Jeff Mathes - Know Their Stories: Voices from March 27, 2023

In this episode, we sit down with Sergeant Jeff Mathes of the Metro Nashville Police Department—one of the first officers on the scene at The Covenant School on March 27, 2023. Jeff walks us through the sights, sounds, and split-second decisions of that day. He speaks candidly about what it means to be a leader in a crisis—and healing through accepting that there was nothing he could have changed about his actions that day to save lives.

Jeff opens up about returning home that day to his family and the moment he heard a clip of the fire alarm on the radio the next morning that triggered a mental break.

Awarded the Medal of Valor and recognized in the Oval Office, Jeff reflects on why the relationships formed through this tragedy mean more than any honor, and the personal truth he’s had to embrace: “You can’t live your life based on this event that was one day of your life.”

Notes:

5:58: How Jeff got into law enforcement/degree at Harding University

42:47: "I need to be able to do the job that I expect my people to do."

45:35: Understanding the gravity of the situation and that his actions will be scrutinized or recognized

1:15:29: Jeff's mindset on the way to the school and preparing himself

1:21:12: The rest of Jeff's day and returning home

1:24:24 The following day having a mental break because a radio ad started with a fire alarm sound

1:29:25: Pushing through mental trauma by accepting that he did his job and couldn't have changed the other outcomes

1:35:10: Jeff awarded the Medal of Valor by President Biden at the White House

1:39:30: "What interests me is the relationships I've formed from this event and the community I serve, not the awards or papers for my desk."

1:40:35: Jeff's advice for others that have gone through similar incidents

Teacher - Know Their Stories: Voices from March 27, 2023

On March 27, 2023, our guest was a teacher at The Covenant School in Nashville—a place she had poured her heart into. In this episode, our guest recounts the moments before, during, and after the tragedy that unfolded. 

She walks us through her second-by-second decision making process as she decides the best way to help the others in the building and also get herself out safely. She fled into the woods with children, thanking God that the spring leaves had started to arrive and provided concealment as they ran from the school. She shares how prior active shooter response training prepared her for split-second decisions she made to protect children, and the aftermath of surviving one of the most traumatic events imaginable. 

We also reflect on the lasting legacy of Head of School Katherine Koonce, who made the decision to bring training to Covenant staff just a year earlier. “Katherine saved our lives,” our guest says.

This episode is a moving tribute to courage, preparation, and the unwavering strength of educators in the face of the unthinkable.

Notes:

2:40 - Journey to becoming a teacher and why

8:05 - Recounting her morning on March 27, 2023

10:00 - Recognizing the sound of gunshots in a building and processing using previous active shooter response training

13:20 - “Hearing that [gunfire in a building during active shooter response training] saved my life. I probably would have gone down to investigate.”

20:20 - Realizing others in the building probably only heard the fire alarm. “How can I save as many people as possible?”

27:50 - All of this happened in under 2 minutes

30:40 - Conversation with the 911 dispatcher and getting children away from the school

40:00 - People all responded differently

43:55 - For 14 minutes, it was teacher vs. gunman.

45:40 - The staff did an outstanding job scripting and performing even after they had evaded.

1:03:40 - People can make excellent decisions under stress when they have prepared even a little.

1:15:20 - Fogginess after a traumatic event and dealing with survivor’s guilt

1:19:54 - Advice for teachers about why training is important

1:25:25 - Honoring Head of School Katherine Koonce

Rachel Sanderson - Know Their Stories: Voices from March 27, 2023

On March 27, 2023, Rachel Sanderson walked onto The Covenant School campus for her first day as a substitute teacher there. It was a beautiful morning—calm, full of worship, and seemingly ordinary. Within hours, everything changed.

In this conversation, Rachel recounts what happened that day—from the moment the fire alarm went off to the terrifying minutes spent locked inside a classroom with students. With raw honesty, she shares how training kicked in and how faith held her steady.

Rachel reflects on the trauma, isolation, and the unexpected strength she found in processing it. She also speaks about how connecting with others—including mass shooting survivors—has been key to her healing. Through it all, her hope is clear: to help others feel less alone, to encourage preparation, and to point toward the God moments even in the darkest hour.

Rachel’s story is a reminder of what this series is about—naming the hard things, honoring the good that still breaks through, and not looking away. This episode reminds us why we keep listening: because light still shines in the darkness.

