertrained personnel.
High turnover.
Low accountability
Flase training records.
Minimal experience.
Little to no continuing education.
And professionals who are often unsupported, under-equipped, and burned out.

Then organizations act shocked when security fails.

Security is not entry level.

Protection is not a minimum-wage responsibility.

If you are trusting someone with your people, your property, your reputation, and your liability, then you should expect to pay for professionalism, capability, reliability, and real training.

The race to the bottom is destroying this industry.

Low-bid culture does not create safer communities.
It creates vulnerability.

If this industry is going to improve, security companies and clients alike need to stop accepting garbage standards, garbage pay, and garbage expectations.

Hire professionals.
Charge professional rates.
Pay professional wages.
Build professional capability.

Because when real threats happen, cheap security becomes very expensive.

05/13/2026

It’s not easy for me to ask for help, especially when I’m usually the one trying to show up for others.

But an opportunity has come into my life that is bigger than me alone, and after a lot of thought and encouragement from people I trust, I decided to share it.

I’ve been invited back to Israel for advanced training focused on resilience, preparedness, and community protection, with the goal of bringing that knowledge and experience back to serve communities here at home.

This opportunity has the potential to impact schools, faith communities, nonprofits, and organizations across the United States for years to come.

I shared more about why this means so much to me - and why I believe it matters - in the fundraiser below. If you feel moved to support, share, or simply read my story, it would mean more than I can properly express.

Thank you for believing in me and in the work we’re building together.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-shane-bring-safety-training-home

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