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People Who Have Had The Biggest Impact on Chris | Chris Bean, Tactical Advantage | Defenders LIVE

Clip from March 23, 2023 Defenders LIVE with Chris Bean, Tactical Advantage | Reference to @gabewhite2236 Full video: https://www.youtube.com/live/yjl6ovwM130?feature=share Christopher Bean comes to us with an extensive background in human capital management and leadership development in a corporate environment. In addition to this, his passion has always been empowering people to understand that their intrinsic value is worth defending. This is represented with over 20 years of firearm related professional coaching experience. In addition to his role as co-director of the Active Self Protection Instructor Certification program, he is a successful defensive space business owner affiliated with some of the best-known defensive companies in the United States, including his role as part of the coaching staff at The Complete Combatant. When not burning the candle at both ends, Christopher enjoys personal growth activities, pursuit of perfection in pistol craft as well as spending time with his European Doberman Pinscher, Caesar. www.activeselfprotection.com Upcoming Courses Defenders USA: https://www.defenders-usa.com/all-courses/ Also follow us here: Facebook: Defenders LIVE with Lora Thorson Group, https://www.facebook.com/groups/1525710747861267 Defenders USA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@defenders-usa Defenders LIVE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@defenderslive Rumble: Defenders LIVE with Lora Thorson, https://rumble.com/c/c-1806961 Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@defenderslive #concealedcarry #selfdefense #firearmstraining #personalgrowth #selfimprovement Products we use and companies we recommend: Patriot Mobile is America’s only Christian Conservative wireless provider. They offer broad, nationwide coverage; in fact, they use the same towers as the major carriers. Patriot Mobile has plans to fit any budget, AND their 100% US-based customer support team provides exceptional customer support. More importantly, Patriot Mobile shares your values and supports organizations fighting for religious freedom, your Constitutional rights, the Sanctity of Life, and our Veteran and First Responder heroes. Patriot Mobile FREE activation with the offer code: Defenders. Go to http://www.patriotmobile.com/defenders Defenders USA Trauma Kit, specifically designed by Adam Winch, founder of Defenders USA: http://bit.ly/3UuYqH6 Medical and Trauma Products: Mountain Man Medical: http://bit.ly/3KxBbaW Best Self Defense Spray - POM Pepper Spray: http://bit.ly/3GXTPIj America's Best-Selling Firearms Safety and Training Aid - BarrelBlok: http://bit.ly/3mnkDdP American Made High Quality Holsters from Haven Defense Co: http://bit.ly/3KnXJuK The Best Liquid Chalk on the Market - Iron American: http://bit.ly/40YclYY Protect yourself legally with Firearms Legal Protection: https://bit.ly/41bEFHf "Protect yourself. We'll protect you."

01:08:23

Steve Tarani, Former CIA Protective Agent Reveals Your Most Powerful Weapon to Keep Yourself Safe

