Byrna Technologies conducts 'less-lethal' security training at Sony Pictures studios in California

Byrna Technologies Inc (NASDAQ:BYRN) (CSE:BYRN) said it conducted its first on-site training program for private security at Sony Pictures Studios, in Culver City, California. 

The non-lethal technology company held the event to train and certify Sony’s security personnel in the safe and effective use of the Byrna less-lethal platform. Sony has equipped its security team with Byrna HD Plus to patrol the 53-acre lot as well as other locations in Southern California. 

Byrna HD is a handheld, CO2 powered, non-lethal option for home safety and personal security.  Providing a safety zone of 60 feet, Byrna HD comes with multiple easily reloadable magazines that can hold five .68 caliber hard kinetic rounds or highly effective payload rounds designed to burst on impact.

READ: Byrna Technologies files for potential C$50M public offering to build up working capital

While, Byrna HD Plus is the same technology with additional features designed for trained security professionals.

“We looked into several non-lethal options before selecting the Byrna HD Plus. We were looking for an effective tool to control a variety of security risks that would provide distance and time – two important considerations when engaging targets,” Rob Esperaza, director of security at Sony Pictures Entertainment said in the Byrna announcement. “The Byrna HD’s 60-foot effective range and multiple round capability provide exactly what we were looking for in a reliable, cost-effective, solution that our officers can wear on their belts.”

The training program also consisted of an in-class session, range time and situational training on a variety of simulated real-world scenarios. More than 50 participants attended, including representatives from two other Hollywood studios, three local police departments and GSG Security, a national private security firm.

“We are very pleased that the Byrna HD Plus, the professional version of our Byrna HD, was selected by Sony Studios as the standard non-lethal option for Sony’s security officers and guards and enjoyed the opportunity to demonstrate Byrna’s capabilities,” Bryan Ganz, CEO of Byrna Technologies said.  

Contact the writer at [email protected]

Follow her on Twitter @MissInformd

Story by ProactiveInvestors