Stephen Mazzagatti is a retired New Jersey State Trooper, former paramedic, and experienced firearms instructor dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations with practical, life-saving self-defense knowledge. With 25 years in law enforcement, Stephen has worked in emergency response, homeland security threat detection and prevention, criminal investigations, cybercrime investigations, child exploitation utilizing technology, aviation, firearms investigations, and firearms training, making him a leading expert in situational awareness, personal safety, and responsible firearm ownership.

As the international bestselling author of Defend Confidently: Elevate Situational Awareness, Secure Your Personal Safety, and Master Concealed Carry, Stephen’s mission is to equip audiences—including corporate leaders, employees, and business professionals—with the mindset, skills, and confidence to protect themselves, their teams, and their workplaces.

Why Book Stephen?

Stephen’s presentations are engaging, practical, and eye-opening, blending real-world expertise, gripping stories, and actionable strategies that resonate with audiences from all walks of life. Whether you’re a corporate team, executive leadership group, HR department, healthcare organization, or security team, Stephen delivers powerful safety education tailored to workplace security, personal awareness, and emergency preparedness.
Decades of frontline experience in law enforcement, emergency response, and investigations.

Corporate safety expert with training programs designed for leaders and employees in office, remote, and travel-based work environments.

Dynamic, real-world training that prioritizes awareness, prevention, and confidence-building.

Expert in high-risk situations, from cybercrime to workplace threats and active shooter response.

Bestselling author with a proven ability to educate, inspire, and empower.