Griffin Armament's Dwell Time podcast

In this episode of the Dwell Time podcast, Mitchell and Benjamin from Griffin Armament sit down with RJ and Aubrey Cianciarulo from "Archer's Choice" and "The Choice TV" to discuss a recent, successful Moose hunt with their new Sportsman Ultra Light HD suppressor. RJ and Aubrey are no strangers to the hunting world, following in the footsteps of the legendary hunting duo Ralph and Vicki Cianciarulo. Relying on their years of experience in the hunting industry, they embarked on a DIY trip to a remote part of Alaska to push their limits with big game hunting. During this episode, they discuss the challenges of hunting in such an isolated area, including travel logistics, setting up camp, stalking game, and making critical shot decisions. Furthermore, they discuss their experiences with suppressed and unsuppressed hunts, and how the addition of a silencer can change the course of an entire hunt. From stumbling upon Moose sheds while setting up camp to mounting a fresh Moose rack to a STOL Piper Cub plane, this iconic duo exceeded their expectations and gained a wealth of stories to share from this exciting trip!   Follow RJ and Aubrey on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rjandaubrey/  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RJandAubrey    Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GriffinArmamentOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griffin_armament/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/griffinarmament/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/griffinarmament Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/griffinarmament Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/GriffinArmament TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griffinarmament

In this episode of Dwell Time, Austin, the lead engineer at Griffin Armament and a former Army sniper, sits down with Rich Graham from Full Spectrum Warrior. Austin has completed five deployments with Triple Canopy and SOC in support of diplomatic security missions in Iraq and has undergone diplomatic security vetting with Blackwater, Triple Canopy, and SOC.   Rich Graham is a SEAL Team 10 sniper and the creator of the Full Spectrum Warrior System (FWS). His team at Full Spectrum Warrior trains civilian and military forces and supports police departments worldwide in Counter-Terrorism Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures. Additionally, Rich serves as a tactical advisor for elite SRT and SWAT teams across the nation and has built a substantial following of over 100,000 on Instagram.   In this episode, Austin and Rich delve into the events of Saturday, July 13th, at former President Donald Trump's rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. They explore the known details of the incident, analyze what could have been done to prevent the situation, and review various failures in security preparations and execution.   Follow Rich Graham on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullspectrumwarriorusa/?hl=en  Website: https://fullspectrumwarriors.com/    Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GriffinArmamentOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griffin_armament/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/griffinarmament/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/griffinarmament Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/griffinarmament Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/GriffinArmament TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griffinarmament

In this episode of Dwell Time, Austin, lead engineer of Griffin Armament, and resident CNC setup machinist Tom sit down to discuss the abundance of machining options to choose from within the CNC world. In addition to highlighting the importance of choosing the right machine for suppressor technology, they discuss the similarities and differences between recognizable name brands and the overall impact one machine can have on engineering capabilities.   Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GriffinArmamentOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griffin_armament/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/griffinarmament/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/griffinarmament Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/griffinarmament Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/GriffinArmament TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griffinarmament

In this episode, Austin, Cameron, and Bryan of Griffin Armament sit down to discuss an overall wrap-up of 2023 products, as well as what's to be expected in the near future from Griffin. They collectively discussed multiple product releases, a new 45,000 sq/ft expansion, the new Silencers To Your Door Program, the new Red Cross Program, and more!   Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GriffinArmamentOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griffin_armament/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/griffinarmament/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/griffinarmament Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/griffinarmament Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/GriffinArmament TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@griffinarmament

In this episode, Austin of Griffin Armament sits down to discuss a more in-depth conversation about his time fighting in Iraq, and the multiple battles he had to face both during and after the war. With the current state of the world, Austin felt it was necessary to share some additional thoughts from the eyes of someone who was on the inside of terrorism, in hopes of relaying a different perspective, and bringing to fruition the necessity of "finding your next mission."   Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GriffinArmamentOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griffin_armament/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/griffinarmament/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/griffinarmament Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/griffinarmament Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/GriffinArmament

