The Gun Experiment
The Gun Experiment

The Gun Experiment

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We experiment with concepts in guns, gear and training; all while having conversations about interesting things, with interesting people. Yes, we will talk about guns, but not just guns because humans weren’t meant to be one dimensional. The gun is merely a tool and we believe the person is the true weapon. We want to explore different ways to make this “weapon” better in mind, body and spirit. Experiment...everyday.

Recent Episodes

Discussing Gun News and America's Biggest Threat with Matt Larsen
APR 1, 2025
Discussing Gun News and America's Biggest Threat with Matt Larsen

We release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode. Subscribe here 

Tonight we are joined by one of our favorite guest co-hosts. He has joined us many times before and is back in the studio to chop it up with us.  Please welcome back the father of modern Army combatives,  the one and only Matt Larsen.

Ways to support the show:

1. Join our mailing list: Thegunexperiment.com  

2. Subscribe, Leave us 5 stars and comment on Apple or Spotify

3. Follow us on instagram, Youtube and Facebook: Instagram    Youtube    Facebook

4. Be a part of our private community, join our Discord page!

5. Be sure to support the sponsors of the show. They are an integral part of making the show possible.

Ask us anything at AskMikeandKeith@gmail.com

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Let's talk about Modern Gun Trade School. If you want to take your gun hobby to the next level or actually become an industry professional, then gunsmithing might be right for you.

So why choose Modern Gun Trade School? 

  • Unlike other online gunsmithing schools it’s an accredited program
  • Self paced and no annoying deadlines
  • Hand on Projects and no long annoying essays
  • GI Bill Approved
  • Affordable (Get started for $69 a month)

Head to mgs.edu or call 1 800-493-4114 and tell them you heard about them on the gun experiment.

Tonight’s Topics of Discussion

Judges  Lock Up The 2nd Amendment

I. Supreme Court Upholds Biden Regulations on “Ghost Guns” (M - Note: Snope v Brown)

II. 9th Circuit Judge Issues Dissent; Takes Apart Gun on Video

III. DOJ Considers Abandoning Defense of Restrictions on Silencers

I want to talk a little bit about the constant attack on our God given right to protect ourselves.  It’s obvious that anti-gun politicians are constantly trying to erode the second amendment.  We can’t fight them alone and that's why I’m so proud to be partnered with the Second Amendment Foundation. Their constant litigation is benefiting all of us, but they need our support. You can help by becoming a member at SAF.org  For as little as $25 a year you can help preserve our rights for generations to come.

Child Labor: If you Can’t Beat ‘em Join ‘em

IV. China Poses Biggest Military, Cyber Threat to US

V. Trump Mandates Proof of Citizenship to Vote (Bring up Social Media Hypocrisy

VI. Florida Eyes Lifting Child Labor Laws

Turbulent Ties for Flight Industry

VII. Delta Plane Crash, Navy Pilot Weighs In 

VIII. Restaurant Trolls Budget Airline CEO

IX. Flight To China Forced to Turn Around Due to Pilot Passport

X. Outro   

That’ll do it for this episode. We want to thank all of our listeners for tuning in and a very special thanks to Matt for hanging out with us and choppin’ it up.  If anyone out there has any opinions or thoughts on tonight's conversation, feel free to reach out to us on Instagram, Discord or Spotify and let your voice be heard.

We may earn a small portion of the sale from some of the product/service links discussed in our show and provided in these notes.  It doesn’t come at a cost to you, but helps us to grow the show, buy gear to review and continue to create great content. We will never affiliate ourselves with companies or products that we do not personally stand behind. Thank you for your support.


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90 MIN
Navy SEAL Wisdom: Ray Cash Care on Empowerment and Growth
MAR 25, 2025
Navy SEAL Wisdom: Ray Cash Care on Empowerment and Growth

Welcome to The Gun Experiment. On this episode we sit down with a former Navy Seal for a conversation about his time in service and discuss improving fitness and self-motivation.

