Today’s guest is security consultant, combatives instructor, Manifesto Radio podcast host, and Mexican cartel expert, Ed Calderon. For more than a decade, Ed worked in organized crime investigations, counternarcotics, and public safety in northern Mexico. He also worked security details for high-level government officials and visiting dignitaries.  Ed's experience and knowledge have allowed him to advise and train some of the world's most elite law enforcement and special operations groups, including the FBI, BORTAC, Indonesian Kopaska, and Mexican and U.S. intelligence services. Today, he conducts seminars and private training on various security, protection, and combative topics.  You can learn more about Ed at edsmanifesto.com and on Instagram @manifestoradiopodcast SPONSORS: Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org 1st Phorm: Go 1stphorm.com/JACKCARR to receive free shipping on any orders over $75. 8 Sleep: Go to eightsleep.com/DangerClose and save $150 on the Pod Cover Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order! Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel.  Featured Gear Badass Work Bench Fort Knox Safe  SIG P226 Anthem Jerky  Del Bac Whiskey  Official Jack Carr Coasters  Dauntless Manufacturing