2A Procast - Ep. 24: LucAss Botkin BIG MAD + Tacticon VS. T-Rex UFC Challenge

[@bamadondon0495]

I really wish I would have known about the topic of this particular episode or I would have emailed you guys screenshots of a complete accident that happened on our land and I just so happen to have had two tourniquets that were bought from you guys in our side by side when it happened. The ambulance showed up and and the EMT's were highly surprised at the fact that we #1 were smart enough to have tourniquets on site, (which i low key took offense to) #2 that we knew how to use them..(also took offense to).. but the MAIN MATTER, #3 that we had QUALITY TOURNIQUETS... And I can promise you right now it probably saved his fkn life! I won't go too far into the accident as to what happened, but trust me it was something that could have happened to ANYBODY, that's why they call them ACCIDENTS! It was not because of unproper use of a firearm or some idiot playing army man in the backyard! It was a pure accident. But my point still stands, the tourniquets that we had came in kits that were bought from TACTICON.. AND THEY WORKED... IMAGINE THAT!!!! btw THIS IS A 100% TRUE STORY AND HAVE PICTURES TO BACK IT UP... Not because everybody pulled their phones out like some idiots do immediately for some reason, we had GoPros running on our side by sides .. SHOOTING HOGS is all I'll leave it at!! But the accident was documented and so were the precautions we took before the ambulance got there. 💪✌️🚫🧢

[@TacticonArmament]

Holy crap bro. Thank you for the comment, and we are honored to have been a part of saving someone's life. Thank you

[@bamadondon0495]

@@TacticonArmament it was a scary situation for sure, but it all worked out thankfully!! I can get some GoPro clips and email them to you guys if you needed me to.. and this happened A FEW MONTHS AGO.. so there's no way for anything to be "staged".. plus I doubt anybody would take a 556 to the leg just to prove a HATER wrong about gear being "cheap"..😂.. But I and MANY MANY others appreciate you guys making QUALITY AFFORDABLE GEAR for the average guys!! 💪✌️

[@TacticonArmament]

@@bamadondon0495 Thanks again for sharing brother and we would be more than happy to get those screenshots from you and create an entire video around them. You can DM me on Instagram with the screenshots or with your email address. Instagram is: instagram.com/@tacticon_armament ...by the way there is a fake Tacticon IG account out there so be sure to use that exact URL.

[@kuribo1]

Made in Japan still rocks!

[@ThaneAnderson]

“So let’s say you’ve got 40-60 hogs in the back yard”

[@papitas2843]

Sandal dude?? Bro, you’ve been dubbed “The Sandalorian”. Now, OWN IT!!!😂

[@brandonf3727]

This is the way

[@bigpicklerick]

This needs to be a patch.

[@thomasz818]

Slap it on a T-shirt. And instead of carrying a baby yoda, show it carrying a baby t-Rex 😂

[@plugbionic6655]

@@bigpicklericksecond this

[@garrisonturner3232]

Aka The Floperator

[@Death_Shambles]

How shitty it is that I only found you guys last month. Seeing your dedication to the 2A community and transparency as a whole is outstanding. Keep up the good work Sandalorian

[@30rdmaga]

Theres so many people in this community that claim to be pro 2a but act like elitist snobs. Again i have to say i respect you guys for your company's mission and your message.

[@yourangerfuelsme]

Fact. The gatekeeping elitists are regarded.

[@bthemedia]

Respect for their mission and message… to sell cheap overseas made gear and make fun of other companies? These guys are funny, but have no class - or self awareness. Like constantly make fun of Lucas’s legs and how they could beat him up in a fight, but attribute some “don’t be poor” comment to him… when Lucas constantly advises frugality in buying gear (even other companies gear). It’s just Tacticon on the defense to some bad public perception, but they should just own it - they know who they are - they just resell cheap overseas made stuff with funny USA-bro advertising.

[@30rdmaga]

@@bthemedia I definitely do respect their mission message. Also they would have never said a single thing about Lucas if he hadn't opened his mouth in the first place....Just saying

[@cagneybillingsley2165]

2a was meant for responsible christian white men, the same people of the founders. it was not meant so that 200 years later tyrone can go merk his opps with a switch

[@DankSandwich]

I have a lot of TREX products, but I absolutely love how honest you guys are. Will definitely be supporting y’all from here on out

[@hamsoward]

your company’s transparency, mission, and willingness to stand up for your beliefs are unmatched. for that you all have my respect and my business. just got my falcon v0.5 and my apex predator v3 solar mounted last night. the quality is A tier, and the price is beyond reasonable for what you’re getting. props to you amazing patriots!