We release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe and share the show with friends. Subscribe here

I love my Tupperware guns, but I have to admit that there is something special about a custom 1911. Kings River Customs just wrapped up their 1st collaboration with Master engraver Alex Surmak and it’s up on Instagram to check out. Obviously this type of work comes at a pretty high cost, but these guys put that same attention to detail in everything they do including their entry level PFG Model. We don’t want price to be the reason our listeners can’t get into one of their beautiful 1911’s; so from now till April 30th, email Matt and tell him you are interested in a Phoenix Fighting Gun and tell him that you want to apply the TGE10 discount you will get 10% off a Kings River Custom 1911 of your very own.


Ways to support the show:

1. Join our mailing list: Thegunexperiment.com  

2. Subscribe and leave us a comment on Apple or Spotify

3. Follow us on all of our social media: Instagram  Twitter  Youtube  Facebook

4. Be a part of our growing community, join our Discord page!

5. Be sure to support the sponsors of the show. They are an integral part of making the show possible.

Ask us anything at AskMikeandKeith@gmail.com

Get Your Gun Experiment Merch Here

We'll get into tonight's interview right after we talk about Onsight Firearms Training. They offer so many different training options, but I thought it would be cool to highlight a couple:

  • Pistol and Carbine Skill Builders classes
  • Pistol Speed Clinic
  • Defensive Pistol Low Light Classes

These are just a few of their offerings, but they have many more courses. Head to oftllc.us and find a class in your area. 

I. Interview 

Today’s guest is a 12-year veteran of the United States Navy, 10 years of which were spent serving as a member of the SEAL teams. After serving with the SEALs, he continued to serve his country for eight years as an overseas security officer for various government agencies.  Upon entering civilian life he decided to focus his passion and experience on helping others through coaching, fitness and public speaking.  He has been seen on History Channel's “The Selection”, BBC’s “Ultimate Hell Week” and The blockbuster Movie “Captain Phillips”, but today he is here with us;;it is my pleasure to welcome Ray “Cash” Care to the show.

II. Run and Gun 

III. Outro 

Thank you for coming on the show, Ray. I really like to talk to people who are agents for positive change. Ray has an upbeat, but no nonsense approach, which I feel is the perfect balance for everyday people to reach their potential. 

Ray "Cash" Care    Instagram    Youtube    Facebook    

 

To everyone listening we want to thank you again for taking time out of your day to tune into our show; You can find links in the show notes to all of our social media, so be sure to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Discord and Spotify so we can keep the conversation going. 

We may earn a small portion of the sale from some of the product/service links discussed in our show and provided in these notes.  It doesn’t come at a cost to you, but helps us to grow the show, buy gear to review and continue to create great content. We will never affiliate ourselves with companies or products that we do not personally stand behind. Thank you for your support.


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81 MIN
Gun News, Politics and the Internet with Ben DeWalt
MAR 18, 2025
Gun News, Politics and the Internet with Ben DeWalt

What’s Up Keith?

We release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode. Subscribe here 

Tonight’s guest co-host has been in the studio many, many times and we are lucky to have him back to chop it up with us; I'm pleased to welcome back Ben DeWalt of Onsight Firearms Training.

Catch up with Ben

Ways to support the show:

1. Join our mailing list: Thegunexperiment.com  

2. Subscribe, Leave us 5 stars and comment on Apple or Spotify

3. Follow us on instagram and/or FB: Instagram   Facebook

4. Be a part of our private community, join our Discord page!

5. Be sure to support the sponsors of the show. They are an integral part of making the show possible.

Ask us anything at AskMikeandKeith@gmail.com

Get Your Gun Experiment Merch Here

We’re going to introduce tonight's segments, but before we do I want to talk about Modern Gun Trade School. If you want to take your gun hobby to the next level or actually become an industry professional, then gunsmithing might be right for you.

So why choose Modern Gun Trade School? 