In this episode, Austin and Evan of Griffin Armament talk about their service in the Army in 2005, and the close-range experiences they had with terrorists in Iraq. From discussing the concept of "American shelter" to the realization of what it truly means to be a soldier, the Griffin brothers talk extensively about their first unfiltered encounters with terrorists, and how violating the rules of war reveals a whole different level of brutality.   "If you rewind all the way back there - we were just as sheltered as everybody else. As an American citizen prior to joining the military, I had this feeling that, once you completed military training, you'd feel like a different type of person; you'd be a solider. As a solider... you'd be completely unafraid and able to go out and interact with these types of things." - Austin Green   Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GriffinArmamentOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griffin_armament/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/griffinarmament/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/griffinarmament Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/griffinarmament Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/GriffinArmament

In this podcast, Evan and Austin of Griffin Armament explain the history of the Griffin MK2 7075-T6 Forged Full Ambidextrous Lower, and clarifies that we did not copy ourselves. This episode should help a lot of ADM UIC owners understand who invented the ambi control suite in the lowers they already own. These lowers demonstrate that the best is yet to come.    Watch the 2014 SHOT Show explanation video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi__3t4dSI0    Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GriffinArmamentOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griffin_armament/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/griffinarmament/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/griffinarmament Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/griffinarmament Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/GriffinArmament

In this episode, Evan and Austin discuss the newest Gate-LOK™ 5.56 product from Griffin Armament: the M4SD-L™ Suppressor. Internal flow and balancing of optimized sound suppression is a fundamental study in silencer engineering, as that is the chief reason to use these items. The M4SD-L™ 5.56mm suppressor is the perfect combination of many beloved suppressor technologies that Griffin Armament is known for: GATE-LOK™ mounting, tubeless laser welding, ECO-FLOW™ baffle technology, and vented pressure reduction end caps. Each individual baffle in the M4SD-L™ has been tuned to provide superior sound reduction and incorporates Griffin's patented ECO-FLOW™ technology that reduces back-pressure and increases flow. This makes the suppressor host firearm operating system more reliable and largely un-affected by the suppressor, providing cleaner breathing air to the operator's face. Each baffle has been individually tuned and engineered for a specific purpose, unlike a classic stack design. This means that each baffle has an independent function to improve performance. This suppressor utilizes the GATE-LOK™ QD mounting system, one of the fastest on the market, allowing compatibility of attachment to milspec A2 NATO compensators as well as Griffin's proprietary performance rich GATE-LOK™ muzzle device options. M4SD-L™ silencers have no minimum barrel length restrictions or constraints for rifle calibers. While longer barrels may promote longer service life, there are no barrel length restrictions with this suppressor!    Learn more about the M4SD-L™ here: https://www.griffinarmament.com/m4sd-l-silencer/  Watch the M4SD-L™ Release video here: https://youtu.be/E-attsEZ16s  Watch the M4SD-L™ Tutorial video here: https://youtu.be/ur6TbRK9K_c    Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GriffinArmamentOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griffin_armament/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/griffinarmament/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/griffinarmament Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/griffinarmament Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/GriffinArmament

In this episode, Evan and Austin discuss the newest rimfire product from Griffin Armament: the Checkmate-HD™ suppressor. Due to the popularity of the Checkmate-QD legacy suppressor, the Checkmate-HD™ is a 5.7x28 pistol rated rimfire suppressor that utilizes Griffin's patented ECO-FLOW™ baffle technology, as well as a newly developed CARBON-GARD™ baffle technology - the subject of a pending patent. The Checkmate-HD™ suppressor is lightweight, affordable, and has market-leading sound performance. Additionally, Griffin's CARBON-GARD™ technology seals the entire baffle core with high temperature silicone o-rings, making this the most user-maintenance friendly rimfire suppressor on the market. After 2,000 rounds are fired, the inside diameter of the tube and outside diameter of the core are still spotlessly clean, allowing ease of disassembly without the use of specialized tools.    Learn more about the Checkmate-HD here: https://www.griffinarmament.com/checkmate-hd/  Watch the Checkmate-HD release video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr0qZFI8vlM  Watch the Checkmate-HD First Round Pop video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjfbIeL93K8    Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GriffinArmamentOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griffin_armament/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/griffinarmament/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/griffinarmament Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/griffinarmament Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/GriffinArmament

