State of the Second

Dec 11 2024 67 ep. 56 mins 5
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The State of The Second, an interview style show focusing on the impact that legislation and activism is having on the firearms industry, and the Second Amendment community.

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State Of The Second 66 – The Inventor of Bump Stock Fights Back! (ft. Slide Fire)

Dec 11 2024 57 mins  
Join the conversation in this special episode featuring Jeremiah Cottle from Slide Fire as he dives into everything bump stocks. With the bump stock ban now lifted, Jeremiah shares his frustrations and reflections on government actions, discusses constitutional takings, and explores the war on plastic.

State of The Second 65 – The Truth behind the Gundie Awards.

Dec 04 2024 60 mins  
The Gundies, an award show celebrating the firearms community, is highlighted in this engaging podcast episode featuring hosts Kaylee and John, along with guests Ben and Will from Forge Relations. The discussion revolves around the evolution of the Gundies, emphasizing its journey from a small gathering to a professional award ceremony with significant production value, […]

State of The Second 64 – What does the next 4 years look like for the suppressor market? (Ft. Rugged Suppressors)

Nov 27 2024 56 mins  
In this episode, we examine the current state of suppressors and their regulation under the National Firearms Act (NFA), shedding light on the ongoing fight for freedom and individual rights within the firearms community. Zak from Rugged Suppressors joins us to discuss the hurdles of navigating suppressor sales in today’s bureaucratic maze and shares some […]

State of The Second 63 – EVERYTHING Wrong with the GUN Industry (Ft. The Gun Collective)

Nov 20 2024 59 mins  
This week, join John and Kailey as they sit down with Jon Patton, of The Gun Collective to discuss hot takes, state by state laws when it comes to firearms, and what the industry is doing wrong. Follow The Gun Collective: https://youtube.com/@theguncollective?feature=shared

State of The Second 62 – How To Make Gun Content NOT Suck! (ft. Tundra Tactical)

Nov 13 2024 59 mins  
This week, join John and Kailey as they sit down with Tyler from Tundra Tactical to talk about the importance of keeping comedy alive in the gun community, staying motivated in the fight for the 2A, tips for coming out on top, and the differences between YouTube and Rumble. Follow Tundra Tactical: / @tundratactical

State of The Second 61 – Colt INVENTED What? Historic Firearms Brought To Life (ft. C&Rsenal )

Nov 06 2024 104 mins  
This week, join John, Kailey, Othais, and Mae from C&Rsenal as they dive into all things history! From collecting historical firearms to the craftsmanship and use of guns throughout history, plus insight of real-life battleships! Learn more about C&Rsenal: https://www.candrsenal.com/

State of The Second 59 – What the Media Won’t Tell You About the Gun Community (ft. 12 Spies)

Oct 30 2024 47 mins  
Join Kailey and John we sit down with Caleb from 12 Spies to discuss the importance of Second Amendment advocacy and the challenges gun owners face today. Caleb shares his unique journey into the gun industry, emphasizing the need for effective grassroots activism to counter the growing threats to gun rights.

State of The Second 60 – The Free Speech Showdown: Trump VS. Kamala (ft. Shawn Herrin)

Oct 30 2024 42 mins  
Join John and Kailey this week as they sit down with Shawn Herrin of We Like Shooting and Dangerous Freedom to dive into the challenges of being a free speech advocate, big tech’s push to sideline the industry, the importance of voting in the upcoming election, and the issue of hunting apathy.

State of The Second 58 – Traveling with NFA Items, SUSH Act, Suppressor Myths, and OSHA Regulations.

Oct 17 2024 55 mins  
Join John and Kailey as they chat with Robert from Tennessee Silencer to explore everything about suppressors! They dive into the SUSH Act, tips for moving and traveling with NFA items, debunking suppressor myths, and navigating OSHA regulations. Learn more about Tennessee Silencer: https://www.tennesseesilencer.com/

State of The Second 57 – Guns & Amazon? Senior Smackdown: Granny vs. Criminal & Were the Gun Myths RIGHT?!

Oct 10 2024 65 mins  
Join John and Kailey this week as they sit down with Kenneth from AmmoMan, covering how legislation and Congress affect the 2A community, starting YouTube journeys, their top 5 guns, and the impact of Amazon on shipping methods within the industry. Learn more about AmmoMan: https://www.ammoman.com/