[@FaustianDaydreams]

I’ll always buy American when possible but as the world currently sits, you guys are right about a lot and I appreciate the transparency and dedication to the cause.

[@RoboRoofer]

Botkin has made jabs at other companies in the past. It seems to be his MO. Keep up the good work, gents!

[@Woodytomahawk]

Exactly he took a jab at the Hydra and I chat back in forth with one of the owners and they said "Lucas who."

[@HarborSite-7]

I've made several purchases from Tacticon and they've all been winners, from a scout light for my SBR to a tourniquet and some other things. What I appreciate most is your dedication to pricing things so everyone can afford to have what they need to exercise their Second Amendment rights. You're good people. So I stand with you guys in this debate 100%. Thanks again Jake and Nolan. Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@5iveMoreMinutes..]

I keepFinding myself eagerly waiting each week for the new 2A Procast to drop. I hope this S*** goes viral and you get the exposure that yall deserve

[@pokegenandoz1574]

Can I buy one of those used tourniquets with Nolan's essence, so I can put it next to my Alex Zedra used panty collection?

[@stephanarizona9094]

Lucas "Boys Pants" Botkins lost all respect in the 2A community swear years ago when Tier One Operators called him out for claiming to train Tier One Teams. I will admit he does shoot good, but anyone here can shoot as good as him if you were given a unlimited ammo supply also.

[@Plays111295]

Nothing but respect for you two, especially openly saying your cost and margins on the IWB holster. It's been long awaited for a company in the 2A community to mention how tech has caught up to product demand/design so something as simple as a light or plastic holster shouldn't be hundreds of dollars. Also how these giant defense or firearm/defense companies are charging ridiculous prices for firearms/accessories/optics because of "R&D" when they've more than recouped the cost, furthermore have streamlines processes making them more efficient. How much "R&D" can a red dot, holster, or TQ require? Keep it up and God Bless.

[@cjona619]

I've now switched from Trex Amrs to Tacticon. I was using both, but I'm no longer going to support a company that attacks others in the 2A community. For what? Profit? Nah man, we're supposed to be a team. Loving my Tacticon Vest Elite, glad I found you guys!

[@zeroUnitygain]

I’m a T/A user and fan 4life 😉. Honestly at first I was skeptical because company being from California ( born and raised in LA but left Cali 22’ ) and my mind for Cali companies changed lol. But you guys are top notch for taking care of the customer and making affordable products. I had an issue with the Magnifier and was sent a new one quickly. I was surprised, but that’s the golden service Tacticon Armament stand by! Thanks homies

[@smpinkerman]

I have been a “made in the USA” guy for quite awhile because it seems to afford some level of assurance of quality. However, most companies don’t have a face, USA or foreign. You two guys are the face of Tacticon, and I trust and love you dudes, therefor I buy your products and smile all the way to the bank because of the prices you being to the table. Tacticon is what American needs!!!!!!! Take my money!!!!!!

[@Travis_Johnson]

I trust you guys and your products with my life

[@TacticonArmament]

Thank you brother

[@Billyjoe978]

I ordered a laser sight for my pistol a week ago and the orders still processing 😭

[@Ghosty_XVI]

@@Billyjoe978This happened to me as well and then the order just showed up. Their customer service is great, I reached out the day it just appeared (pure coincidence) but they got back to me within a day.

[@sovereignjea]

Gonna hold off on ALL equipment purchases for my guns until they are available from you guys. Gen 5 Glock 20 concealment holster (pretty please). VNSH will work for now, but I'll be waiting for sure. Any armor I get will be from you guys. Love companies that think about the little guy, especially with this economy.

[@codyrountree8955]

Keep up the good work boys. Haters gonna hate. I predict he won't take Nolan's challenge. He dont want that flops smoke!

