TFB Behind the Gun Podcast

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The Behind The Gun podcast from The Firearm Blog is a recurring series of conversations with influential individuals within the firearms community. TFB Editor In Chief Pete Interviews industry leaders about their successes, failures and glimpses into the future of firearms and equipment development. The Behind The Gun podcast series is politically non-partisan and is a free-flow of information regarding a wide range of topics including self defense, sport shooting, firearms technology and more. Visit www.TheFirearmBlog.com and www.TFB.TV for additional quality content updated daily.

  1. TFB Behind the Gun #191: Žiga Polajnar on Brutality

    6D AGO

    TFB Behind the Gun #191: Žiga Polajnar on Brutality

    Today, I'm excited to welcome a long-time friend of both the blog and the TFBTV YouTube Channel, Žiga Polajnar, CEO of Polenar Tactical. Despite the restrictive gun laws in much of the EU, Žiga has built a successful business that delivers tactical training, produces high-quality firearm media content, and sells premium tactical gear, including scopes, holsters, backpacks, and even custom t-shirts. Polenar Tactical also serves as a key hub for European shooters, offering top-tier training courses and running one of the continent's largest gun-related media channels. Beyond the business, Žiga has organized the Slovenian-grown "Lynx Brutality," a physically demanding 2-gun tactical shooting competition that challenges competitors with intense physical and mental tests amid tactical stage designs. This brutal-style match combines marksmanship with endurance, sprinting, climbing, and carrying heavy loads, attracting shooters from across Europe and beyond. In this episode, Žiga and I will dive into what it takes to run Lynx Brutality, share memories from this year's Swedish "Viking Brutality" competition, and discuss how these events build and unify the tactical shooting community. https://polenartactical.com/ Lynx Brutality  Polenar Tactical YouTube

    57 min
  2. TFB Behind the Gun #190: The Future of FRTs with Desk Pop

    OCT 30

    TFB Behind the Gun #190: The Future of FRTs with Desk Pop

    In today's episode of TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast, we've brought back Joe from the YouTube Channel Desk Pop to talk a bit about one of the hottest topics currently circulating around in the firearm industry - Forced Reset Triggers and Super Safeties. These clever devices have been all the rage with virtually every type of shooter - at least if you can get them to run properly. Today, Joe will share some of his learned wisdom with us, some of what he's been up to, and, of course, his thoughts on what FRTs and the like have done for the gun industry so far, and what he thinks it means going forward. Please give a warm welcome back to our returning guest, Joe from Desk Pop!  Desk Pop on YouTube Desk Pop on Instagram

    59 min
  3. TFB Behind the Gun #189: Alex Whiteside w/ TANDEMKROSS

    OCT 23

    TFB Behind the Gun #189: Alex Whiteside w/ TANDEMKROSS

    In this episode of TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast, I sit down in person with Alex Whiteside to talk about anything and everything TANDEMKROSS. TANDEMKROSS was founded in the early 2010s by its cofounders and has since grown to be one of the nation's top rimfire aftermarket parts suppliers. While TANDEMKROSS does strongly cater to the competitive shooting crowd, they are also starting to lean heavily into their growing manufacturing capacity by starting the process of selling complete in-house TANDEMKROSS 10/22 style firearms that can still be customized to meet your specific needs. Today, Alex and I will talk about the company's founding, its goals, and what we can expect around the bend from one of my favorite rimfire-centric companies in the industry. Please give a warm welcome back to Alex Whiteside from TANDEMKROSS. Apologies for the audio on this one, technical difficulties!  https://tandemkross.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tandemkross https://www.facebook.com/Tandemkross/ https://x.com/tandemkross https://www.youtube.com/tandemkross

    36 min
  4. TFB Behind the Gun #188: Colton Kyle - The American Sniper Story Continues

    OCT 16

    TFB Behind the Gun #188: Colton Kyle - The American Sniper Story Continues

    In this episode, I'm happy to have not just one, but two awesome guests, both with powerful stories and real connections to American military life. Today, Darwin N from the blog will be joining me as a co-host, as he's a huge fan of the works of Chris Kyle and is excited to finally be able to speak to our guest in person about some of his questions. Our guest today, Colton Kyle—son of the legendary "American Sniper," Chris Kyle—sits down with us to talk about his dad's legacy, growing up in that shadow, and what it means to carry that name forward in his own way. Chris Kyle's story is one most of us know, likely through his books, as well as a fairly popular movie, but hearing from Colton gives it a strikingly human side. He also shares a look into the charity work connected to the Chris Kyle Frog Foundation (now TACK-F), which helps military and first responder families stay strong and connected when life gets tough.  Together, the three of us dig into stories of resilience, family, and the kind of purpose that goes way beyond the range, and also take a chance to talk about the direction that the young Colton Kyle is taking his family's business, and use it as a force for good among the Veteran and 2A community. Today's episode is not only fun but also a genuine, grounded talk about carrying a legacy, helping others, and finding meaning in the hard stuff—told by a young, enterprising man whose also got a wedding just around the corner!  American Sniper Website WX JAKL – American Sniper Brand Signature Series The Taya and Chris Kyle Family Foundation  Kerry & Colton's Wedding Registry