  • Unlike other online gunsmithing schools it’s an accredited program
  • Self paced and no annoying deadlines
  • Hand on Projects and no long annoying essays
  • GI Bill Approved
  • Affordable (Get started for $69 a month)

Head to mgs.edu or call 1 800-493-4114 and tell them you heard about them on the gun experiment.

Tonight’s Topics of Discussion

Elephants, Donkeys and Jackasses 

I. Ontario suspends 25% Tariff on Electricity After Trump's Tariff Threats

II. Mike’s Soap Box: The Downfall of the Democratic Party

III. Zuckerberg considered sharing User Data with China according to Whistleblower 

Gat Scratch Fever

IV. DeSantis Pushes to Repeal Red Flag Laws

V.  DOJ Official Fired After Opposing Restoring Mel Gibson's Gun Rights 

VI. Supreme Court Poised to Reject Mexico’s Lawsuit

The Internet Doesn’t Disappoint

VII. TSA: Man Conceals Live Turtle in his Pants

VIII. Memphis Man Shot in the Leg by his Dog 

VIII. 4 Year Old Calls 911 on Mom

IX. Outro   

That’ll do it for this episode. We want to thank all of our listeners for tuning in and a very special thanks to Ben for hanging out with us and choppin’ it up; be sure to go to oftllc.us and check out all of their upcoming courses.  If anyone out there has any opinions or thoughts on tonight's conversation, feel free to reach out to us on Instagram, Discord or Spotify and let your voice be heard.



We may earn a small portion of the sale from some of the product/service links discussed in our show and provided in these notes.  It doesn’t come at a cost to you, but helps us to grow the show, buy gear to review and continue to create great content. We will never affiliate ourselves with companies or products that we do not personally stand behind. Thank you for your support.


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82 MIN
The Las Vegas Shooting: Taylor Winston's Story of Courage
MAR 11, 2025
The Las Vegas Shooting: Taylor Winston's Story of Courage

Welcome to The Gun Experiment.  On this episode we sit down with a former Marine who saved countless lives during a Mass Shooting and talk about defending our 2A rights in the ongoing modern culture war. 

We release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe and share the show with friends. Subscribe here

I spoke to Matt Riker from Kings River Custom’s today and he shared some really cool news with me:  

  • They are collaborating with Jim Shockey, the famed hunter and host of Outdoor Channel’s show Uncharted. They are working on a custom 1911 in 10mm with a 6” slide 
  • They will be collaborating with master engraver Alex Surmak, who is a once in a lifetime talent, to make some truly unique pieces.
  • Matt had a personal message for our listeners. He doesn’t care what stage of the thought process you are in, just call him. It isn’t a waste of his time because he wants KRC to build you your dream gun, if it can be built, they are the ones to do it.  
  • Head to KingsRiverCustom.com, look at the eye candy and then call Matt at (479)-244-6243 Be sure to tell him that Mike and Keith sent you.

Ways to support the show:

1. Join our mailing list: Thegunexperiment.com  

2. Subscribe and leave us a comment on Apple or Spotify

3. Follow us on all of our social media: Instagram  Twitter  Youtube  Facebook

4. Be a part of our growing community, join our Discord page!

5. Be sure to support the sponsors of the show. They are an integral part of making the show possible.

Ask us anything at AskMikeandKeith@gmail.com

Get Your Gun Experiment Merch Here

I want to briefly talk about training and our friends at Onsight Firearms Training. Over the years, we've talked to so many elite door kickers and high level competitors and they all say the same thing, training over gear. We want you to get the best training around, so head over to oftllc.us and find a class in your area. Ben, Rachel, Sean and the rest of the OFT crew will have you shooting your best in a friendly and safe environment.

I. Interview 

Today’s guest joined the Marine Corp in 2006 at the age of 17, where he worked as a mentor to the Iraqi Police.  In 2011, after two tours in Iraq he was honorably discharged, but his time to serve wasn’t quite over.  In the fall of 2017, he decided to once again take up the call to action, but this time it was to save lives during the deadliest mass shooting in modern history; it is my pleasure to welcome Taylor Winston to the show.

