We set the mics down in a tiny room at the 2025 PCC World Shoot in the Czech Republic, fire crackling to our right, and got honest about the firearms industry. John McClain, National Training Manager at Armscor and Rock Island Armory, and JP’s own Andre DeSautel join us for a wide ranging conversation on the life behind the booth, the grind of travel away from family, and how the community looks out for each other on match day.

We cover what changed after the Sandy Hook era, why social content does not always equal sales, and the ethics of selling the right product instead of the priciest one. We compare reliable carry pistols to tuned race guns, talk about the influx of budget imports, and explain why red dots and compensators are now mainstream. We also dive into dot footprints, the YouTube effect on “I did my research” customers, and a few customer service stories that will make every armorer nod.

Closing out, John shares his new holster venture and the guys preview training for PCC irons vs optics heading into nationals.

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