Don Majillo is known for his extremely fast trigger, and precise accuracy. You have probably seen him blazing down a cold start drill with a berretta, but he is also a leader amongst Law Enforcement, and veterans. Don believes in the right thing, and living that out on a daily basis, his social media accounts have grown because he shows his genuine personality and tireless work ethic. In part 1 he goes into his beginnings as well as his time in the Marine Corps, and how he earned his purple heart. The gun community is better off having guys like Don around to set the standard, and drive Law Enforcement forward during uncertain times. If you aren't following Milspec Mojo make sure you head over and do so at the link below. Part 2 will be published soon so make sure you tune into that as well.

He is the only shooter to win every area match, then cap it all off with a National Title, and his encore act was just as impressive repeating as the National Champion in the open division, all before his 21st birthday. Christian is young, but has the work ethic and skill of someone very senior in life, he jumped into the scene in 2018 and climbed all the way to the top in 2019, and hasn't looked back. Even with the early accomplishments he maintains a down to earth and humble attitude, and doing the right thing is always his priority. This episodes jumps into what Christian thinks of the future, his journey, and what his next goals are. Christian is as fun to be around as it is fun to watch him shoot. We can't wait to see where he ends up in the future, and it was truly an honor to sit down with him! If you aren't following him make sure you head over to his page and do so! https://instagram.com/christiansailerofficial?igshid=d96uenmrk5vw For any training related inquires please visit https://www.christiansailertraining.com/ Big thanks to our sponsors NoSweatCo, Mac Defense, and Atlas Gunworks! https://nosweatco.com/ https://atlasgunworks.com/ https://macdefenseindustries.com/

Shooting is only half the battle when it comes to trying to attract new shooters on social media, and the other half is camera work and editing skills. I got to sit down with 2 of the best media creators within the gun community. Chad and Charles from Trex have a passion for education as well as creation. For the 2nd amendment to continue being protected, gun rights advocates must adapt, and use technology to their benefit. CJ got the chance to talk to the leaders in content creation out in Tennessee. As gun rights supporters we are grateful guys like this are on our side, to help show the great side of training. Each guy has a different story and journey, but recently they've teamed up to take the gun content creation by storm. If you don’t follow Chad or Charles make sure you do, links below. https://instagram.com/desert_rats_?igshid=4yfvhaeu1ays https://instagram.com/charles.vernier?igshid=1ve8o1urd3xy0

Empty Brass is honored to welcome back the CEO of Trex-arms Luckas Botkin. There is no question that Lucas is a polarizing figure within the gun industry, but despite his biggest critics he has always been committed to doing the right thing based on his convictions. 2020 has been a wild ride for all of us, and we asked Lucas to find out how the lock down and riots impacted things at Trex-arms, as well as what they had done to prepare for incidents like these before hand. Lucas has always been an advocate of civilians owning basic kit, including a helmet, plate carrier, and night vision (if affordable) which has been heavily criticized by some for "larping'. Its fair to say that during the summer when every major city as well as smaller ones were rioting and burning the need for this basic kit became clear. Lucas stood by this position, and in our opinion was vindicated over the summer, and Lucas shares his opinion on what it was like to be right in an overwhelming way. Lucas continues to lead through these quickly changing times, and it was our pleasure to have him as guest for a second time. Please click the links below to follow all he and Trex-arms having coming. https://www.trex-arms.com/

He doesn't need an introduction, or list of accomplishments all you need to hear is the name Jerry Miculek. He may be the best practical shooter of all time, after dominating the revolver division for over 2 decades, he recreated himself in the quickly growing sport of 3-gun. CJ sat down with Jerry again on season 2, and got his take on all of the twists and turns that 2020 has brought thus far. They also went down some parts of Jerry's career as well as discussed his father-in-law Jim Clark Sr who owned and operated Clark custom guns. This year has been a roller coaster, and Jerry talks about some of his struggles getting motivated to train, mostly due to the fact that many matches have been cancelled. It is truly an honor having Jerry on Empty Brass for the second time, and its hard to really express the our gratitude. Jerry is not only one of the most talented shooters in the world, he is a genuine stand up man's man. He believes in being competitive, doing the little things, and above all else winning. Jerry has adapted and continued to find ways to win, and also remained a shining example of what every shooter should strive to be both on the range and off. Empty Brass has been beyond fortunate to sit down with many of the leaders from different areas of the gun industry, but this episode holds a special place. Make sure you follow Jerry on Instagram if you don't already.

