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Victra Shotgun Suppressors & a Pump-Charging AR: Yankee Hill and Bilson Steal the Show

Host interviews Chris Graham of Yankee Hill Machine and Billy Angers of Bilson Arms at the NRA Annual Meetings 2026, showcasing Yankee Hill’s new Victra 12/20 shotgun suppressors, multi-caliber R9 cans, and the company’s 75-year legacy, plus Bilson’s forward/pump-charging AR, updated rotating buttstock, and new suppressors across many calibers. The episode covers product demos, real-world performance (hearing-safe shotgun cans and quiet 300 PRC suppressors), availability and pricing, manufacturing details, and how recent regulatory changes have opened the suppressor market. https://10thwhiskey.com/ [https://10thwhiskey.com/] Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off https://www.lucidoptics.com/ [https://www.lucidoptics.com/] https://www.wyotac.com/ [https://www.wyotac.com/] Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent, or any entity affiliated to it. Hosts: Jason Crotteau Brandy Crotteau Jason Wilson Producer: Dear Shooter LLC

NRA Reboot: Inside the Fight to Save an American Institution

Dear Shooter brings attorney and NRA board member Charlie Hiltunen to discuss the NRA’s reform efforts, legal battles, and strategies to rebuild trust and membership after internal scandals. They also cover legislative processes, ATF changes, training programs, and Hiltunen’s personal passion for shooting sports and youth coaching. https://10thwhiskey.com/ [https://10thwhiskey.com/] Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off https://www.lucidoptics.com/ [https://www.lucidoptics.com/] https://www.wyotac.com/ [https://www.wyotac.com/] Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent, or any entity affiliated to it. Hosts: Jason Crotteau Brandy Crotteau Jason Wilson Producer: Dear Shooter LLC

Inside NRA 2026: Rob Pincus on Reform, PDN Tour & Smart Guns

Rob Pincus breaks down NRA reform, the Personal Defense Network training tour, and emerging firearm tech—like the Lodestar LNK 9 smart pistol and staging/secure-access solutions—while reflecting on the organization’s recovery and the value of member engagement. Tess Salb of Hi‑Viz discusses the FAST.H3 Speed Dot sights that bridge iron sights and red dots without batteries, Hi‑Viz’s modular light‑pipe system, and how their products fit into modern training and everyday carry. Short interviews and on‑floor impressions from NRA 2026. https://10thwhiskey.com/ [https://10thwhiskey.com/] Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off https://www.lucidoptics.com/ [https://www.lucidoptics.com/] https://www.wyotac.com/ [https://www.wyotac.com/] Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent, or any entity affiliated to it. Hosts: Jason Crotteau Brandy Crotteau Jason Wilson Producer: Dear Shooter LLC

Rebuilding Trust: NRA’s Communications Makeover with Anthony C0landro

On this episode of Dear Shooter we sit down with NRA board member Anthony C0landro to discuss how the organization can modernize communications, rebuild trust with older members, and use digital tools and legal wins to reclaim its narrative. We cover social media and app adoption, outreach and training programs, unity with other Second Amendment groups, and practical ideas for growing and diversifying membership as the NRA moves from survival to productive rebuilding. https://10thwhiskey.com/ [https://10thwhiskey.com/] Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off https://www.lucidoptics.com/ [https://www.lucidoptics.com/] https://www.wyotac.com/ [https://www.wyotac.com/] Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent, or any entity affiliated to it. Hosts: Jason Crotteau Brandy Crotteau Jason Wilson Producer: Dear Shooter LLC

Purple Suit Power: Kevin Dixie on Train & Learn, Range Development, and NRA Redemption

After returning from the NRA Annual Meetings, the Dear Shooter hosts sit down with Kevin Dixie of No Other Choice Firearms Training to recap media-row highlights and dive deep into his Train & Learn event — a three-day program focused on business skills, practical range instruction, networking, and revenue strategies for firearms professionals. Kevin also discusses building a private range, the importance of community collaboration, and his candid views on NRA transparency and reform, plus new digital initiatives aimed at reconnecting members and improving communication across the movement. https://10thwhiskey.com/ [https://10thwhiskey.com/] Enter dearshooter at checkout for 15% off https://www.lucidoptics.com/ [https://www.lucidoptics.com/] https://www.wyotac.com/ [https://www.wyotac.com/] Disclaimer: The statements and opinions expressed here are our own and may not represent those of the companies we represent, or any entity affiliated to it. Hosts: Jason Crotteau Brandy Crotteau Jason Wilson Producer: Dear Shooter LLC