[@mattofjax]

I appreciate y’all‘s mission as a father of four working 100 hours a week. It’s still hard to have money to spend on yourself and things that you want. You have done an excellent job making your products affordable and durable. My kids are very hard on everything so if you would like some really greatproduct reviews send me some stuff. I will let my nine-year-old and two-year-old bang them around and we’ll see how tough they really are. Lol keep up the good work men.❤❤❤❤

[@steadfastmachineworks]

I'm a machinist with 16 years experience in my trade. I received a degree in gunsmithing in 2006. I have worked both my small business for 8 years and a full time job at multiple facilities in 3 different states. As an employee in large souless companies manufacturing for names like Lockheed, Baal,Raytheon,Bae ect. You wouldn't believe how much we source material and parts from foreign sources, cut the final operations or finishing on and then repackage with a made in USA sticker on it. Everyone does it these days. It's the only way to stay competitive and keep pricing down. The only difference is how honest a company is about it. The fact these guys are both producing what matters in house and outsourcing from other vetted companies to keep our prices low is commendable. I'm all for American made being in manufacturing myself but the distance between reality and expectation is disappointment. Let's be honest, for those of us on a budget and trying to put our money where it counts ie ammo for training or a better base weapons platform the difference between what Tacticon charges for mag puches vs a company like HSGI is vast. If the quality is there I'm just going to be objective about it. Not knocking anyone- just being strait forward. The insite Jake and the sandalorian offer here on actual cost and sourcing is dead on. As far as ive seen Tacticon is true to their mission statement and are exemplary Americans looking to make the difference more usa companies should be looking to make. As far as I'm concerned Lucas is just another spoiled ameri"cant" looking to capitalize at the peoples expense. He a symptom of the greater problem, not the solution he should be striving to be. His big me little you attitude is phucking disgusting. And there I was living in an mgpts medium on a deck while building a cabin for my family in rebel held Arkansas territory when tacticons shorts popped up. Not only did I get a sorely needed laugh, upon further research I discoverd a genuine USA owned company with a message you can stand behind. Their quality+price is one of a kind in an ocean of souless cookie cutter clones. Thank you guys for your content/products and keep up the good fight!

[@justenzo928]

As a chinese dude I have a family member working in the medical supplies manufacturer industries in southern china, they export supplies to all over the world in huge quantities, I do not have a number to prove but even before covid, most of what they made has been exported, the production actually ramped up after covid hit and when Russia invaded Ukrain, and their biggest customers are still in America and Europe. Came to the states 10 years ago for middle school, I understand and am sure ppl like to buy stuff made in US, but these are just as good than the things made in the states, and I'm sure, much cheaper. I love my Staccato, love my SW and Ruger revolvers, but almost all my medicines and medical stuff are still from china or made in china, and they work just fine.

[@johngriffey3902]

Dueds! I know why he is angry. His holster is $150, ya'lls is $59!! Of course he will throw shade!

[@TacticonArmament]

Precisely. Ours $35 with the 40% off right now too! No reason to charge anything more than that while still making a fair margin.

[@Ve453]

More expensive yet still sells 10x more holsters than tactiwhatever 🤣

[@ogdens123]

Sad this even happened and big props to you guys for addressing this BS. Lucas needs to pull his head in and stop bring a childish knob

[@skips1376]

Skinny jeans are for women i stand by my statement..........

[@viewatyourownrisk]

TY guys. You're asking some questions that get a guy thinking. Are pre-orders open for Art of the Dynamic Flip Flop? I'm trying to figure out where to send my $25

[@dcxSpartan117]

Love your content guys. I show all my 2A friends and family your videos and gear. Definitely will be buying my carrier and armor from you when it comes time.

[@bcajilly784]

Speaking of your holsters. When are the light bearing options going to be available? Just ordered a bag and battle belt v2 package and dump pouch. Shout out from big island HI🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@tactical-daddy]

I appreciate this video. I asked a question of customer service in reference to 2 Tacticon Armament tourniquets that I own vs 1 NAR, 1 Rhino Rescue, and 1 Live The Creed. All 3 from other companies are stamped and marked with the NSN numbers, Tacticon isn't which concerned me because the ones from Tacticon look identical to all the fake ones from Amazon and eBay that lack the marking. Customer service reached out concerning my email and shared this video with me and again I greatly appreciate it. I didn't think honestly that Jake and Hop would intentionally or maliciously sell fake products especially those designed to save life. Great job guys.

[@TheSambev]

It is a BIG DEAL that you guys are working to bring quality protection equipment to the masses. Don’t get discouraged!

[@JohnDoe-kt9em]

Didn't Lucas get called out about allegedly exaggerating that he trains operators or something like that a while ago?

[@robertcainjr.7627]

As l past and present customer, I was impressed with your plates and bought them at launch, as did my son and several friends and family members and we love them. The accompanying code to watch the specific batch of my plates being tested was reassuring. I own Tacticon, I don’t own that other companies products. Remember Guys, when you start getting flack from the big boys, your over the target!

[@Cowboy0007]

How can you say we will replace the plates if a whole gets put in them??? What about the hole

[@thedude828-ed2nn]

Nothing lucas says means anything to me you guys have sold quality products for a price the working man can afford if it wasn't for tacticon, psa, and radical id be SOL. Thanks for everything you guys have done especially for me!💪💪

[@armorers_wrench]

China makes iphones and ipads. The notion that they cant make a tourniquet is pretty silly. They will make a product however they're contracted to make it. there isnt anything inherently bad about chinese manufacturing. I prefer to buy American of course but Surefire lights are DEFINITELY over priced. They should cost like $150 at most for a bright potted flashlight. If you go on /r/flashlights there are some real flashlight nerds on there and they point out a lot of legitimate flaws with Surefire, modlight, and Cloud Defense. For one...i think it's the drivers they called it? Anyway, basically theres something in the light that regulates the brightness relative to the charge of the battery and all of the "premium" weapon lights use a very cheap version of that thing. So, what ends up happening is that your light is only at the advertised brightness for like 1 minute and it starts getting dimmer as it runs. There are other lights that arent specifically advertised as weapon lights that don't gate the brightness in that way. The light still dies of course but you get the advertised brightness until the battery dies. Im sorry i don't have the proper verbiage to describe what im talking about but yeah, check out that subreddit cuz those nerds know their shit. Ill probably end up buying one of your lights and testing it out and ill post a video of it when i do it. Lucas Botkin has been caught in the past lying about training swat teams and special forces guys when the truth was that he let them use his range and then manipulated that situation to reinforce his public image when an accurate description of the situation would be "i was training WITH special forces/swat when i let them use my range". Thats a very different statement if you ask me. There have also been allegations of him speeding up footage to make it seem like he shoots faster than he really does. I don't know if thats actually true but there were allegations of that a few years ago. One last thing... people get weird when this gets brought up but the Botkin family are from a group that many people would describe as a cult. It's called Quiverfull and they basically believe in a very particular interpretation of the Christian bible that basically believes that women exist purely to make babies and as such the families of the group are all very large. Botkin is one of the largest ones and the Dugger family (yes the ones from that tv show) is another from the same group. I don't always agree with you guys but you are being honest about the costs of manufacturing these products. I have a sidecar holster and it shouldn't cost what it did but its a nice holster. Lights don't cost much to produce. Holsters definitely don't cost much to produce. Tourniquets don't either. I have worked in machine shops my entire adult life. I know how metal objects are manufactured and how much the raw materials cost. The gun industry is full of hypebeast marketing and outright lies. it gets old and people would rather believe marketing from their favorite companies rather than research how stuff is made and what the relative cost of those methods and materials are. Suppressors are another hilariously overpriced item. Once you're tooled up to manufacture them you basically have a money printing machine.

[@centurion0-13]

I appreciate you guys helping me rebuild my kit at a price point I can afford to keep myself my team mates and my family safe both on and off duty. It’s been very rough the past four years finding good quality shit at a price point I can afford so form the bottom of my heart as a contractor thank you guys. Merry Christmas ya filthy animals

[@Stevee1505]

I’ve only recently discovered your company and very much respect the dedication you serve to the people. Tacticon has my respect. I don’t own any of your optics but do plan on purchasing one to run through the mud and evaluate for myself. However, after Slipper-king here beat the ever loving shit out of the optic I don’t really think an evaluation is even needed to be honest. Good stuff guys keep it up. 🇺🇸

[@jmatt1981]

A few of m y good friends were in Oregon National Guard, I “somehow” got my hands on a couple new CAT tourniquets that were issued by Army, compared to the tourniquets y’all sell, there is pretty much no difference, if anything the Tacticon TQs look and feel like higher quality and y’all have the white strap for marking time applied, but he Army TQs are solid black and would have to sharpie time on skin, which isn’t always a good option. Keep up the good work and thank you for making gear normals like me can afford!! Cheers

[@M240D]

My only quibble with this podcast is about our last war with China. That would be the Korean war, which happened after ww2, and technically hasn't actually ended yet.

[@HBChandler]

Been a huge fan of T-Rex and Lucas in the past. Wasn’t aware of this issue. But it would be great to see everyone come together and find common ground. Especially since Lucas and his family are proclaimed Believers. We all need to stick together and push the industry forward despite the incomes we make.

[@nonojenkins7649]

It’s not only in the firearm community. It’s also weddings just because something is labeled wedding, The price jumps a $30 Costco sheet cake if it’s labeled as wedding and a wedding cake shop is $200 even though it’s the exact same cake just to give other examples

[@renovatioin]

Lucas needs to be the humble Christian he claims to be. It’s that simple. That simple.

[@5jjt]

What most Christians don't know is that the life of Christ dwells within us and we are in Him, and we have to learn how to live, move, and breath living in the Spirit by staying open and aware of Jesus's life within. If we don't learn to turn and keep turning, we will just be the fleshly us.

[@VXLLLX]

I was just thinking about getting a sidecar and you guys changed my mind! Appreciate your transparency 💪🏾

[@chrisharris9710]

I really don’t think TRex is some money hungry company that you try to make them out to be. Take their hinge for the sidecar holster. Not only did they not patent it, but they made it open source and desire other manufacturers to utilize it as they wish. They have tons of open source data available. That doesn’t seem like a company that is simply money hungry.

[@demographicrenaissance6613]

I like both companies and the people I've seen tied to them. It's unfortunate that people feel tje need to talk about others when they aren't there to do or say anything about it.

[@TheWhiteCometOfZion]

I knew there was a reason I loved this company. My dad and I use so many of your products. A+, keep it up brothers.

[@NJCFOX302]

👍🏻👍🏻 for what you guys do for all of us Americans!! Keep doing what you guys do. EVERYONE should be able to afford medical, gear, firearms, body armor, etc. and TACTICON is making all of that possible!! Tacticon and Palmetto state armory are without a doubt FOR the American people and not just looking for a profit!! Thank you guys and everyone over at Tacticon 👍🏻🤘🏻🇺🇸

[@m.7n6]

I use north American rescue for my ifak and ipok kits, tourniquets, packing gauze, and other stuff

[@soarsbrokenchains7527]

I was taught how to make and use a tourniquet 40 years ago in the Boy Scouts! We weren’t training for combat but everyday life where accidents happen. I can’t afford to support some of these “USA” businesses but like Snap On, they’ve priced themselves out of the market! I’ve got some Tacticon holsters and an IFAK that I use while hunting.

[@yellowsaurus4895]

Don't know if whoever responds to the comments will read this, but you guys seem like honest dudes, either that or you're the best snake oil salesmen I've ever seen. So I'm just gonna give it to you straight: I'm just getting into shooting, I have all the parts i need to build my AR, and now i just need an optic (though realistically i want to be proficient with my backup sights so i plan on just training with those for a while). I have a friend who's in the military and using his discount i would be able to get a vortex strike eagle (scope only) for 300 dollars; so around $450 with the mount. Most people aren't so lucky, i know. But my question to you is, at that price point, why would i not get the strike eagle with its proven track record over your guys' $400 FFP lpvo? I get that yours has more features for the price, especially with the constant discounts and whatnot. But what corners are you cutting that lets you sell those extra features for so little? I just want you to tell me honestly, as if i was an actual friend of yours looking to get into shooting. If money wasn't an object, would you really recommend your optics over a company like Vortex? I'm not trying to throw shade, as i said you guys seem like good people who stand behind your products and goals as a company and can respect that. Basically i want to like you guys. But the fact that everything is _so_ cheap and the use of labels like "airsoft gear" from a not-insignificant amount of people online just has me sussed out.

[@wm.riley3]

Wow, what a c u n t. I really hate to say it, but this incident doesn't surprise me. All I want for Christmas is for him to accept the challenge. Okay, and the v2 belt I ordered...and maybe what's still in my cart... You guys keep making affordable gear for the masses and keep making the videos. They're great. They definitely give me a bit of hope. I wish more companies, particularly in this industry were like you guys. Merry Christmas!