Notes:

8:00 – March 27, 2023: Rachel's first day subbing at Covenant

18:25 – Fire alarm triggers confusion

19:30 – Rachel hears banging noises—normalcy bias sets in

25:50 – Rachel begins praying aloud

29:10 – The 911 call: confirmation of an active shooter

35:00 – Fire station, comforting children, and immediate aftermath

43:20 – “I’m glad I was the sub that day” – leaning on training

49:00 – Debriefing with Brink; importance of safe people to process with

53:40 – Balancing trauma and motherhood

59:40 – Frustration with media

1:06:00 – Facing evil in the flesh

1:13:05 – Healing through hearing others’ stories

1:14:30 – Purpose of this podcast series: “I didn’t know someone else felt that way too”

1:19:00 – Reaching out to other survivors

1:28:00 – “I want to help others—even if it’s just being prepared for an emergency situation”

Abby McLean - Know Their Stories: Voices from March 27, 2023 :: Ep 49

In this episode, we sit down with Abby McLean, a Covenant School parent on March 27, 2023, as she recounts the day of the shooting and the painful journey that followed. From the moment she received the first call to the agonizing time spent searching for her children, Abby shares the raw emotions, the uncertainty, and the overwhelming grief that forever changed her family and community.

Through her story, we gain insight into the heroic actions of teachers, the life-saving decisions made under extreme stress, and the aftermath that fractured relationships and reshaped perspectives on school security. We also discuss the broader implications—how schools and parents must take proactive steps to protect children, the importance of ongoing training, and the lasting impact of trauma on survivors.

This episode is a reminder that preparedness matters and that behind every tragedy are real people, real lives, and a call to action we cannot ignore.

Notes:

01:27: How people handle the aftermath

04:55: Abby recounts her experience on March 27, 2023

13:10: It took one hour to find out information on her children’s safety

18:00: Actions taken by staff during the event

23:15: We’ve seen police freeze under less stress than these teachers were under

23:40: The middle is where the difference is made

29:10: Defend Systems breaks this event down in their training because of all the remarkable decisions made on March 27, 2023

32:00: The importance of hard corners

37:35: Talk to your child’s school about forced entry protection on glass in doors

46:00: Abby’s experience at Defend Systems’ active shooter response training

58:20: The emotional aftermath of the event

1:14:00: Abby talks about society forgetting these events

1:18:40: Convincing school boards to make the investment in training for staff

1:22:00: Why Brink and Tracey did a walkthrough of the crime scene

1:26:00: When you hear data on how fast these events occur, it changes everything

Michael Collazo - Know Their Stories: Voices from March 27, 2023 :: Ep 48

In this episode, we are honored to welcome Detective Michael Collazo as he shares his journey—from his early years and decision to join the Marine Corps to his path in law enforcement and the day that made his name known across the nation: March 27, 2023. Along the way, he and Brink, a former Nashville police officer, swap stories, share laughs, and reflect on the unique experiences that come with wearing the badge.

This past January, Michael was awarded the Medal of Valor by President Biden for his heroic actions at The Covenant School, where he and four fellow officers ran toward danger and stopped the threat. Michael takes us inside that day, detailing his mindset during the critical minutes leading up to the school, the decisive moments inside, and the weight of what came after. We discuss how law enforcement processes trauma, the challenges of healing, and why preparation is key in the face of unthinkable events.

Notes:

0:02:22 - Michael Collazo discusses growing up in Middleton, Tennessee

0:05:45 - Story about a teacher named Miss V who helped turn his life around in high school

0:08:17 - Decision to join the Marine Corps after high school

0:10:57 - Joining Metro Nashville Police Department in 2013

0:30:00 - Discussion of work in Crime Suppression Unit (CSU)

0:48:34 - Beginning of discussion about March 27, 2023 shooting at The Covenant School

0:51:19 - Michael's mental preparation while driving to the school

1:00:01 - Arriving at the school

1:02:57 - Discussion of entering the school without full protective gear

1:12:08 - Detailed account of moving through the school during the incident

1:16:56 - Moment of confronting and neutralizing the shooter

1:26:13 - Post-incident actions and setting up medical corridors

1:40:01 - Reflection on the teachers' heroism and the community's response

1:46:11 - Discussion about healing and community impact after the shooting

1:49:24 - Conversation about post-incident mental health and processing trauma

Empowering Everyday Heroes: Active Violence Response Training with Defend Systems :: Ep 47

In this powerful episode of Tips, Tactics, and Tools, Brink Fidler and Tom Herring sit down with Tracey Mendenhall to discuss the critical importance of active violence response training across various sectors.

