#SafeTravels Expert Interview Series Episode 2

Through Weapon Brand, Brian empowers civilians to be their own weapon through both mindset work and training in self-defense, firearms, and more! Brian has trained over 50,000 law enforcement, probation, and corrections officers, and now takes pride in training individuals, groups, and corporate clients who take getting home to their families every night safely a priority.

Some key elements of our discussion include:

• Brian Anderson Needham’s diverse background as a U.S. Marine, hostage negotiator, and defensive training specialist
• The first step in self-defense training Weapon Brand promotes is developing a strong mindset before learning physical tactics
• One common misconception in firearm self-defense is believing that carrying a weapon ensures safety and effectiveness in dangerous situations, overlooking the role of key personal self-defense tactics
• Avoiding confrontations is essential, because carrying a firearm does not make you invincible in dangerous scenarios and you should not behave recklessly
• When looking for self-defense programs, evaluate the instructor’s experience and teaching abilities to ensure they are qualified
• Trusting your intuition and being aware of your surroundings can help you avoid dangerous situations
• Training can be essential for people in certain industries, with realtors being a good example since they often meet strangers in potentially unsafe environments
• Similarly, drivers and passengers can be at risk, and rideshare safety training includes how to de-escalate situations and respond effectively if confronted in a locked vehicle
• Training civilians is different from training police due to varying perspectives on safety and threat perception

Listen now on YouTube or Spotify and stay tuned for upcoming episodes. Also, be sure to review our in-vehicle safes to help protect your car and belongings!