TFB Behind the Gun Podcast

The Behind The Gun podcast from The Firearm Blog is a recurring series of conversations with influential individuals within the firearms community. TFB Editor In Chief Pete Interviews industry leaders about their successes, failures and glimpses into the future of firearms and equipment development. The Behind The Gun podcast series is politically non-partisan and is a free-flow of information regarding a wide range of topics including self defense, sport shooting, firearms technology and more. Visit www.TheFirearmBlog.com and www.TFB.TV for additional quality content updated daily.

TFB Behind the Gun Podcast is a sports podcast hosted by The Firearm Blog, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

The Firearm Blog hosts TFB Behind the Gun Podcast, a sports show with 100 episodes published.

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  TFB Behind the Gun #231: Derrick Ratliff of Horizon Firearms

  Aug 20, 202642 min

  On today's episode of TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast, we sit down with Derrick Ratliff, founder of Horizon Firearms and VP of Kaspar Outdoors — the same conversation that started on the range at this year's Relentless Rifleman . Derrick's name is tied to the .22 Creedmoor and a reputation for custom long-range rifles, but Horizon is just the entry point into a bigger operation that includes iota Outdoors and, through Kaspar, brands like Circle Y Saddles. We get into how the .22 Creedmoor came to be, what it's like running a saddle company and a precision rifle company side by side, and Derrick's read on Relentless Rifleman as a first-time competitor — plus what it's actually like to talk shop with the guy who built the rifle you're about to shoot a match with. Learn more: Horizon Firearms: https://horizonfirearms.com iota Outdoors: https://iotaoutdoors.com Kaspar Outdoors: https://www.kasparoutdoors.com

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  TFB Behind the Gun #230: Ian & Will of Stuff & Things Inc. (STIncUSA)

  Aug 13, 202637 min

  On today's episode of TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast, we sit down with Ian and Will of Stuff & Things Inc. (STIncUSA) — familiar faces from TFBTV's GunCon coverage , now getting the full interview treatment. This one's a behind-the-scenes look at how a small outfit like STIncUSA came together and how they operate: the origin story, the day-to-day of designing and building products most companies wouldn't bother with, and how they've turned that approach into some of the more talked-about releases in the firearms space. We also get the first real details on their still-early ST-579 — a modular, serialized chassis/lower design in 5.7x28mm and .22 variants that they've been showing in prototype form at GunCon. If you've only seen their gear in action, this is the conversation that explains how it gets made and what inspired all of it. Follow Stuff & Things Inc.: Website: https://stincusa.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@stincusa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Stuff-and-Things-LLC-100076393565629/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stuffandthingsinc/

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  TFB Behind the Gun #229: Going Supersonic w/ Johnny of Wild Arms R&D

  Aug 6, 202658 min

  On today's episode of TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast, we welcome back Jonathan Wild, founder of Wild Arms Research and Development, to talk about his newest venture: Wild Arms Solutions. Johnny built his name on meticulously researched DIY launcher builds and the companion books that came with them — now he's taking that expertise into military contract work, developing drone-threat countermeasures through the new outfit. We dig into how that opportunity came about, what skills transfer from replica weapons research to active defense programs, and what he's able to tell us about where counter-drone technology is headed. Wild Arms on YouTube Wild Arms on Instagram

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  TFB Behind the Gun #228: Harrison w/ Double Tap Coalition

  Jul 30, 202649 min

  On today's episode of TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast, I'm happy to welcome back Harrison Benson, founder of Double Tap Coalition, a USCCA-certified firearms training organization based in Stockbridge, Georgia. Harrison and Double Tap's mission is straightforward: educate, train, and empower responsible gun owners of all backgrounds and skill levels, from first-time shooters to those looking to sharpen advanced skills. Since his last appearance in episode 175 , Harrison has been busy. Today we talk about his new range facility, how his training resume has grown, and he shares some candid thoughts on the current state of the training market, including what gear he's seeing students show up with and what that says about where the industry is headed. Double Tap Coalition: https://www.doubletapcoalition.com Double Tap Coalition on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doubletapcoalition

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  TFB Behind the Gun #227: Earle Pope w/ Chestnut Mountain Manufacturing

  Jul 23, 2026—

  On today's episode of TFB's Behind the Gun Podcast, I'm happy to welcome Earle Pope, founder and owner of Chestnut Mountain Manufacturing, a new company out of Brevard, North Carolina. Earle founded Chestnut Mountain in 2024 with a goal of bringing well-vetted, quality-controlled versions of hard-to-source products to market, starting with their OKP-7 reproduction optic. The OKP-7 is a faithful recreation of the classic Russian-pattern reflex sight, built for real AK-platform rifles and pistols, available in Picatinny and dovetail mount configurations and two reticle options. Today Earle and I talk about how Chestnut Mountain got started, what went into sourcing and vetting the OKP-7, and what the company has in the pipeline next. Chestnut Mountain Manufacturing: https://www.chestnutmountainmfg.com Chestnut Mountain on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChestnutMtnMfg Chestnut Mountain Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chestnutmountainmfg/

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