kenpo3631
Black Belt
Just got this from my instructor a few days ago, thought it might be of interest.
"BUSINESSAFE"
SHOOTING RANGES,PAINTBALL and WAR-GAME FACILITIES,MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING
BusinesSafe is based on the idea that certain businesses and industries may be exploited by
terrorists who portray themselves as honest customers seeking to purchase, lease or somehow
appropriate certain materials, licenses and/or services to covertly further a terrorist plot.
The following are general indicators of potential terrorist planning or activities. Alone, each
indicator can result from legitimate recreational or commercial activities or criminal activity not
related to terrorism; however, multiple indicators combined with other information may possibly
suggest a terrorist threat.
Physical surveillance, which may include note taking or the use of binoculars, cameras or
maps near key facilities.
Attempts to gain sensitive information regarding key facilities or personnel through
personal contact or by telephone, mail or e-mail.
Attempts to penetrate or test physical security and response procedures at key facilities.
Attempts to improperly acquire explosives, weapons, ammunition, dangerous chemicals,
flight manuals or other materials which could be used in a terrorist attack.
Suspicious or improper attempts to acquire official vehicles, uniforms, badges, access
cards or identification for key facilities.
Presence of individuals who do not appear to belong in the workplace, business
establishment or near a key facility.
Behavior which appears to denote planning for terrorist activity, such as mapping out
routes, playing out scenarios, monitoring key facilities and timing traffic flow or signals.
Stockpiling suspicious materials or abandoning potential containers for explosives (e.g.,
vehicles or suitcases).
The following examples of activity relating to Shooting Ranges, Paintball and War-Game
Facilities, and Martial Arts Training, though not fully inclusive, may be of possible concern to
law enforcement:
Information that suggests an individual received foreign military training or attended a
military training camp overseas.
A group of customers that significantly stand apart because of their unusual intensity in
an apparent training regimen, the level of deference or respect given to a specific group
member or the extraordinary repetition of tedious drills.
Evasive responses to routine questions posed by you or your employees.
Unusual inquiries or statements made by individuals involved in recreational shooting or
sporting activity.
Unusual inquiries about martial arts methods to quickly incapacitate individuals through
pain compliance or submission without the use of traditional weapons or about the
control of individuals in confined spaces through joint manipulation or choking methods.
Inconsistencies in an individuals obvious knowledge, training and experience with the
handling of firearms and their statements to you (i.e., an attempt to mask or conceal any
proficiency possessed).
Your impressions and assessment based upon your professional business experience are
extremely valuable and should help guide you in determining if a customer request, a fact pattern
or set of circumstances is unusual.
Please remember that the conduct of an individual will not necessarily be criminal in nature.
Suspicious incidents should be reported immediately to your local law enforcement agency,
Crime Stoppers, or your regional FDLE office. You may also email a tip regarding a suspicious
incident utilizing the link on the FDLE Office of Domestic Security homepage.
For all emergencies, call 911.
_____________________________________________________________
"BUSINESSAFE"
SHOOTING RANGES,PAINTBALL and WAR-GAME FACILITIES,MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING
BusinesSafe is based on the idea that certain businesses and industries may be exploited by
terrorists who portray themselves as honest customers seeking to purchase, lease or somehow
appropriate certain materials, licenses and/or services to covertly further a terrorist plot.
The following are general indicators of potential terrorist planning or activities. Alone, each
indicator can result from legitimate recreational or commercial activities or criminal activity not
related to terrorism; however, multiple indicators combined with other information may possibly
suggest a terrorist threat.
Physical surveillance, which may include note taking or the use of binoculars, cameras or
maps near key facilities.
Attempts to gain sensitive information regarding key facilities or personnel through
personal contact or by telephone, mail or e-mail.
Attempts to penetrate or test physical security and response procedures at key facilities.
Attempts to improperly acquire explosives, weapons, ammunition, dangerous chemicals,
flight manuals or other materials which could be used in a terrorist attack.
Suspicious or improper attempts to acquire official vehicles, uniforms, badges, access
cards or identification for key facilities.
Presence of individuals who do not appear to belong in the workplace, business
establishment or near a key facility.
Behavior which appears to denote planning for terrorist activity, such as mapping out
routes, playing out scenarios, monitoring key facilities and timing traffic flow or signals.
Stockpiling suspicious materials or abandoning potential containers for explosives (e.g.,
vehicles or suitcases).
The following examples of activity relating to Shooting Ranges, Paintball and War-Game
Facilities, and Martial Arts Training, though not fully inclusive, may be of possible concern to
law enforcement:
Information that suggests an individual received foreign military training or attended a
military training camp overseas.
A group of customers that significantly stand apart because of their unusual intensity in
an apparent training regimen, the level of deference or respect given to a specific group
member or the extraordinary repetition of tedious drills.
Evasive responses to routine questions posed by you or your employees.
Unusual inquiries or statements made by individuals involved in recreational shooting or
sporting activity.
Unusual inquiries about martial arts methods to quickly incapacitate individuals through
pain compliance or submission without the use of traditional weapons or about the
control of individuals in confined spaces through joint manipulation or choking methods.
Inconsistencies in an individuals obvious knowledge, training and experience with the
handling of firearms and their statements to you (i.e., an attempt to mask or conceal any
proficiency possessed).
Your impressions and assessment based upon your professional business experience are
extremely valuable and should help guide you in determining if a customer request, a fact pattern
or set of circumstances is unusual.
Please remember that the conduct of an individual will not necessarily be criminal in nature.
Suspicious incidents should be reported immediately to your local law enforcement agency,
Crime Stoppers, or your regional FDLE office. You may also email a tip regarding a suspicious
incident utilizing the link on the FDLE Office of Domestic Security homepage.
For all emergencies, call 911.
_____________________________________________________________
