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Posts by Cody Martin

link to Home Security Basics: 5 things to do before bed

Home Security Basics: 5 things to do before bed

Everyone has a different bedtime routine and I’m sure these routines run the spectrum from the mundane to the wild--no details needed, please. Outside of the craziness, there are a few simple...

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Home Security Basics: Doors

When it comes to home security we can sometimes become bogged down with all the things we can do to improve the security and sanctity of our homes. This can lead to paralysis which results in nothing...

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EDC Essentials: Defensive Carry

Option Gray's founder, Cody Martin, spent more than 11 years in federal law enforcement working undercover, narcotics, violent crime, surveillance, and executive protection, as well as instructing...

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How to prepare for severe weather – Tornado emergency kit checklist

If you live in Tornado Alley, which encompasses the southern plains of the central United States, it’s good practice to have a heightened awareness of these events. Despite the random and often...

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How to minimize your Personal Survival Kit – PSK

"Got your knife?" My wife rolls her eyes at me and shows me what is clipped inside the pocket of her hiking pants. She has finally given in on the fact I will keep bugging her to carry a knife...

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Active Killer Events – What to do in a Mass Shooting

What do we do? How do we react in the event of an active shooter or mass shooting? Unfortunately, these are questions we find ourselves asking after tragedy strikes. It is incumbent upon responsible...

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About the Author

With over 18 years of federal law enforcement, training, and physical security experience, Cody focuses his time nowadays on both consulting and training. He regularly advises individuals, groups, multinational corporations, schools, houses of worship, and NGOs on security threats while conducting customized training as needed.

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