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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.... more
FAQs about State of the Second:How many episodes does State of the Second have?The podcast currently has 127 episodes available.
May 14, 2025State of The Second 86 – This Gen Z Entrepreneur Is Changing How the Marines Train (ft. Infinite Defense)In this episode, John and Kailey sit down with Elijah, founder of Infinite Defense, to talk about how his startup went from a garage concept to becoming a go-to solution for military, law enforcement, and civilian shooters alike. Whether you’re military, law enforcement, a trainer, or a weekend shooter—this is the episode that might just […]...more45minPlay
May 07, 2025State of The Second 85 – Hollywood Guns That Changed Gun Culture (ft. Gun Broker)This week, Kailey and John sit down with Allen Forkner from GunBroker.com to talk movie guns, auction madness, and the current state of Second Amendment rights in America. From Harrison Ford’s iconic firearms to the myth-busting reality of buying guns online, this episode dives into the cultural power of pop culture weapons — and why […]...more48minPlay
April 30, 2025State of The Second 84 – Disarming Americans One Law at a Time (ft. Krate Tactical)In this episode of the State of the Second Podcast, John and Kailey sit down with Chris from Krate Tactical to talk about defending your rights, one tool at a time. From out-the-front knives to the future of self-defense laws, Chris shares his journey from the USCCA to Krate Tactical, why quality matters, and how […]...more54minPlay
April 23, 2025State of The Second 83 – Would You Switch Your Coffee to Save Your Rights? (ft. Caliber Coffee)This week, John and Kailey sit down with Brian from Caliber Coffee to talk about how every cup supports American-made products and the Second Amendment. Caliber Coffee is more than great coffee, it’s about putting “Freedom in Every Cup.” Brian shares what makes the brand different, how your purchases help protect your rights, and what’s […]...more1h 1minPlay
April 16, 2025State of The Second 82 – Self-Defense Myths That Will Get You Locked Up (ft. Armed Attorneys)This week on State of the Second, John is joined by Richard D. Hayes, ll, and Emily Taylor, Armed Attorneys, for a breakdown of what happens after a self-defense shooting. From what not to say on a 911 call to how your social media could be used in court, this episode is packed with real-world […]...more57minPlay
April 09, 2025State of The Second 81 – The Bro Culture Behind GoonTape (and why it works) (ft. GoonTape)This week on State of the Second, John sits down with Adam from GoonTape to talk about building a brand, breaking norms in the firearms industry, and bringing fresh energy into the 2A space. From launching GoonTape with 10,000 rolls in his apartment to revolver EDCs and wild marketing, Adam shares his journey and mission […]...more1h 2minPlay
April 02, 2025State of The Second 80 – The Unfiltered HONEST Truth About the Firearms Community (ft. Whiskey & Windage)Join John as he sits down with Adam, Mike, and Matt from Whiskey & Windage for a no-holds-barred conversation. They dive into the power of unbiased podcasting and how new gun owners are shifting the culture. Then it gets real, they tackle hot-button issues like Hunter Biden, the VA infringing on veterans’ rights, and the […]...more54minPlay
March 26, 2025State of The Second 79 – This Marine Built a Better AR – And Got Banned from Advertising It (Ft. Devil Dog Concepts)Join the conversation with John and Cameron Hillman, CEO of Devil Dog Concepts, who explore the innovation behind their AR side charge handle system. Cameron shares how his law enforcement and military background led to founding the company, and the challenges of marketing firearm products in a restrictive legal and social media climate—especially in states […]...more54minPlay
March 19, 2025State of The Second 78 – Beginners Guide to Stacking Gold & Silver (ft. United Patriot Coin)This week join John as he sits down with Klay O’Bier and Chad Burge of United Patriot Coin! They break down the ins & outs of investing in precious metals, from how to start collecting to scams going around, so you can protect your wealth and make informed decisions....more50minPlay
March 12, 2025State of The Second 77 – Do Shooting Competitions Matter to Your Marketing? (ft. ANR Design)This week, join John as he sits down with Alex Costa of ANR Design. They dive straight into their company and the holsters they produce. As well as long range shooting, working with big vs small creators, and other countries copying USA firearms....more59minPlay
FAQs about State of the Second:How many episodes does State of the Second have?The podcast currently has 127 episodes available.