Isaac and Lucas try to summarize the lessons they've learned from a few years of holster-making, but since we are currently retooling a few things over at the T.Rex shop in order to make better holsters, it becomes kind of a comedy of errors or trying to avoid leaks and spoilers.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/feQnkm8XObs
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Isaac goes on a long weapons development rabbit trail after reading a gun control suggestion from activist Michael Cogbill. Not only do we have a right to self-defense, and a right to keep and bear arms, but the incredibly high value that civilization has placed on the availability of weapons has resulted in weapons technology driving a huge amount of all other technological development. Naturally, Jeff Bezos is mentioned as well.

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Now that our free 3 hour long rifle training course has been up on our site for a few days,  Lucas will be taking questions about it!

Oh, and before you go...

"Some changes can't be made quietly. Our IWB holsters are temporarily unavailable for purchase while we finish the last major steps in retooling our production line."

Video Link: https://youtu.be/iKCuxLBxgCk
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Isaac talks through some basics of emergency communications networking. Spoiler alert: Software matters more than hardware. People are the network; radios and computers are the tools. The most important lessons we can learn from effective communication networks in the past are that preparation and relationships are key. 

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UPDATE: This issue is hot enough that Biden already signed an executive order about it! Not that Biden Admin EOs mean much, since there are so many of them, and this one appears to just be an affirmation of some new FTC rules coming sometime. Nevertheless it's an important issue to discuss, and Louis Rossman is one of the most coherent and forthright proponents of the Right to Repair movement and best contributor to the discussion.

Steve Wozniak speaks on Right to Repair
Louis Rossman on IP Theft in the Electronics Industry
Louis Rossman fixes A1398 Macbook Logic Board

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 Lucas talks through different ways to approach pistol and rifle training; with instructors, with videos, teaching yourself, and more. Just in time for dropping ammo prices...

Video Link: https://youtu.be/RvWeOE2aHmY
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Happy Independence Day! Celebrate it while you can, and remember the sacrifices, stands, and lessons of those who fought for freedom. Isaac talks to his son James about some common misconceptions about the Declaration of Independence and the War for American Independence. 

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Is it still worth buying analog night vision? How far away are decent digital options? Isaac talks through the strengths and weaknesses of both, and answers questions on how they work. We had some serious bandwidth issues with the Youtube livestream, which we solved with a VPN partway through, but the audio is clean.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/FRrVeSVHFwQ
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Isaac attempts (and fails) to provide a brief explanation of how Gen3 night vision tubes are manufactured, mostly based upon the research of David Kitson:
www.ar15.com/forums/Armory/What-you-will-find-inside-an-image-tube-article-for-those-who-are-truly-bored-or-interested-/18-340822/

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As a company that tries to make new gear, we generally like new gear. But old gear has a place, and Lucas wants to talk about it.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/gY7sWX8otn8
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This an Audio-Only follow-up episode to Isaacs discussion on Disruptive Technology. Automation tools tend to be the most disruptive technologies, especially to large unions and government officials, and it's interesting to look through history at ways that advances in automation have been described as destructive, but  usually end up being highly constructive.

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The ATF has opened comments on proposed rules changes on receivers and pistol braces. Isaac talks through how to leave a comment, why to leave a comment, and some more lessons from his ongoing study of the ATF itself.

Frame/Receiver Redefinition:
https://www.regulations.gov/document/ATF-2021-0001-0001

Pistol Brace Rules:
https://www.regulations.gov/document/ATF-2021-0002-0001

Fuddbusters Pistol Brace Commentary:
https://youtu.be/PJvsOnSx1ps

1982 Senate Judiciary Subcommittee report:
https://books.google.com/books?id=zsS7AAAAIAAJ

Other ATF resources:
https://ammo.com/articles/gun-control-guide-major-federal-acts
https://ammo.com/articles/atf-history-bureau-of-alcohol-tobacco-firearms-became-corrupt-abusive-alphabet-agency
https://libertarianinstitute.org/articles/operation-fast-and-furious-atf-gunwalking-scandal-forgotten-history/
https://townhall.com/tipsheet/katiepavlich/2012/10/12/atf-whistleblower-fired-in-dennys-parking-lot-n680154
https://www.guns.com/news/2014/04/04/atf-admits-mistakes-botched-sting-operations-denies-targeting-mentally-challenged-video
http://cleanupatf.org/mission.html

Video Link: https://youtu.be/Ut9pPUOhN-I
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Isaac follows up on Lucas's weaponlight video with an audio-only podcast about how much has changed in the flashlight world over the last few decades, how government regulation gets us the wrong kinds of disruptions when a truly disruptive technology appears, and he digs a bit deeper into the Olight flashlight can of worms.