[@Yo_bvan]

Since when did affordable good quality gear equate to crap items? Some b.s campaign smearing. Love your guys mission and quality equipment! Keep on rockin'!

[@warnation2229]

I am just starting out in gun culture. I appreciate y’all having things that I will be able to afford at some point. Just bought my first firearm this week. A G3c. I ain’t made of money. lol I will definitely be getting items from y’all’s shop.

[@tyleriverson4747]

Tacticon 4LIFE 😎 I love your products, keep on keepin on!!!

[@spencer7197]

One thing I absolutely hate in the tactical world is the level of snobbery and flexing that goes on. And it usually is under the guise of "you need this thing that costs a ton because your life depends on it." Look, is there cheap garbage out there? Absolutely, when I was a young dumb private in the infantry with no money and no knowledge of what good gear companies were I found this out the hard way. What I will say is you dont need a ton of fancy sh*t to be effective in combat. Issued gear works fine. Gear from companies like tac tailor, vel systems, hsgi, etc even better in some cases. I have run stuff from these companies in training, deployment and currently as a civvie. Good stuff. Stuff cobbled together from what you have on hand can also be super effective (saw a 240 sling made from 550 cord, cardboard for a pad and tape to waterproof it hold up for months until the arms room tossed it). If you can use and abuse the tf out of it and it keeps working f*ckin run it. Will stuff from tacticon work? Hell if I know, I have never bought from them (already set up on gear and kit anyway). All this to say do the best you can with what you have, what you train with and what you can afford. It may save your life, it may cost you your life and it may not matter either way because some dude with a hipoint got the drop on you. Stay in shape and out of debt friends.

[@Neurogasm90]

Love the podcast! Thanks for helping the common dude with your products.I'll continue to support you, ya'll are true patriots & Americans. God bless!

[@percisionshot4331]

I’m totally on board with you guys. I’ve purchased several of your items and I have had no issues. I trust you guys cause you’ve been there and done shit not just a gun shooter that hasn’t been shot at.

[@charliemcarthur2571]

You guys are really awesome. The 2a space is pretty full of some ridiculous folks, many of which are the loudest and have the most followers. It’s great to hear from some truly level headed guys and reasonable people like yourselves. Please keep doing your thing

[@MalaklypsetheElder]

The Windlass breaking is not typically how those tourniquets fail it's the nylon weave on the straps giving away and stretching thereby removing tension when you have The Windlass locked in place and you have placed the tourniquet enough or in a proper position with enough pressure to stop bleeding. By understanding is this is why you check a tourniquet occasionally when it's on a patient because you are looking for failures or you're looking for any kind of increase blood flow because of some kind of other circumstance

[@GenX-Grampa]

As a Veteran, I prefer to buy my gear from other Vets. That said, I bought a dozen of these exact tourniquets for my vehicles, tool boxes, range bags, loadout kits, etc., just not from you guys and we did test them just because of the "cheap Chinese junk" stigma. We had the exact outcome that you did. We are fully confident in them. If these are what you have in your kits, I don't see any problem! Especially when it keeps your cost down!

[@chrisharris9710]

You ask the question of why he said what he said. Could it not be that he is convinced Chinese knock off tourniquets are too big a risk to put out there? Seems reasonable, whether or not he is right.

[@nateiott7371]

Ordered some of your holsters, procedsing and shipping around the holidays took a little while longer than normal due to some miscommunication on my part too. But I was very happy with my holsters once they arrived. And "R" in customer service was very knowledgeable and helpful. Thanks guys!!

[@mccoybair4015]

Also his holsters are customizable, from color to actually having a weapon light. also has more selection for holsters. So it makes sense yours are cheaper. His are superior

[@Kenneth_4611]

I'm glad to have found your channel. Because I will actually be able to put money back without destroying my account, trying to get a product for myself. Keep the pricing where it's at for your company, I definitely appreciate the prices. It's super awesome, this helps in this economy. Thank you so very much on the pricing scale. Because being a OTR Truck Driver, I have to stretch all my money very fin. I live like I'm poor to push myself everyday to not loose a spot in the Trucking Company I drive for, and I am grateful to have found a company. Especially a 2A company that values it's employees, and citizens and does not try to destroy a wallet for gain. Seriously you're guy's products are fucking responsible and I am grateful for that, thank you. And despite what this country is turning into, thank you guys for your service to this beautiful country. It will never go unnoticed.

