When life goes sideways, preparation isn’t paranoia—it’s peace. In this conversation, Special Operations veteran and two-time NTI winner John Holschen returns to Defenders LIVE to break down a clear, faith-grounded approach to extreme events—active shooters, coordinated attacks, explosives, even chemical/biological hazards. We move past movie myths and into practical wisdom: how to shorten your OODA loop, choose immediate actions on demand, and see cover and concealment the way professionals do—like a shadow.

John lays out a simple five-step framework: identify realistic problems and solutions, pre-plan preferred actions (immediate action drills), build the right competencies through training-practice-testing, and make a commitment to act. We talk movement in large venues, how to think when you hear shots but can’t see the threat, and why preparation actually allows you to live more calmly with your family.

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When evil shows up, panic isn’t a plan. Preparation is peace.

• The 5-step framework to think clearly under pressure

• Immediate action drills to cut through the freeze

• Active shooter realities: see it, hear it, or hear of it—now what?

• “Cover as shadow” movement you’ll remember when it counts

• Why preparation kills paranoia and strengthens your family

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