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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.
March 05, 2025State of The Second 76 – So you want to get into the Gun Industry…Know this FIRST! (ft. Cox Arms)Join John this week as he chats with Michael Cox of Cox Arms USA to dive into firearm repairs, barrel wear, the Every Man’s Rifle, and the loopholes in tracking customers and transfers....more53minPlay
February 26, 2025State of The Second 75 – Yeeting The Haters – The People Behind Hi-Point (ft Hi-Point Firearms)Season 2, Episode 4 is here! This week, John sits down with Dave Kiwacka of Hi-Point Firearms to tackle Hi-Point myths, buying & selling ammo, their legendary customer service, and the insane torture tests their guns endure. Don’t miss it!...more56minPlay
February 19, 2025State of The Second 74 – Hollywood’s Closet Gun Owners, LEGAL Exploding Targets, & It’s NOT Alec Baldwin’s FAULT?!This week join John as he sits down with Ton Jones of Firebird Targets. They dive into Firebird’s reactive targets and take a hard look at Hollywood’s stance on firearms, internally and externally, along with California as a whole....more59minPlay
February 12, 2025State of The Second 73 – Why can’t Optics Companies innovate? (ft. Gideon Optics) In this episode, John sits down with Jordan Vinroe of Gideon Optics to talk about firearm optics, gun rights, and industry trends. From starting an optics company to fighting unconstitutional ATF rulings, this conversation is a must-watch for anyone passionate about the Second Amendment. Topics Covered: The Gideon Optics story & their best-selling Omega red […]...more1h 3minPlay
February 05, 2025State of The Second 72 – Why Does Palmetto State Armory Keep Winning?Kicking off Season 2 with a powerhouse guest, Cameron Tapler, Director of Branding and Product Management at Palmetto State Armory! Join the conversation as they dive into in-house gun part manufacturing, changes in gun laws under the new administration, product expansion, and navigating TSA regulations when traveling with a firearm....more49minPlay
January 29, 2025State of The Second 71 – ATF tries to Silence FREE SPEECH? (ft. AmmoLand)Join John and Kailey this week as they sit down with John Crump, writer for AmmoLand. They dive into gag orders by the ATF, Foya requests, journalism, and what is going on with big tech....more43minPlay
January 21, 2025State of The Second 70 – What do Gold and Guns have in common?Join John and Kailey as they sit down with Trey, a precious metals expert, as they talk about the significance of gold and silver as alternatives to traditional currency. Trey outlines the essentials for anyone considering investing in precious metals, advocating for starting small and gradually building a collection that can serve both as an […]...more43minPlay
January 15, 2025State of The Second 69 – This is Why We Don’t Trust Politicians (ft. Stones2ndSense)Join John and Kailey as they sit down with Kaydi Stone of Stones 2nd Sense to discuss all things political. From the importance of getting educated and taking action to the elections and why the “small guys” matter....more1h 10minPlay
January 07, 2025State of The Second 68 – Carrying on Campus: Rights or Risks? (ft. Cheryl Todd)This week, join John and Kailey as they sit down with Cheryl Todd, to discuss the polka-dots are my camo movement, carrying on college campuses, and apathy on all levels of government....more1h 5minPlay
December 18, 2024State of The Second 67 – Are We Losing the Fight for Gun Rights? (ft. XTech)This week, join John and Kailey as they chat with Jeremy Deadman from XTech. They explore innovation, tackle mag capacity bans, and dive into XTech’s new Freedom Series. Plus, don’t miss it when Jeremy calls out the entire industry!...more58minPlay
FAQs about State of the Second:How many episodes does State of the Second have?The podcast currently has 127 episodes available.