Guns and Mental Health by Walk the Talk America
An honest and comprehensive discussion about guns and mental health. Two highly stigmatized cultures that have long stood across from each other, refusing to collaborate whenever tragedy strikes. That trend ends now. For firearms owners, clinicians, and the curious public.
Guns and Mental Health by Walk the Talk America
Ep. 103: Unlocking Safety with Timmy Oh, Co-Founder of Vara Safety
Jake and Mike take the hosts' seats to talk with Timmy Oh, co-founder of Vara Safety. Timmy discusses the development of their fast access safes using biometric technology. Timmy shares his motivation for entering the gun safe manufacturing business and his challenges in creating reliable biometric systems. He explains the different types of fingerprint technology and how Vara Safety's products have improved upon existing solutions. Timmy also discusses the importance of battery life and charging options for their safes. He emphasizes the balance between affordability and reliability in the market and shares insights into future product development.
He also highlights the personal connection between mental health and firearms and the importance of maintaining mental wellness as an entrepreneur. Overall, this conversation sheds light on the intersection of technology, mental health, and gun storage.