J. L. Hodges

Many Men In One, is the title of this man, according to those who know him best. Jim has lived many parallel lives, and invested a half-century in high-risk public service assignments including that of a covert intelligence operator, a highly decorated detective, and a two-time law enforcement officer of the year, licensed law enforcement instructor, licensed professional security instructor, a ground combat veteran of the Vietnam War, Inventor, and personal defense expert.

Parallel to his tactical life, Jim grew up in Texas as a cowboy and horse trainer and owned his own livestock business. He also founded and ran an invention design company, as well as a national tactical sales and training company. As a historian of the Vietnam War, and also cowboy and ranching history, he has appeared in numerous films and photoshoots and is a nationally respected public speaker.

Now, Jim enjoys authoring books from these experiences and sharing stories with audiences from many corners of the world.