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Lucas answers questions and demos different ways to set up and run weapon lights on various platforms. This another demo stream that works better as video than as audio, but check back on Monday and Isaac will try to have some audio for you.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/iiZtD1KatDk
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We're trying to treat this podcast more as a real podcast than a mere backup of our YouTube Livestreams, and so we are looking forward to your thoughts on it what should be.

Also, Isaac talks through some of his initial takeaways from a new new study he is doing on the history of the ATF. It's... not real good.

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Lucas answers questions about all types of nylon gear. NO KYDEX QUESTIONS!

Video Link: https://youtu.be/2n7dcRbz3zw
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2021 has had an interesting start. The summer will be MORE interesting. David and Isaac discuss resiliency and preparedness, basic radio setups, tactical and technical lessons to be learned from Israel, and why the Amish present a clear and present danger to urban centers.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/i_YAsdw5Pjs
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Lucas discusses helmets and plate carriers; different types, purposes, support equipment, and more. 

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Isaac talks about the latest legal changes regarding 3D printed guns, as well as how and why to get into 3D printing for other purposes.

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Lucas talks about traveling with various things on various airlines, baggage restrictions, the TSA, and of course, he will answer questions. More questions than Isaac.

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Isaac Botkin finally decides to do a regular Q&A stream, but still ends up mostly talking about the ATF, David Chipman, Tyranny, and Law. And also comms. And also a special surprise guest. 

Video Link: https://youtu.be/cGPnphDBHP0
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Lucas Botkin talks about how to become the elusive and mysterious Grey Man. He has the right equipment and clothing, not to mention friends in every town and village from here to the Sudan. He speaks a dozen languages and knows every local custom. He'll blend in, disappear. You'll never see him again. With any luck he's got the grail already.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/JpYWmnKC60E
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Isaac returns to discuss censorship, gun laws, and to finish his recommended reading list of important books.

Government
The Second Amendment Manifesto - John Paine
Slaying Leviathan – Dr. Glenn Sunshine
Great Christian Revolution - Otto Scott
Lex Rex - Samuel Rutherford
Vindiciae Contra Tyrannos - a 1579 Hugenot pamphlet
Magdeburg Confession - The Pastors of Magdeburg
The Christian and the Magistrate - Pierre Viret

Kid's Books
The Ride of Paul Revere - Longfellow, Ted Rand
Father May I Come - Peter Spier
The Eerie Canal - Peter Spier
The Ox Cart Man - Donald Hall, Barbara Cooney
My Side of the Mountain - Jean Craighead George
What Do People Do All Day - Richard Scarry

Economics
Biblical Economics in Comics - Vic Lockman
Economics in One Lesson - Hazlitt
Basic Economics - Thomas Sowell

History
Diary of an Early American Boy - Eric Sloane
Wealth and Poverty of Nations - David S. Landes
Connections - James Burke
Skunkworks - Ben Rich
My Night with Saddam - Dr. Mark Green


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Stay on top of manufacturing or draw 25. Lucas explains the strange and confusing saga of the AC-Uno, the plate carrier of mysterious origins that appeared on our site on April first. The product is not a joke, but someone did get fooled.

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Video Link: https://youtu.be/lYBRe9FyEwY

T.Rex Arms is a very old company; almost 8 years old. But if Lucas were to begin marketing a NEW company, here's a few things he would do.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/ZfYv2V5Pexo
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Isaac walks around our current production pipeline, and explains how we make holsters now... but also talks through how we've been scaling and rebuilding our shop to make holsters faster in the future! The shop is loud, so sorry about the audio quality.

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Video Link: https://youtu.be/1UBGAHKmc1A

Isaac talks about some of the various gun-related legislation at the Federal level, and here in Tennessee, while at the VERY SAME TIME David Botkin testifies before the TN Criminal Justice Committee in defense of Constitutional Carry. His remarks begin at the 1:00:00 mark.

Vide Link: https://youtu.be/TiAAFx14PVM
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Lucas does Q&A on gear, airsoft stuff, and training, many of which came from folks who watched the airsoft video we released on YouTube last week.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/zue6Jip52n8
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Isaac does Q&A on the Chameleon Target System, explains how it has developed over the last year, and discusses various T.Rex Arms technology projects; projects that were, projects that are, and some projects which have not yet come to pass.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/r1jct9bGHlI
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Isaac reflects on various lessons from the recent bad weather, Big Tech de-platforming, and the death of Rush Limbaugh - and why we need to be more sturdy and anti-fragile. 

