'NWA Founders' is a voice for Founders, Owners, and Builders driving growth in Northwest Arkansas, and is hosted by Cameron Clark and Nick Beyer. To recommend a guest or ask questions, reach out at [email protected] and follow us on YouTube and LinkedIn for video content.
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NORTHEAST FINAL MILE SERVICES JULY 2019
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Chad Peevy is a best-selling author and award-winning speaker on human behavior. He has worked with thousands of high-performing professionals, helping them gain clarity, broaden perspective, and enhance overall well-being. With a master’s degree from The University of Texas at Austin, Chad’s leadership spans founding the Austin PRIDE Foundation and the PS Foundation for the Arts, coaching business owners, and serving as the Director of Marketing for the world’s largest real estate company. ...
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Stories from folks with calloused hands. Natural resources and their science, agriculture, blue collar, hunting, fishing, shooting and adventure.
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Send us a text My guests this week are several herds of rutting elk. This may be the best audio recording of elk ever made. Over the next hour you will hear up-close vocalizations from bulls, cows and calves like never before. In some cases you can hear the bulls breathing into the microphone. I captured low frequency growls, grunts and glunks that…
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Leather, Beef and Cowboy Hats with Cate Havstad
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1:15:07Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Cate Havstad-Casad—a hatmaker, rancher, and founder of Range Revolution—to unravel the hidden environmental cost of America’s closets and how she’s forging a different path. From handcrafting custom western hats and wrangling cattle to building a 1,400-acre regenerative farm and launching a luxury le…
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#23 - Joseph Reece (RMP Attorneys at Law)
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1:47:21What does it take to build a Law Firm where people actually love and care about each other? Most people think of law firms as cutthroat, high-pressure places but Joseph Reece has built something different. As co-founder of RMP Attorneys at Law, Joe shares how faith, integrity, and a “no jerk” culture have shaped one of the most successful firms in …
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Send us a text There is only one overland company that was born on an elk hunt, and I sat down with the owner and inventor of the Lone Peak to hear the story while mine was being installed on my truck. Since then I’ve spent a few nights in it and used the other features on a daily basis and I have to say, I’m impressed. After another 40 nights slee…
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Send us a text This week I have a very special guest, my mentor and friend, Tim Butler. Tim served in the Marines in the gulf war and since then has worked as an engineer for many if not most of the major gun manufacturers in America. While he may argue this point, I believe he has influenced firearms more than any other individual in the past cent…
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#22 - Ward Davis & Jason Keathley (High Street Real Estate & Development)
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1:22:46Building Walkable Communities in Northwest Arkansas with High Street Real Estate & Development In this episode, we sit down with Ward Davis and Jason Keathley, the partners behind High Street Real Estate & Development, to talk about how they’re reshaping Northwest Arkansas through walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods like Johnson Square, the 1907 Buil…
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Broadhead Theory with Bryan Broderick
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1:13:30Send us a text The broadhead is the most important part of any archery system. Every other piece of gear you wear, use or carry is simply a supporting effort for delivery your broadhead to the vitals of an animal. This week I drove to Casper, Wyoming to sit down with the intelligent and experienced Mr Bryan Broderick to talk about arrow systems and…
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Nutrition for hunters (and gardeners) with Valley to Peak Nutrition
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1:39:53Send us a text Nutrition doesn’t have to be complicated so in this episode we make it simple, tell a few hunting stories, and rate the nutritional quality of everything I planted in my garden this year. Check out their website here.By James Nash
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#21 - Matt, Shelby, & Taylor Lewis (Lewis Automotive Group)
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2:25:43What does it take to run a multi-location car dealership while preserving a 75-year family legacy? In this episode, we sit down with Matt, Shelby, and Taylor Lewis, fourth-generation leaders of Lewis Automotive Group, to talk about what it’s really like to operate a large family business in one of the fastest-growing regions in the country. The Lew…
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The Good Bad and Ugly of Guiding with Hannah Mabbot
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1:04:29Send us a text Hannah Mabbot runs Hunt Oregon and guides elk from August 1st through March. Last year she guided 65 hunters with a 90% success rate. I don’t know of anyone who guides more elk hunters than her. We talk about the guide life, hunter expectations, and other goodnesses.By James Nash
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Cowboying on 6 Different Continents with JB Zielke
