Bars Are An Under-Addressed Front For Countering Terrorism and Other Violence |
Bars Are An Under-Addressed Front For Countering Terrorism and Other Violence
Bar security professionals, city authorities and federal partners would be well-served hardening 'soft underbelly' of alcoholic beverage outlets and large scale gatherings;
Nadra Enzi ——Bio and Archives--March 1, 2026
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As of this posting, the Austin, Texas mass shooting is being investigated by the FBI as a terrorist act. Clearly, it was what I call an 'act of war' on the public, regardless of motivation.
Austin bar mass shooter possibly motivated by Iran attacks, Quran found in car as FBI eyes terrorism after 2 killed, 14 injured (NY Post, March 1, 2026)
My grave concern has always been that bars and restaurants' are the softest targets among a 'soft underbelly' of targeted public spaces.
My first 2026 post fleshed out this concern locally:
The first anniversary of 2025 New Orleans New Year terror attack is an apt time to consider 2026 risks
'In 2026, I think bars and entertainment districts outside of a fortified French Quarter will be greater targets of opportunity'.
Bars are an under-addressed front for countering terrorism and active shooters who aren't politically motivated.
Their owners, as a class however, are largely disinterested in either serious security threat.
Bar security professionals, city authorities and federal partners would be well-served hardening 'soft underbelly' of alcoholic beverage outlets and large scale gatherings.
The spring event season is just around the corner, with national St. Patrick's Day celebrations alone joining significant big events to be secured during new wartime.
Nadra Enzi aka Cap Black addresses 'anti safety' theory and policies through advocacy and consulting usually for free but please don't tell hardcore capitalist friends.
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Nadra Enzi AKA Cap Black is a philosophical protector specializing in security management beside event organizers and owners of establishments serving the general public. (Substack)
Cap Black is a contributor to Canada Free Press, a security writer on touchy topics; security advisor/founder of Borrow A Brother volunteer safety escorts for female friends concerned about carjackings robbery and sexual assault. $realbrocap on Cash App
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