Open Source Defense

Jay is the founder and technical director of Pew Science, the world's top silencer testing company. Timeline: 0:00 - Are low back pressure silencers the end of history? 4:50 - Why silencers break the FN SCAR 17 7:12 - Pistol silencers are hard 19:21 - What were the breakthroughs in silencer technology? 24:06 - Consumers, not the military, are now driving the silencer industry 44:16 - Is there value in modular cans? 48:48 - The mechanics of silencer assembly 54:59 - Standardization in silencer attachment 1:00:41 - Consumer demand vs. military standards 1:05:36 - Flash hider vs. muzzle brake for suppression 1:09:34 - Understanding the SCAR's sensitivity to silencers 1:18:27 - About Pew Science

Isaac Botkin is a longtime leader at T.Rex Arms and the perfect first guest for the Open Source Defense podcast. We talk about the beginnings of T.Rex, whether guns actually prevent tyranny, and future tech in the civilian defense industry. Timeline: 0:00 - Intro and Background 2:44 - Milestones and Growth of T.Rex Arms 9:51 - Challenges of Growth as a Company 17:45 - Hiring for Passion and Mission Alignment 25:55 - Transparency and Honesty in Marketing 32:58 - The Evolution of Gun Culture 38:56 - Gun Culture 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 51:44 - Do Guns Prevent Tyranny? 1:02:33 - The Future of Gun Culture, Body Armor, and Night Vision 1:21:47 - Lightning Round on Upcoming Gun Tech