Timed Highlights:
[0:01:45] - The importance of preparation and prevention in safety training
[0:07:11] - Tracey's passion for empowering civilians through training
[0:17:01] - Why teachers are the most motivated and impactful training participants
[0:22:05] - Training spans diverse sectors: from orthodontic offices to country music tours
[0:25:22] - The unwavering commitment of teachers to protect their students
[0:27:51] - Practical, simple pre-hospital care techniques that can save lives

Key Insights:
- Learn how training transforms scared individuals into confident responders
- Understand the critical need for preparedness in today's unpredictable world
- Hear firsthand experiences from a former police officer and SWAT team member
- Discover why emotional connection is key to effective safety training

A must-listen for educators, corporate leaders, and anyone committed to personal and community safety.

Breakdown of the Antioch High School Shooting :: Ep 46 Tips, Tactics and Tools

In this special episode, we break down the shooting at Antioch High School in Nashville and discuss steps that must be taken to protect our schools and prevent future tragedies. We discuss the warning signs, social media threats, security measures like metal detectors and AI software, and the critical role of training and preparation. As former teachers, law enforcement, and military personnel, we use our insights to challenge you to take action before it’s too late. How can we move beyond reactive solutions and truly protect our students? 

Notes:

2:25 - We don’t name shooters

3:10 - Threat assessment had been done on this particular student

4:55 - Someone made the decision to let him come back

7:00 - Intent had been shared on social media

9:20 - “It’s not missed, it’s being dismissed”

15:15 - Metal detector misconceptions

17:50 - Adam’s thoughts on metal detectors and 2000 students in one area at one time

20:35 - AI gun-detection software that Metro Nashville Public Schools uses

28:40 - How critical is perceived threat in the military? Adam responds on the importance of training. 

30:00 - Technology is NOT a replacement for the human

32:00 - Some SROs become friends with students and get far from focusing on students as potential threats which is dangerous.

36:00 - People’s response was all over the place – subs without keys, etc.

42:00 - Go to your kid’s school’s board members to ask what they’re doing and how.

Preparing for Modern Threats: Insights from a Green Beret, Adam McIntyre :: Ep 45 Tips Tactics and Tools

In this episode, Brink and Tom are joined by Adam McIntyre, a Retired U.S. Army Green Beret, for an eye-opening discussion on the critical role of mindset and preparation in today’s increasingly unpredictable world. Together, they explore essential safety and security practices to keep in mind wherever you go, while Adam shares unique insights into the mindset of volatile foreign adversaries and the threats they pose to the United States.

(1:00) Guest Adam McIntyre, Defend Systems—retired U.S. Army Green Beret with 20 years of service, 15 years in special operations, 14 combat deployments.

(3:35) Is societal volatility getting worse? Tom and Adam weigh in. 

(4:56) Adam’s perspective on the inevitable harm foreign adversaries may bring to the U.S.

(7:34) Terrorists are looking for opportunities to make as much damage as possible.

(13:25) Practical steps to improve your safety and preparedness.

(17:50) Adam suggests we must accept the reality of those who plan harm.

(21:50) Your training goes with you wherever you go.

(23:40) Things anyone can do to improve personal security. You don’t have to be an “Adam” Green Beret.

(24:50) Tom’s take: cameras are useless without proper placement and physical security.

(28:55) Even if you’re not a gun person, you should have a solid plan in place to delay harm or hide from it.

Risky Business: Turning Chaos into Control :: Ep 44 Tips, Tactics and Tools

We’re back! In this episode of Tips, Tactics, and Tools, Brink and Tom sit down with a former private school risk manager, Gloria Maas, to explore the critical role of proactive strategies in mitigating risk. Learn why playing defense isn’t enough, how to make your tech work smarter, and why a risk register could be your new best friend. From avoiding costly losses to making sure everyone knows how to pull the right footage, this episode is packed with tips to turn your safety strategy from dusty to effective.

(2:26) Guest Gloria Maas, Defend Systems–former Enterprise Risk Manager for a large private school in the Nashville area.

(3:30) People want to get all the technology and then they never touch it again. They just hope that in the moment, everything will work. 

