John May, Ed Brown Products | GUNS Magazine Podcast #14

This podcast episode features John May of Ed Brown Products discussing the company's unique magazine exchange program and risk-free gun purchase policy. May also shares his extensive background in competitive shooting, including his role as a five-time IDPA National Match Director. The conversation delves into the importance of firearm ownership for self-defense, the political landscape surrounding the Second Amendment, and innovative approaches to school safety, such as arming teachers.

Quick Summary

Ed Brown Products offers a unique magazine exchange program where customers can trade in any used 1911 magazine for a new Ed Brown 1911 magazine for $10 plus shipping. They also provide a risk-free gun purchase option, allowing inspection before final commitment. John May, Sales and Marketing Director, highlights these programs and his extensive background in competitive shooting and firearms training.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to Guns Magazine Podcast
  2. 00:10Welcome and Podcast Update
  3. 00:39Introducing John May of Ed Brown Products
  4. 01:25Interview with John May Begins
  5. 02:21Ed Brown Products Overview
  6. 03:59Ed Brown Magazine Exchange Program
  7. 06:36Ed Brown Risk-Free Gun Purchase Policy
  8. 07:19John May's Background in Shooting
  9. 08:28John May's Cobbler Trade and Leatherwork
  10. 09:27Entry into Competition Shooting and Holster Making
  11. 11:13Early IDPA Holster Approval Process
  12. 12:26Working for Wilson Combat
  13. 13:28Inspiration Behind Firearm Passion
  14. 15:14Shooting as America's Pastime
  15. 16:04The 'Guns Built This House' Philosophy
  16. 17:09Training a PETA Supporter
  17. 18:20Trust and Camaraderie in the Shooting Community
  18. 20:07How to Be a Good Firearm Student
  19. 21:01Challenging Students in Training
  20. 22:23A Dedicated Female Student's Journey
  21. 24:46Appreciation for Tactical Women
  22. 25:35Wife's Experience with Competitive Shooting
  23. 26:25Discussion on Politics and the Second Amendment
  24. 30:29Gun Violence Statistics and Suicide Prevention
  25. 31:31Comparing Past and Present School Safety
  26. 32:05School Arming Teachers Program
  27. 33:35Effectiveness of Armed Teachers
  28. 36:54Debate on Gun Control Measures
  29. 37:49Boy Scout Firearms Demonstration
  30. 39:13The Slippery Slope of Gun Control
  31. 40:40Critique of 'Fudds' and 'Common Sense Gun Laws'
  32. 41:36Discussion on Buyback Programs
  33. 42:02Finding the Fun in Shooting
  34. 42:30John May's Shooting Games for Fun
  35. 43:33Shooting Watermelons for Fun
  36. 44:39Shooting Soda Bottles for Fun
  37. 45:44Humorous Anecdote from IDPA Tactical Journal
  38. 46:35Other Fun Shooting Activities
  39. 46:57The 'Lightbulb Moment' in Teaching
  40. 47:40Mastering Trigger Control
  41. 48:11Demonstrating Trigger Press Technique
  42. 49:42Handout: P.R.E.S.S. for Trigger Control
  43. 50:00How to Contact Ed Brown Products
  44. 50:41Concluding Remarks and Future Chats
  45. 51:11Podcast Outro and Listener Engagement
  46. 52:05Get Out and Get Shooting

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Ed Brown Products magazine exchange program?

Ed Brown Products offers a unique magazine exchange program where you can trade in any used 1911 magazine, regardless of caliber, for a brand new Ed Brown 1911 magazine. You send in your old magazine with a $10 money order or check, and they'll ship you a new one, backed by their lifetime warranty.

How does Ed Brown Products handle risk-free gun purchases?

Ed Brown Products allows customers to purchase a firearm and have it shipped to their FFL. They can then inspect the firearm. If it doesn't meet their expectations, they can send it back, and the customer is only responsible for the shipping costs, making it a risk-free way to try their products.

What is John May's background in the firearms industry?

John May is the Sales and Marketing Director for Ed Brown Products. He has an extensive background as a competitive shooter, a five-time IDPA National Match Director, and has designed holsters and taught firearms training. He has a deep understanding of firearms and the shooting sports industry.

What are John May's thoughts on the Second Amendment and gun control?

John May views the Second Amendment as fundamental to all other freedoms, including the First Amendment. He expresses concern over political movements that seek to restrict gun ownership, emphasizing that disarming law-abiding citizens is a dangerous path that leaves them vulnerable.

What innovative approaches are being taken for school safety?

One school system has implemented a program to arm teachers, providing them with extensive training, including carbine proficiency. This initiative aims to create a deterrent and provide immediate defense in active shooter situations, a concept John May strongly supports.

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