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In the Season 6 Finale of the Talking Lead AK KONRER: It's the 4th Annual Battle of Team AK against Team AR...We are celebrating by giving over 3500 in prizes to our loyal audience that participated in the contest. Special guests: Mike Pappas with Dead Air Silencers; Joe Meaux with Aklys Defense; Paul Markel with Student Of The Gun; Nathan Mitchell with Mitchell Defense; James Bialczak with Faktory47; Ton Jones with Firebird Targets; Mike Branson with Gideon Optics; Nick Dooley with the AR-15 Podcast; Brian Keeney with Occam Defense Solutions; Marco Vorobiev former Spetsnaz Solder; and Evan Floodman of @floodmunitions. Lots of trash talk and good times but even more "Leaducation"! Which Team are you on?
In this episode of the Talking Lead AK KORNER, Lefty is joined by former Soviet Spetsnaz soldier, historian and author Marco Vorobiev and former TV personality, gun smith extraordinaire and now owner of AKLYS DEFENSE, Joe Meaux. Lefty, Joe and Marco dive in to the details for everything you need to know in order to increase your AK's accuracy to the max. The guys discuss, gas systems, barrel lengths and coatings, handguards, rail mounts, optics, compensators, suppressors and more! Plus Joe is giving away an AKLYS DEFENSE suppressor…..participate, listen, WIN!! Watch The Video on RUMBLE: https://rumble.com/user/TalkingLead
In this episode: Bill Gentry with PTR Firearms talks about The ARCHON 9mm and the VENT silencer line; Joe Meaux with AKLYS Defense talks about their suppressors and fishing shirts!; Rebecca Schmoe, Kansas House of Representatives, District 59 talks 2A; Brendan Vorobiev with the Outdoor Sportsman Group; Plus…The Mystery Challenge Coin #3 Revealed… Joining Lefty to kick off this episode is Kara Dempsey with HUXWRX Saftey Co., Ton Jones with Firebird Targets and Evan “Floodmunitions” Floodman. The post Talking Lead 537 – The ARCHON 9mm, VENT Silencers & Mystery Coin 3 Revealed appeared first on Firearms Radio Network.
Riding Shotgun With Charlie #206 Joe Meaux Aklys Defense There has only been one other time when someone has driven the stagecoach and I was in the shotgun seat. That was episode #039 with Kevin Sona from Florida Carry. This time Joe Meaux because he had “sensitive materials” in the car and I wouldn't know what to tell the police if we were pulled over. I met Joe in 2023 at NRA AM in Indianapolis. There was a group of us that went for dinner. This year, Brent, my roomie for the weekend ran into Joe and said he had a van full of machine guns and silencers. How can I not film this show? Joe lives in Louisiana and he took an interest in building firearms at a young age. He also spent time repairing lawn mowers when he was young, which came in handy when it was time to build AR. Building an AR was much more affordable than buying one. He would buy kits and put them together. Being a subject matter expert on building and working with computers gave him the chance to teach information technology and business at a local high school where he was only a few years older than the students. Currently, he owns Aklys Defense. His company makes silencers, suppressors, gun muffler quiet technology, a can, or a yeeter discreeter. Aklys makes their own products, but they also make some OEM products for other manufacturers. Let's get this debate over: the first patent was for a silencer. Yes, we all know it doesn't “silence” the sound, but the first gun muffler was called a silencer. Joe also says the ATF refers to it as a silencer, too. We've also just learned the ATF may be wrong about what they call items (Hello, Mr Michael Cargill!) Joe's teaching gig and experience with computers and web design was able to help him connect with Red Jacket Firearms. After some bartering, he was able to get a nicer AK kit in exchange for helping with their computers. He was offered a position to help build guns and he took it. Unbeknownst to Joe, Will Hayden, Red Jacket's owner, submitted a sizzle reel to Discovery. It took some time to pick up Sons of Guns and make it happen. Joe says it was a little weird trying to do work, but Will wanted to build in some drama. They also had a business to run and keep going. Sons of Guns went on for five seasons and during the filming of season six, things got bad. (You can google what went down.) Joe and his partners ended up managing the business and working to change the image and branding. He made the decision