In this episode, Evan and Austin from Griffin Armament sit down with SGT Ed Eaton, a Vietnam Army Sniper recommended for the Medal of Honor. Eaton talks about the decisions he had to make before joining the U.S. Army, the endurement of training to be a Vietnam sniper, his final thoughts before deployment, and the path he followed after the war. Additionally, Eaton sheds light on the reasoning behind his Medal of Honor recommendation, his proud induction into the Army Sniper Hall of Fame, and the unexpected development of his book, Mekong Mud Dogs: The Story of: SGT. Ed Eaton.   Learn more about SGT Ed Eaton! https://www.edthesniper.com/index.html   Mekong Mud Dogs: The Story of: SGT. Ed Eaton https://www.amazon.com/Mekong-Mud-Dogs-Story-Eaton/dp/0615965180   Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GriffinArmamentOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griffin_armament/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/griffinarmament/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/griffinarmament Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/griffinarmament Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/GriffinArmament

Evan and Austin from Griffin Armament discuss the successful conclusion of what they believe to have been a frivolous lawsuit from Patriot Ordnance Factory concerning a 1957 Armalite pattern / USGI barrel nut.    Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GriffinArmamentOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griffin_armament/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/griffinarmament/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/griffinarmament Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/griffinarmament Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/GriffinArmament

In this episode, Adrian from Sidewinder Concepts and Evan and Austin from Griffin Armament discuss their stories of sniper training, and the exercises they endured to become better marksmen. Adrian talks of a 10-year plan for his company and how Sidewinder Concepts developed in the first place. Additionally, they describe the common "expectations" and "intimidation factors" of long range shooting, and the type of mentality a person needs to succeed in it.   For more info on Sidewinder Concepts: https://www.sidewinderconcepts.com/    For more info on the 2023 International Sniper Competition:  https://armysniperassociation.org/events/    Follow Adrian on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/sidewinder_concepts/    Follow us on social media! YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GriffinArmamentOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griffin_armament/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/griffinarmament/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/griffinarmament Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/griffinarmament Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/GriffinArmament

In this episode, Evan and Austin from Griffin Armament discuss their stories of attending sniper school in Fort Chaffee, Arkansas. From dirtying up ghillie suits to ruck marching in the heat, the Griffin brothers talk about the mental toughness they had to develop in order to endure the stress of training in harsh environments. Additionally, they mention the historical significance of this program, and how their success in graduating sniper school has applied a leadership mindset to their current successful careers.   "You have to be passionate about wanting to do it in order to succeed. You can't be trying to do it just to put a bullet point behind your resume, because that's not going to work." - Evan Green, 30:52   For more info on the new over the barrel DUAL-LOK™ PSR™ suppressors:  https://www.griffinarmament.com/silencers/rifle-silencers/dual-lok/    For more info on the 2023 International Sniper Competition:  https://armysniperassociation.org/events/    Follow us on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/griffin_armament/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GriffinOwnersGroup/  Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/griffinarmament  Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/GriffinArmament 

In this episode, Evan and Austin discuss the research and implementation of a new sound suppressor testing standard to better enable consumers with dosing data. For previous decades, the standard has been to only show PEAK impulse decibel data. Griffin's new data continues to show peak decibel data, as that is the loudest part of the waveform, but also shows more details that will be of interest to consumers for years to come.   Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11ziEciCZFw&t=769s   Follow us on Instagram: @griffin_armament Follow us on Facebook: @griffinarmament Follow us on YouTube: @GriffinArmamentOfficial

In this episode, Evan and Austin discuss point of impact shift, describing what it is, it's importance, and how silencers may or may not affect your results. Griffin Armament tested their own POI shift and compared it to other popular brand names on three different rifles. These results helped bring to light the discussion of whether POI shift is or isn't as prominent as people think, and whether it determines how accurate a gun can shoot.   Check out the POI Shift Comparison video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YaJjkRmjQfw   Follow us on Instagram: @griffin_armament Follow us on Facebook: @griffinarmament Follow us on YouTube: @GriffinArmamentOfficial

In this episode, Jack and Cole get the chance to talk with James, an active Griffin Armament user. Griffin wanted to reach out to their consumers and give an opportunity to spread real opinions to other potential buyers from a customer's point of view. James is fairly new to the suppressor industry but has plenty of knowledge and past history with owning and shooting guns. Throughout his recent years, he's gathered 17 different firearms for his own collection and describes the variety of devices and aftermarket parts he enjoys most. In James' opinion, Griffin Armament barrels and suppressors are some of the most reliable products he's tried. James is known around Griffin for sending detailed, comedic emails to our customer service team - an extra reason why he was a top choice for us. Thanks, James!   If you'd like an opportunity to be on the next call in session, feel free to reach out to our customer service team by visiting: https://www.griffinarmament.com/contact-us/customer-service/   Follow us on Instagram: @griffin_armament Follow us on Facebook: @griffinarmament Follow us on YouTube: @GriffinArmamentOfficial

In this episode, Evan, Austin, and Nikolai Volkov (Jack) introduce the new over the barrel PSR™ suppressors to Griffin's DUAL-LOK™ family. Meant to diminish blow back, provide superlative accuracy, provide excellent POI shift characteristics, and add minimal system length, these suppressors were highly desirable among suppressor aficionados and are here to stay! In addition to discussing the release, Evan and Austin talk about their history with the RSTA & SPR models, and relive some of their memories as Army snipers where they would often shoot similar suppressors.   Check out the PSR™ series here: PSR5: https://www.griffinarmament.com/dual-lok-psr-otb-5-silencer-5-56mm/ PSR7: https://www.griffinarmament.com/dual-lok-psr-otb-7-silencer-7-62mm-1/   Check out the PSR™ release video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbAK-9jYm0E&t=92s   Follow us on Instagram: @griffin_armament Follow us on Facebook: @griffinarmament Follow us on YouTube: @GriffinArmamentOfficial

In this episode, Jack and Cole get the chance to talk with Mike, an active Griffin Armament user. Griffin wanted to reach out to their consumers and give an opportunity to spread real opinions to other potential buyers from a customer's point of view. Mike gives a brief breakdown of why he started competitively shooting and how he ultimately chose the Recce 5™ over other silencers due to his own thorough research.  If you'd like an opportunity to be on the next call in session, feel free to reach out to our customer service team by visiting: https://www.griffinarmament.com/contact-us/customer-service/ Follow us on Instagram: @griffin_armament Follow us on Facebook: @griffinarmament

In this episode, Evan and Jack discuss recent news both in and outside of the firearms industry. Topics include current events, Evan's time in the military, Jack's time as a police officer, the silenced recession in our economy, and more. Follow us on Instagram: @griffin_armament Follow us on Facebook: @griffinarmament

In this episode, Evan and Austin talk about the 12 year vision of Griffin's newest DUAL-LOK™ suppressor, the HRT 556™. They discuss the transition from the GATE-LOK™ mounting system to the successful years of R&D that produced the long-awaited DUAL-LOK™ suppressors. Additionally, they mention how it's application on the HRT is what makes it stand out amongst more than just flash and sound performance. Check out the HRT 556™ here: https://www.griffinarmament.com/silencers/rifle-silencers/dual-lok/ Also check out: https://www.texasordnancedepot.com/ 

In this episode, Evan brings on Griffin's Account Manager Chris to talk about the years of development in sales relationships regarding manufacturers, distributors, and consumers. Alongide industry allocation, they discuss the value of building relationships with dealers and local gunsmiths.

In this episode, Evan and Austin dive into Jeremy Mallete's background and get to know how International Sportsman came to be. Topics include Jeremy's hunting background, past employment with Silencer Shop, the new DUAL-LOK™ cans and more. Jeremy also talks about the Dallas Safari Club and his experiences shooting Griffin products.  If you're interested in writing for International Sportsman, contact Jeremy Mallette at jeremy@internationalsportsman.com

In this episode, Evan and Austin discuss the progression of Griffin's 17 year history and the R&D that's led to engineered low flash results. Persevering through the years, they talk about the cycle of failing to succeed, the importance of besting their own silencer quality, and the learning curves behind every test. Furthermore, they mention the different development in muzzles and how Griffin's selection aids in all types of desired output. Griffin Armament Blog: https://www.griffinarmament.com/blog/ 

In this episode Evan and Austin introduce the DUAL-LOK™ 5 & 7 suppressors to the Griffin Armament lineup. Discussion points include the complexities of engineering struggles, stages of development, countless hours of research, silencer reliability, and more. Additionally Austin talks about how applicable these high performance suppressors can be for the military and other combat scenarios, and its practical uses for overall survival.  DUAL-LOK™ 5 & 7 Suppressor Tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIHAwFLMxSA&t=3s DUAL-LOK™ 5 Durability Testing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTzM_MMXCtA&t=105s 

In this episode we talk with special guest Drew Hopkins from T.REX ARMS about his youthful exposure to the airsoft and paintball communities and how it ultimately contributed towards social media fame. We discuss his evolution as a skilled paintball combatant to his development of technical application with firearms. Additionally we talk about the importance of expressing responsible habits, learning how to utilize your abilities in dangerous scenarios, and Drew's first steps towards self reliance and expecting the unexpected.

In this episode we talk about the auditory dangers of shooting without suppression, the resilience of the inner human ear, what to expect when not taking precautions, and how to better manage risk factors. We also discuss the range in decibels of harsher volumed weapons, as well as our own experiences with long-term shooting and the side effects that follow.

In this episode we talk about the history of tubeless suppressors from their European origins to Griffins pioneering of the technology in the US in 2010, to the present day.   We also discuss the EXPLORR gen 2 suppressor series, our latest tubeless creation.   

Evan and Chris sit down with Tyler Walters and Elliot Aquilla of Silencer Shop and talk favorites, our recent visit and possibly about future growth!

Continuing from our last podcast where Evan and Austin touched on the history of suppressors, this time we talk about the evolution of our company: Griffin Armament.

Evan and Austin take a dive into the history of the first suppressor and its evolution into modern technology.

This episode of the Dwell Time podcast features Evan, Chris and special guest David Blythe talking about the usefulness and success of demo shoots.

Evan and Austin have a discussion of their history with ring mounts and what makes Griffin Armaments Superior Precision Rifle Modular Mounts so unique.

Evan and Austin talk about the NEW SR-RIGID™ Rails from Griffin Armament, give their history with rail usage and talk about the strengths of M-LOK.

Evan and Andrew tackle the Do's and Don'ts of suppressor maintenance. Topics include: Frequency of Cleaning, Alignment checking, End caps, Taper Mount installation, Caliber ratings and Full auto fire.

Evan and Austin discuss the newest product released by Griffin Armament the GP-N™ Suppressor.  An A2 mountable dedicated 5.56mm can.

Ever wonder what it's like to work in the gun industry? Mr. Jeff Morris takes us on a journey of his experience in the firearms industry and a bit about his personal life.

In this episode of Dwell Time Evan and Sam discuss the changes and advancements of Griffin Armament in the past year. Including new products, challenges of working through a pandemic, and what to expect in 2021. This has been a crazy year for the firearms industry, to say the least. 

In this episode of the Dwell Time Podcast Evan and Sam discuss the various Griffin Armament pistol products. Including silencers, barrels, compensators, and other related products. 

In this episode, we talk with Dave Matheny owner and founder of Silencer Shop. He shares with us the intriguing story of how he started Silencer Shop and what it has become today, the nation's largest distributor of silencers.  

In this episode, Jimmy Bell talks about his upbringing in rural Texas, and how that shaped him to become the tip of the spear as a Force Recon Marine.  He then continues to talk about his exploits and experience in the firearms industry and why he chose to start Texas Ordnance Depot, a boutique shooting supply store and training area in central Texas with his partner Cody Kerr. 