Steve Tarani, Former CIA Protective Agent Reveals Your Most Powerful Weapon to Keep Yourself Safe Professional educator, author and keynote speaker Steve Tarani has served the United States defense, law enforcement, and intelligence communities for over 35 years as a respected subject-matter expert/ service provider in protection, firearms, and defensive tactics to numerous high- and low-profile federal agencies. Formerly sworn, Tarani is a former full time Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) protective-programs employee and was formerly on staff at the US Department of Energy (DOE) National Security Institute (Security Force Training Dept.) at Kirkland Air Force Base (NM). He served on the POTUS 45 pre-election executive -protection detail and is a DoD and (Flet-c) FLETC-certified firearms instructor who has been on staff at Gunsite Academy (AZ) for over 20 years and is formerly an adjunct instructor at the SIG Arms Academy (NH) for over 16 years. Specializing in awareness-based training, Tarani is also the published author of nine books and contributes monthly to numerous industry periodicals. More about Steve Tarani: www.stevetarani.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stevetarani3988 Facebook: @SteveTarani ————— Meet our partners: www.defenders-live.com/partners Patriot Mobile is America’s only Christian Conservative wireless provider. They offer broad, nationwide coverage; in fact, they use the same towers as the major carriers. Patriot Mobile has plans to fit any budget, AND their 100% US-based customer support team provides exceptional customer support. More importantly, Patriot Mobile shares your values and supports organizations fighting for religious freedom, your Constitutional rights, the Sanctity of Life, and our Veteran and First Responder heroes. Patriot Mobile FREE activation with the offer code: Defenders. Go to http://www.patriotmobile.com/defenders Defenders USA Trauma Kit, specifically designed by Adam Winch, founder of Defenders USA: http://bit.ly/3UuYqH6 Medical and Trauma Products: Mountain Man Medical: http://bit.ly/3KxBbaW Best Self Defense Spray - POM Pepper Spray: http://bit.ly/3GXTPIj America's Best-Selling Firearms Safety and Training Aid - BarrelBlok: http://bit.ly/3mnkDdP American Made High Quality Holsters from Haven Defense Co: http://bit.ly/3KnXJuK The Best Liquid Chalk on the Market - Iron American: http://bit.ly/40YclYY ————- More about Defenders LIVE: www.Defenders-live.com Upcoming Defenders USA Classes: www.defenders-usa.com Also follow Defenders LIVE here: Facebook: Defenders LIVE with Lora Thorson Group, https://www.facebook.com/groups/15257... Defenders USA YouTube: @defenders-usa Defenders LIVE YouTube: @defenderslive Rumble: Defenders LIVE with Lora Thorson, https://rumble.com/c/c-1806961 Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@defenderslive

02:47

The Value of Filming Yourself in Training | Chris Bean, Tactical Advantage | Defenders LIVE

Clip from March 23, 2023 Defenders LIVE with Chris Bean, Tactical Advantage Full video: https://www.youtube.com/live/yjl6ovwM130?feature=share Christopher Bean comes to us with an extensive background in human capital management and leadership development in a corporate environment. In addition to this, his passion has always been empowering people to understand that their intrinsic value is worth defending. This is represented with over 20 years of firearm related professional coaching experience. In addition to his role as co-director of the Active Self Protection Instructor Certification program, he is a successful defensive space business owner affiliated with some of the best-known defensive companies in the United States, including his role as part of the coaching staff at The Complete Combatant. When not burning the candle at both ends, Christopher enjoys personal growth activities, pursuit of perfection in pistol craft as well as spending time with his European Doberman Pinscher, Caesar. www.activeselfprotection.com Upcoming Courses Defenders USA: https://www.defenders-usa.com/all-courses/ Also follow us here: Facebook: Defenders LIVE with Lora Thorson Group, https://www.facebook.com/groups/1525710747861267 Defenders USA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@defenders-usa Defenders LIVE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@defenderslive Rumble: Defenders LIVE with Lora Thorson, https://rumble.com/c/c-1806961 Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@defenderslive #concealedcarry #selfdefense #firearmstraining #personalgrowth #selfimprovement Products we use and companies we recommend: Patriot Mobile is America’s only Christian Conservative wireless provider. They offer broad, nationwide coverage; in fact, they use the same towers as the major carriers. Patriot Mobile has plans to fit any budget, AND their 100% US-based customer support team provides exceptional customer support. More importantly, Patriot Mobile shares your values and supports organizations fighting for religious freedom, your Constitutional rights, the Sanctity of Life, and our Veteran and First Responder heroes. Patriot Mobile FREE activation with the offer code: Defenders. Go to http://www.patriotmobile.com/defenders Defenders USA Trauma Kit, specifically designed by Adam Winch, founder of Defenders USA: http://bit.ly/3UuYqH6 Medical and Trauma Products: Mountain Man Medical: http://bit.ly/3KxBbaW Best Self Defense Spray - POM Pepper Spray: http://bit.ly/3GXTPIj America's Best-Selling Firearms Safety and Training Aid - BarrelBlok: http://bit.ly/3mnkDdP American Made High Quality Holsters from Haven Defense Co: http://bit.ly/3KnXJuK The Best Liquid Chalk on the Market - Iron American: http://bit.ly/40YclYY Protect yourself legally with Firearms Legal Protection: https://bit.ly/41bEFHf "Protect yourself. We'll protect you."

