April 24, 2025

Tim of Hoffman Tactical

59 minutes

Tim is the founder of Hoffman Tactical.

0:00 - Intro

0:23 - How has 3D printing evolved compared to what Tim expected?

9:16 - Does 3D printing need a killer app?

14:22 - Opportunities in destructive devices

18:20 - Tim likes anti-materiel rifles

18:49 - Gun designs are dictated by their manufacturing technology

20:39 - Hoffman Tactical’s customers

24:24 - Drones, automated defense systems, and the potential there

35:12 - Community isn’t strictly required for private defense

40:59 - The Super Safety

43:30 - Debating the value of forced reset triggers and full auto fire

52:12 - Why small companies out-innovate big ones

56:32 - Tim on hot air balloons

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By opensourcedefense