Griffin Armament

Griffin Armament's Dwell Time podcast

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Dwell Time is a show produced in house by Griffin Armament discussing the business culture and lifestyle of the firearms industry. The show features interviews with a variety of guests, ranging from industry professionals and influencers to business owners and specialists from outside the firearms/outdoor industry.

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Griffin Armament

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Business

Latest episode

Apr 24, 2026

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Episodes

Silencers 101 - Material Selection 05.11.2019

Austin takes us to school delivering a massive amount of knowledge in regard to the material Griffin armament has selected for their various silencer products in all the different categories. He covers material specs, applications, and the wide use of "exotic" materials in other products and why they're by and large... marketing fluff.  Enjoy this episode of Dwell Time!

Selecting The Right Silencer 21.10.2019

Picking a the right silencer can be complicated. There are so many high-quality, high-performance options from reputable brands. The NFA process itself makes the decision more difficult due to the lengthy wait time and additional burden of cost involved. Buying a single silencer from a single brand is almost like marrying yourself to that brand due to the previously mentioned factors.  In this epi...

Firearms Policy Coalition - Adam Kraut & Matt Larosiere 14.10.2019

We were joined by two of the hardest working legal minds at the tip of the spear on the fight for our individual, constitutionally protected liberties. Adam Kraut is the Director of Legal Strategy and Matt Larosiere is the Director of Legal Policy at The Firearms Policy Coalition, a 501(c)4 grassroots, non-partisan, nonprofit organization that advocates for individual liberties and important const...

Austin Green: GATE-LOK Interface 02.10.2019

Austin Green, founder and product design lead at Griffin Armament, joined us for an episode where we discussed the history and experiences that led to his development of the Griffin Armament GATE-LOK QD interface (formerly known as "SDQD").  Austin takes us back to his days as an Army Sniper and the shortcomings of the kit he was issued, all the way to the GATE-LOK line you see today which is bein...

Recovery through Sport and Recreation: Mike Mendoza - Recon Marine, World Record Triathlete, Righteous Dude 19.09.2019

Mike Mendoza is a highly decorated Reconnaissance Marine combat veteran with a successful career in private security. He is also a highly accomplished endurance athlete and currently holds the Guinness World Record for most 70.3 Ironman Triathlons completed in one year.  You can follow Mike on instagram: @thepatriotracer Visit his website to stay up to date and earn how you can help support the ca...

How to Get the Job You Want 09.09.2019

Sam, Evan, and Eddie discuss the ins and outs of applying for and getting hired for any professional job. We talk mindset, interviews, follow-ups, resumes, and cover letters. Evan gives us an employer/hiring manager's perspective on what they look for and what gets someone automatically disqualified.  Griffin Armament is currently hiring for several position (as of 9/9/19)! Check out our listings...

Trade Shows - Why and How for Exhibitors and Attendees 27.08.2019

Sam and Evan discuss how to properly prepare for and execute a trade show, both as an attendee and an exhibitor. From pre-show logistics for new exhibitors to media follow-ups... there is something in this episode for everyone! If you enjoy Dwell time, please leave us a review wherever you listen to us and consider sharing with someone you think would also enjoy our show. Thanks! 

David Merrill - RECOIL Magazine 19.08.2019

In this episode, we were joined by David Merrill, the Features Editor for RECOIL Magazine. Dave is a good friend of the Griffin Armament brand and a personal friend to both Evan and I so this conversation was relaxed and will give you a nice peek behind how Dave got to where he is today, and how he views our industry. Enjoy this episode and follow the links below for more information on David and...

Alexander Crown 12.08.2019

We were joined for this episode of Dwell Time by Alexander Crown, current RECOIL contributing writer, freelance marketing consultant, and former Gemtech employee. We talked silencers, the industry, Gemtech's legacy, and a whole lot more!

What is a Sales Promo and why do they exist? 05.08.2019

Evan and Sam discuss the topic of Sales Promotions, what they are, how they can be implemented, and why businesses offer them. This episode coincides with the release of Griffin's new Resistance® 2 Modular rimfire silencer and the sales promo that is helping bring market awareness to it! Follow the link below to check out the Silencer promo (only $124.95 with the purchase of any qualifying griffin...

Keith Ford - Brownells GunTech 31.07.2019

In this Episode of Dwell Time, we welcomed Brownells GunTech, historical firearms enthusiast, and NFA aficionado, Keith Ford. Our conversations went all over the place from surplus guns, to the pre-AWB home FFL glory days, and our wide span of interest in firearms... We really enjoyed having Keither as our guest, and hope you will too! Brownells  

Danny Domin - Defense Targets 24.07.2019

Evan and I welcomed Danny Domin into the Griffin Armament HQ Studio to record this episode of the podcast. Danny is a fellow Marine and owner of Defense Targets . Please enjoy our conversation with Danny and if you'd like to support our show, leave a review for the show on whichever platform you're using to enjoy it and share the show with someone you think would also enjoy it! - Sam

Bryan Flannagan - AIM Surplus 15.07.2019

Evan and I were excited to welcome a long time Griffin Armament customer, Bryan Flannagan, the owner of AIM Surplus. We talked about guns, optics, ammo, and of course... surplus! Bryan has an awesome competitive outlook as an online retailer in today's market space.  Check out everything awesome over at AIM Surplus here: >AIM Surplus <

Intellectual Property - Patents and Trademarks 08.07.2019

In this episode we brought in Griffin's founder and co-owner, Austin Green, to discuss the complex world of Intellectual Property protection and how that has applied to the Griffin Armament brand over the years.

Jim O'Shaughnessy - PRIME Ammunition 01.07.2019

In this episode Evan and I are joined by Jim O'Shaughnessy, the founder and CEO of PRIME Ammo. He gives us an update us on the current availability of PRIME Ammo and we discuss the unique brand Jim has built based on his own personal values and how that has brought PRIME Ammo success in business. www.primeammo.com

Machine Acquisition for US Manufacturing 27.06.2019

In this episode of the podcast, we bring on the founder and co-owner of Griffin Armament, Austin Green, to discuss the process of buying the machine tools that allow us to manufacture nearly all our products at our Watertown, WI headquarters.

Gary MF Hughes - MOD Outfitters 24.06.2019

In this episode we welcomed Gary Hughes, an established firearms industry professional, to talk about his experience, opinions on various subjects, and to update us on all the ventures he's involved in! MOD Outfitters 3C Medical  

Josh Buege and Wisconsin firearms culture 19.06.2019

In this episode, we have Josh Buege of Precision Rifle Components join us via phone to discuss his new company. We also spend a decent amount of time talking about Wisconsin firearms culture and the direction we would like to see it go into the future.

Scot Hill - Hill People Gear 10.06.2019

In the inaugural episode of our new podcast, we had Scot Hill join us via phone to discuss the business he and his brother Evan own, Hill People Gear.  https://hillpeoplegear.com/ HPG on Instagram  

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