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1:33:36Send us a text My guest this week travelled all over the world to work as a cowboy. In fact, he worked on all six continents where the job is done. Meet The Lost Cowboy, Mr J.B. Zielke. From surviving cartel gunfights in Mexico to finding nomadic reindeer herders in Mongolia, to mustering wild cattle in Northern Australia with motorcycles and helic…
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#20 - Clinton Bennett (Focus Commercial Real Estate)
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1:35:46What does it look like to lead one of Northwest Arkansas’s most trusted commercial real estate firms in the middle of a regional development boom? In this episode, we sit down with Clinton Bennett, co-founder of Focus Commercial Real Estate, to explore how he and his team are helping shape the future of Northwest Arkansas one deal, one relationship…
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Long Range Hunting with Salmon River Shooting
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1:04:19Send us a text I love long range shooting and close range hunting, but let’s say something went wrong and a critter is wounded and the only chance you are going to get is across a canyon at 1,000 yards— can you make that shot? I got invited to attend the first class of the Salmon River Shooting School and this show was recorded after the school was…
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Send us a text Half a million years ago an early human in Java engraved a zigzag pattern into a shell, and ever since then engraving has been a lasting form of art. Amy Raymond is famous for engraving silver in a western style. We sat down to discuss her art, gun engraving, and many other subjects in this fun episode. Amy has a great sense of humor…
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What happens when you leave a stable corporate job with nothing but an idea you believe in? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with Bethany Taylor, the powerhouse founder behind Gratsy: a curated sampling and brand experience company that delivers personalized gift boxes directly into consumers’ hands. Bethany’s story is one of grit, visi…
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Send us a text Building a small business is hard. Take a few minutes to listen to the folks at Sound Off Suppression talk about suppressors and the crazy dynamics of reducing the sound of supersonic gases from a rifle and the challenges of starting a suppressor company.By James Nash
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Send us a text Steve Bartkowski could’ve played baseball, basketball or football at damn near any university in the country and chose football. He’d go on to be the number 1 draft pick and a hall of fame quarterback. We talk about what professional football was like in the 1970’s and how he started one of the first hunting shows on television. Pret…
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What does it take to build a multimillion-dollar screen printing business from the ground up? In this episode of NWA Founders, Ben Clark shares the remarkable story behind B-Unlimited, a screen printing and custom apparel company based in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Ben’s journey started with dishwashing jobs and door-to-door T-shirt sales, followed by…
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Jail, Music and Hunting with Paul Cauthen
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1:01:07Send us a text I’ve been a fan of Paul Cauthen’s music since I first heard it, and later learned that him and my little sister were buddies when they lived in Austin. Finally got the chance to sit down with Paul backstage before one of his concerts and talk about stories from his youth where he worked a chain gang in jail, the inspiration for his g…
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Butchery and Philosophy with Anna Borgman
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1:06:28Send us a text Anna studies 6 languages. Has four degrees. Has lived in at least three countries. And for a living, she slaughters animals and butchers their meat for people to eat. I deeply enjoyed our conversation where we discussed life, death, knives, quantum theory and more than a little bit of nonsense. Anna Borgman is a rare individual. Give…
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What does it take to grow a one-man AV setup into a multi-million-dollar production company serving some of the biggest stages in America? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with Cameron Magee, founder of avad3 Event Production, to explore how he went from running tech for church services to producing high-stakes corporate events across t…
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The Mental Game of Archery with John Appleton
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1:19:28Send us a text Archery is a mental game. Get good equipment that is well setup from a pro shop, develop the skills to use it and then the hard work begins of simply executing the same shot every time. In this episode we get into the mental side of archery. John Appleton is a veteran and archery pro shop owner who has been nationally ranked in multi…
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Send us a text No words in this episode. Just a small mountain stream in the spring, tumbling over large boulders and winding through fallen logs into a pool where two redband rainbow trout dart from the shadows of a rock to eat passing nymphs. Birds singing as light drips down the side of the canyon. Give yourself the break you deserve and listen.…
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#16 - JD Blagg, Aaron Seifritz, & Josh Teff (Fowlco Outfitters)
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2:03:21How do you turn your passion for duck hunting into a nationally recognized brand rooted in culture, hospitality, and grit? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with JD Blagg, Aaron Seifritz, and Josh Teff - the three founders of Fowlco Outfitters, a waterfowl-focused outfitting and lifestyle brand based in Oklahoma, to hear how they’ve buil…
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Trading Beers for Bighorns and Other Stories with Vic Coggins
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1:30:01Send us a text We welcome back Vic Coggins for his second appearance on the show to talk about how he traded beer to wildlife biologists to reintroduce bighorn sheep into Oregon. Vic has been a wildlife biologist for close to 60 years now, and if it weren’t for him we might not have mountain goats, bighorns, turkey and more. He tells stories of the…
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Sailboat Living, Genetically Engineered Babies, and Manta Rays with Cody Sheehy
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1:23:53Send us a text Cody Sheehy is an award winning documentary film maker who lives on a sailboat in Mexico. He broke the story about China genetically engineering and DNA editing babies, and is about to launch his next film about a Vietnam veteran who befriended a 22’ wide manta ray that would swim up to his boat, slap the side of it with its wing, an…
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#15 - Brock Gearhart (Greenwood Gearhart)
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1:35:39What does it look like to run a financial firm built on trust, resilience, and generational vision? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with Brock Gearhart, CEO of Greenwood Gearhart, to explore how he transformed a respected Fayetteville-based firm into a 1.7 billion dollar wealth management leader with deep ties to the community and a cl…
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Send us a text Amos was my tracker in South Africa. He speaks 7 languages and reads tracks like you are reading this sentence. In this episode we translate from English to Xhosa and back to English to get this one of a kind perspective on tracking wild animals in dry country. Listen for the nuance in what he says.…
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African Hunting Stories with Sean Van Zyl
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1:04:03Send us a text Leopard, Cape buffalo and many other critters in Africa can pose serious threats to hunters, especially when they are wounded. With over 25 years as a guide and professional hunter in Africa, Sean has some good stories. You may also be interested in the new hunt he is offering. A western backcountry style Kudu hunt for $3,500. Hike i…
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What do you get when a college student blends together a family recipe and a vision for something bigger than herself? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with KK Goodwin, founder and CEO of Mamaka Bowls, a cali-inspired smoothie bowl restaurant with a cult following across 9 US locations. What began as a side hustle out of a Fayetteville …
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My Biggest Breakthrough: "Gifted Adult" Awakening
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28:47WARNING: This episode includes some strong language and open conversations about suicide and drug use. These are tough topics, but they’re part of real life—and part of what I'm here to talk about honestly. Listener discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek support from a mental health professional or contact a cr…
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Myth Busting African Safaris with Sean Van Zyl
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1:04:43Send us a text I’m in South Africa hunting with my new friend Sean and this is part one of a two part episode. First we discuss African wildlife, agriculture, and the persecution of farmers in South Africa as well as breaking down myths of African hunting. Make sure to come back next week for an episode of hunting stories. Learn more about his hunt…
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What Narcissism Taught Me About Confidence
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24:34📧 Upgrade your inbox! Get the Mindset Monday Newsletter ➡️ Take the Fulfillment Style Assessment _______________________________________________________________________ In this episode, Chad unravels the misconceptions about narcissism, explores the narcissistic spectrum, and reveals the third way—a balanced, healthy sense of self. Chad offers a fr…
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Send us a text At age 5 Dale’s dad abandoned his family. At 11 he contracted polio and became paralyzed from the neck down for 18 months at 17 he set a national record in the mile, 4:11 seconds. He’d go on to win the first ever NCAA National title in the 5,000, an event he ran barefoot in 30° weather. He’d later set a world record in the 2 mile 8:4…
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#13 - Jon & Max Harrell (Generations Bank)
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1:28:47What does it take to sustain a family-owned bank for over 100 years—and still be positioned for explosive growth? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with Jon and Max Harrell, the fifth and sixth generation leaders of Generations Bank, to hear the story of how a small-town bank in South Arkansas transformed into a billion-dollar institutio…
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📧 Upgrade your inbox! Get the Mindset Monday Newsletter ➡️ Take the Fulfillment Style Assessment ______________________ Join Chad Peevy as he shares a transformative insight on how to read and learn from books effectively. Rather than striving to emulate the lives of those we read about, Chad urges us to discover how these individuals have become m…
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A River in a Canyon (White Noise Episode)
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1:14:46Send us a text This episode has a brief introduction and then over an hour of listening to a river flow over a rapid in the bottom of a canyon lined by wildflowers while songbirds sing. Use this to fall asleep, meditate, or to help focus you at work. No music, no ads, just the sounds of nature for free. This episode is dedicated to young Olsen Harl…