05:35

Chris's Role in ASPIC and What It Means | Chris Bean, Tactical Advantage | Defenders LIVE

Clip from March 23, 2023 Defenders LIVE with Chris Bean, Tactical Advantage | @ActiveSelfProtection Full video: https://www.youtube.com/live/yjl6ovwM130?feature=share Christopher Bean comes to us with an extensive background in human capital management and leadership development in a corporate environment. In addition to this, his passion has always been empowering people to understand that their intrinsic value is worth defending. This is represented with over 20 years of firearm related professional coaching experience. In addition to his role as co-director of the Active Self Protection Instructor Certification program, he is a successful defensive space business owner affiliated with some of the best-known defensive companies in the United States, including his role as part of the coaching staff at The Complete Combatant. When not burning the candle at both ends, Christopher enjoys personal growth activities, pursuit of perfection in pistol craft as well as spending time with his European Doberman Pinscher, Caesar. www.activeselfprotection.com Upcoming Courses Defenders USA: https://www.defenders-usa.com/all-courses/ Also follow us here: Facebook: Defenders LIVE with Lora Thorson Group, https://www.facebook.com/groups/1525710747861267 Defenders USA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@defenders-usa Defenders LIVE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@defenderslive Rumble: Defenders LIVE with Lora Thorson, https://rumble.com/c/c-1806961 Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@defenderslive #concealedcarry #selfdefense #firearmstraining #personalgrowth #selfimprovement Products we use and companies we recommend: Patriot Mobile is America’s only Christian Conservative wireless provider. They offer broad, nationwide coverage; in fact, they use the same towers as the major carriers. Patriot Mobile has plans to fit any budget, AND their 100% US-based customer support team provides exceptional customer support. More importantly, Patriot Mobile shares your values and supports organizations fighting for religious freedom, your Constitutional rights, the Sanctity of Life, and our Veteran and First Responder heroes. Patriot Mobile FREE activation with the offer code: Defenders. Go to http://www.patriotmobile.com/defenders Defenders USA Trauma Kit, specifically designed by Adam Winch, founder of Defenders USA: http://bit.ly/3UuYqH6 Medical and Trauma Products: Mountain Man Medical: http://bit.ly/3KxBbaW Best Self Defense Spray - POM Pepper Spray: http://bit.ly/3GXTPIj America's Best-Selling Firearms Safety and Training Aid - BarrelBlok: http://bit.ly/3mnkDdP American Made High Quality Holsters from Haven Defense Co: http://bit.ly/3KnXJuK The Best Liquid Chalk on the Market - Iron American: http://bit.ly/40YclYY Protect yourself legally with Firearms Legal Protection: https://bit.ly/41bEFHf "Protect yourself. We'll protect you."

03:23

There Is More Than One Path To Get To The Same Place | Chris Bean, Tactical Advantage

