Trex goes live

Ben Stoeger analyzes Lucas Botkin's departure from T.Rex Arms, suggesting Lucas was unfairly ousted by his brothers who allegedly manipulated ownership. Stoeger believes T.Rex Arms is 'cooked' due to these actions, predicting a loss of customer trust and support. The community appears to largely side with Lucas, viewing him as the core of the brand.

Lucas Botkin, founder of T.REX ARMS, shares insights on the realities of business ownership, emphasizing that daily execution, not the initial startup, is the true challenge. He highlights the importance of perseverance through repetitive tasks to achieve long-term success, drawing from his own experiences in manufacturing tactical gear.

This video discusses the recent resignation of Lucas Botkin from T.Rex Arms, citing 'growing misalignment' as the official reason. Ben Stoeger delves into Botkin's public statement about equity buyouts and future ventures, and touches upon an incident involving inappropriate images sent by a T.Rex team member. Stoeger speculates on the potential impact of Botkin's departure on T.Rex Arms' sales, given Botkin's role as the face of the brand.

This video features Ben Stoeger critically analyzing the current state of T-Rex Arms, suggesting the brand is losing relevance and its marketing is becoming disconnected. Stoeger, a recognized figure in competitive shooting, critiques their shift towards niche topics and what he perceives as a decline in authentic engagement with the shooting lifestyle, contrasting it with his own brand's focus on performance. The analysis is based on recent T-Rex Arms content and public interactions.

This YouTube video features Lucas Botkin engaging in a critical discussion and potentially a debate or confrontation with T.Rex Arms. The description highlights support channels through affiliate links for Safariland Holsters, Patreon, and a Venmo ammo fund, indicating the creator's involvement in the firearms community. A disclaimer clarifies that the video's views are personal and not affiliated with any government agency, emphasizing the use of unclassified doctrine and public source information from military field manuals. The content appears to be a commentary or analysis on T.Rex Arms, with a focus on a potentially offensive stance by Botkin.

This video analyzes the current business and public relations crisis at T.Rex Arms, as discussed by firearms instructor Ben Stoeger. Stoeger points to several 'panic signals' indicating internal turmoil and poor management decisions, including unlisting a transparency video, reactivating an eBay store, and buying YouTube ads. The discussion also touches on the impact on employees and the shifting public perception of key figures involved.

This video highlights a critical firearm malfunction where the magazine drops during firing, indicating a potential issue with the magazine catch or frame interface. The speaker, Ben Stoeger, demonstrates professional handling of the malfunction, emphasizing the importance of recognizing and addressing mechanical failures promptly. The firearm in question is a customized Shadow Systems MR920.

This video demonstrates a critical uncommanded discharge incident with a Sig Sauer P320 during a holstering procedure. The footage, analyzed by expert Ben Stoeger, highlights the importance of firearm safety and mechanical reliability, showing the discharge occurring without the shooter's finger on the trigger. It serves as a stark reminder of potential risks even during routine actions.

Ben Stoeger debunks common red dot sight misconceptions, emphasizing that 'finding the dot' and 'blooming' indicate a misunderstanding of optic mechanics. True red dot use requires focusing on the target, not the dot itself. Stoeger suggests training methods like occluding the optic to promote binocular vision and target focus, comparing this skill to trigger control which needs constant refinement.

This 15-minute dry fire program by Ben Stoeger focuses on refining fundamental shooting skills through deliberate practice. It covers slow-motion draws, varied draw techniques including lateral movement, and meticulous reload mechanics. The program progresses to advanced drills like strong-hand/weak-hand reloads and positional shooting from a kneeling stance, emphasizing precision over speed initially.