[@TacticonArmament]

Thanks for the support brother. We definitely do What we can. Appreciate you

[@dantekun1203]

BUT because everyone is now running body armour it is time for a new drill. We‘ll call it the Flip-Flop-Drill in honour of Mr. Meeks. Upside down target, 3 in the A-Zone and 5 into the „Head“-A-Zone.

[@voodoofire34]

Lucas Botkin suffer from Botkins syndrome. never been a fan and i'm from Tennessee too. glad to hear yall call him out. boy needs to be humbled like a lot of his followers

[@jtaylorb88]

LoL I have surefire but guess what my old taped on flashlight I had on my poor setup I still use it and honestly I like it almost as much if not more because that rifle you just don't care and have fun beating the piss out of it.

[@DesertTactical]

“It would be cool to be cool with him” maturity right there. Good video, gents.

[@joshcartwright7030]

so how do you feel about speaking to a chinese manufacturer about getting lvl 4 ceramic plates and getting all the info from them on their plates, materials and testing results?

[@wxexw]

Vertical integrated supplier vs vendor integrated supplier is what I'm hearing; also for any 'mail order' business the rule of thumb from consultants is to charge 300% of your product cost. If you make or buy a widget for $10, you should charge no less than $30 profit ($40 total) for the widget. Thanks for an interesting podcast, I look forward to listening more in-depth later; just wanted to get a comment in to help feed the algorithm.

[@Chuck_A10]

Solid video fellas!! Thanks for discussing the toxicity in the industry! It’s WAY beyond overboard! I own a lot of your gear and love it! Stay true to what you do!🤙🏽

[@austinmcmahon509]

I’m sorry you even have to make a video like this but I’m so glad you did. Fully support everything you all are doing. Keep up the great work. Myself and I’m sure MANY other average joes out there appreciate it. Much love!

[@anonymousanonymous8454]

I’ve watched Lucas for a long time but to your point, I’ve only bought a sling from them I believe and that’s because, their products do not fit into my budget. To each his own, if you own DD then great, I’m happy that those individuals can afford “high end” products but as for me, I buy PSA and other “value” equipment. But I’d bet my entire check, that if someone was injured and pinned down, that they would not refuse my Chinese made tourniquet or bullets coming from my psa rifle You guys are awesome in your response, much respect to you guys and good luck in your endeavor Edit: trijicon and Eotech (if I’m not mistaken) all have foreign made optic options

[@kennethpatrick626]

BIG FAN OF TACTICON!! Bought a shitload from these guys and it all is top quality. The one thing I bought that had an issue they sent me a replacement immediately no questions asked. Bodkin has never impressed me with gear or tactical advice. I’m ex-military, been a few places, done a few things and I trust Tacticon is a company with people I trust. Bodkin…. Not so much. Keep up the great work guys.

[@LightspeedHiring-us9xd]

I will pay $140 for T-Rex or tier1 both great products with great customer service. Great content also

[@X9Unsponsored]

Holy Shit you actually wore my shirt in a video!?!?!?!? Lol. You guys are the best. Now I feel bad because I have a couple of Botkin's holsters. Give me a good company to change them to so that I can make sure to get away from his shit.

[@archiij1707]

THANK you I'm late to the show, but people cant be mad and call people poor etc., when our domestic companies don't fucking listen to customers, don't innovate and price gouge their products, cant be mad at HOLOSUN, Primary arms, etc. when Eotech and aimpoint or Trijicon is mad expensive, you guys are doing the right thing.

[@JK_Johnny]

Nice work, lads. You've got our support.

[@cc-vg4ed]

Do you import any materials from overseas? Not sure if you answered this or not.

[@DarkCavalry1228]

When it happens, we will all be “poor”. We will be standing beside one another with whatever we have left. The people that were ONLY “rich” but had no skill will be stripped of everything of value. Train with whatever you can, adapt and overcome, build relationships with capable people. Become dangerous.

[@devinad20]

I don’t own your med kit but your mag pouches are awesome

[@Mr.M81]

I fcking love these guys!! As a combat veteran myself these guys are on point with everything they say or do. Just recently learned about Tacticon and I will definitely be doing business with them.

