Today on the show we have Cody Wilson and Chris Negron with Defense Distributed. Defense Distributed is the first private defense contractor in service of the general public. Since 2012’s Wiki Weapon project, DD has defined the state of the art in small scale, digital, personal gunsmithing technology.

Ghost Gunner

A third-generation, programmable desktop CNC with a gunsmithing design emphasis and related software. Supporting a large open source community and a growing library of firearms patterns, including the AR-15, AR-308, 1911, and Polymer80 frames.

Today on the show we have Jacob Witten from GLOCK. Jacob is a Product Manager at GLOCK in Smyrna, Georgia and most recently led the G44 rimfire pistol project. The GLOCK story began in 1963 with engineer and businessman Gaston Glock who was manufacturing injection molded parts and components. Since then, GLOCK has made history by designing and manufacturing some of the most iconic firearms in history and supplying them to military, law enforcement and civilian shooters around the world. Please welcome our friend Jacob Witten from GLOCK.

Hello everyone and welcome to TFB's Behind The Gun Podcast. I'm Pete and I'll be your host. Today on the show we have Andrew Wright and George Syrengelas from SureFire. For decades, SureFire has developed and manufactured top-notch flashlights, weaponlights, lasers, suppressors and more. Supplying the military, law enforcement and civilian market with American made products, SureFire has a reputation for trusted, hard use gear. Andrew is a Senior Marketing Manager and George is Director of Product Management - Both of whom have years of experience at SureFire. Please welcome our friends Andrew and George from SureFire.

Hello everyone and welcome to TFB's Behind The Gun Podcast. I'm Pete and I'll be your host. Today on the show we have Zachary Hein from CZ-USA . Zach is the Marketing Manager and the Suppressor Product Manager and handles customer relations and social media engagement. CZ-USA is well known for their high-quality pistol lineup, a series Scorpion pistol caliber carbines and a range of accurate and affordable bolt action rimfire and centerfire rifles. Please welcome our friend Zachary Hein from CZ-USA.

Today on the show we have Mike O’Dell and Jordan Wilson from CMMG. CMMG got its start in 1999 in Fayette,  Missouri when two brothers Jeff and John Overstreet began selling AR parts and accessories online.  More than 20 years later, the company manufactures complete firearms like the Mk47 and the Radial Delayed Blowback Banshee series.  Their most recent releases are the 5.7 and 9mm conversions for the AR15. 

If you are wondering, CMMG does not stand for Central Missouri Machine Gun. What does it stand for? Maybe we’ll let you in on the secret during the show.

Please welcome our friends Mike O’Dell and Jordan Wilson. 

Hello everyone and welcome to TFB's Behind The Gun Podcast. I'm Pete and I'll be your host. 

Today on the show we have Jeremy Gresham, Director of Sales and Marketing at IWI. Beginning in 1933 as Israel Military Industries and later developing iconic firearms like the Uzi, Tavor and the Galil in collaboration with the IDF, IWI spun off as a private company in 2005. Manufacturing the Galil ACE, TS12 shotgun and their latest release, the Zion-15, IWI has a reputation for quality firearms and listening to their customer’s requests. 

Please welcome our friend Jeremy Gresham. 

Hello everyone and welcome to TFB's Behind The Gun Podcast. I'm Pete and I'll be your host. 

Today on the show we have Jack Carr. Serving for more than 20 years as a Navy SEAL, Jack transitioned from an enlisted sniper to a junior officer leading assault teams to a platoon commander planning and executing complex operations.

A New York Times best selling author of The Terminal List, True Believer and his latest release Savage Son published by Simon And Schuster,  Jack is currently working on his fourth book. Links and additional information can be found at officialJackCarr.com and @jackcarrusa on social media.

Please welcome Jack Carr. 

Today on the show we have Eric Rogers and Mike Pappas from Dead Air Silencers.  Mr. Rogers is President of Dead Air Silencers and Mr. Pappas is Director of new product development. 

Founded in 2014, Dead Air has released a series of innovative and high performing sound suppressors, starting with the Mask, an industry-leading rimfire silencer all the way to their latest release, the Nomad L. 

Besides being experts in their field, the complete Dead Air team are a group of fun, humble and easy going guys. 

Please welcome our friends Eric Rogers and Mike Pappas, from Dead Air

Today on the show we have Jimmy Hamilton from Vortex Optics. Based in Wisconsin and started in the mid 80’s, Vortex began as a retail store selling outdoor optics. With a focus on the customer, Vortex has grown into a household name in the shooting sports community with products that range from entry level to professional grade. 

Mr. Hamilton is the marketing and social media manager for Vortex, offering guidance and support to customers around the world.

Please welcome our friend Jimmy Hamilton from Vortex Optics. 

Today on the show we have Chris and Kevin Graham from Yankee Hill Machine. 

Founded in 1951, Yankee Hill began by manufacturing parts for the defense and aerospace industries and was well known for making M16 cleaning kits for the Army.  Two generations later, YHM manufactures everything from complete firearms to sound suppressors and nearly everything in between. 

Last year Chris and Kevin started a new company called Graham Brothers Rifleworks which manufactures the new MARC bolt action chassis and a line of complete pistols. YHM also proudly sponsors TFB’s Silencer Saturday.