In this episode, Austin and Evan have a technical discussion talking about the origin of the concept and how it was eventually brought through the engineering process and to the market.  The CAM-LOK™ piston system is re-defining utility in the pistol silencer market. 

In this podcast, Austin and Evan Green discuss why the Optimus® became one of the most successful products in the suppressor space.  We also talk about the notable improvements to this universal suppressor. 

In this episode, we talk to Dustin Ellermann, a well-known instructor and all-around great person who loves the Lord and gives back through service ministries that help young kids with personal development.  Check out www.Camphisway.com  &  www.marksmancamp.com for more info on Dustin's ministries.  Also Check out his social media outlets on instagram , Facebook , and Youtube Thanks for coming on Dustin! God bless the work you do!

Mr Hwang is a prominent figure in the US firearms industry as the founder and owner of Rainierarms.com  John comes on the podcast to discuss his beginnings and expansion in the firearms sector both here in the US and abroad!  He also speaks about his personal interests and what it's like living in the beautiful Pacific Northwest region. 

In this episode we talk about where, why and how Universal Silencers started to be a thing.  We also go into detail on the Optimus and Bushwhacker suppressors as well as the background on both and future improvements! 

Frank Galli is a subject matter expert on precision rifle marksmanship, an accomplished instructor, an author, a prolific educational content producer, and most importantly, he is a Marine. Frank is the owner of SnipersHide.com, one of the best resources online for information on anything precision shooting. His most recent work is a book titled "Precision Rifle Marksmanship: The Fundamentals - A Marine Sniper's Guide to Long Range Shooting" which can be pre ordered via Amazon or directly from Gun Digest. In this episode, Austin, Evan, and Sam have a conversation with Frank ranging from shooting techniques and gear, to their varied experiences in the military sniper community. Enjoy this hour+ long interview with Frank Galli!

In this episode of The Dwell Time Podcast we welcome Andrew Henry, the founder of Henry Holsters, a company which provides impeccable quality kydex holsters for the discerning self-defense/concealed carry practitioner. Andrew and Sam have a great conversation that ranges from the current (as of May 2020) COVID-19 pandemic, to Andrew's background in instrument making, all the way to his current business creating some of the finest holsters for the modern gunslinger. His designs are intuitive and backed by real world trial and error. Andrew has also built a successful OEM solution division of his company wherein he advises and supplies other holster makers with the tools and knowledge to raise their own standards.  For more info on Andrew and Henry Holster please visit their Instagram page as well as their website.

The term "MIL-SPEC" is thrown around a lot in the firearms industry. Its mostly used as a marketing buzzword to imbue a sense of ruggedness and quality in a given product, but is largely misunderstood/misused in its application. In this episode of The Dwell Time Podcast, Austin, Evan, and Sam talk about the term "MIL-SPEC", what it really means, how it applies the the commercial firearms market, as well as several interesting offshoots from the main conversation!

With the recent spike in firearms sales nationwide due to the COVID-19 panic, there is an excess of under-educated new gun owners. Folks are reaching out to their friends who are "gun people" for advice and sometimes not getting the best info. Evan and Sam sit down to talk over the responsibilities for safety and education, bare minimums for what you should be looking at purchasing, and the economic reality of what it costs to outfit yourself with a proper defensive tool.  

Billy Johnson has been involved in Firearms industry media for nearly a decade. He first made a big impression with his series of youtube videos surrounding the misrepresentation of "gun violence" (their term-anti freedom folks-not ours) and the principles of freedom, including the right to defend yourself with firearms, with his youtube channel Amidst The Noise. In addition to this, Billy has run a tactical gear business in the past called Boxer Tactical and is now the man behind Great Lakes Leather & Cloth, a premium quality leather goods company. In this episode, we get a rundown from Billy on how he got to where he is, what his goals are, and where he is planning on taking his reenvisioning of Amidst The Noise as a newly launched Podcast series.

In this episode, Evan and Sam talk about the story on everyone's mind these days, the Coronavirus "pandemic". We talk a little bit of preparedness, where our heads are at, how this has affected the firearms industry, and our take on what all this really means.