“Protecting Americana means more than just owning American guns—it's about celebrating our history, building community, and being proud of who we are.”

Episode Summary

In this episode of The Gun Experiment, we chop it up with Eli Duckworth, head of marketing at Alchemy Custom Weaponry and a proud 1911 gun owner. We kick off with some laughs about golf, wrestling, and the Hulkster’s passing, dive into laws about losing your guns and the controversy around brandishing, and share thoughts on current events—from presidential fitness tests to Sydney Sweeney's viral ad.

Eli gives us the inside scoop on his recent trip to Colt, the legacy of case-hardened steel, and his personal connection to Colt firearms history. We also review some innovative gear like the Magna Lens shooting glasses and the Caldwell Clay Copter, and end on a wild note discussing robotic rabbits and the ethics of using pets to feed zoo animals. The episode is a mix of gun rights, American firearm history, gear reviews, and plenty of humor.

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Key Takeaways

• The passing of icons like the Hulkster can remind us how much these figures shape our sense of American identity—and why nostalgia matters.
• Brandishing laws are a gray area; sometimes just making your firearm visible can de-escalate a situation, but the legal landscape is complicated and often varies by state.
• The saga of the McCloskeys highlights the red tape and emotional toll that defensive gun owners can face, even after gubernatorial pardons.
• Colt remains a pillar of Americana and firearms innovation—the company’s tradition of presentation guns and case-hardened steel connects past and present.
• The Magna Lens shooting glasses bring real innovation to range safety by eliminating the classic “ear pro-glasses pinch.”
• We debated the role of fitness and competition in schools, why Sydney Sweeney's marketing worked, and how media stirs controversy.
• Using robotic decoys for hunting and invasive species control is the future—but when it comes to using pets as zoo food, things get morally tricky.

Guest Information

Eli Duckworth

• Head of Marketing & Sales at Alchemy Custom Weaponry
• Colt brand ambassador
• Passionate historian and 1911 aficionado

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