The Shocking Truth About Gun Margins, ATF Interviews, & Why "Assumptions" Will Get You Killed
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"The enlisted man is the expert in the application of violence; the officer is the expert in the administration of violence." In this highly compelling and conversational episode of Keeping It Real, host @RealJennGodfrey sits down with @blackmetalfirearms, a US Army Veteran and the founder of Black Metal Firearms. Dave pulls back the curtain on his "feral" childhood in rural California, his rocky transition to Arizona suburbia, and his eventual 10.5-year journey through the military. @blackmetalfirearms shares incredible, first-hand accounts of his time working in a high-security interrogation facility in Baghdad, Iraq—breaking down the psychological chess matches, the absurdity of suspects denying clear evidence, and how the reality of intelligence work differs from Hollywood films like Jason Bourne. Jenn and Dave also dive deep into the highly regulated world of the firearm industry, documenting how Dave built his first AR-15 over the phone from a garage start-up in 2014 to a licensed brand. They address the heavy misconceptions surrounding legal gun owners, the absolute trash profit margins of the industry compared to retail, and the strict federal regulations that dictate who can and cannot legally buy a firearm-including the surprising federal law regarding medical marijuana cardholders. About Jenn Godfrey @RealJennGodfrey is the host of Keeping It Real, a podcast built on honest, unfiltered conversations about health, business, motherhood, and the complex personal battles that society often avoids. She shares these narratives completely raw so that others know they never have to walk through the dark alone. About Dave @blackmetalfirearms is a 10.5-year US Army Veteran, former tactical interrogator, and the founder of Black Metal Firearms based in Arizona. Utilizing his deep operational knowledge from multiple overseas deployments, Dave provides custom, branded firearm manufacturing and retail services while remaining a prominent voice on gun safety, historical context, and federal compliance. Featuring https://www.instagram.com/RealJennGodfrey/ and https://www.instagram.com/blackmetalfirearms/ 💬 Dave mentioned that people completely misjudge what a modern gun owner looks like. What are your thoughts on the balance between personal safety, proper training, and the strict federal laws businesses have to abide by? Let us know in the comments. 🎧 Subscribe to stay aligned with every breakthrough episode → https://linktr.ee/RealJennGodfrey 🌐 Connect with Black Metal Firearms and resources → https://blackmetalfirearms.net #ArmyVeteran #MilitaryInterrogator #FirearmsIndustry #SecondAmendment #SmallBusinessGrit
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