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American Manufacturing, Innovative Gear, and 2nd Amendment Values with Graig Davis
Episode 137
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 • Duration 01:15:42
"Stay within your means and never bet what you can’t afford to lose."
Episode Summary
In this episode, Big Keith and I sit down with Graig Davis, founder of NeoMag, to talk about his dedication to American manufacturing, his Second Amendment journey, and the story behind creating one of the most innovative everyday carry products in the firearms industry. From reminiscing about childhood gun cabinets and Thanksgiving traditions to deep dives into engineering, prototyping, and thoughtful product design, Graig shares how a simple need led him from building prototypes in his basement to running a thriving business dedicated to helping Americans protect their families. We also discuss the importance of responsible gun ownership, mentorship in business, and the balance of function versus form in making gear that truly lasts.
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Key Takeaways
Graig Davis’ Second Amendment journey started as a kid, influenced by hunting traditions and the desire to protect his family.
American manufacturing and local sourcing are at the heart of NeoMag’s mission, even when it means more work and higher costs.
Prototyping with 3D printing has transformed the design process—speeding up innovation and allowing for endless tweaks before production.
Every new NeoMag product is inspired by personal need, customer feedback, and the belief that function should never be sacrificed for cost.
Responsible gun ownership means demystifying firearms, teaching safety, and focusing on education over...
Navigating Gun Laws, Furries and Hunting Gear with Peter Tilem
Episode 92
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 • Duration 01:02:06
"You have a right to defend yourself—know the legal landscape and prepare for the unexpected."
Episode Summary
In this episode of The Gun Experiment, we sit down with Peter Tilem, Second Amendment attorney, founder of Tilem & Associates, and creator of New York Tac Defense. We chop it up over personal stories from the range, what to do (and what not to do) if you’re carrying during a traffic stop, and get deep into the legal maze that’s gun ownership in New York and New Jersey. We also unpack recent political shake-ups, like Mamdani’s impact on gun rights in NYC, and debate the “stand your ground” laws sweeping the nation. Plus, we test some top cold weather hunting gear and end on a high note with an epic Air Force One flyover. If you care about concealed carry rights, self-defense, and staying sharp as a responsible gun owner, this one’s for you.
Reflecting on Charlie Kirk’s Legacy and Uniting America with Matt Riker
Episode 87
Tuesday, September 16, 2025 • Duration 01:11:33
"Stay tolerant and encourage real discourse, even when the world seems divided."
Episode Summary
In this episode of The Gun Experiment, Big Keith and I are joined by Matt Riker, CEO of Kings River Custom, for a raw, wide-ranging discussion on unity, division, and the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk right before the anniversary of 9/11. We don’t shy away from the tough feelings, the media’s role in fueling division, and the hard questions about political extremism, violence, and what unites (and divides) America.
We also dive into other topics to bring levity and balance—touching on recent positive 2A news out of Florida, wild stories about electric cars, military tech like the Navy’s Phalanx system, and a couple of wild news headlines that’ll make you laugh. There’s never a dull moment when Matt joins us, and we hope you’ll join the conversation.
Discussing Combatives and How to Build a Warrior Culture with Matt Larsen
Episode 91
Tuesday, December 26, 2023 • Duration 01:22:41
How’s it going everybody and welcome to The Gun Experiment. This week Keith and I talk with the Father of Modern Combatives and discuss the creation of a warrior culture in America.
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Today’s interview is brought to you by Flatline Fiberco. Flatline makes sewn goods for the shooting community, including IFAK pouches, slings, Ear Pro wraps and dump pouches. You simply can’t go wrong with products that are made in the US and have a lifetime warranty, so check out all of their products at Flatlinefiberco.com. Use the discount code “gunexperiment10” at checkout for 10% off.
Choppin It Up About Ridgeline Rifles, NY Gun News, Road Rage, F-35’s and Naughty Elves with Alex Hartman
Episode 37
Tuesday, December 19, 2023 • Duration 59:18
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Today's episode is brought to you by Target Sports USA, the official ammo sponsor of The Gun Experiment. Check out their own line of ammo, New Republic, which is super reasonable in price and comes in a whole host of great calibers. Check out their Ammo Plus membership for 8% off, free shipping on all ammo orders and a whole lot more, for just $95 a year.
