Gary Quesenberry is a US Army veteran and a career Federal Air Marshal. As a defensive tactics trainer for Federal and civilian services, he has devoted his life to studying the areas of violence and predatory behavior. Gary serves as the CEO of Quesenberry Personal Defense Training and has developed numerous basic and advanced level training courses focused on mental toughness, marksmanship, and defensive tactics. As a competitive pistol shooter, Gary has been featured on the History Channel’s hit television series Top Shot - Season 3 and Top Shot All-Stars. He has an extensive background in domestic and foreign counter-terror training and has worked in both the private and corporate sectors to help educate others on the importance of situational awareness, and personal safety. Gary resides in Hillsville, Virginia. Tony Blauer is a popular American podcaster and self-defense coach who’s been front and center in the world of self-defense for decades. Blauer works as the founder of the SPEAR system of self-defense, CEO of Blauer Tactical Systems Inc., and creator of the Know Fear Program. He is also the host of the Know Fear Podcast. As a personal safety, self-defense, and combative consultant, Blauer travels internationally, sharing his research with military and law enforcement training units. Tony Blauer resides in Encinitas, California.
In his latest book, Spotting Danger for Travelers, Gary Quesenberry draws on his nineteen years of experience as a Federal Air Marshal to enlighten readers on the importance of situational awareness while traveling. Far from dry or clinical, Gary expertly weaves the technical aspects of situational awareness with personal stories and experiences to give the reader a deeper understanding of the critical role awareness plays in personal safety. The result is a comprehensive yet easy-to-read guide that covers everything from setting up home security before you leave to post-travel considerations once you return home. So, whether you're planning a big family vacation, solo business trip, or a quick weekend getaway, I highly recommend reading this book [first]. - Steven Pressfield, New York Times best selling author: The Legend of Bagger Vance, Gates of Fire, Tides of War and many more