GaryEssig
Executive Protection Specialist
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Why would you need protective services?Maybe you wouldn't. But then again, maybe you do! If you really want to know... READ ON!Who are you? The more telling question is,"What do you represent?". Do you represent a successful business or corporation that is thriving in a volatile economic environment? Have you had to lay off a group of people lately just because you needed to streamline expenses? Or maybe you represent an ideoligy that has a person or group on edge? Which one would decide to pay you a visit at home and instill fear in your family and friends? Worse yet, which one of them might be disgruntled enough to harm you or your loved ones? What type of vulnerabilities or threats might you face?Home invasion, attacks on privacy, street violence, abduction, kidnapping, workplace violence, road rage, school violence, terrorist attacks, civil unrest, embarrassment (intentional or not), and the worst case scenario...assasination attempt.Home invasions are more of a reality than most would like to believe. If you have financial means, YOU ARE A TARGET! Face it, if someone wants to commit a home invasion, they are probably coming to a nice neighborhood. And it doesn't take much for an ill-intended miscreant to pull it off. As for abductions and kidnappings; how many times have you just strolled down the driveway to get the paper without paying any attention to the "work van" parked in front of your neighbor's house? The last time your spouse or child went out for a quick walk, do you think they paid any attention to their surroundings? The worst part is; you probably don't think it will ever happen to you. You don't think that you have anything that bad people would want. Well, think again!What may not seem valuable to you might be very valuable in the eyes of someone who thinks you don't deserve it. They will go to great lengths to get it too. They will even try to hurt the very ones you love in order to disrupt your way of life. It only takes seconds to go from having a peaceful, fun filled, everyday life to being right in the middle of an absolute chaotic hell. Suddenly... you are just another crime statistic!But it doesn't have to be that way!You CAN take control of your own safety....and I can help!Fear does not need to be present in the hearts of people who have resources available to them. Resources that are capable of mitigating potentially violent and embarrassing situations. I am one of those resources. I, along with my team of Protective Specialists, am dedicated to keeping good people safe. We have studied, trained and perfected our skills in the art of Personal Protection for many years. We believe that with the right plan, the right heart, and the right mindset we can turn a potential disaster into a "non-event". That means everybody goes home safe and happy.The key to success in this arena is being proactive.The first step in being proactive is reaching out to those who can help. If you would like to get more information about our Protective Services offerings, please visit our Contact page. All inquiries will be addressed personally by Gary. Rest assured that all inquiries will be held in the STRICTEST OF CONFIDENCE!
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A Few Words About Me
MY MOTTOFocusing On Your Safety So You Don't Have ToMY MISSIONTo provide a level of protection that allows good people to freely pursue their passions without concern for their personal safety or that of their family.MY COMMITTMENTTo provide my clients with the most professional, comfortable and discrete protective experience ever. I want you to feel free to manuever through your daily life with as little disruption as possible. My passion is helping you strive for your passions.
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Ministry Protection/ EscortMinistries are under attack! That is a fact. If you are an "effective" Christian or Jewish leader, you (and your ministry) are likely under some level of threat, risk, or at a minimum, vulnerability. Serving your needs in this arena is much different than in the secular arena. There is balancing act that has to be performed flawlessly to get the job done while avoiding embarrassment and ministry interruption. This is my passion and specialty! Go to my biography page to get more information. VIP ProtectionThe national environment is changing. That's a fact. People are "on edge" like never before. Bad people want to hurt good people like you. Whether it's because of your success, your "ideology", or just because of who you are; you may be a target. That is where I come in. I have the ability to blend in to any situation. I am at home in casual environments, in high-end board rooms and every place in between. I have the training, the mindset and the experience that will ensure a successful mission, no matter the risk or threat that may be present. Executive Protection DriverStudies show that the most likely place for an attack to happen is during automobile travel (arrival or departure). Studies also show that "distracted driving" is very dangerous. Why not address both issues with one solution? I have the training and expertise that will get you to your destination safely while allowing you to conduct your business without distractions while on the move.Corporate Executive ProtectionIf you have ever had the unpleasant task of laying off an individual, or group of individuals, in a face to face situation, you have probably felt rather vulnerable immediately afterward. You may even be faced with a business meeting that has attendees who conduct business through intimidation tactics. Well, I seem to be able to mitigate those situations. Contact me to find out how. Just go to the Contact page for more information.I can handle ALL of your security needs. Call me to discuss your unique situation. I will help!
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At Your Service...
At Celebrate Israel Event
Gary with Bob Oatman 2010
EPG A-Team
On The Job
Carbine Training 2010
Training Day
Tactical Handgun Training
Never Lose Focus!
Not Me...Just the Concept
GARY'S BIO
Gary's Biography
Highly skilled in the fine art of Close Protection, Gary is regarded as one of the elite in his field. Since 2005, Gary has served in the protective capacity for many high value assets in the Twin Cities. The list is confidential, except by permission from those protectees. Trained in Interpersonal Communications, Executive Safety, Defensive Driving, open hand combat (Haganah) and defensive handgun techniques, Gary is well able to respond to the ever changing situations that may arise during the course of any security detail.Gary's experience also includes five years with the Minnesota Department of Corrections, where he was a member of the Security Squad, responding to all security and medical situations. He was also a member of the Special Operations Team (S.O.R.T). In the event of a major disturbance, S.O.R.T. was tasked with restoring order within the facility. Gary is well versed in many areas of business, making it easy for him to 'fit in" to various settings. Gary fits as your Personal Assistant, Executive Driver, a business associate or "Uncle Gary from Arizona". He can be whoever he needs to be to mitigate the situation.Gary has been instrumental in the development, training and supervision of a 23 person Executive Protection team in the Twin Cities area. The presence of this team has been effective in many different arenas, that include: the 2008 Republican National Convention, the protection of national and international Christian and Jewish leaders, celebrity events, and more.My Mantra: "Workers do the minimum requirement...Servants do the maximum potential"
Gary Essig Executive Protection Specialist
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Keeping Churches Safe
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Due to the complexities of this field, and my desire to put forth only the highest level of work, I am taking time to compile thoughts on a variety of perspectives pertaining to Executive Protection. This compilation will hopefully give the discerning mind some great points to ponder. The need for Protective Services in the current world environment is HUGE. Equal to that are the misconceptions that surround these services. I hope to bring some level of clarity to this subject by sharing vision from an inside perspective. This will most likely benefit the prospective client more than the Protection Specialist. Some of the subjects to be covered are: The Value of a Protective ProgramExpense or Investment?Family Protection (You May Not Be The Target!)Kidnapping Targets (Am I One?)Bodyguard vs. Protection SpecialistProtective DriverAnd Much More!This has taken longer than I expected. My hope is to have this completed by January 31, 2012. Please check back soon.Thank you!
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CONTACT GARY
TELEPHONE: (612) 270-3292
ADDRESS: Minneapolis, MN
E-MAIL: Info_GaryEssig.com