In this episode of Empty Brass CJ sits down with a recently retired, and former Green Beret Jeremiah Wilber. Jeremiah shares the story of his Army career and how he was able to accomplish the rare achievement of not only his Special Forces tab, but his ranger and sapper tabs as well. Its hard to express just how rare that is, and also the amount of perseverance and determination it would take to accomplish that task. Jeremiah had a long and honorable career in the Army, including some very unique and interesting jobs within the army. He shares a little bit of that story and how his Native American heritage fueled his success. The guys also talk about the power of CBD, especially when it comes to veterans. They also discuss all the current political topics, and how some of the lessons learned in the military that could be applied. They also share their mutual mission of helping others, and how he plans on paying it forward in the next chapter of his life. Jeremiah is a rare breed of warrior and hippy that our volatile world could use a lot more of in these trying times. Make sure you go and follow Jeremiah on Instagram! https://instagram.com/jeremiah_blackbeard?igshid=1xpkuti6at93m The links mentioned in the episode. Uncanna CBD https://uncanna.com/ Clandestine Media https://www.clandestinemediagroup.com/

Joe Farewell is no stranger to Empty Brass and it is only fitting that this is his 3rd time on the show, him being a 3 gun shooter. Joe was teaching a course in Colorado so the guys had a chance to sit down once again. A lot has changed in the world since Joe was last on Empty Brass, and the guys discuss life post Covid 19 for shooters as well as law enforcement. It is always a privilege to discuss current topics with Joe, as well as discuss the ins and outs of shooting topics. If you would like to know more please visit Joe's website www.farewellfirearms.com as well as follow him on Instagram.

In this episode of Empty Brass both guests are returners, and sit down with CJ and talk about practical shooting after Covid. As has everything in this world, practical shooting will look a little different post coronavirus. Charlie Perez and Matt Galant have a plethora of shooting experience and a passion that goes beyond practical shooting. They both give their take on what this season may look like, and some of the impacts. The guys also take a deep look into Red dots and parallax specifically. Make sure you go and check out episodes 13 and 6 with Charlie and Matt if you haven't listened to them yet. It was an honor to bring back these high level shooters and chat about the rest of the 2020 season and more. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=yuNfGyulMI0

Empty Brass welcomes JJ Racaza, who is truly one of the most elite and respected shooters in history.  JJ's story starts in the Philippines, where he learned to shoot with his dad teaching as well as not accepting anything less than excellence.  An unlikely kid set his mind to being the best he possibly could be.  His journey led him to many places including working for DHS, and taking a year off to care for his children while his wife worked in a different location thousands of miles away.  There is much more to the story that we encourage you to research, including opening up a gun store in Las Vegas.  Last year was JJ's first year back after taking the year off and he recently signed with team Berretta. Eli and CJ got a chance to sit down with JJ and take a break from the chaos of the Shot Show floor. The guys discuss how they define success when it comes to shooting as well as how those tools translate to the rest of life.  JJ has seen his ups and downs, and he talks about how he deals with the downs along with helping others.  JJ truly represents the gun community with grace and tenacity, but always keeping a friendly and approachable attitude.  This is an episode you truly won't want to miss.  Having JJ on Empty Brass was truly a honor, and a great time! Make sure you follow Eli and JJ on Instagramhttps://instagram.com/jjracaza?igshid=u05273rx1kgohttps://instagram.com/smith_and_wesson_man?igshid=1brq25gma1mmk

Empty Brass is back after a hiatus, and on this episode CJ sits down with Jim Krantz. Jim is a young and talented shooter from Minnesota. The guys got a chance to link up in Wyoming right before the travel bans went into effect. Jim is a member of Mac Defense, and will be shooting a mac glock this year in carry optics. Jim has already made it to master class in Carry Optics, and he's just getting started. The guys discuss all the usual equipment and politics in the firearms community. The time this episode was recorded was at the very beginning of the travel ban when much was still unknown. We are in a different place now with coronavirus then when this episode was recorded. Jim is an awesome example of how men should represent themselves in the gun industry, and he will accomplish anything he wants to going forward. Make sure you check out Jim's Instagram account along with Mac Defense and Atlas gunworks.

Empty Brass is honored to welcome the captain of team Glock Shane Coley. Shane's journey began back at age 14 in 2005. Just 4 years in 2009 later Shane enlisted in the US Army to join the AMU(Army Marksmanship Unit), and completed his first deployment in 2012. Shane won his first USPSA nationals at the age of 21, only one other national champion was younger. Shane is known for more than just his shooting, but also his love for fitness and Olympic lifting. Shane really embodies the athlete, that it takes to be an elite practical shooter. In addition to his professional career, he also is active in helping Law Enforcement and Military improve their training. More importantly he has a mission to help these communities with struggles they may face. The 2nd amendment is publicly, and Shane weighs in on his thoughts on what can be done to help ensure these rights are not restricted any further, and how crucial intelligent conversation is in regards to the issue. This year there is an upcoming world shoot and Shane shares some of his goals and preparation for world's biggest match later this year. If you would like to follow Shane and find his schedule for training make sure you follow him on Instagram. https://instagram.com/shane_coley?igshid=d003m4fybr6j

Empty Brass was happy to welcome back another repeat guest Steve from Trex-arms. In addition also honored to welcome Amy Abbott, you may know her as amy.556 on Instagram.  In this episode CJ asks both of them about law enforcement culture, training, and the gun industry as a whole. Amy and Steve have a very well known public relationship supporting one another, and they discuss how that came about. Both are law enforcement, and believe in always improving through their training. They come from different back rounds, as well as different missions with in their Law Enforcement communities. This is the longest episode on Empty Brass and it could have gone on longer, it’s jam packed with lots of topics. Finally they finish up discussing red dots. They all have different exposure and use for red dots and they go over what is beneficial and what can cause problems, like snow in Alaska! If you don’t already follow Steve on Instagram make sure you head over and give him a follow athttps://instagram.com/pinkman.83?igshid=peqo6tptd2u7As well as heading over to Amy’s page so you don’t miss her latest drills https://instagram.com/amy.556?igshid=trbrk382f0smAs discussed on the episode Amy has just released her new website, packed full of good information and drills for you to check your level of proficiency. Make sure you visit her site and get linked up at https://556traininglab.com/

