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Send us a text In this hard-hitting episode, Aaron sits down with Brandon Maddox, the CEO of Silencer Central, to talk about his incredible journey from pharmaceuticals to firearms. Brandon opens up about the challenges of breaking into the silencer industry, the tightrope walk of navigating ATF regulations, and how he mastered the art of negotiation. He also dives deep into the changing culture around suppressors and the evolving landscape of gun ownership in America. Whether you’re into the business side of firearms or just curious about the future of silencers in the U.S., this conversation is packed with insights you won't want to miss! Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Brandon Maddox and Silencer Central 03:02 Brandon's Journey from Pharmacy to Firearms 06:12 Navigating ATF Regulations and Early Challenges 09:01 Building Relationships with Regulatory Agencies 11:56 Techniques for Effective Negotiation with Government 15:07 The Evolution of Gun Culture and Silencer Legality 17:51 Future of Silencer Legislation in the U.S. 18:00 Technical Difficulties and Introduction to Silencers 20:52 The Legal Landscape of Silencers 26:58 Innovations in the Silencer Industry 28:55 The Role of the Congressional Sportsman Foundation 12:09 Leadership and Risk Management 18:01 Giving Back to Veterans and Closing Thoughts Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY ...