1st Look : Blind Tiger & Speakeasy - New Steel Cans from Q LLC

This video provides a visual overview of the SHOT Show 2026, highlighting various firearm and accessory manufacturers. Key displays include modern sporting rifles, suppressors from brands like Patrick Mfg. and Huxwrx, and handguns from Glock and Staccato. Attendees are seen interacting with products and brand representatives, showcasing the latest in tactical gear and firearm technology.

In this "Factory to Table" installment (Part 6), Kit Badger heads to Scalarworks in Pennsylvania to document the assembly of their 30mm LEAP Scope Mount. This episode continues the build of a 300 Blackout MiniFix Pistol, detailing the scope mount installation process. Previous parts involved building the pistol with Q LLC, creating a Trash Panda silencer, handloading subsonic ammunition with Discrete Ballistics, and acquiring custom gear from Cole-Tac and Edgar Sherman Design. The Scalarworks LEAP mount is highlighted for its lightweight design, ease of installation, and self-leveling feature.

This guide covers the general handling and functionality of the Q Boombox in 8.6 Blackout, drawing insights from an expert firearm instructor. It emphasizes safe firearm handling, understanding the unique features of the Boombox like its 1:3 twist rate and the Sig Sauer Romeo 9T optic, and common operational considerations. The review highlights the rifle's 'Death Trooper' aesthetic and its intended role in dominating close-to-medium engagement distances.

This video review focuses on the Emissary Development Cable Clips, a M-LOK accessory designed for effective cable management on rifles. The reviewer highlights how these clips help reduce snag hazards by securely routing wires from lights and lasers. The video also showcases a comprehensive rifle loadout, including various high-end accessories like Unity Tactical components, a B.E. Meyers MAWL-C1+, a Nightforce ATACR, and a Q LLC silencer mounted on a Knights Armament SR-25. The description provides links to purchase the product, support the channel, and browse other Kit Badger merchandise.

This video provides a first look at the Q 'Pork Chop' silencer, designed for the upcoming 8.6 Blackout cartridge and also suitable for .338 caliber firearms. The presenter, Kit Badger, interviews an engineer from Q LLC, highlighting the silencer's stainless steel construction and a unique feature: a removable end cap for the use of wipes. The video also touches on the production of 8.6 Blackout brass by Hornady and acknowledges the unusual nature of 2020.

This video introduces Q LLC's new Q-Sert AR handguard, designed to be lighter, more rigid, and stronger than existing market options. It utilizes steel inserts for accessory mounting, allowing for thinner handguard walls and larger, flatter accessory mounting holes. The handguard attaches to the AR platform via a 'Zip Drive System' barrel nut that drives and pinches the handguard for exceptional rigidity and minimal Point of Impact (POI) shift.

This entry synthesizes expert insights from Ivan of Kit Badger, a contractor with six years of experience. It details the financial incentives, lifestyle benefits, and mental health support available in security contracting, while also cautioning against common pitfalls like lifestyle creep and the impact on family life. A strong emphasis is placed on having a clear exit strategy from the outset.

This guide details the customization of a Ruger American .308 rifle, transforming it into a more capable precision tool. The process involves upgrading the stock to a Magpul Hunter, installing a higher-magnification Bushnell optic, and professionally shortening and threading the barrel for suppressor use. Expert insights from the video highlight that even with a 16.5-inch barrel, the rifle can maintain 1-1.5 MOA accuracy with quality match ammunition, making it a versatile option for hunting or utility.

This guide outlines how to get started in security contracting, drawing insights from former Marine Corps infantry and security contractor Ivan of Kit Badger. It emphasizes the importance of understanding contract types, the necessity of military or specialized law enforcement experience, and the rigorous vetting processes involved. Networking is highlighted as the most effective way to secure employment in this field, with a strong recommendation to obtain a TS/SCI clearance for high-paying opportunities.

This guide details a professional pistol painting technique demonstrated by Ivan from Kit Badger. It covers essential preparation, including thorough masking and degreasing, followed by a multi-layer application process using spray paints and stencils for a durable camouflage finish. The technique aims to enhance personalization and provide scratch and corrosion resistance.