[@scottorr5758]

Botkin has his place in the space just as you guys do. I don't like his condescending nature toward others in the 2A space nor do I think he's as influential as HE thinks he is. My opinions and my purchases are made on research and gut instinct and both have led me to purchase from you guys on a regular basis. I own 3 of your plate carriers/plate sets, 3 slings, a battletorch v2, several sets of flip up sights, optics & countless mag pouches and med pouches. I am super happy with each and every purchase. Keep doing what you're doing and screw anyone that disrespects what you're doing.

[@At_the_Bottom]

I love this channel. This company. Their products and practices. Their mission/message. Jake, Nolan, and everybody behind the scenes.. FR. Y'all are top notch, and u _are_ appreciated. I think the things you are doing are really important, thanks alot, Keep fighting!✊🏻 Wishing you and your families the Merriest of Christmases and the happiest New Year! Can't wait to see what 2024 brings for TA. Much love, and once again *Thank you* for _all_ that you do! Btw, I was *stoked* to see you guys at the AKdaddy/DonutOp/DemoRanch Range Day event!! 🌈🦄🌈🦄

[@nateyrain6933]

Why did you repeat the intro?

[@joshtracy7046]

I’ll be placing an order this Friday just solely based off this video. You guys are awesome 🙏🏼

[@TheClassic1911]

My whole thing against Botkin is he just comes off as an elitist dbag. We cant all be trust fund kids with our own private range. Do what you can, with what you can until you can upgrade, priorities are based on what you can afford for your family. Hes a good shooter and knows some stuff. But his knowledge is not from experience even in the civilian world. Its all about price point.

[@TheBoundsGuy]

20:09 finally somebody said it!!

[@gsrawson]

On the topic of lights and how they don't need to be expensive in order to work: a KZbin channel called CivDiv had a recent video about how he's used a cheap flashlight ducttaped to his AK in Ukraine and how it worked just fine compared to a $300 weapon light.

[@blrroman27]

sandalman vs botkin who is a better shooter?

[@Cpt.Andy2]

Good for you guys.

[@07ArchAngel]

I watched that video as I do like watching TREX Arms vids and their stuff and I immediately knew that Lucas was referring to you guys and it left me kinda sour. This is definitely not the time for this kind of shit. GT gets it, as there is no reason not to be nice to each other. Everyone has their own opinions and I can understand that Lucas wants to ensure that we have the very best equipment we can get but, Gucci does not always mean best and its unfortunate that we have been taken advantage of by Big Corp outsourcing but whats a guy to do when he needs another SBA3 Brace because of the 11.5 Colt Upper he bought (and subsequently lost in a boating accident), to avoid 10years and 250K but he cannot afford the extortion fee of $125....instead he buys the S_B_A_3 "Bicycle Grip" off Amazon for $25....Then when he gets it and finds that its actually nicer than the genuine SBA3 that came with his AR Pistol and it fits better... so he thinks to himself "Are they just all made in China?!?" And of course he is still sad as he keeps bringing all his gear onto boats and somehow it all just keeps falling into the lake!?!! My confidence in TA is not shaken. Keep doing what you guys do...this country is in dire need of it.

[@threat2demoracy5454]

I bought a IFAK medkit from you guys during a sale. $52 after tax with free shipping with anything over 50. Legit! Unlike BSSurvival Medkit who charges over $80 just for the pouch the IFAK goes in! 🤙🏼

[@downhome3990]

I am pretty new to fallowing these guy and I am definitely not a rich man but I have definitely geared up with them and appreciate them thinking of the everyday American and knowing that it’s about the 2A not the flash of what the sellouts they are talking about have to have just to feel good about themselves lmfao but we all know that king flip flops would run circles around baby t-Rex 🦖

[@jimmyjameswu6474]

You guys are legends.

[@colterpaustian9790]

alright, you guys have my respect.

[@bjcoffey5136]

As an owner of more and more Tacticon products I will say i haven't ever been disappointed by the products you sell. Quality is great and Ive heard how good the customer service is but.... ive never had to use it!

[@twisty774]

Nice work boys!

[@reliablethreat23]

Watching fellow patriots fight is like watching mom and dad argue lol! Can we all just get along and focus on the REAL enemy?

[@antoinedavis4630]

You guys are doing a great job providing quality products at an affordable price. Love the training videos as well.