to rebrand and start over as Aklys Defense. We do drive through Dealey Plaza twice. It's become a tradition when we're filming in Dallas. The second time through, I saw someone in tan pants and a black polo shirt. It ended up being Matt Mallory with Klint Macro. I've done two shows with the Meet The Pressers gents. I did get a copy of the clip of us driving through their video, which adds some fun! Joe gives us some insight into the business side of things, like having SKUs and UPCs. He's fired many different machine guns in his time. And he also tells us his top machine guns and why he feels a connection to the grease gun from World War II. Ok.. maybe a little bit about the Vegas shooting comes up, too. Aklys Defense is doing well and will keep doing well. If you need a silencer, check their website and get one from Aklys. I say it often, I really love my gig! I enjoy making all kinds of friends in the gun community. Favorite quotes: “While the computer was defragging, I went and assembled an AK.” “There wasn't a lot of business drive, I thought I could help with that.” “I lost a lot of investment money, time, credibility,” “I worked hard to make sure the Red Jacket brand was inserted before the Sons of Guns brand.” “We've made suppressors, need to learn how to make these good,” Meaux Guns https://www.meauxguns.com/ Aklys Defense https://www.aklysdefense.com/ Aklys Defense https://www.facebook.com/Aklysdefense Aklys Defense Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aklysdefense Aklys Defense X https://x.com/Aklysdefense Second Amendment Foundation https://secure.anedot.com/saf/donate?sc=RidingShotgun Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms https://www.ccrkba.org/ Please support the Riding Shotgun With Charlie sponsors and supporters. Buy RSWC & GunGram shirts & hoodies, stickers & patches, and mugs at the store! http://ridingshotgunwithcharlie.com/rswc-shop/ Dennis McCurdy Author, Speaker, Firewalker http://www.find-away.com/ Self Defense Radio Network http://sdrn.us/ Buy a Powertac Flashlight, use RSWC as the discount code and save 15% www.powertac.com/RSWC SABRE Red Pepper Spray https://lddy.no/1iq1n Or listen on: iTunes/Apple podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riding-shotgun-with-charlie/id1275691565
In this episode: Bill Gentry with PTR Firearms talks about The ARCHON 9mm and the VENT silencer line; Joe Meaux with AKLYS Defense talks about their suppressors and fishing shirts!; Rebecca Schmoe, Kansas House of Representatives, District 59 talks 2A; Brendan Vorobiev with the Outdoor Sportsman Group; Plus...The Mystery Challenge Coin #3 Revealed...Joining Lefty to kick off this episode is Kara Dempsey with HUXWRX Saftey Co., Ton Jones with Firebird Targets and Evan "Floodmunitions" Floodman.
In this episode of the Talking Lead AK KORNER we give the answer to the Trivia Giveaway question from May's AK KORNER. “What is it about the AK ammunition that gives it it's inherent reliability?”. Joe Meaux with Aklys Defense and author, former Spetsnaz soldier, Marco Vorobiev join Lefty to deep dive into this, not … Talking Lead 495 – AK KORNER S5 Ep6: Reliability of AK-47/74 Ammunition Read More »
https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkinglead/AKK_S5-6_AK_Ammo_Reliability.mp3 In this episode of the Talking Lead AK KORNER we give the answer to the Trivia Giveaway question from May's AK KORNER. "What is it about the AK ammunition that gives it it's inherent reliability?". Joe Meaux with Aklys Defense and author, former Spetsnaz soldier, Marco Vorobiev join Lefty to deep dive into this, not so obvious, answer and announce the winner of the Aklys Defense Kopis silencer. Tune in to hear your answers read on air and find out if you are the WINNER! Talking Lead AK KORNER - Joe Meaux, Ton Jones, Marco Vorobiev Joe Meaux, Lefty, Marco Vorobiev - Talking Lead AK KORNER Talking Lead AK KORNER S5 Ep.6 - Joe Meaux and Marco Vorobiev
https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkinglead/akk_s5_ep5-2.mp3 In this episode of the Talking Lead AK KORNER Season 5: The Romanian AK. Our expert guests: Joe Meaux with Aklys Defense, Marco Vorobiev (Author, Historian) and Paul Markel with Student Of The Gun. We discuss the history, variants, markings, parts kits and more. Plus we answer listener questions and award prizes to the best questions asked. Don't miss the announcement for the BIG prize for next month's AK KORNER...shhhh!, it's a silencer.
https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkinglead/TLP_490_Genisis_Aklys_Ton_Tyler.mp3 In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: Lefty has Genesis Arms (Teodor & Cody) on to talk about the TTI Dracarys Gen-12 (a collaboration with Taran Tactical Innovations) This short recoil, magazine fed 12ga beast of a shotgun on a .308 lower can be seen in the new John Wick 4 movie. We learn more about it and the history of Genesis Arms. Next up Lefty is joined by Joe and Zach with Aklys Defense to talk about their new 3 pronged flash hider the Dead Ringer and the ZLM 8" barrel, open bolt Saiga 12ga Shotgun Zach designed (Zach's Little Monster). Lefty's co-host this episode is Ton Jones with Airforce Airguns. There are rumblings of new Government rule changes that could affect the Airgun and Airsoft industries - CSPC regulation changes to airsoft & air guns. To point out the key points and to help us better under stand how these potential rules changes will effect the industry the guys invite Tyler Patner, Product Manager +10 other jobs, with Pyramyd Air to go over them and explain what you can do to help prevent this sneaky government overreach from happening. Here is the link to a prepared letter you can send to voice your opposition: Pyramyd Air Comment Letter
In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: Joe Meaux with Aklys Defense talks about reviving the old Vietnam era Smith and Wesson MK 22 “Hushpuppy” pistol with a new slide lock Glock version. Professional shooter Nils Jonasson joins us to talk about CANIK USA's new Micro Compact METE MC9 9mm pistol. Armon and Bridget with Prime Protection STL sit down to talk with Lefty about being the first Black FFL store in St. Louis. Also in … Talking Lead 475 – Hush Puppy Glock; Canik MC9 Micro; Prime Protection Read More »
In this episode of the Talking Lead Podcast: Joe Meaux with Aklys Defense talks about reviving the old Vietnam era Smith and Wesson MK 22 “Hushpuppy” pistol with a new slide lock Glock version. Professional shooter Nils Jonasson joins us to talk about CANIK USA's new Micro Compact METE MC9 9mm pistol. Armon and Bridget with Prime Protection STL sit down to talk with Lefty about being the first Black FFL store in St. Louis. Also in the episode is James Taylor with 2nd Amendment Warehouse, Chris Brooks with American Sniper Ammunition & Brandon Forquer with Signature Product Group. Prime Protection STL Armon & Bridget with Lefty Chris, Brandon & Joe Meaux with Lefty Adam, Ton, James, Nils with Lefty discussing the Canik Mete MC9 pistol at Shot Show 2023
https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkinglead/akk_s4_ep8_edited.mp3 In this episode of the Talking Lead AK KORNER presented by Century Arms, we talk about different types of AK folding stocks. Under, over, side, left, right, top, bottom we cover all angles. Special guests: Paul Markel of Student Of The Gun and Joe Meaux of Aklys Defense / Meaux Guns. Talking Lead Podcast - "Leaducating The Unleaducated" since 2012 Talking Lead Podcast - photo by Aklys Defense Talking Lead Podcast - photo by Aklys Defense
We continue season 3 of the Talking Lead AK Korner with some good ole down-to-earth AK-47 talk with the gang from Aklys Defense. Joe Meaux and Charles Watson joins Lefty and Brian (Occam Defense Solutions) for this camp-fire style AK-47 discussion. We flash back to earlier times for everyone to share their stories about their … Continue reading "Talking Lead 384 – AK KORNER S3 Ep2: Meaux AK Talk with Meaux Guns"
https://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/talkinglead/tlp_384_ak_korner_s3_ep2_Meaux_Guns.mp3 We continue season 3 of the Talking Lead AK Korner with some good ole down-to-earth AK-47 talk with the gang from Aklys Defense. Joe Meaux and Charles Watson joins Lefty and Brian (Occam Defense Solutions) for this camp-fire style AK-47 discussion. We flash back to earlier times for everyone to share their stories about their first experiences with the AK-47. The guys touch on some suppressor and mounting options for the AK-47. Joe talks about their new AK suppressor called the Sabre 360. The Sabre 360 is a titanium, 36 caliber bore can with a delta baffle style design and the new Meaux Guns retail gun shop! We answer listener questions and reward two lucky Lead Heads with some awesome prizes from SEAL 1 & Mission First Tactical! Get exclusive Lead Head Brigade special deals from our sponsors by using code: "leadhead" at Faktory 47 Mission First Tactical & SEAL 1 TLP 384 - AK KORNER S3 Ep2: Meaux AK Talk with Meaux Guns "Leaducating The Unleaducated" since 2012 - Talking Lead Occam Defense Hex 2.0 AK Stock Remington Type 4 Single Shot .22LR Help Zach's Stage 4 Colon Cancer Fight Go and help our friend and fellow Lead Head Zach Hall. Zach is one of the firearm industry's foremost weapons designers and has been with Aklys Defense for over 9 years designing innovative silencers and guns pushing competitive designers to think outside the box to help keep our industry progressing and improving. Zach has been a regular on the Talking Lead Podcast over the years and is a good friend Zach was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer recently. There is a go-fund-me page (Zach's Stage 4 Colon Cancer) you can visit and donate to join Zach's fight. If you prefer pay-pal or VENMO it is under sxb1623@gmail.com.
FULL SHOW NOTES HERE Welcome to the We Like Shooting show, Episode 347 – tonight we’ll talk about 1911 Grips, Recover Tactical, Sig Sauer Optics, Aklys Defense and more!
FULL SHOW NOTES HERE Welcome to the We Like Shooting show, Episode 347 – tonight we’ll talk about 1911 Grips, Recover Tactical, Sig Sauer Optics, Aklys Defense and more!
FULL SHOW NOTES HERE Welcome to the We Like Shooting show, Episode 347 – tonight we'll talk about 1911 Grips, Recover Tactical, Sig Sauer Optics, Aklys Defense and more!
http://chtbl.com/track/118312/traffic.libsyn.com/talkinglead/AK_K_S2_E3_silencers.mp3 Welcome back to Season 2 Episode 3 of the Talking Lead AK Korner presented by Century Arms. Our topic this week deals with the inherent problems of suppressing AK-47s and some viable solutions. Our expert guest panel includes: Brian Keeney, owner Occam Defense Solutions; Zach Hall, lead engineer Aklys Defense; Curtis Halstrom, creator VSO Gun Channel; Mike Pappas, owner Dead Air Silencers; Anthony Commo, Century Arms. Century Arms/Canik USA gives away another big prize to one luck AK Korner listener.
Check out this webinar held with Joe Meaux of Aklys Defense while he talks suppressors and business in the firearms industry!
Welcome to the We Like Shooting show, Episode 202 - tonight we’ll talk about Christie stocks, CRKT, Aklys Defense and more!
Once upon a time there was a show called Son of Guns, Based on a lie. The truth survives in the form of Aklys Defense. Check them out at aklysdefense.com. Promo code LOCKNLOAD gets you 10% off any purchase.
On this episode we will be interviewing Charlie Watson of Aklys Defense.
Are you proud of yourself Little Man?,Training beyond the requirements for your CCW,MARSOC approves of the Glock 19 in the hands of their Operators,Thanks Florida or the armored patrol cars of Alachua County, From the ashes of Red Jacket Firearms Joe Meaux founds Aklys Defense and the story behind the story.