T.REX TALK
Episodes
The BATFE vs Rare Breed Triggers
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This 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 co...
Sidecar 2.0 Q&A and Demonstrations
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There 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. A...
Sidecar 2.0 Production and Prototypes
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our Sidecar Redesign launched yesterday, and production is already in full swing! This is another episode that works best as video, since we show part...
The Most Savage Department at T.Rex
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As 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 Ser...
What Makes a Good Holster
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 thing...
How the Firearms Industry Drives Innovation
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 righ...
Rifle Class Training Video Q&A
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 y...
How to Build a Communications Network
15 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Isaac talks through some basics of emergency communications networking. Spoiler alert: Software matters more than hardware. People are the network; ra...
The Right to Repair Movement
12 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Personal Rifle/Pistol Training Q&A
08 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lucas talks through different ways to approach pistol and rifle training; with instructors, with videos, teaching yourself, and more. Just in time f...
Explaining Independence Day
04 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Independence Day! Celebrate it while you can, and remember the sacrifices, stands, and lessons of those who fought for freedom. Isaac talks to h...
Analog vs. Digital Night Vision
01 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
How Night Vision is Made
28 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Isaac attempts (and fails) to provide a brief explanation of how Gen3 night vision tubes are manufactured, mostly based upon the research of David Kit...
Should You Buy Older Gear?
24 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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://...
Government Regulation of Automation
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This an Audio-Only follow-up episode to Isaacs discussion on Disruptive Technology. Automation tools tend to be the most disruptive technologies, espe...
ATF Comments on Braces and Receivers
17 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 comme...
Flashlight Advances, Disruptive Tech, and Olight
14 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 dec...
Weapon Light Setups and Configurations
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 v...
Welcome (Back) to the Podcast!
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
Nylon Q&A - Carriers, Chest Rigs, Slings, Belts
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lucas answers questions about all types of nylon gear. NO KYDEX QUESTIONS!Video Link: https://youtu.be/2n7dcRbz3zwStay connected to us here: trex-arms...
The Summer of Peace and Love
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
2021 has had an interesting start. The summer will be MORE interesting. David and Isaac discuss resiliency and preparedness, basic radio setups, tacti...
Helmets and Plate Carriers
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lucas discusses helmets and plate carriers; different types, purposes, support equipment, and more. Video Link: https://youtu.be/P45owatczB0Stay con...
3D Printing, Tools, Files, and the Future
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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. Video Link: h...
How Lucas Botkin Flies with "Things"
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lucas talks about traveling with various things on various airlines, baggage restrictions, the TSA, and of course, he will answer questions. More ques...
Ask Isaac: Mostly about the ATF
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Grey Man Theory
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Building Liberty: Reading List Part 2
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Isaac returns to discuss censorship, gun laws, and to finish his recommended reading list of important books. GovernmentThe Second Amendment Manifesto...
How to Play Uno
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 app...
How to Market a New Company
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Tour of the Holster Production Pipeline
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Isaac walks around our current production pipeline, and explains how we make holsters now... but also talks through how we've been scaling and re...
2021 Firearm Legislation
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 te...
Ask Lucas: Gear, Airsoft, Training
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Chameleon Targets and Tech
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 proje...
The Doctrine of Anti-Fragility
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 st...
Scopes, Lights, and Rifle Attachments
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lucas talks about rifle builds, particularly the attachments and accesories of various rifle builds, after Isaac makes a quick political announcement ...
Warbelt Setup Overview
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lucas talks about setting up warbelts, and all the holsters, mag carriers, medical gear, and various other bags, pouches, and first line equipment tha...
The January No Topic Q&A Stream
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Inauguration, Overreaction, and Response
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Isaac Botkin talks about lessons from the escalating reactions to everything surrounding the election and inauguration. Don't let the overreactio...
Airsoft for Training?
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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://yout...
The Second Amendment Reading List
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 recomme...
2020: Year in Review
31 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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.Stay c...
Why Christmas in 2020 is Merry
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Isaac talking about end of year stuff, future stuff, and the true meaning of Christmas.Fuddbusters ATF Letter Video: https://youtu.be/cnfZOoRNtysSprea...
The T.Rex Arms Ready Rig
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lucas describes the new chest rig we're making, and answers questions about its development and use.Video Link: https://youtu.be/c748JXTkgMMSubsc...
The T.Rex Arms AC1 Plate Carrier
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lucas provides information about and answers questions about about our new minimalistic Plate Carrier. This one is a little more visual, so it might b...
Why Customer Service Matters
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 learne...
Black Friday Sale and Thanksgiving
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 inven...
How to Navigate Internet Censorship and Manipulation
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 2...
Mainstream Media vs. Internet Hearsay
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So it's still election night, forever, and nobody trusts nobody. We talk investigations, division, misinformation, and a bit about Black Friday a...
Election Night Aftermath
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 goin...
How and Why to use DMR Radios
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Strength of the Gun Economy
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
How Lucas Marketed T.Rex Arms
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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, ...
How and Why to Resist Tyranny
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Isaac Botkin talks about the ATF's new cease and desist letter concerning the Q Honey Badger pistol, and interviews the CrossPolitic team who wer...
How Weapon Technology Affects Culture
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Isaac Botkin talks about how firearms have changed over the centuries, and how these changes have affected culture. Culture also affects how firearms ...
Everything I Know About Business I learned from X-Com
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Lost Episode
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 cancel...
The History of the Second Amendment
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 priv...
White Lights and Laser Beams
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
New Product and Media Launches
26 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Holster Setup and Use
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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: h...
American Independence
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion on the main lessons from the War for American Independence, the men who led, and some comparisons to other revolutionary movements before...
How We Set Up Rifles
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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&apo...
Father's Day Conversation
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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.
Gun Laws and Weapon Systems
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Riots and Revolution
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation about civil unrest and societal change throughout history, looking at specific examples of tyranny, injustice, and resistance after the...
Pistol Upgrades
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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
Comms Conversation
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Isaac and David have a conversation about emergency and radio communications, answering your questions about gear, systems, strategies, encryption and...
Rebuilding America
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Isaac, Lucas, and David have a discussion on business and economics, difficulties and opportunities, and things you can be doing to help build a stron...
Armor and Plate Carriers
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
ucas and David and Steve talk about different armor tech and plate carrier options.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UkXzD0p0bts
Night Vision Conversation
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Isaac and Lucas have a discussion about night vision tools, from technical to practical to financial. All categories, all price ranges, all uses.Video...
Quarantine and DON'T Chill
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 Mc...
Ask Lucas Anything
23 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lucas Botkin takes questions regarding training, firearms, equipment, and the products T.REX ARMS creates.Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...