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June 3, 2025 71 mins

"Don’t underestimate the power of the Second Amendment community."

Episode Summary

In this episode of The Gun Experiment, we are joined by returning guest Kurt Sills, cofounder of Blue Alpha Gear, for an engaging and often humorous roundtable discussion. We kick it off with Keith's maiden voyage using a leather shoulder rig for his 1911, sparking a broader chat about the evolution and challenges of everyday carry (EDC) gear, concealment, and holster innovation.

Kurt offers an inside look at Blue Alpha’s ongoing efforts to innovate products —especially their focus on lightweight and modular belts, accessories, and the surprising lack of updates in EDC solutions. The trio also tackles recent Second Amendment news, highlighting the small but significant legislative victories around the Hearing Protection Act and how public activism is moving the needle.

With current events on the table, they dissect New York’s fresh wave of restrictive gun legislation, spotlight Oklahoma’s expanded defensive display rights, and weigh the real-world impacts of these laws on self-defense. Lighter moments include racing conversations about the WienerMobile at the Indy 500, wild Florida man antics, and speculation about the CIA using Star Wars fan sites for covert communication.

Throughout, the episode explores themes of innovation, community activism, self-reliance, and the constant battle for free speech on and off campus.

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Key Takeaways

  • Lack of EDC Innovation: Despite huge advances in battle and duty belts, concealed carry gear innovation has plateaued due to the limitations of compatibility with daily wear and the industry’s slow movement.
  • Legislative Update: The Hearing Protection Act advanced, largely thanks to robust grassroots action—showing activism and calls to legislators...
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