State of the Second

State of The Second 99 – Gun Content Creator Exposes ATF Overreach (ft. Desk Pop)

State of the Second

Show Notes

In this episode of State of the Second, John and Kailey sit down with Desk Pop for an unfiltered conversation about gun culture, navigating restrictive states, and why the firearms community is seeing a cultural shift toward fun, welcoming, and engaging content. From working behind the gun counter to launching a thriving YouTube […]

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