II. Run and Gun 

    III. Let’s Mix It Up

Today on Let’s Mix It Up we are going to discuss fighting for the second amendment in today’s modern culture war. (2ADaddy)

IV. Outro 

A big thank you to Taylor for coming on the show and sharing his story with us. I believe that our listeners are the kinds of people who want to be more prepared and ready to act when the time calls for it. His story is such a shining example of this mindset and I hope it inspires anyone who hears it to step up and help others if the opportunity ever presents itself. Guys, be sure to Check him out at 2Adaddy.org 

2A Daddy    Instagram    Youtube    Facebook

 

To everyone listening we want to thank you again for taking time out of your day to tune into our show; You can find links in the show notes to all of our social media, so be sure to follow us on Instagram, Twitter, Discord and Spotify so we can keep the conversation going. 

We may earn a small portion of the sale from some of the product/service links discussed in our show and provided in these notes.  It doesn’t come at a cost to you, but helps us to grow the show, buy gear to review and continue to create great content. We will never affiliate ourselves with companies or products that we do not personally stand behind. Thank you for your support.


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73 MIN
Optics Showcase, Gun News and Media Mania with Stephen Morgan
MAR 4, 2025
Optics Showcase, Gun News and Media Mania with Stephen Morgan

We release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode. Subscribe here 

Today’s guest co-host joined us right before SHOT Show and he’s back again to chop it up; it’s my pleasure to welcome Stephen Morgan from Primary Arms.

Ways to support the show:

1. Join our mailing list: Thegunexperiment.com  

2. Subscribe, Leave us 5 stars and comment on Apple or Spotify

3. Follow us on instagram and/or FB: Instagram   Facebook

4. Be a part of our private community, join our Discord page!

5. Be sure to support the sponsors of the show. They are an integral part of making the show possible

Ask us anything at AskMikeandKeith@gmail.com

Get Your Gun Experiment Merch Here

We’re going to introduce tonight's segments, but before we do I wanted to take a minute to talk about today’s sponsor, Modern Gun Trade School. MGS is an accredited institution and offers three different programs.  Today I wanted to highlight their basic gun repair course:

  • MGS’s Basic Gun Repair Course offers fundamental gun repair techniques for you to take your passion to the next level. Designed by industry experts, you will learn how to properly clean, adjust, and fine-tune a variety of firearms. It includes 31 lessons and 4 hands-on bench projects delivered right to your door.
  • $99 Down, 23 payments of $89, final payment of $53


Tonight’s Topics of Discussion

Primary Arms 2025 Lineup

I. PLx HTX-1

II. CLX Optics

III. PLxC: Long Range 

IV. PLxC 1-8 RDB

Staring down the Barrel

IV. Kash Patel Sworn in as Acting ATF Director

V. Maine’s 3 Day wait Period Could be Test Case

VI. Mexico Issues Warning to US; Targets Gun Manufacturers

“Hair Raising” Capers

VII. Man Arrested: Smuggling Cocaine in Toupe

VIII. Freight Train Bandits; Make off with $2m in Nikes

Media Mania

IX. Woman Dragged out of Idaho Town Hall Meeting (Video)

X.  Elon Musk Walking Away from Son Watched 10m Times

XI. Outro   


I think that’ll do it for this episode. We want to thank all of our listeners for tuning in and a very special thanks to Stephen for hanging out with us and choppin it up; be sure to check out all of Primary Arms new products at Primaryarms.com  If anyone out there has any opinions or thoughts on tonight's conversation, feel free to reach out to us on Instagram, Discord or Spotify and let your voice be heard.


We may earn a small portion of the sale from some of the product/service links discussed in our show and provided in these notes.  It doesn’t come at a cost to you, but helps us to grow the show, buy gear to review and continue to create great content. We will never affiliate ourselves with companies or products that we do not personally stand behind. Thank you for your support.



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81 MIN