Travel smart by knowing the threats before you land. Byron Rodgers breaks down how to research crime patterns, identify risks, map your safe locations, and build an emergency plan that keeps you and your family ahead of danger abroad.

When crisis hits, planning keeps you alive. Byron Rodgers explains how emergency management thinking helps you stay ahead of danger whether you are traveling abroad, moving through daily life, or protecting your home and family.

After a violent encounter, looking like the good guy can save your life. Byron Rodgers explains how to identify yourself, control the scene, communicate clearly, and avoid getting mistaken for the threat when law enforcement arrives.

When can you use force to protect yourself or others? Byron breaks down how civilians and protectors must think through danger, recognize justified fear for life, and understand the use of force continuum before violence ever begins.

Fitness is more than strength. It is deterrence, performance, and survival. Byron Rodgers breaks down why protectors and civilians alike need a level of fitness that communicates capability, controls heart rate under stress, and supports effective decision making in violent encounters. Learn how ...

Byron Rodgers breaks down the essentials of CCW and everyday carry from a professional protector’s perspective. Learn why he prefers appendix carry, how to balance concealment and draw speed, and which EDC tools matter most—from lights and blades to tourniquets and RFID-blocking wallets. Real-wor...

Watch the baseline. Spot the outlier. The ones who don’t fit are the ones to watch.

Byron Rogers shares lessons from years of private security on how social media can expose you to real-world threats. Learn how predators exploit posts, tags, and check-ins to locate victims, and how to protect yourself by practicing smart posting habits. Delay your uploads, lock family accounts, ...

Byron Rogers breaks down urban awareness from a lifetime of protection work. Learn the cues that predict violence, how to read body language and footwork, and why the best move is often to leave. Plan your exits, protect your crew, and keep your mission to get home at the forefront.

Gas stations are modern day watering holes where people gather and predators watch. Learn how to position yourself, use your vehicle for cover, and read reflections to maintain awareness in one of the most common locations for violent encounters.

Byron Rodgers teaches how to stay calm and take control when chaos hits. Learn the power of box breathing, clear thinking, and confident leadership under pressure so you can act instead of freeze when it matters most.

If you think someone’s following you, don’t panic—prove it. Byron Rodgers shares professional “cleaning moves” used by executive protection teams to expose a tail, confirm the threat, and stay one step ahead on the road.

When you confirm someone’s following you, the rules change fast. Byron Rodgers explains what to do once the threat knows you’re aware—and how to get to safety before the situation turns dangerous.

When danger’s on your tail, communication is your lifeline. Byron Rodgers shows how to call for help, document the threat, and keep law enforcement informed while executing your escape plan.

Knowing when you’ve crossed the line between safety and danger can save your life. Byron Rodgers shows how to recognize that moment, take control, and move your loved ones to safety like a professional protector.

Byron Rodgers reveals the real-world tactics bodyguards use to keep people safe and how you can apply them to protect your loved ones. From vehicle positioning and movement to situational control on foot, Byron breaks down professional executive protection strategies anyone can use in daily life.

Be Your Own Protector is a masterclass in awareness and readiness with world-renowned bodyguard and Marine Corps veteran Byron Rodgers. Drawing on experience from serving all over the world, Byron teaches how to read your environment, spot danger before it happens, and move through life with conf...

Byron Rodgers breaks down the most important skill in personal security: situational awareness. Drawing from years of real-world protection work across 80 countries, he teaches how to assess your environment, identify threats before they happen, and think like a protector in everyday life.