INTREPID Glaswegian reporter Peter Carroll braces himself for an all action course in Terrorism Survival...

 The attempted Glasgow Airport attack reminded a nation that Scotland is as much a target for terrorists as London.

Terrorism is a real threat anywhere in the world, especially in the UK and America.

That's why security company 360 Defence launched the UK's first Terrorism Awareness and Survival Course.

The one-day course, held at a secret Glasgow location on Saturday was billed as a "real defence for the real world" and involved practical survival techniques normally reserved for police forces and corporate security.

Led by 360 Defence's crack team of Instructors - drawn from law enforcement and military special forces _ I decided to join in the inaugural terrorist survival school.

Arriving at 8:30 am along with 20-odd other civilians, which included a74 year old gran-of-three Deborah, we were given a rundown on what would be covered from suicide bombings to car bombs and kidnapping attempts to sniper avoidance by instructors Simon Leila and a tough-looking guy nown only as 'Joe'.

To wake us up Joe chucked a smoke grenade squib in our direction to see how we would react.

Needless to say most of the group would've been in a serious condition if the grenade was lethal - not a good start.

After the lively opening Simon and Joe talked us through everything from chemical attacks to dodging sniper bullets and awareness of possible suicide bombings.

Simon said: "Were not trying to scare anyone, create a panic or train have-a-go heroes, but the reality is we live in a society where bad tings happen.

"The incidents in Glasgow and London gave us a wake-up call and we want to teach people to be more aware and how to spot potential threats."

We were also given a taster session on how to disable a suspected terrorist/mugger/ned using Krav Maga - the Israelie self-defence system used in the Bourne/Matt Damon spy flicks.

That's where super-gran and paring partner Deborah put me to shame. But why was she there ? Deborah, who also attends Simon's weekly South Side classes said: "I thought it would be an opportunity to learn something new."

"More people should be aware of what can happen in these kind od situations. The Glasgow Airport has shown us all that we have to be aware."

And after leaving the course I have to admit I did pick up some sound, sensible advice is a worst case scenario should ever happen again.

Picture text : SCENARIO ... the aftermath of a suicide bombing drill, right the second drill. Left sees the team react the right way. Glaswegian reporter Peter Carroll learning how to play dead, below left.

The company are planning further courses in Scotland. To find out more visit www.360defence.co.uk