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Lucas talks about rifle builds, particularly the attachments and accesories of various rifle builds, after Isaac makes a quick political announcement about various gun bills. This is essentially a revisitation of the material from our lost September 16th episode.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/Sts6fDnZyTw
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Lucas talks about setting up warbelts, and all the holsters, mag carriers, medical gear, and various other bags, pouches, and first line equipment that goes on the belt.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/RGFPzz8Wrbw
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It's been a long time since we did a regular Q&A stream to talk about whatever YOU want to talk about. So here it is. Our YouTube viewers ask Lucas and Isaac a bunch of completely random questions.

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Isaac Botkin talks about lessons from the escalating reactions to everything surrounding the election and inauguration. Don't let the overreactions fool you.

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"But what do we mean by the American Revolution? Do we mean the American war? The Revolution was effected before the war commenced. The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people; a change in their religious sentiments of their duties and obligations. While the king, and all in authority under him, were believed to govern in justice and mercy, according to the laws and constitution derived to them from the God of nature and transmitted to them by their ancestors, they thought themselves bound to pray for the king and queen and all the royal family, and all in authority under them, as ministers ordained of God for their good; but when they saw those powers renouncing all the principles of authority, and bent upon the destruction of all the securities of their lives, liberties, and properties, they thought it their duty to pray for the continental congress and all the thirteen State congresses...

...This produced, in 1760 and 1761, an awakening and a revival of American principles and feelings, with an enthusiasm which went on increasing till, in 1775, it burst out in open violence, hostility, and fury.”   - John Adams

Lucas just got back from a major airsoft event, and has some thoughts on the training value of airsoft gear and activities. 

Video Link: https://youtu.be/kaFHQYBIOy8
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On January 6th nothing happened that we're allowed to talk about on a YouTube Livestream, so Isaac talked about the books that T.Rex Arms recommends folks be reading in 2021. These are books on the 2nd Amendment, the history of tyrannical governments and resistance, and other topics TOTALLY unrelated to any events that are happening today.

Second Amendment Books:
That Every Man Be Armed - Stephen Holbrook 
The Founders’ Second Amendment - Stephen Holbrook
The Second Amendment Manifesto - John Paine
Aiming For Liberty – David B. Kopel
DeInfringe – Joshua Baker

Pre-American Interposition Books:
Lex Rex - Samuel Rutherford
Vindiciae Contra Tyrannos - a 1579 Huguenot pamphlet
Magdeburg Confession - The Pastors of Magdeburg
The Christian and the Magistrate - Pierre Viret
Great Christian Revolution - Otto Scott

American History Books:
1776 - David McCollough
Paul Revere’s Ride – David Hackett Fischer
Of Plymouth Plantation - William Bradford 

General World History Books:
Modern Times - Paul Johnson
Ascent of Money - Niall Ferguson

General Politics:
The War on Guns - John R. Lott, Jr. 
Parliament of Whores - PJ O’Rourke

In the next episode, we'll try to cover military studies, economics, fiction, philosophy, and more!

Video Link: https://youtu.be/B4Zj8gTkz_c
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It's been a rollercoaster of a year, both for T.Rex Arms and the whole rest of the world. Isaac and Lucas talk about lessons and takeaways.

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Video Link: https://youtu.be/-L95edUj5EY

Isaac talking about end of year stuff, future stuff, and the true meaning of Christmas.

Fuddbusters ATF Letter Video: https://youtu.be/cnfZOoRNtys
Spread of the Gospel Map: https://vimeo.com/113801439

Video Link: https://youtu.be/UVTZOq9nikk
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Lucas describes the new chest rig we're making, and answers questions about its development and use.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/c748JXTkgMM
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Lucas provides information about and answers questions about about our new minimalistic Plate Carrier. This one is a little more visual, so it might be worth looking up the video version if you want to see the demo. 

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Lucas and Kyle talk about why T.Rex Arms puts such a priority on customer service, how we built our CS department, and a few lessons we've learned over the years.

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Check out this brief announcement about how to take part in the T.Rex Arms Black Friday Sale! Also, check out the new layout of the shipping and inventory area (in the video version, anyhow), hear about a few of the things that we are thankful for this year, and go have a happy Thanksgiving!

