# How He Built a Pro-Second Amendment Startup... | Ryan Spadafore | DSH #2064

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Podcast: [Digital Social Hour](https://stenobird.com/podcast/digital-social-hour-6161133)
Published: 2026-07-14T20:36:43+00:00
Episode link: https://digital-social-hour.simplecast.com/
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What happens when a Second Amendment startup gets blocked by banks, payment processors, and social media, then still keeps growing? In this Digital Social Hour episode, Sean Kelly sits down with Ryan Spadafore, co-founder and CEO of Atrius Development Group, to discuss firearms culture, entrepreneurship, government overreach, payment processing problems, Shot Show, veteran-led teams, faith, freedom, and building a brand in one of the most restricted industries in America. Ryan explains why Atrius is bigger than a product company. To him, it is about rights, responsibility, community, and creating a positive shift inside the firearms space. He also shares how his company dealt with shadow banning, banking issues, payment processor shutdowns, and the difficulty of growing a business that cannot rely on normal advertising. The conversation also covers California gun laws, the Second Amendment, mental health, word-of-mouth marketing, range events, veteran hiring, building with his best friend Malcolm, faith under pressure, and why performance matters more than online noise. This episode is about freedom, resilience, entrepreneurship, and what it takes to build a company when the system makes the path harder. CHAPTERS 0:00 Freedom, Performance, and the Opening Claims 0:35 Ryan Spadafore From Atrius Development Group 1:05 Shot Show, Product Launches, and Early Feedback 2:27 Entering the Firearms Industry 3:58 California, Gun Laws, and Government Overreach 5:10 The Second Amendment and Personal Responsibility 7:09 Mental Health, Safety, and Cultural Reactions 8:01 Changing Laws and the Firearms Market 10:17 Banking Issues, Shadow Bans, and Payment Processors 12:51 Growth, Veterans, Faith, Freedom, and Final Thoughts WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 🔫 Why Ryan believes firearms culture is sh…

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