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Exposing Lies on Child Gun Death Statistics

The following excerpted quotes are from an Op-Ed article by Dr. John R. Lott Jr., the president of the Crime Prevention Research Center. He served as the senior advisor for research and statistics in the Office of Justice Programs and the Office of Legal Policy in the US Department of Justice during 2020-21.

“Gun control advocates often claim that guns are the leading cause of death among children — but that is false….Over the last couple of years, the media has continually pushed the assertion regarding children being at risk….What defines a child? For those under 18, vehicle deaths consistently outnumber firearm deaths.

[ Read the SemperVerus article, Church Active Shooter Prevention Saves Lives in Wayne, MI ]

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Posted on 11/15/202511/15/2025

Celebrating 250 Years: Learn About the American Revolution

The White House Salute to America 250 Task Force, in partnership with Hillsdale College, provides a history series that tells the remarkable story of American Independence, highlighting the stories of the crucial characters and events that resulted in a small rag-tag army defeating the mightiest empire in the world and establishing the greatest republic ever to exist. This is the story of America.

Below are links to resources on the White House website and other historical resources that help educate us about America’s rich heritage of liberty.

US Presidential Messages on Important Birthdays and Anniversaries

Below are links to brief, written messages by President Donald Trump honoring the actions of role models for us all.

[ Read the SemperVerus article, Important US Dates to Commemorate ]

⇨ • Leif Erikson

[ Read the SemperVerus article, SemperVerus and the Way of the Wise ]

⇨ • Christopher Columbus

[ Read the SemperVerus article, What a Leaf-Sweeper’s Answer Teaches About Personal Leadership ]

⇨ • 418th Anniversary of the First Landing and the Raising of the Cape Henry Cross, April 29, 1607

[ Read the SemperVerus article, The Greatest Man… ]

⇨ • 406th Anniversary of the First Representative Legislative Assembly in America, July 30, 1619

[ Read the SemperVerus article, God Made A Farmer ]

Analyzing Active Threat Response Models: A Comparative Study

Founded in 2002 with principles strongly guided by the Christian faith, Strategos International comprises a team of over 500 contracted security specialists who provide reality-based training, consulting, and protection services across the globe for businesses, military, law enforcement, health care, schools, insurance companies, and churches.

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Its article, Analyzing Active Threat Response Models: A Comparative Study, summarizes various recommendations of how to act in the event of an active killer situation.

[ Read the SemperVerus article, A List of Active Killer Incidents at Houses of Worship and Religious Schools ]

Strategos describes its white paper as “an in-depth comparative analysis of active threat response models, focusing on the RUN, HIDE, FIGHT methodology, the A.L.I.C.E. response model, the A.D.D. (Avoid, Deny, Defend) approach, and the Strategos 3-OUT (Lock Out, Get Out, Take Out) Response Model. The objective analysis—grounded in research and real-world outcomes—evaluates each model’s effectiveness, flexibility, and applicability across varied situations. Key findings highlight differences in approach, training requirements, and situational responsiveness, underscoring the need for adaptable, comprehensive strategies to enhance safety and preparedness.”

[ Read the SemperVerus article, Chart: The Spectrum of Potential Threat Personas in Self-Defense and Church Security ]

The models examined are: