“When seconds count, police are minutes away!”~ National Rifle Association slogan Please login to watch the full episode and access subscriber-only content.Not a subscriber yet? You are invited to join here! By Corey Lynn and James White The deterioration in our sense of personal safety comes from many directions. After a break-in at our neighbor’s home, we start to read the local reports of crimes and arrests. Or we hear reports of or see videos of predatory street crime and violence. Or we go to a protest that turns violent. Or our car is vandalized—lucky that we were not in it. Whatever the threats that have touched you and your family, the growing importance of taking personal responsibility for your safety is why this Solution Series episode is so timely. Richard Merfert joined the armed services at the age of 17 and has never looked back. With prior experience in…