At Personal Security Training, we believe that safety is a skill everyone can learn. With over 40 years of combined military, law enforcement, and private sector experience, our founder, Scott Perry, brings unparalleled expertise to personal security and self-defense training. Whether you’re a first-time firearm owner, a law enforcement professional, or a security specialist, our programs are designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to protect yourself and others.
Meet Your Instructor: A Proven Leader in Security, Training, and Defense
With over four decades of combined military, law enforcement, and private sector experience, Scott Perry brings unparalleled personal security and self-defense training expertise. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1990) with a degree in Peace, War, and defense, he has dedicated his career to enhancing public safety, corporate security, and civilian self-defense education.
Military Expertise and Service
A United States Marine Corps veteran, Scott Perry served four years on active duty and seventeen years in the NC National Guard Reserve, where he specialized in infantry and security operations. His extensive military training includes Small Arms Firing School, Unit Armorer Course, Squad Leaders School at Camp Lejune, and Recondo School at Camp Mackall, part of the Special Forces Qualification Course under the instruction of the legendary Col. James Nick Rowe. He has also been recognized for his outstanding service.
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One lesson I learned years ago is simple. If a firearm slips from my hands, I let it hit the ground. I never try to catch it in midair. That split-second decision can prevent a tragedy. In fact, I have seen how quickly things can go wrong when someone reacts
Home Defense Readiness Started With a Childhood Memory I still remember the night someone tried to get into our house. It happened when I was a kid in the middle of winter. Late that night, loud banging exploded against our back door. The noise woke most of the family. It
Home Security Checklist That Changed the Way I Protect My Property I stopped assuming my home was secure the moment I realized how quickly criminals target weak entry points. Since then, I have made security part of my daily routine. I often check locks, lighting, landscaping, and surveillance systems. In
Why I Focus on Sight Alignment and Sight Picture When I first started handgun training, I quickly realized that accuracy depended on more than just pulling the trigger. I had to learn to control my sights, steady my grip, and focus on the target. That is why sight alignment and
Parking Lot Safety Tips Changed the Way I Move in Public I never used to think much about parking lots. I walked to my vehicle while checking my phone, loading groceries, or searching for my keys. However, after studying crime trends and personal security cases, I realized how quickly a
Public Safety Awareness Tips I Use to Stay Safe in Public I take public safety awareness tips seriously every time I leave home. Crime can happen anywhere, and I never assume a familiar place is automatically safe. Because of that, I stay alert, protect my belongings, and pay close attention
Beard v. United States and the Limits of Self Defense When I study landmark self-defense cases, I always return to Beard v. United States for its discussion of the castle doctrine because it highlights an issue many gun owners misunderstand. A lot of people believe the castle doctrine creates unlimited authority to use
