Videos tagged with Berry Amendment

Lucas Botkin details the 'scrappy' launch of his new gun industry company, operating from a garage. The video highlights the team's roles in nylon development, product design, and marketing, alongside the creation of a makeshift photo studio and prototyping lab. Key innovations include a new rifle rail designed for suppressor compatibility and a discussion on material sourcing beyond Berry Compliance. The company is also engaging in competition sponsorship and leveraging AI for business infrastructure.

This video provides an in-depth look at the materials used in Spiritus Systems products, featuring Adam Holroyd. The discussion highlights the company's commitment to durability and quality, emphasizing the use of U.S.-sourced materials that comply with the Berry Amendment for Department of Defense suppliers. Key materials covered include genuine Cordura® nylon fabric in various deniers, explaining the trade-offs between softness and abrasion resistance, and genuine Velcro®-brand hook-and-loop fasteners with low infrared reflectivity. The video also touches upon Spiritus's in-house laser cutting process for nylon laminates, used to create chest rigs and thermoplastic laminates that resemble carbon fiber, and their collaboration with manufacturers on new material development, including camouflage-patterned Velcro®.

T.REX ARMS addresses a manufacturing discrepancy where some AC1 plate carriers were made in Mexico instead of the USA. These are now sold as 'AC UNO' at a discount, with rebates for previous buyers. The video also details new product drops including the 556 Placard and Shingle, and high-end Hesco Level IV armor plates (4800 and 4601).