The NRA Tried to Shut Him Down. What Happened Next Made Him a Millionaire – Tim Schmidt #169 Tim Schmidt is the founder of USCCA — a company with nearly 1 million members and over 700 employees, dedicated to firearms education, self-defense, and Second Amendment rights. But Tim didn’t start at the top. In this raw and riveting episode of On The Homefront, Jeff Dudan uncovers Tim’s journey from getting fired for outperforming his boss, to working 12-hour overnight shifts, to launching a failing magazine that transformed into a self-defense empire. You’ll hear how Tim fought off a hostile takeover by the NRA, built a national instructor network, and turned personal protection into a mission-driven movement. If you've ever doubted yourself, been underestimated, or needed a reason to keep going — this one’s for you. 💥 Tim's message? “You didn’t come this far to only come this far.” 🔗 Join USCCAA
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00:00:00 Intro: From Quiet Kid to Firearms Leader 00:01:20 The Power of Humility and Confidence 00:04:16 The Onion of Entrepreneurship 00:05:19 “If It Is to Be…” and Life Lessons from Dad 00:07:28 Fired for Being Too Good 00:11:35 Launching Schmidt Engineering 00:14:18 First Time Firing a Gun 00:16:05 The Magazine Nobody Believed In 00:17:48 From Magazine to Membership 00:20:11 Fighting the NRA—David vs. Goliath 00:24:10 How USCCA’s Training Program Works 00:26:13 A Social Obligation to Defend 00:29:54 Why Training Matters More Than a Gun 00:31:22 Living in Condition Yellow 00:33:13 Why You Don’t Need to Own a Gun to Join 00:36:40 Traveling With a Firearm: Laws & Tools 00:37:58 Gun-Free Zones & Mass Shootings 00:39:01 What’s Next for USCCA and America 00:42:18 Membership Tiers and Legal Protection
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