(4:08) Tom’s clients top 3 oversights

(9:47) Invest in your security. Organizations with reactive instead of proactive postures will always suffer reputational loss. 

(12:17) Herring Technology educates clients prior to selling them products. What do you do with the technology you have that’s proactive?

(17:00) Cameras capable of gathering analytics to prompt people to events and locations

(23:30) Cost of loss v. cost of install

(24:40) Emergency Operations Plans and Security Vulnerability Assessments that collect dust

(26:30) Multiple people need to know how to use your system. At Glo’s former school, 6 people were involved intimately with security cameras and technology.

(28:20) If the person that knows your equipment goes down, have people that can step in to pull footage, etc.

Breakdown of the Uvalde Shooting and Solutions for the Future

In this special episode, we break down the Uvalde shooting and discuss future effective mitigation strategies to protect our schools. 

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Tips, Tactics, and Tools for a Safer Tomorrow was born out of several conversations between Brink Fidler and Tom Herring that always revolved around how they focus on properly educating their clients in order to maximize their effectiveness and customer service.

Both companies strive to meet the same end goal and that is to increase the safety and security posture of their clients.

Brink’s company, Defend Systems, specializes in physical security consulting and active shooter mitigation training, while Tom’s company, Herring Technology, focuses on being the best security technology integrator in the industry that can provide a one stop shop for any client’s technology needs.

The focus of this podcast is to educate and empower people. We discuss everything related to safety and security be it at home, work, church, or the mall. We take an in depth look at security technology, ease of use, reliability, and DIY products for homeowners.

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Season 2, Back from Hiatus!

Season 2, Back from Hiatus!

Brink and Tom are back at it kicking off 2022 with new episodes! It’s been awhile since we last were on and there have been quite a few changes in our culture.   

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As usual, a few things came up:

2:30 - BRINK - How sad is it that I have a company that does what it does?

4:30 - TOM - What vertical has been the most lucrative? Anything with humans involved.

6:20 - BRINK - Violent crime in Nashville is through the roof.

7:40 - BRINK - When was the last time you saw a Nashville Metro Officer on a traffic stop?

10:00 - BRINK - Push for privacy regarding license plate readers

11:40 - BRINK - PD doesn't have the manpower to be proactive, we're reactive policing.

14:25 - BRINK - Tasers can feel like pistols

17:00 - BRINK - What changed in these jurisdictions that got us to where we are?

17:30 - TOM - 12 Cities announced record homicides 

19:00 - BRINK - Back the Blue

21:00 - BRINK - Defund the Police movement taking a turn

24:00 - TOM - We were a naive society

28:30 - BRINK - Nashville PD Chief is trying to hold the department together

Tips, Tactics, and Tools for a Safer Tomorrow was born out of several conversations between Brink Fidler and Tom Herring that always revolved around how they focus on properly educating their clients in order to maximize their effectiveness and customer service.

Both companies strive to meet the same end goal and that is to increase the safety and security posture of their clients.

Brink’s company, Defend Systems, specializes in physical security consulting and active shooter mitigation training, while Tom’s company, Herring Technology, focuses on being the best security technology integrator in the industry that can provide a one stop shop for any client’s technology needs.

The focus of this podcast is to educate and empower people. We discuss everything related to safety and security be it at home, work, church, or the mall. We take an in depth look at security technology, ease of use, reliability, and DIY products for homeowners.

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Dan McCarthy :: The Battle for Michigan

The battle against business closures and economic shutdowns has been hard fought in 2020. 

In Michigan, they have been the Fort Sumter of opening salvos around the country when it comes to a Governor overstepping their bounds.   

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In this episode, Brink and Tom talk with Dan McCarthy, an attorney who has led the charge against Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer on behalf of his clients and ultimately the people of the state. It’s not a battle that Dan has aspired to wage, but felt was his duty to do so. 

A few things that came up:

-The story of the battle with Michigan Gov. Whitmer 

-Gov: “why are you politicizing these shutdowns?”

