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State of the Second

Gun Owners of America

"State of the Second isn’t your typical 2A podcast—it’s a backstage pass into the firearms industry. Hosted by Kailey Nieman and John Fahrner, we sit down with the real people behind the brands, builds, and big ideas shaping the gun world. From shop owners to social media legends, each episode dives into how they got started, what keeps them going, and what it really takes to make it in the firearms industry, plus the battles they face along the way. If you’ve ever wondered how to break into the

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All Episodes

36:40

The ATF is Learning From Soviet Russia?! | #14 Alex...

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2023/12/06

GOA is proud to present the 14th episode of the State Of The Second podcast. In this episode John and Kailey sit down with Alex Brodsky, an industry expert.In this thought provoking discussion they delve into the American tradition of building firearms, and the intricate details of the ATF's War on Plastic, uncovering its ambiguous scope. Alex shares his experience growing up in the Soviet Union, and the disturbing similarities between the goals of the totalitarian communist government and the

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46:39

Why the Suppressor SHOULD NOT be apart of the NFA! |...

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2023/11/29

Join the discussion with John and Kailey alongside Sylvan Arms Government Sales Executive, Mike Baldasarre. The conversation touches on the application of suppressors in hunting, insights into the Shush Act, reflections on government overreach, slumps and spikes of the market, and pushing back on the ATF.Learn more about Sylvan Arms: https://sylvanarms.com/

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51:57

Behind the Scenes with the GOA Family (Dysfunction...

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2023/11/22

Today, the GOA Media team—Kailey, John, Tiffany, and Ben—share their greatest moments of 2023, the importance of the Second Amendment, and send a hearty THANK YOU to all our amazing members and supporters.If you've ever been curious about life behind the scenes at GOA this episode will give you a glimpse into who we are as a team, an organization, and yes, as a family.We're sharing the inside jokes, water cooler conversations, and battle stories that bring our team together as we confront

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47:58

Gun Rights Activist Definitions, Tyrannical Policies,...

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2023/11/15

Sit down with John and Kailey as they chat with Trey Miller, the owner of Ghost Tactical. The conversation explores different perspectives on what it means to be a Gun Rights Activist, the three essential rules governing firearms, and the advocacy for repealing the NFA. The dialogue extends to the idea of individuals being their own first responders and the continual need for education in concealed carry.Learn more about Ghost Tactical: https://ghosttactical.us/

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52:07

NFA Laws, House Joint Resolution, and Unequal...

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2023/11/08

Join John and Kailey as they sit down with David Borges, the President of Sales at Matador Arms, as they discuss the government’s rules for thee and not for me approach to firearm regulations. Delve into the Bipartisan House Joint Resolution that condemned the ATF’s radical pistol brace ban.Learn more about Matador Arms:https://matadorarms.com/-----------------Follow the State of the Second Podcast: https://t.co/a2pOoUbJbMListen on Spotify:

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23:43

Domestic Violence, Woman in the Gun Community & Due...

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2023/10/31

To wrap up Domestic Violence month, John and Kailey sit down with Kerry Slone, the Executive Director of Education at crimeresearch.org.We emphasize women's involvement in the firearms community and the necessity of building knowledge and confidence. Our conversation also touches upon the intricacies of background checks and highlights the importance of due process.👏Learn more at CrimeResearch.Org Follow Kerry: https://www.instagram.com/stilettosandshotguns3.0/-----------------Follow the State of

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41:36

Zero Tolerance Policy, Loopholes, and Guns in...

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2023/10/25

This week’s episode of State of the Second features an insightful discussion between John, Kailey, and Chase Duffey, the National Sales and Import Manager at EAA Corp. The episode offers an in-depth exploration of the ATF’s Zero Tolerance Policy, uncovering its implications for gun stores and the potential loopholes it presents.They also dive into various difficulties faced in the process of importing firearms into the country, outlining the obligatory steps necessary for manufacturers to follow

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01:07:17

Gun Confiscation & Youtube is making more Gun Owners?...

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2023/10/18

In this episode, John and Kailey are joined by Clint “Mag Dump” Morgan, the Brand Engagement Manager at Classic Firearms, one of the largest online retailers for military surplus firearms in the United States.Clint tells the story of Classic Firearms, as well as the challenges they’ve faced running a gun channel, and why he’s optimistic about their future on YouTube. They discuss the ATF’s war on plastic, as well as the rogue agency’s blatant hypocrisy and contradictory attitude, and how being a 2A

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01:11:16

The ATF’S Two Faced Approach to Import/Export &...

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2023/10/11

This week on State of the Second, Kailey and John sit down with VP of sales, marketing and product development of SAR Firearms, Jacob Phair.They address the full spectrum of issues and logistical considerations surrounding firearm imports, while also dissecting perceived inconsistencies within the ATF and deliberating on the potential consequences of the Safer Banking Act.

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01:10:25

Giving a Voice to a Silent Majority | #5 Nine Line...

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2023/10/04

In this episode, John and Kailey sit down with Nathan Kilburn, Senior Account Manager, and John Bohannon, Sales Director at Nine Line Apparel. Nine Line is a veteran-founded lifestyle brand, dedicated to giving back to the military and first responder communities that fought and died for our freedoms.They tell the story of how Nine Line was created by helicopter pilot Tyler Merritt, and how the company has continued to grow and help veterans in need without compromising their values. They also talk

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47:41

How the Pistol Brace BAN Attacks Disabled Shooters |...

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2023/09/27

This week on State of the Second, Kailey and John sit down with Frankie Waddell, VP and Secretary at BattleBuddy3Gun, and Jack Smith, President at BattleBuddy3Gun.They break down the more compassionate side of the Second Amendment community and show how we can come together to make a difference for shooters who refuse to let any challenge—physical or otherwise—prevent them from bearing arms. They also dive into the war against firearms and how the ATF's ban on pistol braces is a direct assault on

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01:33:00

ATF's War On Plastic, 1000% Gun Tax & Brace Ban | #3...

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2023/09/20

This week on State of the Second Kailey and John sit down with Adam Ruonala, the VP of Marketing and Business Development at Canik and Century Arms. They break down the latest on government overreach, import restrictions, ATF's War on Plastic, and the 1000% gun tax. Oh my!Want to help support our fight against the ATF? Grab our latest limited edition shirt from Nine Line Apparel!https://www.ninelineapparel.com/collections/goa-life-with-plasticFollow Century Arms:

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16:15

Liberty Safe Turns its back on its Customers? | #2 -...

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2023/09/15

Introducing The State of the Second Podcast, presented by GOA. Join Kailey and John as they pull back the curtain of the firearms industry through conversations with the community and industry leaders. We will discuss, policy, activism, and industry insights.Follow State of the Second: https://linktr.ee/stateofthesecond-------------------Join GOA: https://donate.gunowners.org/youtube/Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GunOwners/Follow on Instagram:

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54:15

Origins of Eotech, Guns and Video Games | #1 - Eotech

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2023/09/13

In this episode, we sit down with @eotechinc VP of Marketing, John Bailey. We discuss guns and games, how policy affects EOtech, and how EOtech got its start!Introducing The State of the Second Podcast, presented by GOA. Join Kailey and John as they pull back the curtain of the firearms industry through conversations with the community and industry leaders. We will discuss, policy, activism, and industry insights.

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14:18

What is the State of the Second Podcast? | #0

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2023/09/08

In this Episode, Kailey and John introduce you to the State of the Second Podcast. Join us as we explore pull back the curtain on the firearms industry and discuss policy, activism, and the business of the firearms industry.

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