The official podcast of T.REX ARMS. Weekly thoughts and conversations between various team members discussing equipment, training, history, politics, and of course, the behind-the-scenes stuff regarding the business and technology of developing and making tactical gear. Produced by Isaac Botkin.
Due to popular demand, another comms episode! This should be helpful in determining what kinds of capabilities you want to build in one of these three categories: Open Communication Private Communication Secret Communication And here is a link to a bonus homework assignment: FEMA's DHS radio interoperability course is interesting to read: IS-951 Keep in touch with us here: https://trex-arms.com/newsletter/...
The entire world has now bravely tweeted out Ukranian flag emojis in noble support, and selflessly poured out Russian vodkas in righteous indignation. The internet's reaction to a tragic war has, for the most part, been predictably laughable. And yet, a lot of these emotional kneejerk reactions could have serious long-term effects... Keep in touch with us here: https://trex-arms.com/newsletter/
We are far from having a clear picture of the geopolitical wrangling surrounding the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, and the livestreamed video of the conflict doesn't actually clarify things much yet. However, it does provide us with a very interesting picture of citizens, militias, and light infantry pushing back against a hostile force. So, let's talk about the need to have: Guns and Ammo Intel Gathering Tools Intel Dissemination Tools Access Denial Tools and Raw Materials Water and Food Medical...
P.J. O'Rourke was one of the best journalists of the 20th Century; a master of clear, concise, well-structured communication. What better way to honor his memory than a rambling, long, and completely unplanned livestream talking about some of his best work? Isaac describes what made him stand apart, and what T.REX folks can learn from him. Further Reading: All the Trouble in the World Parliament of Whores Letter from Egypt Keep in touch with us here: https://trex-arms.com/newsletter/...
Over the last couple of years, there have been a record number of guns purchased by the American public, and a shockingly large percentage of those were purchased by first time gun owners. While we can appreciate those folks being better equipped to physically defend themselves, they may not be ideologically able to defend their right to do so. How can we bring them along to a deeper understanding and appreciation for what the Second Amendment really means? https://www.ammoland.com/2022/02/diver...
This was a big week in the ongoing discussion about the regulation and control of large social media platforms that regularly de-platform their customers that they disagree with. All kinds of kerfuffle related to Spotify, Patreon, and GoFundMe has ensued, and a lot of stuff has happened as a result. FYI, I completely misspoke and called the crowdfunding site givesendgo.com GiveSendMe, for some reason. My apologies! Keep in touch with us here: https://trex-arms.com/newsletter/...
Isaac talks about continuing developments and uses of drones. Specific discussion on the Parrot Anafi drones, and newer Skydio drones, as well as the increased use of quadcopter use in Law Enforcement. https://www.parrot.com/us/drones/anafi-thermal https://www.parrot.com/us/drones/anafi-usa-old https://www.skydio.com/ https://www.skydio.com/skydio-x2 Keep in touch with us here: https://trex-arms.com/newsletter/...
The number of people building out decentralized radio communication has grown over the last few years, and a lot of lessons have been learned, and a lot of tools and capabilities have grown. Here are a few things Isaac is excited about: Increased ATAK adoption and plug-in development Meshtastic OTTO Lynq Pro Qmesh Ripple DMR-Tools EmComm Tools The Tech Prepper RTL-SDR Kraken The Greyman Server Keep in touch with us here: www.trex-arms.com/newsletter/...
Lucas and Isaac talk about some of the products that have been announced this year at Shot Show, from optics to pistols to rifles and more. There are some very encouraging trends this year, and some very cool night vision developments. Video Link: https://youtu.be/p21K8rRTSYY Stay connected to us here: trex-arms.com/newsletter/
Ryan Busse spent 25 years at the Kimber firearm company, climbing his way up through sales to become Vice President of the company. Then, he suddenly switched sides to become an advisor to the Giffords gun control group, work on the Biden Presidential campaign, and write this tell-all book about the terrible radicalizing effects of the horrible NRA and fearsome gun industry. Isaac has a few thoughts about it. Keep in touch with us here: www.trex-arms.com/newsletter...
Last year, on January 6th, a mob of people entered the United States Capitol Building and had the audacity to walk right past countless statues of America's Founding Fathers. Who were the actual insurrectionists? webstersdictionary1828.com/Dictionary/Insurrection Keep in touch with us here: www.trex-arms.com/newsletter
Isaac talks a bit about some of the experiences we had as a company during the year 2021. Video Link: https://youtu.be/Mj964qyzfaw Stay connected to us here: trex-arms.com/newsletter/
Want to find out why Isaac is excited about 2022? Get ready. Show Links: https://opensourcedefense.org https://pewscience.com https://www.instagram.com/redbeardtactical.de https://greyman.services Stay Connected with us here: trex-arms.com/newsletter...
What do our next steps look like? As our community develops, what skills do we need? What tools should be acquiring? What principles do we need to understand in order to answer these questions? Keep in touch with us here: www.trex-arms.com/newsletter
Lucas talks about some of the experiences he had as a new shooter. Video Link: https://youtu.be/iiFj_Wa8Wys Stay connected to us here: trex-arms.com/newsletter/
There's a lot of talk about Gun Culture 1.0 and 2.0, and Isaac lays out some groundwork on these different phases of our 2A community, in preparation for a few upcoming podcasts... Everything You Aren't Supposed to Know about Suppressors John Wick 2 Pitch Meeting Keep in touch with us here: www.trex-arms.com/newsletter...
As we wrap up all the orders that came in during Black Friday, Isaac talks about some of our experiences during this year's sale. Video Link: https://youtu.be/zMDeulU2xCI Stay connected to us here: trex-arms.com/newsletter/
Edward Durr is being called a dangerous man. Why? Because he, a mere truck driver with a miniscule $3,000 war chest, had the audacity to run for state Senate in New Jersey, beating out the entrenched incumbent, a professional politician with immense power, a thirty-year history in Government, and a $300,000 campaign budget. When he takes office in January, he wants to fight for more gun freedoms and fewer taxes. Isaac talked to him about his reasons, his goals, and the lessons he's learned along...
What kinds of radio gear should you have to communicate with, and how should you be preparing for the future? Isaac talks SDRs, mesh networks, direction finding, jamming, and more. This one is better as video, since there are a few demos. Video Link: https://youtu.be/Ur28ty6Fslo Stay connected to us here: trex-arms.com/newsletter/
Not just the holiday, which this podcast is too late for, but also the actual virtue of being a thankful person, and recognizing the blessings that you need to be grateful for, preserve, defend, improve, and pass on. Also, this is the 100th episode of the podcast! Thank you all so much for everything that you have done to make the T.Rex products and T.Rex media and T.Rex messages possible! Stay in touch with us here: trex-arms.com/newsletter/...
Lucas talks about ways to save money on gear and the upcoming Black Friday at T.REX Arms. Video Link: https://youtu.be/ELtAa5IJoBs Stay connected to us here: trex-arms.com/newsletter/
The media has predictably freaked out over the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict, calling him a vigilante, a symbol of hate, and worse. Isaac decides to get all philosophical about heroic vigilantes, symbolic outlaws, and freedom fighters of history and fiction. A fast look at Robin Hood, Zorro, Scarlet Pimpernel, The Scarecrow (and Batman, obviously), all compared with men of the War for American Independence and the resistance movements of WWII. Bonus Content: The Scarecrow Part 1: https://youtu.be/BaS...
Lucas talks about some various shooting fundamentals that he used to teach. Video Link: https://youtu.be/UZz4llHPE2Q Stay connected to us here: trex-arms.com/newsletter/
Isaac talks about the lessons we can learn from Kyle Rittenhouse, the situation he found himself in, and what it means for our kids. Stay connected with us here: trex-arms.com/newsletter/
Isaac goes over some of the production details involved with the Sidecar 2.0, various things that we've improved and expanded upon, and a few things we've learned. Video Link: https://youtu.be/DDil5-jWV08 Stay connected to us here: trex-arms.com/newsletter/
Begun, these Drone Wars have. Isaac gives a super brief overview of unmanned aircraft use, both by big military and small individuals, and some some cool tools that future users could benefit from. Keep in touch with us here: https://trex-arms.com/newsletter/
Isaac goes over navigation and maps. Devices, how to buy paper maps, drones, ATAK, radios, and more. https://maps.mytopo.com/mytopo/ https://caltopo.com/map.html Ham Radio Crash Course Video Link: https://youtu.be/48i1ounAkJM Stay connected to us here: trex-arms.com/newsletter/...
Isaac talks about why the best tools may not always be the best tools. tormach.com/right-to-repair www.baen.com/1632.html Keep in touch with us here: trex-arms.com/newsletter/
Lucas talks about Helmets and Night Vision. Video Link: https://youtu.be/ojeaBBX-Juw Stay connected to us here: trex-arms.com/newsletter/
For those of you that don't know, Isaac used to work in the film biz, and he breaks down how firearms are treated and should be treated on movie sets, as well as some issues related to Alec Baldwin, Adam Baldwin, hypocrisy, accountability, and complacency. There are a few lessons for those of us in the firearm biz. Stay connected to us here: trex-arms.com/newsletter/