Clip from March 23, 2023 Defenders LIVE with Chris Bean, Tactical Advantage | Reference to @TheCompleteCombatant Full video: https://www.youtube.com/live/yjl6ovwM130?feature=share Christopher Bean comes to us with an extensive background in human capital management and leadership development in a corporate environment. In addition to this, his passion has always been empowering people to understand that their intrinsic value is worth defending. This is represented with over 20 years of firearm related professional coaching experience. In addition to his role as co-director of the Active Self Protection Instructor Certification program, he is a successful defensive space business owner affiliated with some of the best-known defensive companies in the United States, including his role as part of the coaching staff at The Complete Combatant. When not burning the candle at both ends, Christopher enjoys personal growth activities, pursuit of perfection in pistol craft as well as spending time with his European Doberman Pinscher, Caesar. www.activeselfprotection.com Upcoming Courses Defenders USA: https://www.defenders-usa.com/all-courses/ Also follow us here: Facebook: Defenders LIVE with Lora Thorson Group, https://www.facebook.com/groups/1525710747861267 Defenders USA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@defenders-usa Defenders LIVE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@defenderslive Rumble: Defenders LIVE with Lora Thorson, https://rumble.com/c/c-1806961 Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@defenderslive #concealedcarry #selfdefense #firearmstraining #personalgrowth #selfimprovement Products we use and companies we recommend: Patriot Mobile is America’s only Christian Conservative wireless provider. They offer broad, nationwide coverage; in fact, they use the same towers as the major carriers. Patriot Mobile has plans to fit any budget, AND their 100% US-based customer support team provides exceptional customer support. More importantly, Patriot Mobile shares your values and supports organizations fighting for religious freedom, your Constitutional rights, the Sanctity of Life, and our Veteran and First Responder heroes. Patriot Mobile FREE activation with the offer code: Defenders. Go to http://www.patriotmobile.com/defenders Defenders USA Trauma Kit, specifically designed by Adam Winch, founder of Defenders USA: http://bit.ly/3UuYqH6 Medical and Trauma Products: Mountain Man Medical: http://bit.ly/3KxBbaW Best Self Defense Spray - POM Pepper Spray: http://bit.ly/3GXTPIj America's Best-Selling Firearms Safety and Training Aid - BarrelBlok: http://bit.ly/3mnkDdP American Made High Quality Holsters from Haven Defense Co: http://bit.ly/3KnXJuK The Best Liquid Chalk on the Market - Iron American: http://bit.ly/40YclYY Protect yourself legally with Firearms Legal Protection: https://bit.ly/41bEFHf "Protect yourself. We'll protect you."

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Separating the Task From the Mental Management | Chris Bean, Tactical Advantage | Defenders LIVE

Clip from March 23, 2023 Defenders LIVE with Chris Bean, Tactical Advantage | Reference to With Winning In Mind; @mentalmanagementsystemsllc3097 Full video: https://www.youtube.com/live/yjl6ovwM130?feature=share Christopher Bean comes to us with an extensive background in human capital management and leadership development in a corporate environment. In addition to this, his passion has always been empowering people to understand that their intrinsic value is worth defending. This is represented with over 20 years of firearm related professional coaching experience. In addition to his role as co-director of the Active Self Protection Instructor Certification program, he is a successful defensive space business owner affiliated with some of the best-known defensive companies in the United States, including his role as part of the coaching staff at The Complete Combatant. When not burning the candle at both ends, Christopher enjoys personal growth activities, pursuit of perfection in pistol craft as well as spending time with his European Doberman Pinscher, Caesar. www.activeselfprotection.com Upcoming Courses Defenders USA: https://www.defenders-usa.com/all-courses/ Also follow us here: Facebook: Defenders LIVE with Lora Thorson Group, https://www.facebook.com/groups/1525710747861267 Defenders USA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@defenders-usa Defenders LIVE YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@defenderslive Rumble: Defenders LIVE with Lora Thorson, https://rumble.com/c/c-1806961 Truth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@defenderslive #concealedcarry #selfdefense #firearmstraining #personalgrowth #selfimprovement Products we use and companies we recommend: Patriot Mobile is America’s only Christian Conservative wireless provider. They offer broad, nationwide coverage; in fact, they use the same towers as the major carriers. Patriot Mobile has plans to fit any budget, AND their 100% US-based customer support team provides exceptional customer support. More importantly, Patriot Mobile shares your values and supports organizations fighting for religious freedom, your Constitutional rights, the Sanctity of Life, and our Veteran and First Responder heroes. Patriot Mobile FREE activation with the offer code: Defenders. Go to http://www.patriotmobile.com/defenders Defenders USA Trauma Kit, specifically designed by Adam Winch, founder of Defenders USA: http://bit.ly/3UuYqH6 Medical and Trauma Products: Mountain Man Medical: http://bit.ly/3KxBbaW Best Self Defense Spray - POM Pepper Spray: http://bit.ly/3GXTPIj America's Best-Selling Firearms Safety and Training Aid - BarrelBlok: http://bit.ly/3mnkDdP American Made High Quality Holsters from Haven Defense Co: http://bit.ly/3KnXJuK The Best Liquid Chalk on the Market - Iron American: http://bit.ly/40YclYY Protect yourself legally with Firearms Legal Protection: https://bit.ly/41bEFHf "Protect yourself. We'll protect you."