The Gun Experiment

Welcome to The Gun Experiment. On this episode we sit down with a former Marine who saved countless lives during a Mass Shooting and talk about defending our 2A rights in the ongoing modern culture war. We release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe and share the show with friends. Subscribe hereI spoke to Matt Riker from Kings River Custom’s today and he shared some really cool news with me: They are collaborating with Jim Shockey, the famed hunter and host of Outdoor Channel’s show Uncharted. They are working on a custom 1911 in 10mm with a 6” slide They will be collaborating with master engraver Alex Surmak, who is a once in a lifetime talent, to make some truly unique pieces.Matt had a personal message for our listeners. He doesn’t care what stage of the thought process you are in, just call him. It isn’t a waste of his time because he wants KRC to build you your dream gun, if it can be built, they are the ones to do it. Head to KingsRiverCustom.com, look at the eye candy and then call Matt at (479)-244-6243 Be sure to tell him that Mike and Keith sent you.Ways to support the show:1. Join our mailing list: Thegunexperiment.com 2. Subscribe and leave us a comment on Apple or Spotify3. Follow us on all of our social media: Instagram Twitter Youtube Facebook4. Be a part of our growing community, join our Discord page!5. Be sure to support the sponsors of the show. They are an integral part of making the show possible.Ask us anything at AskMikeandKeith@gmail.comGet Your Gun Experiment Merch HereI want to briefly talk about training and our friends at Onsight Firearms Training. Over the years, we've talked to so many elite door kickers and high level competitors and they all say the same thing, training over gear. We want you to get the best training around, so head over to oftllc.us and find a class in your area. Ben, Rachel, Sean and the rest of the OFT crew will have you shooting your best in a friendly and safe environment.I. Interview Today’s guest joined the Marine Corp in 2006 at the age of 17, where he worked as a mentor to the Iraqi Police. In 2011, after two tours in Iraq he was honorably discharged, but his time to serve wasn’t quite over. In the fall of 2017, he decided to once again take up the call to action, but this time it was to save lives during the deadliest mass shooting in modern history; it is my pleasure to welcome Taylor Winston to the show. II. Run and Gun III. Let’s Mix It UpToday on Let’s Mix It Up we are going to discuss fighting for the second amendment in today’s modern culture war. (2ADaddy) IV. Outro A big thank you to Taylor for coming on the show and sharing his story with us. I believe that our listeners are the kinds of people who want to be more prepared and ready to act when the time calls for it. His story is such a shining example of this mindset and I hope it inspires anyone who hears it to step up and help others if the opportunity ever presents itself. Guys, be sure to Check him out at 2Adaddy.org 2A Daddy Instagram Youtube Facebook To everyone listening we want to thank you again for taking time out of your day to tune into our show; You can find links in the show notes to all of our social media, so be sure to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Discord and Spotify so we can keep the conversation going. We may earn a small portion of the sale from some of the product/service links discussed in our show and provided in these notes. It doesn’t come at a cost to you, but helps us to grow the show, buy gear to review and continue to create great content. We will never affiliate ourselves with companies or products that we do not personally stand behind. Thank you for your support.

