How to Prevent a Mass Shooting with Bart Womack

How to Prevent a Mass Shooting with Bart WomackIn this episode of Wheel With It Podcast, host Devon Wieters welcomes Bart Womack, a retired US Army Command Sergeant Major, to discuss situational awareness and security strategies to proactively mitigate insider threats and mass shooting attacks. Womack shares his personal experience surviving an insider attack in Kuwait in 2003 and offers practical advice on how individuals and organizations can enhance their security measures. Key strategies discussed include the importance of not trusting anyone blindly, observing and reporting suspicious activities, knowing your neighbors and co-workers, and listening to your gut instincts. The episode emphasizes the critical role individuals play as the first line of defense in preventing mass shootings. Tune in for invaluable insights and actionable tips to enhance safety in various environments, including workplaces, academic institutions, and places of worship.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Trust and Situational Awareness

01:16 The Nulu Kitchen Knife Advertisement

01:51 Welcome to Wheel With It Podcast

02:15 Bart Womack's Military Background

03:32 The Insider Threat Attack in Kuwait

08:53 Lessons Learned and Situational Awareness Strategies

13:39 Real-Life Examples of Situational Awareness

23:59 Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Connect with Bart:https://www.linkedin.com/in/bart-womack-28170417/Connect with Devon/the show:https://linktr.ee/wheelwithitpod