In this episode, we sit down with Brent Terry, one of the most trusted experts in vehicle barriers, perimeter protection, and critical-infrastructure security. Through his work with Security Solutions International, LLC, Titan Gate & Fence Company, and Nashville Commercial Fence, Brent has secured everything from storefronts and stadiums to embassies, military bases, and international facilities.
We break down the real differences between hydraulic bollards and wedge barriers, what makes certain systems lethal, how barrier ratings actually work, and why organizations, from major venues to high-risk military installations, turn to Brent for protection. Brent shares stories from Quantico, King's Bay Submarine Base, projects in Barbados and Madagascar, and the practical realities behind securing busy areas like Broadway in Nashville.
A must-listen for anyone interested in physical security and high-risk infrastructure.
2:40 — Brent's background and his companies: Security Solutions International, LLC; Titan Gate & Fence Company; and Nashville Commercial Fence.
5:05 — What hydraulic bollards are and how they protect storefronts and buildings.
7:05 — Explanation of wedge barriers: steel plates mounted in asphalt that rise to a 45-degree angle
7:45 — Why military bases and other facilities choose non-lethal wedge barriers to reduce liability.
8:40 — Understanding barrier ratings and how speed factors into performance.
9:55 — The types of organizations that hire Brent most often.
10:20 — Adam McIntyre, Director of Training at Defend Systems, shares how the military protects bases and embassies.
20:45 — Discussion about Broadway in Nashville and what Brent recommends for events
22:08 — The January 1 New Orleans incident and what protective measures could have been in place.
23:50 — The cost comparison conversation and the question, "What's a life worth?"
26:20 — Brent's biggest project: Quantico, a year-long installation with extensive fencing.
26:58 — Brent's most interesting project: King's Bay submarine base, with three layers of fencing and unique requirements.
28:56 — International project in Barbados securing a prison
30:40 — Brent's reputation as a trusted expert in the field and his contact information: brentterry830@gmail.com
