New Boss: Spencer Pratt Not Kidding About Cyber Security Job

By PopEater Staff Posted Mar 15th 2010 03:01PM

Spencer Pratt announced Monday he's fleeing 'The Hills' for a job at American Defense Enterprises, a self defense company that offers "world-class training in the entire spectrum of small arms weaponry." The reality star told PEOPLE he discovered a new passion in life, working for the Los Angeles-based company in their cyber security division.

To those thinking this was another one of Pratt's media "gotchas," well, you'd be wrong. PopEater spoke with Pratt's new boss, A.D.E. head Bill Beasley, who insists the 26-year-old star is sincere and determined to "help do something good for a change."

"Spencer is not the person you see on TV, and he is not the typical Hollywood guy," Beasley tells us. "Spencer deeply cares about politics and world affairs. If you visit his home, he has very thick books on all of these topics -- that he has actually read cover to cover. He really cares deeply about the safety of our country."

So, what exactly is Pratt giving up 'The Hills' for? Beasley says Pratt approached him with the idea of creating a cyber security division after hearing President Obama speak on the issue in May 2009. It's a new position at the company, which primarily offers several levels of weapons training.

"Being in charge of the cyber security division doesn't pay nearly as much as a Hollywood job, but Spencer wants to do this," Beasley insists. "He is passionate about creating a cyber security system to help defense capabilities for the U.S., and he graciously asked me to be a partner."

Further showing his commitment to cyber security, Pratt has tried his hand at lobbying Washington as well, having "contacted the Pentagon, senators and politicians about this system, and he is getting a big response."

According Beasley, Pratt has committed to spend "a lot of his own money" on efforts to get lawmakers and defense officials to listen to him. The White House's Cybersecurity Coordinator is Howard Schmidt.

Earlier Monday, Pratt explained his thinking in making the surprising career move.

"My new mission is this: To do my part in maintaining the technological superiority of the U.S. military and prevent emerging technologies from threatening our nation's security," he said. "I have decided to refocus my energy and devote my full resources to helping America face this and other unprecedented challenges."

Pratt, whose wife Heidi Montag will remain on the MTV show, says that while he's bummed to be taking a break from 'The Hills,' he felt he'd be dishonoring his country "or myself if I were to continue this endeavor" when he had "the ability to assist our nation against these prevalent threats."

The 26-year-old part-time rapper was until recently managing Montag's career, but was replaced by a psychic named Aiden Chase. He is currently studying software engineering at USC.

For the time being, you won't be hearing any more out of Pratt, whose publicist tells PopEater the star is busy "settling into his new job. He appreciates the support and should be available for interviews in the next few weeks once he is up to speed with his new employer."

Five Facts About A.D.E.:

Motto: "If you want to shoot like a professional, you need to train with professionals."
Types of guns A.D.E. trains with: Handguns, rifles, shotguns.
Now with 50% more lethal: "A.D.E. instructors can train you to the highest level you wish to achieve. Those who take these courses will be trained to a substantially higher level of skill than the average police or military unit."
American Warriors Test: A.D.E. classifies standard military and police gun tests as "extremely unrealistic," opting for a seven-hour test involving a gamut of circumstances. Participants receive ratings of American Warrior, American Operator or American Defender. Only seven people are designated American Warriors.
Money back guarantee: "Whether you are an average citizen interested in self-defense or an experienced operator with years of overseas experience, your skills will significantly improve or A.D.E. will refund your money."

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Monday 15 March

By Ann

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I didn't read the whole story. I just wanted to know why this idiot is still making news of any kind. I wish he'd go far far away.

Wednesday 07 April

By Alleluia Grace

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I hear ya and have to agreed. And just wondering but haven't we voted that fool off the planet by now?

By Cindy Stauffer

Give me a break, Pratt couldn't protect a fly from a flyswatter

By gary

Heidi's trying to distance herself from this a##hole because she knows he's holding her back....so now what he wants to save us all? double douche

By THE PUNISHER

WHO WAS THE MORON THAT STOOD IN FRONT OF THE WEAPON AND TOOK THE PHOTOGRAPH? SEEMS LIKE A REAL PROFESSIONAL OUTFIT HE'S GOING TO BE WORKING FOR - NOT!

A-HOLE EVEN HAS HIS FINGER ON THE TRIGGER! SPENCER, LOOK DOWN THE PIPE AND SEE IF IS IS LOADED...........

By Steven

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This guy is a wack-job, idiot!

Tuesday 16 March

By rick

if spencer is the best we can do at cyber securety we are in a load of trouble

By Alitax

How is learning to fire small arms going to protect American technology...? Is he planning on hunting down hackers?

What a ridiculous little man.

By Caley

And now for the real story. He was asked to take a 6 week leave with no pay to attend anger management classes after he made a threat of physical harm to one of the female producers. Apparently this wasn't the first time he had made such threats. MTV will review his contract after he has met all their requirements.

By junebuggyz

He's pointing a gun at a camera. Real smart. The first rules of using a gun are to assume the gun is always loaded, and never point the gun at someone/something unless you intend to shoot.

Monday 22 March

By Jen

why does he need a gun for cyber security?

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