The Texts I’ll Never Forget (and the Work That Followed)
Jamie Anderson Jamie Anderson

The Texts I’ll Never Forget (and the Work That Followed)

In 2018, I was asleep when I got a message from a friend:
"Shooting at Borderline."


Half-asleep, I replied: "Great! That’s awesome!"

I thought he meant they were filming a commercial, not something unusual to be happening.


His next message hit like a punch:
"No. There’s a shooting at Borderline. Active shooter."


I sat straight up. My heart sank. That bar—Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks, CA—was owned by one of my longtime friends and marketing clients. It had been open since the 1980s. Thirteen people were killed that night. The business never reopened in that iconic location. Lives, including those in our circle, were forever changed.

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Empowering Safety: Navigating Crisis Through Self-Defense and Active Shooter Preparedness
Jamie Anderson Jamie Anderson

Empowering Safety: Navigating Crisis Through Self-Defense and Active Shooter Preparedness

In the critical moments of an active shooter scenario, the actions you take could save lives. Today, we're putting the spotlight on real-world self-defense training—a key component of surviving these terrifying situations. Pictured is a hands-on demonstration from one of our latest workshops, where participants learn the importance of determination, precision, and the will to act. In our comprehensive prevention, response, and survival training, you'll discover the vital skills to "Be Your OWN Weapon" when faced with an aggressor. Don't wait until it's too late—equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to navigate a crisis.

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