Henley-Putnam's Terrorism and Counterterrorism Studies Guide

Search for the word “weapons” and you will retrieve occupational classifications for Military Enlisted Tactical Operations and Air/Weapons Specialists and Crew Members. While used primarily for career information, you can glean some information about the laws that affect the field of personal protection. It provides a good description of the job, training, and a discussion on the use of technology (weapons and computers). Search on “homeland security” and access several PDFs, focusing on government, law enforcement and private for profit opportunities.

A nonprofit organization dedicated to improving awareness of Operations Security procedures, as well as building cohesion amongst its members. OSPA members work together behind the scenes to further the discipline, as well as creating and sharing information on a wide range of subjects, such as information security, OPSEC briefings, Security Briefings, and OPSEC program management.