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There's been a lot of talk about how Social Media platforms have or have not been censoring and manipulating the flow of information throughout 2020. Isaac and Noah Botkin will talk about how much control these platforms have, and a few ways to be less affected by that control.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/DExH0l3lvdw

So it's still election night, forever, and nobody trusts nobody. We talk investigations, division, misinformation, and a bit about Black Friday and T.Rex plans for the rest of the year.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/2eiZBcQqTaI

There are no results from last night's presidential election yet, but that's all that the internet to talk about, so I guess we're going to talk about it. But mostly we'll just answer questions about why we aren't losing hope.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/FBVCyDCN0Ls

Analog radio is awesome, but digital radio has some very valuable abilities. Isaac and David discuss how to program DMR radios and why you might want a business license in addition to an amateur license.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/h0GdPra8-oI

2020 has seen a bunch of changes that have affected different parts of the economy in different ways. Let's look at them, especially as related to skyrocketing gun sales, ammo sales, and related manufacturing.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/WCJ4dp-ZPBk

Lucas Botkin talks about how he marketed T.REX ARMS back in the old days... Before the dark times... Before the shadowbanning. Also, general Q&A, because he always does that.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/6bplQwQEFfA

Isaac Botkin talks about the ATF's new cease and desist letter concerning the Q Honey Badger pistol, and interviews the CrossPolitic team who were recently arrested for singing in public in Moscow, Idaho.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/hwVbUaaAZp8

Isaac Botkin talks about how firearms have changed over the centuries, and how these changes have affected culture. Culture also affects how firearms are perceived, and how laws are changed around them.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/Bl-VnP7rtIo

Isaac and David talk about how old DOS games about fighting aliens can actually teach solid business lessons, and how games often teach solid economic models.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/PBBhSYsk5FQ

On September 16th, we tried to do our regular weekly livestream, but were shut down! When we switched to another platform to try again, we were cancelled again. This is the explanation of what happened behind the scenes, and some of our plans for the future. 

The email address referenced in the episode is trextalk@trex-arms.com

The Second Amendment did not come out of a vacuum. Isaac and David Botkin talk about some of the historical ideas and presuppositions that led to private arms ownership being protected in the Bill of Rights, and the opposing ideas that challenge the concept of an armed citizenry.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/iGxHdE2j-5g

This episode was streamed live after dark, so Lucas could demonstrate lights and lasers, in the visible spectrum and IR. More than any other podcast so far, this one really should be seen and not just heard, so make sure you check out the video stream.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/2QHjJ3TnLOs

The Weekly T.Rex Livestream is back! And a bunch of stuff has happened while we were away. Hear about some new products and some new media stuff, and a bit of behind-the-scenes observations about manufacturing and supply line issues in 2020.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/VUGidS34LJM

How the various T.Rex Arms holsters can be set up and adjusted, some various ways to use them, and why we make them the way we make them.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/wFax53n8xgQ

A discussion on the main lessons from the War for American Independence, the men who led, and some comparisons to other revolutionary movements before and after.

Book Recommendations:
Paul Revere's Ride by David Hackett Fischer
1776 by David McCullough

Video Link: https://youtu.be/7A7KXOGBvto

There are a lot of way to configure modern rifles to do different things. This will be an overview. This has a lot of visual demonstrations, so it's probably worth checking out the video link below.

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RYhlh_guZI0

A discussion on the best lessons our Dad has taught us, and all the ways that he has influenced us in our lives and the building of T.Rex. 

Lucas and Isaac talk about weapon systems: in general, how they get built around gun laws, and how things should be.

Video Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzL9a92lLVY

A conversation about civil unrest and societal change throughout history, looking at specific examples of tyranny, injustice, and resistance after the dust has settled.

Video Link: https://youtu.be/BH1Pal4Yho4

Lucas and Steve talk about upgrades that you can make to your pistol, and to yourself. 

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7S2TRJNMjw

Isaac and David have a conversation about emergency and radio communications, answering your questions about gear, systems, strategies, encryption and more! 

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU1w1shrr-E

Isaac, Lucas, and David have a discussion on business and economics, difficulties and opportunities, and things you can be doing to help build a stronger American economy.

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vLAANzBMBs

ucas and David and Steve talk about different armor tech and plate carrier options.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkXzD0p0bts

Isaac and Lucas have a discussion about night vision tools, from technical to practical to financial. All categories, all price ranges, all uses.

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZOqApoIyrI

Game, movie, and book recommendations from the T.REX team. How to improve yourself and make the most of your time.

History:

• "1776" by David McCullough
• Basically anything by Paul Johnson
• "Paul Revere's Ride" by David Hackett Fischer
• "Citizen Soldiers" by Stephen Ambrose

Economics:

• "Basic Economics" by Thomas Sowell
• "Economics in One Lesson" By Henry Hazlitt

Video Link: https://youtu.be/7NxPC309q5k

Lucas Botkin takes questions regarding training, firearms, equipment, and the products T.REX ARMS creates.

Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyJnGurCYA8