# State of the Second

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Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/state-of-the-second-6604741.md
RSS feed: https://feeds.captivate.fm/state-of-the-second/
Official site: https://stateofthe2nd.com
Author: Gun Owners of America
Episodes: 141

## Resource

"State of the Second isn’t your typical 2A podcast—it’s a backstage pass into the firearms industry. Hosted by Kailey Nieman and John Fahrner, we sit down with the real people behind the brands, builds, and big ideas shaping the gun world. From shop owners to social media legends, each episode dives into how they got started, what keeps them going, and what it really takes to make it in the firearms industry, plus the battles they face along the way. If you’ve ever wondered how to break into the industry or what it’s like behind the scenes, this is your front-row seat."

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## Episodes
- [The "Redneck Cousin" Sneaking Gun Education Past the Algorithm (ft. Carlie Bodiford)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/state-of-the-second-6604741/the-redneck-cousin-sneaking-gun-education-past-the-algorithm-ft-carlie-bodiford) — 2026-07-29T13:00:00+00:00
- [The First Thing to Do After a Self-Defense Shooting (From a Lawyer) (ft. Attorneys For Freedom)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/state-of-the-second-6604741/the-first-thing-to-do-after-a-self-defense-shooting-from-a-lawyer-ft-attorneys-for-freedom) — 2026-07-23T13:00:00+00:00
- [One Rifle Took More Game Than His Other 62 Combined (ft. Steyr Arms)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/state-of-the-second-6604741/one-rifle-took-more-game-than-his-other-62-combined-ft-steyr-arms) — 2026-07-16T13:00:00+00:00
- [They Left a Live AR on YouTube for 24 Hours. Here's What Happened. (ft. NineLine)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/state-of-the-second-6604741/they-left-a-live-ar-on-youtube-for-24-hours-here-s-what-happened-ft-nineline) — 2026-07-09T13:00:00+00:00
- [The Rifle the Industry Was Too Scared to Build (ft. One Horse)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/state-of-the-second-6604741/the-rifle-the-industry-was-too-scared-to-build-ft-one-horse) — 2026-06-29T13:00:00+00:00
- [The Coolest Job in the Firearms Industry (ft. caliber.row)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/state-of-the-second-6604741/the-coolest-job-in-the-firearms-industry-ft-caliber-row) — 2026-06-17T13:00:00+00:00
- [How a Single Patch Built a Whole Business (ft. Patch Ops)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/state-of-the-second-6604741/how-a-single-patch-built-a-whole-business-ft-patch-ops) — 2026-06-11T13:00:00+00:00
- [How New Jersey Tries to Destroy Gun Owners (ft. Tony Simon)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/state-of-the-second-6604741/how-new-jersey-tries-to-destroy-gun-owners-ft-tony-simon) — 2026-06-04T13:00:00+00:00
- [The Gun That Could Change Recoil Forever (ft. Rock Island Armory)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/state-of-the-second-6604741/the-gun-that-could-change-recoil-forever-ft-rock-island-armory) — 2026-05-21T13:00:00+00:00
- [The Harrell Approach: Practical, Not Trendy (ft. Roy Harrell)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/state-of-the-second-6604741/the-harrell-approach-practical-not-trendy-ft-roy-harrell) — 2026-05-13T13:00:00+00:00
- [The Mom Who Reinvented Concealed Carry (ft. Anna Taylor)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/state-of-the-second-6604741/the-mom-who-reinvented-concealed-carry-ft-anna-taylor) — 2026-05-06T13:00:00+00:00
- [What High-Level Training Really Gives You (ft. Farewell Firearms)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/state-of-the-second-6604741/what-high-level-training-really-gives-you-ft-farewell-firearms) — 2026-04-29T13:00:00+00:00
- [Educate, Not Legislate: The Teal Shirt Strategy Explained (ft. Dianna Muller)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/state-of-the-second-6604741/educate-not-legislate-the-teal-shirt-strategy-explained-ft-dianna-muller) — 2026-04-23T13:00:00+00:00
- [The Real Purpose of the Second Amendment (ft. Atrius Development)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/state-of-the-second-6604741/the-real-purpose-of-the-second-amendment-ft-atrius-development) — 2026-04-15T13:00:00+00:00