-Dr. Fauci flip flops

-George Floyd protests and the Gov front and center

-My shutdown orders don’t apply to 1st amendment protests

-Shutdown Movie theater owner wanted to do a “protest” movie showing for Juneteenth

-Appellate court overturned circuit court 

-Wanted to make sure no governor can shutdown economies

-The federal government doesn’t have the authority issue mandates

-The President being blamed by Whitmer

-She’s akin to Mayor Cooper

-Pulling other Nashville officers from detail to enforce mask mandates

-Every one of these politicians is in a tough spot

-The issue is you have one person calling the shots

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Tips, Tactics, and Tools for a Safer Tomorrow was born out of several conversations between Brink Fidler and Tom Herring that always revolved around how they focus on properly educating their clients in order to maximize their effectiveness and customer service.

Both companies strive to meet the same end goal and that is to increase the safety and security posture of their clients.

Brink’s company, Defend Systems, specializes in physical security consulting and active shooter mitigation training, while Tom’s company, Herring Technology, focuses on being the best security technology integrator in the industry that can provide a one stop shop for any client’s technology needs.

The focus of this podcast is to educate and empower people. We discuss everything related to safety and security be it at home, work, church, or the mall. We take an in depth look at security technology, ease of use, reliability, and DIY products for homeowners.

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Michael Drew :: We're about to live through 1943 all over again

What in the world is going on with people these days? Why does the division in our country seem so deep and irreconcilable?

If one attitude can sum up our culture at the moment, it’s “I’m okay, you’re *not* okay.”    

According to Michael Drew, we’ve been here before. Back in 1940 or so….and 1860 before that. We go through this every 80 years. 

Brink and Producer Jim talk to Michael who co-authored a book called, “Pendulum: How Past Generations Shape Our Present and Predict Our Future” and it’s astonishingly accurate. 

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In this episode, Brink and Tom talk with Monte Mohr, a leader in the Nashville Real Estate Community who is optimistic but rightfully concerned with the political and ideological direction of Middle Tennessee.

A few things that came up:

-Explanation of Pendulum

-We vs. Me cycles

-We always take a good thing too far

-How Pendulum is playing out right now

-Witchhunt cycle

-Demonization of each political side will increase over the next 10 years

-We go through this every 80 years

-This too, shall pass

-How do we weather this We cycle?

-Identify the hero who will inspire you to rise above what's going on 38:00

-Memory of events dissipates over time

-There is no growth without pain

Pendulum Book:

https://www.amazon.com/Pendulum-Generations-Present-Predict-Future/dp/1452659842

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Monte Mohr :: Middle TN Real Estate and CRIME On The Rise

Nashville’s Real Estate market is one of the nation’s hottest at the moment. This has created higher home prices, more interest and an influx of people. While this is all well and good for our local economy, crime is also on the rise as a result.       

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In this episode, Brink and Tom talk with Monte Mohr, a leader in the Nashville Real Estate Community who is optimistic but rightfully concerned with the political and ideological direction of Middle Tennessee.

A few things that came up:

-Back the Blue Tennessee

-The state of Nashville's real estate market

-3 areas where realtors need to concentrate for their security

-New agents are vulnerable

-If people would only use their powers for good

-The Devil's hands love idle time

-Criminal fears getting caught

-You have to be worried about the guy coming into your house at 1am because he knows you're home

-There's a big difference between getting a carry permit and winning a gunfight

- There is an uptick in people moving to rural areas and an interest in home/personal security and defense

- Preparing for at home survival

- Learn to be self-sufficient even in wound treatment

- We're a dependent society

- Being mask purgatory

- Let's think independently

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Dan Hagen :: "WE THE PEOPLE" STARTS AT THE LOCAL LEVEL

As another national lockdown looms, we seem to be rushing towards a reckoning of sorts.

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In this episode, Brink and Tom talk with Dan Hagen, a Nashville Community Organizer and Musician who sincerely plays to the beat of his own drum….and guitar.

Dan has never shied away from a conversation about defending the liberties granted to us from the nation’s forefathers. His stance is not popular among the Nashville music machine, which has cost him some of the more “popular” gigs. Nonetheless, Dan is unapologetic and has made due regardless.

Recently, Dan helped to organize a *legal* vehicle convoy protest in front of Nashville Mayor, John Cooper’s home in Belle Meade.

A few things that came up:

-Dan helped to organize a Protest against Mayor Cooper

-Standing firm against lockdowns

-People need to learn to think for themselves again

-Walking into a bank with a mask on

-Healthy people wearing masks, no common sense

-People who accept the masks are likely to accept the vaccine

-The Imperial College model said 2.2 million people would die of COVID

-Weaponizing fear

-Follow the bouncing ball of science

-You have to pick a side rather than a cure

You either believe in principals or you don't

-Nashville PD being sidetracked with mask enforcement

-Why was a Sheriff acting as a security force for Walmart?

-Understanding central banking

-Alexander Hamilton history fallacies

-What is the Federal Reserve

-Lockdowns started on the left coast

-The solution...counter it on a local level

-Illegality of home studio recording

-If you're in business, you're in politics

http://danhagenmusic.com/

@blueguitarman

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John Harris :: Gun Permit Applications are Skyrocketing

Owning and being permitted to carry a gun doesn’t come with knowing how to use it properly and what rights you have when you find yourself in an altercation.

In this episode, Brink and Tom talk with John Harris, Executive Director of the Tennessee Firearms Association.

The Tennessee Firearms Association holds that every American is endowed with certain inalienable rights, granted to us by our Creator, and made our birthright by the sacrifices of the men and women who founded this state and country. The right to keep and bear arms is one of those inalienable rights; one that our government has no authority to infringe or take away. One that our government did not create but merely acknowledges and claims to protect.

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A few things that came up:

-Fixing the gun permit process

-Tennessee is passing 5-12 new bills every year that directly affect gun owners

-Why would you get a permit?

-Constitutional Carry

-What are you supposed to do when you're pulled over and you carry?

-Officers think, "More good guys with guns is a good thing."

-What is the Castle Doctrine?

-History of the 2nd amendment

- Particulars in the St. Louis couple case

-Gun permits are being applied for at a much higher rate

www.tennesseefirearms.com

Tennessee Firearms Association, Inc.

Tips, Tactics, and Tools for a Safer Tomorrow was born out of several conversations between Brink Fidler and Tom Herring that always revolved around how they focus on properly educating their clients in order to maximize their effectiveness and customer service.

Both companies strive to meet the same end goal and that is to increase the safety and security posture of their clients.

Brink’s company, Defend Systems, specializes in physical security consulting and active shooter mitigation training, while Tom’s company, Herring Technology, focuses on being the best security technology integrator in the industry that can provide a one stop shop for any client’s technology needs.

The focus of this podcast is to educate and empower people. We discuss everything related to safety and security be it at home, work, church, or the mall. We take an in depth look at security technology, ease of use, reliability, and DIY products for homeowners.

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Mitch Rossell :: Making Music After Las Vegas Compiled with COVID

In this remote episode from the Royal Range, Brink and Tom talk with Songwriter Mitch Rossell about the how the music industry has changed since the tragic events in October 2017 at the Route 91 Harvest Festival.

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A few things that came up:

-Mitch song writes for Garth Brooks

-Dealing with COVID in the music business

-Wrote "Ask me how I know", "Dive Bar"

-Las Vegas changed everything

-413 people were hit in Vegas, 86% survival rate

-Arenas are more of a controlled environment

-Festivals are open

-No amount of legislation that can fix heart problems

-You can't legislate evil

-Unexpected guilty pleasure music

Follow Mitch:

www.mitchrossell.com

@mitchrossell

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Royal Range USA

https://www.royalrangeusa.com/

Tips, Tactics, and Tools for a Safer Tomorrow was born out of several conversations between Brink Fidler and Tom Herring that always revolved around how they focus on properly educating their clients in order to maximize their effectiveness and customer service.

Both companies strive to meet the same end goal and that is to increase the safety and security posture of their clients.

Brink’s company, Defend Systems, specializes in physical security consulting and active shooter mitigation training, while Tom’s company, Herring Technology, focuses on being the best security technology integrator in the industry that can provide a one stop shop for any client’s technology needs.

The focus of this podcast is to educate and empower people. We discuss everything related to safety and security be it at home, work, church, or the mall. We take an in depth look at security technology, ease of use, reliability, and DIY products for homeowners.

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Tips, Tactics and Tools is Produced and Edited by www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

The current RUN on Guns and Armament

In this episode, Brink and Tom talk about the growing demand for guns and ammo and the importance of TRAINING!

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A few things that came up:

-It's great to win a gunfight, but not so great if you don't survive it

-Private citizens are asking about arming up with helmets and body armor

-T-rex Arms   trex-arms.com

-We've become fat in America in the sense of never having to deal with attacks on society

-People are realizing they need training in self, home and business defense

-The more you sweat in training, the less you bleed in battle

-False narrative about the Police being able to protect you

-16 PD Chiefs around the country have retired or resigned

-PD's may be demoralized, but communities are also coming together to support them

Tips, Tactics, and Tools for a Safer Tomorrow was born out of several conversations between Brink Fidler and Tom Herring that always revolved around how they focus on properly educating their clients in order to maximize their effectiveness and customer service.