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Before we introduce tonight’s guest co-host, I want to talk about Onsight Firearms training. They teach everything from beginner to advanced classes and can make you a better shooter and more capable defender with just about every firearm platform under the sun. Sign up for class today at oftllc.us
Tonight’s guest co-host was a guest on The Gun Experiment a while back and runs one of the sickest training facilities in the country. He’s back to chop it up with us, please welcome Alex Hartmann from Ridgeline Defense.
Connecting the 1st Amendment and the 2nd Amendment with ”The Pen Patriot” John Petrolino
Episode 90
Tuesday, December 12, 2023 • Duration 01:14:25
How’s it going everybody and welcome to The Gun Experiment. This week Keith and I talk with an author specializing in Second Amendment content, then we review the Triggertech AR15 Drop in trigger and the Stevens 560 Field Shotgun.
I want to remind everyone that we release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe and share the show with friends. Subscribe here
New Republic Ammunition from Target Sports USA is accurate, reliable, and comes in six popular calibers. Sign up for their Ammo+Membership at Targetsportsusa.com for 8% off all ammo purchases, free shipping, priority alerts and a whole lot more all for $95 a year.
Be a part of our growing community, join our Discord page!
Today’s interview is brought to you by Flatline Fiberco. Flatline makes everything from slings and dump pouches to their brand new IFAK Pouch. We recently did a thorough review of their IFAK and it carries everything you need in a small and manageable size. Check out all of their handmade products at Flatlinefiberco.com, use the discount code “gunexperiment10” at checkout for 10% off.
Choppin’ It Up about Violence, Big Pharma, School Shooting Studies and Raising Boys with David Acosta Jr.
Episode 36
Tuesday, December 5, 2023 • Duration 01:10:00
I just want to remind everyone that we release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode. Subscribe here
Today's episode is brought to you by Target Sports USA, the official ammo sponsor of The Gun Experiment. Check out their own line of ammo, New Republic, which is super reasonable in price and comes in a whole host of great calibers. For the best deals, check out their Ammo Plus membership to get 8% off, free shipping on all ammo orders and a whole lot more, for $95 a year.
Be a part of our growing community, join our Discord page!
Sometimes we buy a new gun at the expense of our training budget, but with Onsight Firearms Training you can have both! They have an extensive course offering at a very reasonable price so you’re guaranteed to find a course that meets your needs. Check them out at oftllc.us
Tonight’s guest co-host came on The Gun Experiment a few months back to discuss how to become a more self reliant protector. Today he is back to chop it up with us, please welcome David Acosta Jr. from .
Discussing 2A Media Strategies, Hunting Conservation and American Freedom with Gabriella Hoffman
Episode 89
Tuesday, November 28, 2023 • Duration 01:01:44
Welcome to The Gun Experiment. This week Keith and I talk with a freelance journalist for outdoor media and discuss freedom from a refugees perspective.
I want to remind everyone that we release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe and share the show with friends. Subscribe here
New Republic Ammunition from Target Sports USA is accurate, reliable, reasonably priced, and comes in six popular calibers. Sign up for their Ammo+Membership at Targetsportsusa.com for 8% off all ammo purchases, free shipping, priority alerts and a whole lot more for just $95 a year.
Be a part of our growing community, join our Discord page!
Today’s interview is brought to you by Flatline Fiberco. Flatline makes everything from slings and dump pouches, to their brand new IFAK Pouch. We did a thorough review of their IFAK, and are super impressed. It carries everything you need in a small and manageable size. Check out all of their handmade products at Flatlinefiberco.com, and for an even better deal, use the discount code “gunexperiment10” at checkout to get 10% off.
Choppin it up about the Subway Vigilante, Losing Respect for Your Shooting Buddy and The NRA with Ben and Sean from Onsight Firearms Training
Episode 35
Tuesday, November 21, 2023 • Duration 01:03:53
I just want to remind everyone that we release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode. Subscribe here
Today's episode is brought to you by Target Sports USA, the official ammo sponsor of The Gun Experiment. Check out their own line of ammo, New Republic, which is super reasonable in price and comes in a whole host of great calibers. For the best deals possible, check out their Ammo Plus membership which for 8% off, free shipping on all ammo orders and a lot more, for $95 a year.
Be a part of our growing community, join our Discord page!
We all like to get our hands on a new pistol, or if you’re like Big Keith maybe a new Fudd Gun, but sometimes we buy that gun at the expense of our training budget. With Onsight Firearms Training you can have both! They have an extensive course offering at a very reasonable price which means you can get your new gun AND get some awesome training. They offer a huge course catalog so you’re guaranteed to find a course that meets your needs. Go check them out at oftllc.us
Discussing True Criminal Violence and Immersion Training with Varg Freeborn
Episode 88
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 • Duration 01:16:37
How’s it going everybody and welcome to The Gun Experiment. This week Keith and I talk with the author of Violence of Mind and discuss immersion training.
I want to remind everyone that we release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe and share the show with friends. Subscribe here
New Republic Ammunition from Target Sports USA is accurate, reliable, and comes in six popular calibers. Sign up for their Ammo+Membership at Targetsportsusa.com for 8% off all ammo purchases, free shipping, priority alerts and a whole lot more all for $95 a year.
Be a part of our growing community, join our Discord page!
Today’s interview is brought to you by Flatline Fiberco. Flatline makes everything from slings and dump pouches to their brand new IFAK Pouch. We recently did a thorough review of their IFAK and we’re super impressed. It carries everything you need in a small and manageable size. Check out all of their handmade products at Flatlinefiberco.com, and use the discount code “gunexperiment10” to get 10% off.
Gun laws are constantly changing in NY/NJ; even attorneys like Peter Tilem send “red alerts” to clients to keep up.
There is no duty to inform in New York State during a traffic stop, but 12+ states—including Texas and New Jersey—require it (and breaking that law can land you with a felony).
New York Tac Defense is a legal, ethical way for gun owners to get prepaid legal coverage for self-defense, even when “Second Amendment insurance” is banned.
Stand your ground laws are both misunderstood and politicized; remember it’s about your reasonable belief and innocence until proven guilty.
The new political landscape in NYC (think: Mamdani) means longer delays and more obstacles for law-abiding gun owners.
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Key Takeaways
The episode is framed by national tragedy and reflection on unity the day after Charlie Kirk’s assassination and September 11th
Matt Riker shares his perspective on Charlie Kirk’s respectful, impactful manner in the current political climate
We debate how the media, social media, and political echo chambers shape division and misunderstanding in America
The difference in public response to violence against public figures, and how partisan reactions differ
The importance of personal responsibility, training, and education in the firearms community (including lockbox discussion)
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I. Interview
Today’s guest served in the U.S. Marine Corps and the 75th Ranger Regiment during the course of a 22-year career in the military. A Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Black Belt and member of the Black Belt Hall of Fame member who is best known as a hand-to-hand combat expert and is known as the father of the U.S. Army's Modern Army Combatives Program; Please welcome Matt Larsen to the show.
II. Run and Gun
III. Let’s Mix It Up
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I. Interview
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I. Interview
Today’s guest is a media strategist, podcaster, and Award-Winning Outdoor Writer specializing in freelance journalism. She is also an avid angler, gun owner, and hunter; please welcome Gabriella Hoffman to the show.
II. Run and Gun
III. Let’s Mix It Up
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IV. Outro
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Tonight’s guest co-hosts have been on the show many times. Not only are they amongst some of our favorite Firearms Instructors, but also great friends. In the studio to chop it up with us, please welcome Sean Martin and Ben DeWalt from Onsight Firearms Training.
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V. Opinion: Firearms (or Gear) That Would Make You Lose Respect for Your Shooting Buddy
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III. Let’s Mix It Up
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