Posts by Alan Hughes
What 144,000+ Views Tell Us About the Better Protectors’ Audience
Article Summary This year, the Better Protectors website had over 144,000 views. That number matters, not because of traffic alone, but because it reflects intent. These readers were not skimming for entertainment. They were looking for clarity, confirmation, and better information before making decisions that matter. The five articles below became the most visited pages…
Read MoreA Practical Look at the Xegis Safe
Article Summary Finding the balance between access and control is one of the hardest parts of responsible gun ownership. This article looks at the Xegis safe from a practical standpoint, not as a gadget, but as a tool meant to solve a real-world problem. The focus is on how it works, why its design choices…
Read More25 Gift Ideas: Christmas Shopping for Protectors
Article Summary: Christmas is coming! If you’re shopping for another protector or if the people shopping for you want some ideas, this list will help with some gift ideas and where you can find the items. Bookmark it because it can come in handy later for birthday shopping as well 1-3) Flashlights This is always…
Read MoreChurch Safety Training in Tennessee
Article Summary: Tennessee churches want people to feel safe and welcome when they walk through the doors. Each building, ministry, and weekend looks a little different, but the goal is the same. Your team needs a clear plan for the moments they hope never happen. Our church safety training gives volunteers simple, easily applicable skills…
Read MoreDavid Parkinson
David Parkinson: Co-Founder and Instructor, Better Protectors Professional Experience David Parkinson is a United States Air Force veteran, a licensed Registered Nurse, and a personal safety instructor with over twenty years of combined military, medical, and training experience. His background spans law enforcement duties, physical security, detainee operations, emergency response, and tactical instruction. During his…
Read MoreAlan Hughes
Alan Hughes: Co-Founder and Lead Instructor Professional Experience Alan Hughes is a United States Army veteran and law enforcement professional with a career that has included local, state, and federal assignments. His experience spans investigations, tactical operations, dignitary protection, and multi-agency coordination. He has served as a detective, traffic homicide investigator, drug interdiction specialist, and…
Read MoreChurch Safety Training in Pennsylvania
Article Summary: Churches across Pennsylvania work hard to create a safe and welcoming place for people to worship. Congregations in cities like Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, and Scranton often face different challenges than churches in rural towns or smaller communities. Our church safety training in Pennsylvania gives teams clear, practical skills they can use on Sunday…
Read MoreChurch Safety Training in North Carolina
Article Summary: Churches across North Carolina work hard to create safe and welcoming environments. From Charlotte and Raleigh to Asheville, Greensboro, and Wilmington, every congregation faces different challenges based on size, setting, and community needs. Our training helps your team respond with clarity, recognize problems early, and handle emergencies with confidence. Better Protectors is a…
Read MoreChurch Safety Training in South Carolina
Article Summary Churches across South Carolina are taking intentional steps to protect their congregations and strengthen their ministries. Conducting church safety training in South Carolina gives us the opportunity to help ministry teams build the confidence and practical skills needed to protect their people while keeping faith at the center of every response. Why Is…
Read MoreChurch Safety Training in Alabama
Article Summary Churches across Alabama are taking practical steps to protect their congregations and create safer places to worship. When we teach church safety training in Alabama, it equips ministry teams with real-world skills grounded in faith and service. Each session combines tactical instruction with a ministry-first mindset, enabling your church to respond to emergencies…
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