Seven years ago, on Oct. 1, 2017, thousands of concert-goers were having the time of their lives at the Route 91 Country Music Harvest Festival, a country music event on The Strip in Las Vegas, when suddenly bullets began spraying everywhere. An active assailant had opened fire on the crowd of 22,000 from the Mandalay Bay hotel.

That fateful night hundreds were injured and 60 people lost their lives.

On this episode we recount the chilling events of an this active shooter incident, where Matthew Klock heroically shielded his friends amidst chaotic gunfire, navigating a scene of terror and tragedy. Beyond the incident, Matthew opens up about his family's haunting history with suicide, personal battles with dark thoughts, and the journey through therapy to understand the profound pain left behind by such acts.

As we journey through Matthew's storied career, from his roots in event security to his current role at Pinkerton, we’ll explore how his experiences shaped his perspective on life, especially after narrowly escaping death. Also, get a glimpse into his life outside the turmoil—a devoted father, a proud mentor, and a steadfast friend.

Join us today for raw and inspiring insights on survival, the importance of preparation, and the unwavering determination to live every day to the fullest.

This is more than just a story of survival; it's a powerful narrative on resilience, family, and finding purpose through adversity.Let's get into it!

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About Michael Julian & Down 'n Dirty with Michael Julian:

Michael Julian is a distinguished security and investigations professional with a career spanning over 30 years. Michael's extensive security training encompasses a wide range of critical areas, including behavioral threat assessment, active shooter survival, executive and asset protection, self-defense, defensive and evasive driving, close protection, aviation security, interview and interrogation techniques, protective and counter-surveillance, and covert protection. He imparts his knowledge by teaching courses in Executive and Asset Protection across the United States and serves as a trusted security consultant for organizations, specializing in personal and asset security solutions, workplace violence identification and reaction, and active shooter survival.

Michael is a renowned speaker and Best-Selling author, having penned "10 Minutes to Live: Surviving an Active Shooter Using A.L.I.V.E.". His innovative Active Shooter Survival philosophy, A.L.I.V.E. (Assess, Leave, Impede, Violence, and Expose), has been widely embraced since its inception in 2014. The online e-Learning version of the A.L.I.V.E....