The Gun Experiment

Episode Summary In this episode of The Gun Experiment, Mike and Keith are joined by Bo Stewart, co-owner of American Milsim—one of the country’s leading airsoft event organizers. The discussion dives deep into how Airsoft and MilSim (Military Simulation) can supplement real-world firearms training and tactics, enhance teamwork, and provide unique opportunities for force-on-force exercises. Bo expl...

Episode Summary In this lively episode of The Gun Experiment’s “Chopping It Up,” we welcome back personal friend and local FFL, Frank Riess of Wallkill River Small Arms, for an insightful conversation mixing firearms history, Second Amendment news, and personal anecdotes. The trio kicks off with stories about teaching kids about taxes, memorable shooting trips, and the hazards of dealing with mode...

"Success in business now, in my opinion, is creativity." Episode Summary In this episode of The Gun Experiment, hosts Mike and Big Keith sit down with Tom Kubiniec, the CEO of Securit Gun Storage. Tom delves into his journey from a rock guitarist to a prominent figure in the gun storage industry, highlighting the inception and growth of his company. The discussion covers innovative gun storage sol...

"Recognize that firearms aren’t inherently good or bad—it’s how people use them and the intent behind the action that matters." Episode Summary In this episode of The Gun Experiment, we welcome back Adam Kraut, Executive Director of the Second Amendment Foundation, for a lively conversation that blends gun rights advocacy, legal insight, and personal stories. Adam updates listeners on the latest i...

"Prepare for the unexpected, and protect yourself accordingly." Episode Summary In this episode we welcome back Second Amendment attorney Peter Tilem of Tilem and Associates. The conversation centers around legal defense for gun owners in New York, with a focus on Peter's New York TAC Defense prepaid legal plan as a solution to the lack of concealed carry insurance options in the state. The hosts...

"Competition breeds excellence; focus on practical shooting to push the envelope." Episode Summary: In this episode of The Gun Experiment, Mike and Big Keith sit down with USPSA Grand Master shooter, Billy Barton, to discuss his journey in the competitive shooting world. From his early days in Virginia to becoming a master in just twenty-one months, Billy shares insights into his training methodol...

"Engage in the conversation, stay informed, and let your voice be heard in the realm of gun rights and community." Episode Summary In this episode of "The Gun Experiment," hosts Mike and Big Keith delve into a variety of topics with guest Fred Mastison. The conversation covers Fred's travels and diverse training programs, including precision rifle and Japanese sword classes. The discussion shifts...

Welcome to The Gun Experiment. On this episode we sit down with a former Marine Captain about the harsh realities of war. We release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe and share the show with friends. Subscribe here Today’s episode is brought to you by Kings River Custom 1911’s. When we say custom we mean it. If you can dream it, KRC can make it, from mild to wild they’ve go...

We release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode. Subscribe here Tonight we are joined by one of our favorite guest co-hosts. He has joined us many times before and is back in the studio to chop it up with us. Please welcome back the father of modern Army combatives, the one and only Matt Larsen. Ways to support the show: 1. Join our mailing l...

Welcome to The Gun Experiment. On this episode we sit down with a former Navy Seal for a conversation about his time in service and discuss improving fitness and self-motivation. We release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe and share the show with friends. Subscribe here I love my Tupperware guns, but I have to admit that there is something special about a custom 1911. King...

What’s Up Keith? We release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode. Subscribe here Tonight’s guest co-host has been in the studio many, many times and we are lucky to have him back to chop it up with us; I'm pleased to welcome back Ben DeWalt of Onsight Firearms Training. Catch up with Ben Ways to support the show: 1. Join our mailing list: The...

Welcome to The Gun Experiment. On this episode we sit down with a former Marine who saved countless lives during a Mass Shooting and talk about defending our 2A rights in the ongoing modern culture war. We release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe and share the show with friends. Subscribe here I spoke to Matt Riker from Kings River Custom’s today and he shared some really...

We release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode. Subscribe here Today’s guest co-host joined us right before SHOT Show and he’s back again to chop it up; it’s my pleasure to welcome Stephen Morgan from Primary Arms . Ways to support the show: 1. Join our mailing list: Thegunexperiment.com 2. Subscribe, Leave us 5 stars and comment on Apple or...

Welcome to The Gun Experiment. On this episode we sit down with a former Army bomb tech turned moonshiner and discuss suicide prevention in the veteran and second amendment community. As a reminder, we release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe and share the show with friends. Subscribe here Today’s episode is sponsored by Kings River Custom’s. KRC is a collaborative effort...

We release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode. Subscribe here Today’s guest cohost is a fellow patriot and no stranger to the show. It’s been a while, but we’re excited to have here to chop it up. I'm pleased to welcome back Casey Betzold of Anteris Alliance. Ways to support the show: 1. Join our mailing list: Thegunexperiment.com 2. Subscr...

Welcome to The Gun Experiment. On this episode we sit down with the executive director of one of the largest pro gun rights groups in the country and discuss the trials and tribulations of Second Amendment litigation. We release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe and share the show with friends. Subscribe here Today’s episode is sponsored by Kings River Custom’s. KRC is a co...

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Welcome to The Gun Experiment. On this episode we sit down with a bomb squad technician and discuss leadership under pressure. We release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe and share the show with friends. Subscribe here Today’s episode is sponsored by Kings River Custom’s. KRC is a collaborative effort of over 20 years of expertise in the world of bespoke 1911 craftsmanship...

We release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode. Subscribe here Today’s episode is brought to you by Cooper’s Cask Coffee. Coopers has a ton of different options including single origin, spirit infused and wine barrel aged so you’ll never get bored of the same old flavor. Head on over to CoffeewithMikeandKeith.com to get a bag of your own. Su...

Welcome to The Gun Experiment. On this episode we sit down with an instructor who is as at home behind a camera as he is behind a gun and then take a deep dive into the concept behind performance based shooting. We release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe and share the show with friends. Subscribe here Today’s episode is sponsored by Kings River Custom’s. KRC is a collabor...

We release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode. Subscribe here Today’s episode is brought to you by Cooper’s Cask Coffee. Coopers has a ton of different options including single origin, spirit infused and wine barrel aged so you’ll never get bored of the same old flavor. Head over to CoffeewithMikeandKeith.com to get a bag of your own. Subsc...

We release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode. Subscribe here Today’s episode is brought to you by Cooper’s Cask Coffee. Coopers has many different options including single origin, spirit infused and wine barrel aged so you’ll never get bored of the same old flavor. Head over to CoffeewithMikeandKeith.com to get a bag of your own. Subscribe...

Welcome to The Gun Experiment. On this episode we sit down for a conversation with a survivor of one of the first school shootings in the US, discuss his journey into law enforcement and solutions to the rise in active shooters. I want to remind everyone that we release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe and share the show with friends. Subscribe here Today’s Episode is brou...

We release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode. Subscribe here Today’s episode is brought to you by Cooper’s Cask Coffee. Coopers has a ton of different options including single origin, spirit infused and wine barrel aged so you’ll never get bored of the same old flavor. If you’re like Keith and I and love your daily caffeine fix, head on ov...

Welcome to The Gun Experiment. On this episode we sit down with a sociology professor who specializes in gun culture and discuss liberal gun owners in our current political climate. We release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe and share the show with friends. Subscribe here Today’s Episode is brought to you by Cooper’s Cask Coffee. Product Highlight: Colombian Dark Roast wh...