Both companies strive to meet the same end goal and that is to increase the safety and security posture of their clients.

Brink’s company, Defend Systems, specializes in physical security consulting and active shooter mitigation training, while Tom’s company, Herring Technology, focuses on being the best security technology integrator in the industry that can provide a one stop shop for any client’s technology needs.

The focus of this podcast is to educate and empower people. We discuss everything related to safety and security be it at home, work, church, or the mall. We take an in depth look at security technology, ease of use, reliability, and DIY products for homeowners.

Follow Brink:

www.defendsystems.com

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www.herringtechnology.com

Tips, Tactics and Tools is Produced and Edited by www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

Phil Valentine :: Radio Hosts Need Security Detail Too

In this episode, Brink and Tom talk with National Radio Host and Nashville Political Defender, Phil Valentine about some close calls he’s had with interesting people….some being a security risk.

Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show:

www.tipstacticstools.com

A few things that came up:

-Brink worked undercover in the crowd when Phil fought the State Income Tax

-People use Phil's driveway to hangout

-People are afraid that the riots are coming to their neighborhood

-Kyle Rittenhouse situation

-TN Serious Bodily Injury definition

-Former Nashville Police Chief Anderson: Short Order stand down, wanted to arrest people for violating mask mandate

-Mayor Cooper's twitter feed makes him tone-deaf

-Middle TN is seeing a spike in juvenile violent crime

-Radio host security detail

-ANTIFA being shipped into various locales

Tips, Tactics, and Tools for a Safer Tomorrow was born out of several conversations between Brink Fidler and Tom Herring that always revolved around how they focus on properly educating their clients in order to maximize their effectiveness and customer service.

Both companies strive to meet the same end goal and that is to increase the safety and security posture of their clients.

Brink’s company, Defend Systems, specializes in physical security consulting and active shooter mitigation training, while Tom’s company, Herring Technology, focuses on being the best security technology integrator in the industry that can provide a one stop shop for any client’s technology needs.

The focus of this podcast is to educate and empower people. We discuss everything related to safety and security be it at home, work, church, or the mall. We take an in depth look at security technology, ease of use, reliability, and DIY products for homeowners.

Follow Brink:

www.defendsystems.com

Follow Tom:

www.herringtechnology.com

Tips, Tactics and Tools is Produced and Edited by www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com

Breaking Down the Castle Doctrine

Are you aware of the Castle Doctrine?

With ANTIFA increasingly on the prowl into residential areas, threatening to break into homes, what rights do you have should something happen in your home?

In this episode, Brink and Tom talk about the importance of understanding the Castle Doctrine.

Listen to this as well as past episodes, comment, ask questions and subscribe to the show:

www.tipstacticstools.com

A few things that came up:

-Brink and Tom noticing a significant uptick in people needing their services

-Safe Room clientele

-Castle Doctrine assumes serious bodily injury or threat if they're your home

-Trial by media

-The Kyle Rittenhouse/Kenosha shooting

-Media bias is off the charts

-Does Castle Doctrine carry over to your vehicle?

-Outside dining scenarios like in Pittsburgh

-We're at a point in our country that you have to do something

Tips, Tactics, and Tools for a Safer Tomorrow was born out of several conversations between Brink Fidler and Tom Herring that always revolved around how they focus on properly educating their clients in order to maximize their effectiveness and customer service.

Both companies strive to meet the same end goal and that is to increase the safety and security posture of their clients.

Brink’s company, Defend Systems, specializes in physical security consulting and active shooter mitigation training, while Tom’s company, Herring Technology, focuses on being the best security technology integrator in the industry that can provide a one stop shop for any client’s technology needs.

The focus of this podcast is to educate and empower people. We discuss everything related to safety and security be it at home, work, church, or the mall. We take an in depth look at security technology, ease of use, reliability, and DIY products for homeowners.

Follow Brink:

www.defendsystems.com

Follow Tom:

www.herringtechnology.com

Tips, Tactics and Tools is Produced and Edited by www.jimmccarthyvoiceovers.com