- [Why The Gundies Keep Growing (And Why They Keep Doing It)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/state-of-the-second-6604741/why-the-gundies-keep-growing-and-why-they-keep-doing-it) — 2026-04-08T13:00:00+00:00
- [First Woman on the USA Overall Team (ft. Jalise Williams)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/state-of-the-second-6604741/first-woman-on-the-usa-overall-team-ft-jalise-williams) — 2026-04-01T13:00:00+00:00
- [Tiny Footprint, Big Rifle Performance (ft. Reap Weaponries)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/state-of-the-second-6604741/tiny-footprint-big-rifle-performance-ft-reap-weaponries) — 2026-03-25T13:00:00+00:00
- [A Stylish Purse That’s Level 3A Ballistic (ft. urbnchc)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/state-of-the-second-6604741/a-stylish-purse-that-s-level-3a-ballistic-ft-urbnchc) — 2026-03-18T13:00:00+00:00
- [How he took a “Non-Gun” Audience to Guns (ft. Johnny Q)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/state-of-the-second-6604741/how-he-took-a-non-gun-audience-to-guns-ft-johnny-q) — 2026-03-17T13:00:00+00:00
- [Off-Body Carry Done Right (ft. Cakes Concealed Carry)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/state-of-the-second-6604741/off-body-carry-done-right-ft-cakes-concealed-carry) — 2026-03-04T13:00:00+00:00
- [Pistols Are Convenience. Rifles End Fights. (ft. Clint Smith)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/state-of-the-second-6604741/pistols-are-convenience-rifles-end-fights-ft-clint-smith) — 2026-02-25T13:00:00+00:00
- [Dana White Got THIS Rifle (ft. Stellar Arms)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/state-of-the-second-6604741/dana-white-got-this-rifle-ft-stellar-arms) — 2026-02-18T13:00:00+00:00
- [Your Content Sucks, Here’s Why (ft. Ben Stacy)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/state-of-the-second-6604741/your-content-sucks-here-s-why-ft-ben-stacy) — 2026-02-12T13:00:00+00:00
- [How Women Actually Carry (ft. Adelina Mae)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/state-of-the-second-6604741/how-women-actually-carry-ft-adelina-mae) — 2026-02-05T13:00:00+00:00
- [The Truth About Ammo Hoarding Vs Preparedness (ft. AmmoSquared)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/state-of-the-second-6604741/the-truth-about-ammo-hoarding-vs-preparedness-ft-ammosquared) — 2026-01-28T13:00:00+00:00
- [This Issue Affects More Than Just Law Enforcement (ft. Task Force 70 Foundation)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/state-of-the-second-6604741/this-issue-affects-more-than-just-law-enforcement-ft-task-force-70-foundation) — 2026-01-21T13:00:00+00:00
- [Why The Basics Matter Most, Even After 30 Years of Shooting (ft. Gabby Franco)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/state-of-the-second-6604741/why-the-basics-matter-most-even-after-30-years-of-shooting-ft-gabby-franco) — 2026-01-14T13:00:00+00:00
- [Dry Fire That Actually Works (ft. Laser Ammo)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/state-of-the-second-6604741/dry-fire-that-actually-works-ft-laser-ammo) — 2026-01-07T13:00:00+00:00
- [The Quietest Suppressor Ever? PTR’s PIP Tech Explained (ft. PTR)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/state-of-the-second-6604741/the-quietest-suppressor-ever-ptr-s-pip-tech-explained-ft-ptr) — 2025-12-17T13:00:00+00:00
- [Derya’s Blueprint for Growth (ft. Derya USA)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/state-of-the-second-6604741/derya-s-blueprint-for-growth-ft-derya-usa) — 2025-12-10T13:00:00+00:00
- [This Is Exactly Why Governments Fear an Armed People (ft.PewPewJew)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/state-of-the-second-6604741/this-is-exactly-why-governments-fear-an-armed-people-ft-pewpewjew) — 2025-12-03T13:00:00+00:00
- [Can You Trust Paid Gun Reviews? (ft. Tactical Advisor)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/state-of-the-second-6604741/can-you-trust-paid-gun-reviews-ft-tactical-advisor) — 2025-11-26T13:00:00+00:00
- [How 3D Printing is Revolutionizing Firearm Design (ft. Angstdat Arms)](https://stenobird.com/podcast/state-of-the-second-6604741/how-3d-printing-is-revolutionizing-firearm-design-ft-angstdat-arms) — 2025-11-20T13:00:00+00:00

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