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, earning a citation from the Vice-Admiral of the 6th Fleet for superior performance in Beirut, Lebanon (1983) and an honorable discharge in 1985.
Meet Your Instructor: Scott Perry
A Proven Leader in Security, Training, and Defense
With over four decades of combined military, law enforcement, and private sector experience, Scott Perry is a trusted authority in personal security and self-defense training. A graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1990) with a degree in Peace, War, and Defense, Scott has dedicated his career to enhancing public safety, corporate security, and civilian self-defense education.
Scott is a United States Marine Corps veteran, having served four years on active duty and seventeen years in the NC National Guard Reserve. His military training includes:
Small Arms Firing School
Unit Armorer Course
Squad Leaders School at Camp Lejeune
Recondo School at Camp Mackall (part of the Special Forces Qualification Course under the legendary Col. James Nick Rowe)
His outstanding service earned him a citation from the Vice-Admiral of the 6th Fleet for superior performance in Beirut, Lebanon (1983) and an honorable discharge in 1985.
Law Enforcement & Correctional Training
From 1991 to 2011, he served in the North Carolina Department of Correction, Division of Community Corrections, where he supervised probationers and parolees, led training programs, and conducted casework. During this time, he became a Master Firearms, Self-Defense, and Baton Instructor and taught corrections training at the community college level. As Chairman of Sentencing Services (1994-2001) and a member of the Governor’s Crime Prevention Board (1994-1998), he helped shape correctional & sentencing policies in North Carolina.
Professional Instruction & Certifications
Scott Perry has trained military personnel, law enforcement officers, and civilians in various self-defense and firearms disciplines. As the founder of Direct Outcomes, Inc. DBA Tradewinds Media and Personal Security Training, he has provided North Carolina Concealed Carry courses, defensive tactics, and use-of-force training to US Military personnel, Correctional Officers, and Private Citizens. His extensive instructor certifications include:
Civic Leadership & Professional Affiliations
Beyond his professional career, Scott Perry is an active leader in the veteran community. He is the American Legion Post 84 commander and a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6060. As a past Chapter President of the Sons of the American Revolution, he remains dedicated to preserving the nation’s history and honoring those who have served.
With a lifetime of experience in military service, law enforcement, and private security training, Scott Perry is committed to providing top-tier personal defense education. Whether you’re a first-time firearm owner, law enforcement professional, or security specialist, his expertise ensures you receive the highest quality training in firearms safety, self-defense tactics, and situational awareness.
Train with an instructor who has lived the mission—protect, defend, and empower.
From 1991 to 2011, Scott served in the North Carolina Department of Correction, Division of Community Corrections, where he:
Supervised probationers and parolees.
Led training programs and conducted casework.
Became a Master Firearms, Self-Defense, and Baton Instructor.
Taught corrections training at the community college level.
As Chairman of Sentencing Services (1994-2001) and a member of the Governor’s Crime Prevention Board (1994-1998), Scott helped shape correctional and sentencing policies in North Carolina.
Scott is an active leader in the veteran community, serving as:
Commander of American Legion Post 84.
Life Member of Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 6060.
Past Chapter President of the Sons of the American Revolution.
Train with an instructor who has lived the mission—protect, defend, and empower.
Scott has trained military personnel, law enforcement officers, and civilians in various self-defense and firearms disciplines. His certifications include:
Firearms Instructor (1997): Qualified to teach Smith & Wesson Pistol & Revolver, Ruger Mini-14, and 870 Shotgun.
Monadnock Baton Instructor: Straight Baton, Expandable Baton, and Advanced Baton.
OC Pepper Spray Instructor (2000, 2008).
Control & Restraints Defensive Tactics Instructor.
CPR & Infectious Disease Instructor.
Unarmed Self-Defense Instructor.
Train the Trainer (PREA): Certified to teach Prison Rape Elimination Act Compliance.
When I wrote Lucid Realms, I wanted to blur the lines between reality and dreams, crafting poetry that echoes the methods of poets from over a hundred years ago. Inspired by surrealism, I tapped into “psychic automatism” to capture the raw essence of thought—free from the constraints of logic and societal norms. Through this collection, I share the lives of individuals I encountered during my years overseeing probation or parole cases, and guiding soldiers as a non-commissioned officer in the U.S. military.
These poems tell the stories of people on the fringes of society—grappling with addiction, homelessness, and financial struggles. They paint vivid pictures of individuals facing immense challenges, all framed through a surrealistic lens that weaves their emotions into dreamlike sequences, protecting their identities while revealing their truths.
This work spans more than two decades of my personal and professional journey, highlighting not only the struggles of the people I guided but also the unwavering determination of law enforcement and military personnel who persist, often without fair compensation or societal recognition. Using the tool of “automatism,” I created a journalistic record of their emotions during their toughest moments—dealing with addiction, debt, and survival in a world brimming with abundance yet shaped by media-fueled ideals.
In Lucid Realms, I advocate for solutions—both governmental and private—that uplift these marginalized individuals. I stress the importance of strong local manufacturing to provide fair wages and create opportunities that allow families to thrive, communities to flourish, and our nation to grow stronger.
This book isn’t just about raising awareness—it’s about giving back. Every dollar from Lucid Realms goes directly to the American Legion Post 84 Distressed Veteran’s Fund, supporting those who served our country and now face challenges of their own. Through this work, I hope to shed light on the lives of the overlooked while contributing to a cause close to my heart.
When I wrote Lucid Realms, my first book, I stood too firmly on the shoulders of those who came before me—borrowing too much from their style, rhythm, and rhyme. Writers like Allen Ginsberg, Gregory Corso, Anne Waldman, and Russian masters like Kafka shaped that work more than I care to admit. While I value their influence, I realized I needed to step away from their shadows and write with more of my own “DNA” embedded into the poetry. With Lucid Encounters, I have tried to do just that: to free my language, strip away the constraints of formality, and embrace a more honest, unrestrained voice.
I’d have sworn off writing altogether if I had to spend one more moment crafting a poem around someone else’s style or Googling another word to force a rhyme into place. Instead, this book is a departure—a venture into raw, unfiltered storytelling through poetry. Here, you’ll find the lives of those often unseen, working—or not working—jobs that society takes for granted. These are people whose compensation rarely meets the “just wages” standard and whose stories I feel compelled to share.
As with Lucid Realms, I’ve continued to rely on automated writing—letting the first thought be the best—wrapped into dream sequences, a nod to the surrealist tradition that I admire. Imagery remains central, painting vivid pictures of moments, emotional tones, and fractured realities. These stories are not my own; they belong to the countless individuals I encountered over 30 years of interviews, office hours, and home visits while serving the system.
You will find their darkest hours, struggles, and fragile humanity in these pages. Addiction, crime, and the weight of poverty are never pretty, and the psychological scars they leave are often beyond comprehension. Still, through poetry, I hope to convey their lives in a way that’s both accessible and deeply felt. Some of these stories are dark, some are fascinating, but all are unsettling—a window into the edges of society where survival is an art form and life itself is raw and unvarnished.
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