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Defend Systems is a life safety and security consulting firm specializing in active shooter response training and physical security consulting. Hundreds of organizations, including corporations, houses of worship, healthcare facilities, law firms, and more than 300 schools across the U.S. Our training and knowledge inform, provide, and create systems that work. Our goal is to save lives through ed
06/01/2026
We were honored to speak at the MAIS Administrator Conference last week, joining more than 150 school leaders that showed up to make their schools stronger. Brink may have had to scoot around the stage with a bum ankle, but fortunately the administrators came for the content, not the footwork! Thanks to MAIS for having us.
New podcast episode! In this clip from Part 3 of Foundations of Church Security Teams, we discuss why security teams must be prepared to dominate their space before law enforcement arrives. That’s why we bring tactical response training to your facility. Not a range, not a generic classroom. Your church is where you will actually operate during a crisis, so that’s where we train. Listen at the link in our bio!
05/21/2026
Over the past few weeks, we’ve had the opportunity to spend great quality time with recurring clients. We especially appreciate Gluck Orthodontics and Wilson Bank & Trust for continuing to prioritize preparedness!
05/19/2026
Each month, we randomly select a newsletter subscriber to receive a free bleeding control kit! We only send two emails a month, sharing updates on current events, free trainings, and other announcements. Sign up at the link in our bio ✉️
It takes strong leadership to recognize gaps, take action, and invest in your people. The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga did exactly that.
We’re grateful to UTC for trusting us with their active shooter response training following a swatting incident on their campus. Hearing such powerful feedback from faculty and staff means a great deal to our team. We’re thankful for the opportunity to empower universities with practical, research-driven training that prepares people to respond when it matters most.
Thank you again to UTC for your partnership and commitment to safety. Watch the full video at https://youtu.be/9-iFo9Q-GIY 📹
New podcast episode! 🎙️ Michael Bearden, the newest member of the Defend Systems team, shares stories from his early Army deployments, Ranger School, Special Forces, and the experiences that shaped his leadership and mindset under pressure. We hope you enjoy getting to know Mike! For all the ways to listen, visit the link in our bio.
05/11/2026
We’re looking forward to speaking at the Mid-South Association of Independent Schools (MAIS) Administrators Conference later this month and meeting admins across Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Tennessee. If you’re a MAIS member, we hope to see you there!
05/07/2026
The team is growing! Please join us in welcoming Michael Bearden to the Defend Systems team — a 20-year U.S. Army veteran, former Special Forces Team Sergeant with 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne), and the 2021 Special Forces Instructor of the Year.
After years serving in combat and counterterrorism operations overseas, Mike went on to serve as an Instructor at the Special Forces Senior Leader Course, where he trained military leaders at the highest levels.
Most recently, Mike served as a Governor’s Veteran Fellow with the State of Tennessee.
Mike’s combination of operational experience and instructional expertise make him an incredible addition to our mission of helping people prepare for and respond to crisis situations. Mike looks forward to connecting with our clients and continuing to serve others through Defend Systems!
05/05/2026
You didn’t sign up to be protectors, but you show up that way every day. We’re grateful for every educator who’s stepped into our training with a commitment to keeping their students safe. Happy Teacher Appreciation Day!
05/01/2026
Rapid Response Trauma Medical
🎙️ PRE-EVENT TRAINER & BREAKOUT SPEAKER, Adam McIntyre is a retired U.S. Army Master Sergeant with 20 years of service, including 15 in Special Forces. As a Green Beret with the 5th Special Forces Group, he completed multiple deployments to the Middle East, served as an 18F Intelligence Sergeant, and later led a 12-man SFOD-A as an Operations Sergeant. He also spent 3.5 years as a Military Free Fall Instructor at the Advanced Tactical Infiltration Course. Adam completed numerous elite courses, including Ranger School, Special Forces Sniper Course, Special Forces Advanced Urban Combat Course, and Military Free Fall Jumpmaster. Adam brings his leadership and tactical expertise to Defend Systems as an Instructor, providing Tactical Response Training for church security teams, armed guards, and law enforcement.
👉Participants will be trained in life-saving techniques that address the two leading causes of preventable death in combat and high-threat environments: massive hemorrhage and tension pneumothorax. While these interventions originate from battlefield medicine, they are equally applicable to active shooter incidents, workplace emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, and even at home.
Register for the main event today: https://www.fbsnamerica.com/events/security-operations-summit-2026
If you are signed up for the main event and want to add on this pre-event course the day prior to the main event, find all pre-event courses and tickets here: https://www.fbsnamerica.com/sos-pre-event
📅 July 23-25, 2026 (Pre-Event July 22)
📍 Louisville, Kentucky