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📧 Upgrade your inbox! Get the Mindset Monday Newsletter: https://bit.ly/cp-mindsetmonday Extended Cut Interview with Betty Reid Soskin Clip of Interview with Betty Reid Soskin ➡️ Fulfillment Style Assessment found here. ----------------------------- In this episode, Chad Peevy shares a conversation with his friend Amanda and a moving clip from a 10…
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Hunting stories with Zane and Wyatt
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1:13:05Send us a text Just a good conversation with a couple young fellas who get after it in the mountains. We talk trapping, mule deer, elk, whitetail, and a bit of nonsense in between. Check out more from them on the show they just started called The Middle Class Man on Spotify.By James Nash
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#12 - Marlon & Ati Blackwell (Marlon Blackwell Architects)
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2:02:27What happens when design, grit, and place come together to form a global architectural voice rooted in Northwest Arkansas? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with Marlon and Ati Blackwell, founders of the award-winning firm Marlon Blackwell Architects, to explore how they grew a boutique firm into a nationally recognized name—all while st…
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📧 Upgrade your inbox! Get the Mindset Monday Newsletter: https://bit.ly/cp-mindsetmonday The Maybe Mindset: Transforming Struggles into Growth What if life's setbacks were actually setting you up for success? Join Chad Peevy as he delves into the 'maybe mindset' – a powerful way of rethinking challenges – illustrated through a thought-provoking par…
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Spearfishing Panama with Tony Dooley and Cliff Gray
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48:42Send us a text Recorded in Panama on a sailboat in a stunning saltwater bay illuminated at night with bioluminescence, this podcast goes into the adventure, technicalities and beauty of spearfishing for yellowfin tuna and reef species 7° north of the equator. Anthony Dooley from Life Below the Surface has guided spearfishing for three decades and h…
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📧 Upgrade your inbox! Get the Mindset Monday Newsletter: https://bit.ly/cp-mindsetmonday In this episode, Chad Peevy guides listeners through the process of confronting unresolved past traumas and reframing them to live a freer, more empowered present. Sharing personal anecdotes about his own struggles, particularly with his father, Chad illuminate…
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The Tick Episode, with Dr Thomas Mather
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1:00:47Send us a text Ticks. Nobody likes them. They carry and spread diseases to people, wildlife and pets. This spread is made worse by misinformation about tick ecology and behavior. In this episode I sat down with Dr Thomas Mather, one of the nation’s foremost experts on ticks to dispel myths and help people learn what they need to do to prevent getti…
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#11 - Matt, Mitchell, & Matthew Mawby (Professional Business Systems)
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2:10:14What does it take to run a family-owned company that’s thrived for over 35 years? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with Matt, Mitchell, and Matthew Mawby of Professional Business Systems, to explore how a local family business built its success on systems, service, and integrity. From humble beginnings to becoming a go-to partner for hu…
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Spartan Precision Product Launch and Avon Valley Safaris
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1:13:34Send us a text This is big. For the first time, a new product is being launched on the 6 Ranch Podcast (actually two new products from Spartan). AND we are announcing an opportunity for three people to join me next year at Avon Valley Safaris in New Zealand for a week of hunting with many species available. Check out the new gear from Spartan here …
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Send us a text One of my favorite forms of animal art is gyotaku, the centuries old process of making prints using ink, fabric or paper, and the natural textures of a fish. Brandon has been practicing this art form for 16 years and it’s now his full time job— people from all over the world send him fish to make his prints. This episode is all about…
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What if you could run a warehouse remotely with AI-powered insights and real-time data? In this episode of NWA Founders, we sit down with Tanner Green, CEO and co-founder of Ox (Operator Experience), to explore how his company is transforming warehouse logistics through human-centered AI and automation. From a startup idea backed by research to an …
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Guiding Prairie Elk and Brown Bear Encounters with Tyler Hauk
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1:29:16Send us a text Tyler Hauk guides elk in some unique terrain which mixes the deceptively flat rolling short grass prairie of eastern Oregon and the unreasonably steep canyons that border them. He also used to take cruise ship tourists on trips to view bears and you’ll want to hang out until the end of the episode to hear that one. Trust me. Follow h…
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Send us a text Silencers continue to be misunderstood. I sat down with the folks at silencer central to answer some of your questions: what’s the process to get a silencer? How long does it take? How do I pick one out? What are the benefits? Any downsides? We cover all that and a bunch more. Enjoy. Get yours coming from Silencer Central and it’ll s…
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