    1h 9m
  5. TFB Behind the Gun #187 Hush Holsters & the SKS Renaissance

    OCT 9

    TFB Behind the Gun #187 Hush Holsters & the SKS Renaissance

    Today on this episode of TFB's behidn the Gun podcast, we're back in the studio with the founder of HUSH Holsters, Specner Gottleib, to talk about some of his newest products and a massive expansion of his company into new territory. HUSH started a number of years ago as a dream of Spencer's to create a more practical and sensible holster for use with pistols that have suppressors attached to them. Seeing no good solutions that did what he wanted already on the market, he set out to 3D print his own, which eventually led to the first iteration of the HUSH Holster. After a short year-long hiatus, Spencer is back in the holster business again, along with new talent, and has a whole new generation of Universal Suppressor Compatible Holsters, along with a whole suite of aftermarket parts for the legendary SKS rifle. Today, Spencer and I will talk about all that and more to bring you guys up to date on the latest from HUSH Holsters.  HUSH Holsters Website HUSH Holsters on YouTube HUSH Holsters on Instagram HUSH Holsters on Facebook

    51 min
  6. TFB Behind the Gun #186: Curio Encoutners w/ Bryce

    OCT 2

    TFB Behind the Gun #186: Curio Encoutners w/ Bryce

    This week on TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast, returning guest Bryce from The Carry Handle Podcast shares insights into some exceptionally rare and fascinating firearms he's recently encountered. Thanks to his new position at a local auction house, Bryce has gained hands-on experience with an array of unusual and collectible guns, ranging from creatively converted machine guns to authentic, legally registered destructive devices. His day-to-day work not only exposes him to an impressive spectrum of rare firearms but also provides plenty of colorful stories and unique details, which he brings to the podcast for an in-depth discussion. Listeners will get to hear about recent auction highlights and the ongoing appeal of firearms collecting, plus the challenges and surprises that come with handling such rare pieces in a professional setting.

    42 min
  7. TFB Behind the Gun #185: Thunder Ranch UPR First Impressions w Jordan of Meprolight

    SEP 25

    TFB Behind the Gun #185: Thunder Ranch UPR First Impressions w Jordan of Meprolight

    Thunder Ranch stands out as one of the top choices for practical, in-depth firearms training, thanks to its highly skilled instructors, real-world course design, and unique atmosphere. Living nearby gave me the perfect chance to join Jordan from Meprolight for their Urban Precision Rifle class, where I tested the new MVO 1-8x28 LPVO in typical Thunder Ranch conditions. While today's story isn't about optics, it focuses on Jordan's first carbine course experience, sharing lessons from instructors like Jack Daniel and first impressions of Thunder Ranch's facility and training approach. Jordan also reflected on using Meprolight products under hard-use conditions, offering fresh insights into their performance and utility. Thunder Ranch Links Website: Thunder Ranch Instagram: @thunderranchinc Meprolight Links Website: Meprolight Instagram: @meprolight LinkedIn: Meprolight LinkedIn YouTube: Meprolight YouTube Channel

    32 min
  8. TFB Behind the Gun #184: The Hypervelocity Rocket w/ Wild Arms

    SEP 18

    TFB Behind the Gun #184: The Hypervelocity Rocket w/ Wild Arms

    On today's episode of TFB's Behind the Gun podcast, we welcome back Jonathan Wild from Wild Arms Research and Development to discuss his latest—and fastest—rocket project to date: the Hypervelocity Rocket. Unlike conventional anti-aircraft munitions that rely on explosives, the Hypervelocity Rocket is designed to incapacitate targets through sheer kinetic energy, traveling at speeds exceeding 10,000 feet per second (approximately Mach 9). To bring this project to life, Jonathan has undertaken extensive research, including submitting official Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to uncover details about this once-classified initiative that has remained dormant in sealed government archives for years. In this episode, Jonathan shares his journey through the research, development, and testing of the Hypervelocity Rocket, and gives us a preview of his forthcoming book on the subject. Wild Arms Research and Development on YouTube Wild Arms Research and Development Books (Amazon) Wild Arms Research and Development on Instagram https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MatoQ9hNsEM

    1h 27m
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The Behind The Gun podcast from The Firearm Blog is a recurring series of conversations with influential individuals within the firearms community. TFB Editor In Chief Pete Interviews industry leaders about their successes, failures and glimpses into the future of firearms and equipment development. The Behind The Gun podcast series is politically non-partisan and is a free-flow of information regarding a wide range of topics including self defense, sport shooting, firearms technology and more. Visit www.TheFirearmBlog.com and www.TFB.TV for additional quality content updated daily.

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  • Creator
    The Firearm Blog
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Carbon Media Group 2020
  • Show Website
    TFB Behind the Gun Podcast

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