T.REX Talk
221 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 691 ratingsThe official podcast of T.REX ARMS. Weekly thoughts and conversations between various team members discussing equipment, training, history, politics, and of course, the behind-the-scenes stuff regarding the business and technology of developing and making tactical gear. Produced by Isaac Botkin.
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Starting Conversations about the Second Amendment
February 15, 2022 05:00 - 13 minutes - 9.56 MBOver the last couple of years, there have been a record number of guns purchased by the American public, and a shockingly large percentage of those were purchased by first time gun owners. While we can appreciate those folks being better equipped to physically defend themselves, they may not be ideologically able to defend their right to do so. How can we bring them along to a deeper understanding and appreciation for what the Second Amendment really means? https://www.ammoland.com/2022/02/...
Deplatforming Platforms
February 08, 2022 22:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBThis was a big week in the ongoing discussion about the regulation and control of large social media platforms that regularly de-platform their customers that they disagree with. All kinds of kerfuffle related to Spotify, Patreon, and GoFundMe has ensued, and a lot of stuff has happened as a result. FYI, I completely misspoke and called the crowdfunding site givesendgo.com GiveSendMe, for some reason. My apologies! Keep in touch with us here: https://trex-arms.com/newsletter/
The Drone Wars (Season Two)
January 31, 2022 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBIsaac talks about continuing developments and uses of drones. Specific discussion on the Parrot Anafi drones, and newer Skydio drones, as well as the increased use of quadcopter use in Law Enforcement. https://www.parrot.com/us/drones/anafi-thermal https://www.parrot.com/us/drones/anafi-usa-old https://www.skydio.com/ https://www.skydio.com/skydio-x2 Keep in touch with us here: https://trex-arms.com/newsletter/
The State of EmComm Radio in 2022
January 25, 2022 14:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBThe number of people building out decentralized radio communication has grown over the last few years, and a lot of lessons have been learned, and a lot of tools and capabilities have grown. Here are a few things Isaac is excited about: Increased ATAK adoption and plug-in development Meshtastic OTTO Lynq Pro Qmesh Ripple DMR-Tools EmComm Tools The Tech Prepper RTL-SDR Kraken The Greyman Server Keep in touch with us here: www.trex-arms.com/newsletter/
Shot Show 2022 Review
January 20, 2022 02:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MBLucas and Isaac talk about some of the products that have been announced this year at Shot Show, from optics to pistols to rifles and more. There are some very encouraging trends this year, and some very cool night vision developments. Video Link: https://youtu.be/p21K8rRTSYY Stay connected to us here: trex-arms.com/newsletter/
Ryan Busse's "Gunfight" Book Review
January 18, 2022 18:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBRyan Busse spent 25 years at the Kimber firearm company, climbing his way up through sales to become Vice President of the company. Then, he suddenly switched sides to become an advisor to the Giffords gun control group, work on the Biden Presidential campaign, and write this tell-all book about the terrible radicalizing effects of the horrible NRA and fearsome gun industry. Isaac has a few thoughts about it. Keep in touch with us here: www.trex-arms.com/newsletter
The Actual Insurrectionists of January 6th
January 11, 2022 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBLast year, on January 6th, a mob of people entered the United States Capitol Building and had the audacity to walk right past countless statues of America's Founding Fathers. Who were the actual insurrectionists? webstersdictionary1828.com/Dictionary/Insurrection Keep in touch with us here: www.trex-arms.com/newsletter
2021 Year in Review - Behind the Scenes
January 06, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 42.6 MBIsaac talks a bit about some of the experiences we had as a company during the year 2021. Video Link: https://youtu.be/Mj964qyzfaw Stay connected to us here: trex-arms.com/newsletter/
Welcome to 2022!
January 03, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBWant to find out why Isaac is excited about 2022? Get ready. Show Links: https://opensourcedefense.org https://pewscience.com https://www.instagram.com/redbeardtactical.de https://greyman.services Stay Connected with us here: trex-arms.com/newsletter
How Do We Build Gun Culture 3.0?
December 20, 2021 17:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBWhat do our next steps look like? As our community develops, what skills do we need? What tools should be acquiring? What principles do we need to understand in order to answer these questions? Keep in touch with us here: www.trex-arms.com/newsletter
How Lucas Botkin Learned to Shoot
December 16, 2021 04:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBLucas talks about some of the experiences he had as a new shooter. Video Link: https://youtu.be/iiFj_Wa8Wys Stay connected to us here: trex-arms.com/newsletter/
Three Generations of Gun Culture
December 14, 2021 00:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBThere's a lot of talk about Gun Culture 1.0 and 2.0, and Isaac lays out some groundwork on these different phases of our 2A community, in preparation for a few upcoming podcasts... Everything You Aren't Supposed to Know about Suppressors John Wick 2 Pitch Meeting Keep in touch with us here: www.trex-arms.com/newsletter
Black Friday Wrap-Up Q&A
December 09, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBAs we wrap up all the orders that came in during Black Friday, Isaac talks about some of our experiences during this year's sale. Video Link: https://youtu.be/zMDeulU2xCI Stay connected to us here: trex-arms.com/newsletter/
The Good Kind of Dangerous
December 04, 2021 02:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBEdward Durr is being called a dangerous man. Why? Because he, a mere truck driver with a miniscule $3,000 war chest, had the audacity to run for state Senate in New Jersey, beating out the entrenched incumbent, a professional politician with immense power, a thirty-year history in Government, and a $300,000 campaign budget. When he takes office in January, he wants to fight for more gun freedoms and fewer taxes. Isaac talked to him about his reasons, his goals, and the lessons he's learned...
102 - The Good Kind of Dangerous
December 04, 2021 02:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBEdward Durr is being called a dangerous man. Why? Because he, a mere truck driver with a miniscule $3,000 war chest, had the audacity to run for state Senate in New Jersey, beating out the entrenched incumbent, a professional politician with immense power, a thirty-year history in Government, and a $300,000 campaign budget. When he takes office in January, he wants to fight for more gun freedoms and fewer taxes. Isaac talked to him about his reasons, his goals, and the lessons he's learned...
101 - What is the Future of Radio Comms?
December 02, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBWhat kinds of radio gear should you have to communicate with, and how should you be preparing for the future? Isaac talks SDRs, mesh networks, direction finding, jamming, and more. This one is better as video, since there are a few demos. Video Link: https://youtu.be/Ur28ty6Fslo Stay connected to us here: trex-arms.com/newsletter/
What is the Future of Radio Comms?
December 02, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBWhat kinds of radio gear should you have to communicate with, and how should you be preparing for the future? Isaac talks SDRs, mesh networks, direction finding, jamming, and more. This one is better as video, since there are a few demos. Video Link: https://youtu.be/Ur28ty6Fslo Stay connected to us here: trex-arms.com/newsletter/
The Purpose of Thanksgiving
November 29, 2021 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBNot just the holiday, which this podcast is too late for, but also the actual virtue of being a thankful person, and recognizing the blessings that you need to be grateful for, preserve, defend, improve, and pass on. Also, this is the 100th episode of the podcast! Thank you all so much for everything that you have done to make the T.Rex products and T.Rex media and T.Rex messages possible! Stay in touch with us here: trex-arms.com/newsletter/
100 - The Purpose of Thanksgiving
November 29, 2021 16:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBNot just the holiday, which this podcast is too late for, but also the actual virtue of being a thankful person, and recognizing the blessings that you need to be grateful for, preserve, defend, improve, and pass on. Also, this is the 100th episode of the podcast! Thank you all so much for everything that you have done to make the T.Rex products and T.Rex media and T.Rex messages possible! Stay in touch with us here: trex-arms.com/newsletter/
Black Friday 2021
November 25, 2021 03:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBLucas talks about ways to save money on gear and the upcoming Black Friday at T.REX Arms. Video Link: https://youtu.be/ELtAa5IJoBs Stay connected to us here: trex-arms.com/newsletter/
Who Was That Masked Man?
November 21, 2021 23:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBThe media has predictably freaked out over the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict, calling him a vigilante, a symbol of hate, and worse. Isaac decides to get all philosophical about heroic vigilantes, symbolic outlaws, and freedom fighters of history and fiction. A fast look at Robin Hood, Zorro, Scarlet Pimpernel, The Scarecrow (and Batman, obviously), all compared with men of the War for American Independence and the resistance movements of WWII. Bonus Content: The Scarecrow Part 1: https://youtu....
Shooting Fundamentals I Don't Teach Anymore
November 18, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBLucas talks about some various shooting fundamentals that he used to teach. Video Link: https://youtu.be/UZz4llHPE2Q Stay connected to us here: trex-arms.com/newsletter/
Lessons from Kyle Rittenhouse
November 13, 2021 06:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBIsaac talks about the lessons we can learn from Kyle Rittenhouse, the situation he found himself in, and what it means for our kids. Stay connected with us here: trex-arms.com/newsletter/
Three Months of Sidecar 2.0
November 11, 2021 02:00 - 57 minutes - 39.9 MBIsaac goes over some of the production details involved with the Sidecar 2.0, various things that we've improved and expanded upon, and a few things we've learned. Video Link: https://youtu.be/DDil5-jWV08 Stay connected to us here: trex-arms.com/newsletter/
The Drone Wars (Season One)
November 08, 2021 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBBegun, these Drone Wars have. Isaac gives a super brief overview of unmanned aircraft use, both by big military and small individuals, and some some cool tools that future users could benefit from. Keep in touch with us here: https://trex-arms.com/newsletter/
Navigation and Maps Q&A
November 04, 2021 02:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBIsaac goes over navigation and maps. Devices, how to buy paper maps, drones, ATAK, radios, and more. https://maps.mytopo.com/mytopo/ https://caltopo.com/map.html Ham Radio Crash Course Video Link: https://youtu.be/48i1ounAkJM Stay connected to us here: trex-arms.com/newsletter/
Building a More Robust Manufacturing Industry
November 01, 2021 06:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBIsaac talks about why the best tools may not always be the best tools. tormach.com/right-to-repair www.baen.com/1632.html Keep in touch with us here: trex-arms.com/newsletter/
What Helmet / Night Vision to Get
October 28, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBLucas talks about Helmets and Night Vision. Video Link: https://youtu.be/ojeaBBX-Juw Stay connected to us here: trex-arms.com/newsletter/
Firearms on Film Sets, Cameras on Ranges
October 25, 2021 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBFor those of you that don't know, Isaac used to work in the film biz, and he breaks down how firearms are treated and should be treated on movie sets, as well as some issues related to Alec Baldwin, Adam Baldwin, hypocrisy, accountability, and complacency. There are a few lessons for those of us in the firearm biz. Stay connected to us here: trex-arms.com/newsletter/
Firearms on Film Sets
October 25, 2021 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBFor those of you that don't know, Isaac used to work in the film biz, and he breaks down how firearms are treated and should be treated on movie sets, as well as some issues related to Alec Baldwin, Adam Baldwin, hypocrisy, accountability, and complacency. Stay connected to us here: trex-arms.com/newsletter/
Light/Dark Technical Q&A
October 21, 2021 01:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBIsaac continues low-light October with a more technical Q&A about night vision, flashlights, and optics, and various other things that you use in the dark. Also, robot dogs for some reason. Video Link: https://youtu.be/CiBOvX5P_Js Stay connected to us here: trex-arms.com/subscribe/
How Communities Start
October 18, 2021 16:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBIsaac continues on the long and difficult topic of how to build community. Today's rambly thoughts involve Constantine, Benedict, and Boniface. Clearly some fascinating stuff coming up. Stay connected to us here: trex-arms.com/subscribe/
Rifle Loadouts Under $3,000
October 14, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBLucas talks about various rifle upgrades and loadouts. Video Link: https://youtu.be/EHcoOiQalIA Stay connected to us here: trex-arms.com/subscribe/
3D Printed Firearms and Legacy of JSTARK
October 11, 2021 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBWe believe that the ability to manufacture your own firearms is as fundamental a right as the ability to own them. Isaac talks a bit about the different categories of homebuilt guns, 3D printers, and some plans for the future. Stay connected to us here: trex-arms.com/subscribe/
Flash Light Night Vision Q&A - Low Light October
October 07, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBIt's Low-Light October (not to be confused with No-Light November). Lucas answers questions about flash lights and night vision. Video Link: https://youtu.be/dRT6llJxv_8 Stay connected to us here: trex-arms.com/subscribe/
The Backbone of a Community
October 04, 2021 09:00 - 13 minutes - 9.39 MBWhat are the most non-negotiable, productive, indispensable aspects of a strong community? Can hobby-level pursuits hold people together well enough for long-term success, or are deeper goals required? Isaac tries the trendy practice of recording podcasts in the car, and the audio quality suffers for it. Stay connected to us here: trex-arms.com/subscribe/
Rifle Build Q&A with Lucas
September 30, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBLucas answers random questions about rifle builds... mostly ARs, probably. No leaks... probably. Video Link: https://youtu.be/0-NY_tO48-U Stay connected to us here: trex-arms.com/subscribe/
OpSec and Persec - Privacy and Security
September 23, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBIsaac Botkin fields questions on Operational Security and Personnel Security. He might answer some. He might not. It depends on clearance. Video Link: https://youtu.be/y3dd0e77hhI Stay connected to us here: trex-arms.com/subscribe/
The Four Types of Propaganda
September 20, 2021 15:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBIsaac breaks down four types of propaganda in history, and why and how to resist it. Stay connected with us here: https://trex-arms.com/subscribe/
Plate Carrier Dos and Don'ts
September 16, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBWith the AC-1 finally back in stock, Lucas walks through a bunch of ways to use it, and a few ways not to. This is another one that works better as a video demo. Video Link: https://youtu.be/LAXMN1jJWoA Stay connected to us here: trex-arms.com/subscribe/
Tennessee's Anti-ATF letter to the Governor
September 09, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 41.4 MBYesterday, 43 members of the Tennessee legislature signed a letter requesting that Governor Bill Lee and Attorney General Herbert Slatery actively resist the proposed rule changes from the ATF. Today, Rep. Clay Doggett, who led this effort, talks with Isaac Botkin about the current situation. Link to the letters: https://tennesseestar.com/2021/09/08/... ATF brace Comments: https://www.federalregister.gov/docum... Video Link: https://youtu.be/k8ZDZvMYAfM Sign up for our newsletter here: tre...
The Future of the Fighting Handgun
September 06, 2021 18:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBIsaac rambles about what the next evolution of duty pistols could be. His ideas aren't so much based on any individual pistol technologies, but a number of external trends: Increased use of pistol optics Increased use of suppressors and muzzle devices Decreased importance of SMGs and PCCs Increased sophistication of decentralized manufacturing After some feedback and testing, this could be an interesting video study. Keep in touch with us here: https://trex-arms.com/subscribe/
Militarism in Afghanistan - The Last 100 Years
August 29, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.1 MBThe United States isn't the first superpower to leave Afghanistan, and it isn't the first to confuse multiple military issues in its decision-making process. Isaac talks though some comments GK Chesterton made about this very issue over 100 years ago. Sign up for our newsletter here: trex-arms.com/subscribe/
Budget vs Rich Rifle - Is It Worth It?
August 26, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 46.4 MBThere have been a lot of questions after we posted our hour long(!) budget rifle video, and Lucas is going to address some of those now. Original Video: Can You Build a Rifle For $1,000? Livestream Video Link: https://youtu.be/FkC_yfWW4Bc Sign up for our newsletter here: trex-arms.com/subscribe/
The Need for Decentralized Communication
August 24, 2021 02:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBAfter watching various crackdowns on free speech last week, and then seeing serious flooding over the last week, Isaac talks about a bunch of things that should be self-evident. As usual. UPDATE: Waverly did, in fact, lose cell phone service during the flood. I'd been told otherwise before, but I've now heard that emergency towers had to be set up. Sign up for our entirely de-centralized newsletter here: https://trex-arms.com/subscribe/
On the Topic of Force Multipliers
August 19, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBThere are a lot of factors that will effect capability, and while mission dictates gear, gear helps. Isaac and David have a discussion of some pieces of equipment that often fall through the cracks of our other conversations. Video Link: https://youtu.be/W4arU4nrUE4 Sign up for our newsletter here: trex-arms.com/subscribe/
The BATFE vs Rare Breed Triggers
August 16, 2021 14:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBThis is a quick episode talking about a potentially important case for firearms freedom, and how it was set up to give the firearm company that has come under fire a more strategic position. Interesting links: The ATF's cease and desist letter to Rare Breed Triggers Kevin Maxwell's response letter to the ATF Rare Breed Trigger's lawsuit filing Stay connected to us here: trex-arms.com/subscribe/
Sidecar 2.0 Q&A and Demonstrations
August 12, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MBThere were a lot of Sidecar questions we didn't get to yesterday, so we're spending some more time talking about the holster system today. Again, this is probably better as a video, but there should be a proper audio podcast on Monday. Video Link: https://youtu.be/q9O8E8yETSY Sign up for our newsletter here: trex-arms.com/subscribe/
Sidecar 2.0 Production and Prototypes
August 11, 2021 03:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBOur Sidecar Redesign launched yesterday, and production is already in full swing! This is another episode that works best as video, since we show part of the new production line, and prototypes of the holster system and tourniquet holder attachment. There is also lots of Q&A from folks who are curious about all things Sidecar. Video Link: https://youtu.be/Ur2mZlEaB5A Sign up for our newsletter here: trex-arms.com/subscribe/
The Most Savage Department at T.Rex
August 05, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBAs T.Rex Arms has grown as a company, there is one department that has grown the fastest. Lucas will chat with our terrifyingly effective Customer Service team. Video Link: https://youtu.be/VzkmCPJW8xM Sign up for our newsletter here: trex-arms.com/subscribe/