We release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode. Subscribe here Today’s guest co-host joined us right before SHOT Show and he’s back again to chop it up; it’s my pleasure to welcome Stephen Morgan from Primary Arms.Ways to support the show:1. Join our mailing list: Thegunexperiment.com 2. Subscribe, Leave us 5 stars and comment on Apple or Spotify3. Follow us on instagram and/or FB: Instagram Facebook4. Be a part of our private community, join our Discord page!5. Be sure to support the sponsors of the show. They are an integral part of making the show possibleAsk us anything at AskMikeandKeith@gmail.comGet Your Gun Experiment Merch HereWe’re going to introduce tonight's segments, but before we do I wanted to take a minute to talk about today’s sponsor, Modern Gun Trade School. MGS is an accredited institution and offers three different programs. Today I wanted to highlight their basic gun repair course:MGS’s Basic Gun Repair Course offers fundamental gun repair techniques for you to take your passion to the next level. Designed by industry experts, you will learn how to properly clean, adjust, and fine-tune a variety of firearms. It includes 31 lessons and 4 hands-on bench projects delivered right to your door.$99 Down, 23 payments of $89, final payment of $53Tonight’s Topics of DiscussionPrimary Arms 2025 LineupI. PLx HTX-1II. CLX OpticsIII. PLxC: Long Range IV. PLxC 1-8 RDBStaring down the BarrelIV. Kash Patel Sworn in as Acting ATF DirectorV. Maine’s 3 Day wait Period Could be Test CaseVI. Mexico Issues Warning to US; Targets Gun Manufacturers“Hair Raising” CapersVII. Man Arrested: Smuggling Cocaine in ToupeVIII. Freight Train Bandits; Make off with $2m in NikesMedia ManiaIX. Woman Dragged out of Idaho Town Hall Meeting (Video)X. Elon Musk Walking Away from Son Watched 10m TimesXI. Outro I think that’ll do it for this episode. We want to thank all of our listeners for tuning in and a very special thanks to Stephen for hanging out with us and choppin it up; be sure to check out all of Primary Arms new products at Primaryarms.com If anyone out there has any opinions or thoughts on tonight's conversation, feel free to reach out to us on Instagram, Discord or Spotify and let your voice be heard.We may earn a small portion of the sale from some of the product/service links discussed in our show and provided in these notes. It doesn’t come at a cost to you, but helps us to grow the show, buy gear to review and continue to create great content. We will never affiliate ourselves with companies or products that we do not personally stand behind. Thank you for your support.

Welcome to The Gun Experiment. On this episode we sit down with a former Army bomb tech turned moonshiner and discuss suicide prevention in the veteran and second amendment community. As a reminder, we release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe and share the show with friends. Subscribe hereToday’s episode is sponsored by Kings River Custom’s. KRC is a collaborative effort of over 20 years of expertise in the world of bespoke 1911 craftsmanship. From the ownership group to the artisan gunsmiths, you won’t find a more talented group of individuals. Every gun is a statement piece, one that is as comfortable as an everyday carry, as it is in your at home collection. This is a brand you don’t want to ignore. Head to KingsRiverCustom.com to find out more about their incredible 1911’s.Ways to support the show:1. Join our mailing list: Thegunexperiment.com 2. Subscribe and leave us a comment on Apple or Spotify3. Follow us on all of our social media: Instagram Twitter Youtube Facebook4. Be a part of our growing community, join our Discord page!5. Be sure to support the sponsors of the show. They are an integral part of making the show possible.Ask us anything at AskMikeandKeith@gmail.comGet Your Gun Experiment Merch HereToday’s Interview is brought to you by Onsight Firearms Training. The instructors at Onsight aren’t just our go to instructors in the area, they’re also our friends. They are top notch people who care about their students and provide the best instruction. Head over to oftllc.us and find a class in your area. I promise you won’t be disappointed I. Interview Today’s guest is a former Army Bomb Tech who spent 22 years in the military, but found his true calling when he started learning about the science of alcohol. A pressure cooker IED and a little root beer cemented his obsession with moonshine and the rest is history. With his wife by his side he continues to give back to the veteran community through suicide awareness and support; it is my pleasure to welcome Mike Girard, from 300 Days Distillery, to the show. II. Run and Gun III. Let’s Mix It UpToday on Let’s Mix It Up we are going to discuss the importance of suicide prevention in the veteran and second amendment community. Documentary: Bombs to BoozeHoldmyguns.org and Walkthetalkamerica.com IV. Outro A big thanks to Mike, for coming on the show and sharing his story. Keith and I have enjoyed our share of booze on the show, but 3 Hundred Days has one of the coolest origin stories ever. We want to thank Mike for everything he is doing for suicide prevention. It’s always a difficult topic to discuss, but every time we talk about it on the show I think about that one person we could be helping. 3 Hundred Days Facebook To everyone listening we want to thank you again for taking time out of your day to tune into our show; You can find links in the show notes to all of our social media, so be sure to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Discord and Spotify so we can keep the conversation going. We may earn a small portion of the sale from some of the product/service links discussed in our show and provided in these notes. It doesn’t come at a cost to you, but helps us to grow the show, buy gear to review and continue to create great content. We will never affiliate ourselves with companies or products that we do not personally stand behind. Thank you for your support.

We release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode. Subscribe here Today’s guest cohost is a fellow patriot and no stranger to the show. It’s been a while, but we’re excited to have here to chop it up. I'm pleased to welcome back Casey Betzold of Anteris Alliance. Ways to support the show:1. Join our mailing list: Thegunexperiment.com 2. Subscribe, Leave us 5 stars and comment on Apple or Spotify3. Follow us on instagram and/or FB: Instagram Facebook4. Be a part of our private community, join our Discord page!5. Be sure to support the sponsors of the show. They are an integral part of making the show possible.Ask us anything at AskMikeandKeith@gmail.comGet Your Gun Experiment Merch HereI wanted to take a minute to talk about Modern Gun Trade School. If you have ever thought about taking your gun hobby to the next level or even making it a career, then Modern Gun Trade School is perfect for you. They offer three different programs at various price pointsThey offer payment plans and take the GI BillCheck them out at MGS.edu or better yet, call (800) 493 - 4114 to get more information and please tell them you heard about them on The Gun Experiment PodcastTonight’s Topics of DiscussionSticking to Our GunsI. Trump to Roll Back Gun RegulationsII. Banning Handgun Sales to 18-20 Year Olds, Ruled UnconstitutionalIII. Judge Strikes down part of Illinois FOID LawSpies, Rats and ThievesIV. US Spy Planes look for Intel on Cartels V. Homan Accuses FBI of Leaking Raid InformationVI. USAID Inspector General Fired Days after Publishing ReportWait, What???VII. Police officers Gun Found Unattended Outside of High SchoolVIII. PA Teacher Freed From Russian JailIX. Reporter Refuses to Acknowledge Gulf of America: Barred for WHI think that’ll do it for this episode. We want to thank all of our listeners for tuning in and a very special thanks to Casey for hanging out with us and choppin it up. If anyone out there has any opinions or thoughts on tonight's conversation, feel free to reach out to us on Instagram, Discord or Spotify and let your voice be heard.

Welcome to The Gun Experiment. On this episode we sit down with the executive director of one of the largest pro gun rights groups in the country and discuss the trials and tribulations of Second Amendment litigation.We release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe and share the show with friends. Subscribe hereToday’s episode is sponsored by Kings River Custom’s. KRC is a collaborative effort of over 20 years of expertise in the world of bespoke 1911 craftsmanship. From the ownership group to the artisan gunsmiths, you won’t find a more talented group of individuals. Every gun is a statement piece, one that is as comfortable as an everyday carry, as it is in your at home collection. If you enjoy the finest firearms in the world then head to KingsRiverCustom.com to find out more about their incredible 1911’s.Ways to support the show:1. Join our mailing list: Thegunexperiment.com 2. Subscribe and leave us a comment on Apple or Spotify3. Follow us on all of our social media: Instagram Twitter Youtube Facebook4. Be a part of our growing community, join our Discord page!5. Be sure to support the sponsors of the show. They are an integral part of making the show possible.Ask us anything at AskMikeandKeith@gmail.comGet Your Gun Experiment Merch HereToday’s Interview is brought to you by Onsight Firearms Training. The instructors at Onsight aren’t just our go to instructors in the area, they’re also our friends. We have trained with them, hung out with them and even broke bread. They are top notch people who care about their students and provide the best instruction; we know who they are and what they stand for. Head over to oftllc.us and find a class in your area. I promise you won’t be disappointed.I. Interview Today’s guest is a 2nd amendment attorney who has over a decade as a litigator and educator. He has also written for such publications as Recoil magazine and was the host of the Gun Collective’s Show the Legal Brief. He is currently the Executive Director of the Second Amendment Foundation; it is my pleasure to welcome Adam Kraut to the show. II. Run and Gun III. Outro We want to thank Adam for coming on the show and sharing his experience with us, as well as the current state of the second amendment. We appreciate everything that the Second Amendment Foundation does for us as gun owners and his leadership clearly makes the organization even stronger. The Second Amendment Foundation To everyone listening we want to thank you again for taking time out of your day to tune into our show; You can find links in the show notes to all of our social media, so be sure to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Discord and Spotify so we can keep the conversation going. We may earn a small portion of the sale from some of the product/service links discussed in our show and provided in these notes. It doesn’t come at a cost to you, but helps us to grow the show, buy gear to review and continue to create great content. We will never affiliate ourselves with companies or products that we do not personally stand behind. Thank you for your support.

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 Cooper’s Cask Coffee. Coopers has a ton of different options including single origin, spirit infused and wine barrel aged so you’ll never get bored of the same old flavor. Head to CoffeewithMikeandKeith.com to get a bag of your own. Subscribe to save 10% off and get Free Shipping on orders over $50Today’s guest cohost is a regular on the show and the much bigger half of the one and only1911 Syndicate. He’s hands down one of the nicest guys I have met in the industry and I’m happy to have him back; it’s my pleasure to welcome back Chris Blau.Ways to support the show:1. Join our mailing list: Thegunexperiment.com 2. Subscribe, Leave us 5 stars and comment on Apple or Spotify3. Follow us on Instagram and/or FB: Instagram Facebook4. Be a part of our private community, join our Discord page!5. Be sure to support the sponsors of the show. They are an integral part of making the show possible.Ask us anything at AskMikeandKeith@gmail.comGet Your Gun Experiment Merch HereI wanted to take a minute to talk about the constant battle for our 2nd amendment rights. Keith and I know as well as anyone what desperate times feel like. The one thing I know is things would be a lot worse without the Second Amendment Foundation. Not only are they great partners to us, they’re also the single most effective pro-gun rights group in the country and they’re fighting our battles in the courts day after day. If you are not a member, I’m asking you to consider going to SAF.org and joining the fight today. You can make a huge difference in securing the rights of future generations for as little as $25 a year. Tonight’s Topics of DiscussionState of the UnionI. Trump Offers Buyout to Federal EmployeesII. Fetterman: Trump Hush Money Trial was Politically MotivatedIII. Kristi Noem Defends Filming Raid, States Accountability MeasureProtect Yourself at All TimesIV. Pete Hegseth Teases Iron Dome for AmericaV. NSA Can Track Powered Down PhonesVI. Republicans Looking to Protect Parental RightsThe Weird Wide Web VII. Baby Born at Krispy Kreme Gets a Sweet Deal VIII. Commercial Flight Almost Breaks Subsonic Speed RecordIX. Astronomers mistake a Tesla Car for an AsteroidX. Mackey: “Captain America Shouldn’t Represent America”XI. Outro I think that’ll do it for this episode. We want to thank all of our listeners for tuning in and a very special thanks to Chris for hanging out with us and choppin it up. Be sure to check out the 1911 Syndicate and Rearden Manufacturing If anyone out there has any opinions or thoughts on tonight's conversation, feel free to reach out to us on Instagram, Discord or Spotify and let your voice be heard.We may earn a small portion of the sale from some of the product/service links discussed in our show and provided in these notes. It doesn’t come at a cost to you, but helps us to grow the show, buy gear to review and continue to create great content. We will never affiliate ourselves with companies or products that we do not personally stand behind. Thank you for your support.

Welcome to The Gun Experiment. On this episode we sit down with a bomb squad technician and discuss leadership under pressure.We release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe and share the show with friends. Subscribe hereToday’s episode is sponsored by Kings River Custom’s. KRC is a collaborative effort of over 20 years of expertise in the world of bespoke 1911 craftsmanship. From the ownership group to the artisan gunsmiths, you won’t find a more talented group of individuals. If you enjoy the finest firearms in the world then this is a brand you don’t want to ignore. Head to KingsRiverCustom.com to find out more about their incredible 1911’s.Ways to support the show:1. Join our mailing list: Thegunexperiment.com 2. Subscribe and leave us a comment on Apple or Spotify3. Follow us on all of our social media: Instagram Twitter Youtube Facebook4. Be a part of our growing community, join our Discord page!5. Be sure to support the sponsors of the show. They are an integral part of making the show possible.Thank you for having me on the show! We need more platforms to have some of these much needed conversations, especially for the 2A community. Keep doing what you are doing! Keep putting out engaging content!Ask us anything at AskMikeandKeith@gmail.comGet Your Gun Experiment Merch HereToday’s Interview is brought to you by Onsight Firearms Training. The instructors at Onsight aren’t just our go to instructors in the area, they’re also our friends. We've trained with them, hung out with them and even broke bread. They are top notch people who care about their students and provide the best instruction. Head over to oftllc.us and find a class in your area. I promise you won’t be disappointedI. Interview Today’s guest joined the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office in 1996 where he would work various jobs within the department. Within three short years he would find himself in special operations first as a part of the Bomb Squad and later as a SWAT Breacher. He is here with us tonight to discuss his career and the dangerous work involved in being a bomb technician; it is my pleasure to welcome Jon Vaala to the show.Run and Gun is brought to you by Cooper’s Cask Coffee. If you want to run and gun with the best of them, you know you need that caffeine fix. Coopers has you covered with so many great offerings. Supporting them helps support us and you get a great cup of coffee, guaranteed.Subscribe and save 10%Free Shipping on orders over $50To get yourself some fantastic coffee head to CoffeewithMikeandKeith.com II. Run and Gun III. Let’s Mix It UpOn this Episode of Let's Mix it Up, we talk to Jon about leadership under pressure. IV. Outro We thank Jon for coming on the show and talking to us about his unique craft and skill set. We really enjoy talking to interesting people from all walks of life and his chosen craft is one we haven’t explored before. It was a great conversation and we really appreciate his take on leadership under pressure. Linked InTo everyone listening we want to thank you again for taking time out of your day to tune into our show; You can find links in the show notes to all of our social media, so be sure to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Discord and Spotify so we can keep the conversation going. We may earn a small portion of the sale from some of the product/service links discussed in our show and provided in these notes. It doesn’t come at a cost to you, but helps us to grow the show, buy gear to review and continue to create great content. We will never affiliate ourselves with companies or products that we do not personally stand behind. Thank you for your support.

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 Cooper’s Cask Coffee. Coopers has a ton of different options including single origin, spirit infused and wine barrel aged so you’ll never get bored of the same old flavor. Head on over to CoffeewithMikeandKeith.com to get a bag of your own. Subscribe to save 10% off and get Free Shipping on orders over $50Today’s guest co-host is not only our go to second amendment lawyer, but a friend, a fellow bourbon drinker and a regular in-studio guest; it’s my pleasure to welcome back Peter Tilem of Tilem and Associates law firm. Ways to support the show:1. Join our mailing list: Thegunexperiment.com 2. Subscribe, Leave us 5 stars and comment on Apple or Spotify3. Follow us on instagram and/or FB: Instagram Facebook4. Be a part of our private community, join our Discord page!5. Be sure to support the sponsors of the show. They are an integral part of making the show possible.Ask us anything at AskMikeandKeith@gmail.comGet Your Gun Experiment Merch HereBefore we get to today’s segments I want to talk about Modern Gun Trade School. If you have ever thought about taking your gun hobby to the next level or even making it a career, then Modern Gun Trade School is perfect for you. They have different programs at various price points and there is definitely one that will meet your needs. Payment plans and take the GI BillCheck them out at MGS.edu or better yet, call (800) 493 - 4114 to get more information and please tell them you heard about them on The Gun Experiment PodcastTonight’s Topics of DiscussionLA Fire, Pocket Fire, You’re Fired!I. Angry LA Residents Desperate for Competent Leadership (Clip1) (Clip2)II. Rapper Fires Gun off in Pocket During Interview (Clip)III. 200,000 Red Dots Recalled at Sig SauerPlanes, Trains and AutomobilesIV. Khabib Kicked Off of Frontier Airline FlightV. Hochul Finally Acknowledges Subway Crime, Criticized as SymbolicVI. New Cars for 2025: Hot or NotMixed Bag of “No” Nuts VI. Everything Meta Has Changed in Last week in Shift to Right VII. Penguins Fan Steals Puck from Teenage BoyVIII. House Clears Bill Banning Transgender Women from Girls’ SportsX. Outro I think that’ll do it for this episode. We want to thank all of our listeners for tuning in and a very special thanks to Peter for hanging out with us and choppin it up. If you live in NY and want to be legally protected in case of a self defense incident go check out nytacdefense.com If anyone out there has any opinions or thoughts on tonight's conversation, feel free to reach out to us on Instagram, Discord or Spotify and let your voice be heard.We may earn a small portion of the sale from some of the product/service links discussed in our show and provided in these notes. It doesn’t come at a cost to you, but helps us to grow the show, buy gear to review and continue to create great content. We will never affiliate ourselves with companies or products that we do not personally stand behind. Thank you for your support.