Lucas Botkin speaks with me

Lucas Botkin, founder of T.REX ARMS, discusses his resignation from the company he started. The decision stems from a conflict between his core values and the company's direction, particularly after a mishandled sexual harassment incident. Botkin emphasizes transparency and the importance of family protection as driving factors. He plans to leverage his entrepreneurial experience to build new ventures and share the process with his audience.

This interview features John Lovell and Lucas Botkin discussing the firearms industry, changes at T.Rex Arms, and personal experiences. Botkin shares insights into T.Rex Arms' transition to a more structured business with a CEO, allowing him to focus on vision casting. They also touch upon the challenges of family businesses, the importance of coalition building within the firearms community, and the qualities of a good firearms instructor. The conversation delves into personal reflections on marriage, leadership, and the complexities of navigating industry dynamics while maintaining core values.

This episode of the Shawn Ryan Show features Tobi Lütke, CEO of Shopify, discussing crucial advice for entrepreneurs. Lütke emphasizes the power of gut instinct over excessive advice and highlights the importance of consistent effort and execution, drawing parallels to Navy SEAL training doctrines. The conversation also touches upon the challenges of work-life balance and the philosophy of continuous improvement.

This video offers crucial advice for new Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) entering the firearms industry. The speaker, with direct experience as a gun shop operator, highlights the industry's unique competitiveness due to its 'cool' factor. The primary recommendation emphasizes building strong relationships with distributors and manufacturers, noting that professionalism and a positive attitude are significant competitive advantages.

Lucas Botkin, founder of T.Rex Arms, details the company's rapid growth and operational challenges. Initially launching from a detached garage due to a failed building deal, the business quickly outgrew the space. Botkin outlines plans to move into a significantly larger 35,000-44,000 sq ft industrial warehouse by February, highlighting the entrepreneurial drive and logistical planning required for scaling a business.

This is a Q&A session from T.REX ARMS covering various topics including product restocks, business strategy, the firearms training market, and industry trends. The speaker discusses the challenges of inventory management, the evolving landscape of firearms training due to ammo costs, and the potential for new business opportunities in specialized areas like communications and nylon gear manufacturing. He also touches on the future of night vision affordability and the impact of political climate on the firearms industry.

This video demonstrates a critical malfunction where the magazine drops during recoil, a common issue in competitive shooting. Ben Stoeger, a professional competitive shooter, highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing such failures. The guide provides steps to troubleshoot this specific problem, emphasizing safety and proper firearm handling.

This video demonstrates a critical safety incident: an uncommanded discharge of a Sig Sauer P320 during the re-holstering process. Expert analysis from Ben Stoeger highlights the visual evidence of the discharge originating from the holster, emphasizing the importance of constant vigilance and proper technique even when the firearm is supposedly "safe" in its holster. The incident underscores the need for thorough firearm inspection and immediate post-incident assessment.

Ben Stoeger, a professional shooting instructor, explains common misconceptions about red dot sights. He emphasizes that true proficiency comes from focusing on the target, not the dot itself. The guide details training methods, like occluding the optic, to develop this crucial skill, comparing it to the lifelong refinement needed for trigger control.

This comprehensive dry fire program, led by World Champion shooter Ben Stoeger, focuses on refining fundamental handgun skills. It includes a structured warm-up, detailed drills for draw stroke mechanics, efficient reloads (including strong and weak hand only), and positional shooting from kneeling. The program emphasizes precision and control, progressing to dynamic movements and transitions essential for competitive shooting.