He became IPSC Handgun World Champion in the Open division in 2014. He is also the only seven-time winner of the Steel Challenge World Speed Shooting Championships and the only competitor to win it 4 times in a row (2005, 2007, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016). Max has won carry optics every year since its inception, and also has speed headed the best set up available for the division. Currently he is running the X5 Legion with his optic the Romeo 3 max, CJ asks him about the evolution of that set up. Max spent 10 years on the AMU, and veteran outreach is huge passion for him as well as LEO outreach. Check out what Max is doing to help their communities, and what he’s done in the passed. Make sure you follow Max on Instagram at https://instagram.com/maxjmichel?igshid=di31rknwhh7g

You have probably seen him shoot a tic tac out of the air or a water droplet as it falls, but a podcast? Not until now, but that kind of skill isn't something you are blessed with at birth, but rather obtained by constant and purposeful repetition. It goes back to when Jared Clawson was a kid, and he sits down with CJ and sheds light on a little bit of his journey, including how he learned to shoot a penny out of the air with an airsoft/bb gun.  Most f the time that wouldn't be believable, but 5 minutes on Jared's Instagram page, would be all the proof one would need.  The guys talk about the gun industry and things that could be improved in order to help the community as a whole unite.  Jared is a humble, polite, passionate shooter, who is determined to improve his skill level, as well as provided a reliable and dependable product to gun owners everywhere.  This episode is the first podcast Jared has done, and he explains how in 2020 he would like to open up more about his journey in shooting, in order to help others, if they seek the information.  Regardless of your backround, or your goals every shooter can learn from Jared's constant pursuit of improvement, as well as the parts of his life that take priority.  Empty Brass is proud and honored to have Jared on his first episode, and as always if you haven't seen some of his trick shots, we HIGHLY recommend heading over to his Instagram. If you don't already, make sure you head over and follow Jared on IG at@T1CShttps://instagram.com/t1cs?igshid=1vvgm7izlsbht

In the first episode of season 2 of Empty Brass welcomes a familiar guest Joe Farewell.  Joe is one of the best 3 gun shooters in the world, and at the top of his game.  Joe is a former law enforcement officer, who transition to instructing and competing full time.  The guys sit down at Shot Show 2020, to discuss the World Shoot, and lessons learned.  Joe opens up about things he wants to improve on going forward. Part 2 is a short episode, but it doesn't lack substance.  Make sure you tune in to the first episode of season 2 as well as checking out all of Joe's social media, as well as the courses he offers around the country! Joe will always be a welcomed guest on Empty Brass, he sets an example every day with his morals, ethics, and determination to improve! Follow Joe on IG @joe.farewellhttps://instagram.com/joe_farewell?igshid=1u3mmwoi4xf1f

Matt Tran was one of the first guest on Empty Brass, almost a year ago. Since then a lot has changed, and one of those is his partnership with triarc systems. Triarc and Matt are a match made in heaven, and on this episode CJ and Matt talk about all they have to offer from glock work, to rifles, and the Tri-11.  Its no secret that CJ is a big supporter of the 2011 platform, and the guys talk about the future and performance around the 2011 and Tri-11.  CJ and Matt had just shot a USPSA match together, and they discuss their view of competition and how it relates to other aspects of their life.  Matt is a current full time Law Enforcement Officer, and he talks about challenges and culture within the community. Like any community there are things that can and should be improved, Matt talks about his views on things that are being done well and of course things that could be done better.  Lastly the guys get into the negative impacts that seeing the worst of society on a daily basis can have, and ways he stays positive and things he sees others do that work for them. Matt Tran is one of the most genuine hard working dudes you will find, this isn't the first podcast he's been on and it won't be the last. You can take it to the bank he is going to do big things in the competitive shooting community very soon, and you can bet the whole farm on that. If you don't already follow Matt make sure to go and support him as well as his sponsor Triarc systems on instagram. Link belowhttps://instagram.com/mattthewtran?igshid=1frm7schvsezyhttps://instagram.com/triarcsystems?igshid=vmsluguh45e7

This episode CJ welcomes his first female guest on Empty Brass.  Antonia is the daughter of Nigerian immigrants, and grew up in Texas with democratic values, and endured some traumatic events very early in her life.  The story of how Antonia came to support the 2nd amendment is nothing short of amazing.  CJ and Antonia talk all things gun owner, to include things gun owners can do better as always.  Antonia has been on national television multiple times, and is the future for gun advocacy.  This episode shows the journey to self protection from a new perspective.  She also makes an announcement about her next step you will have to tune in to find out.https://instagram.com/antonia_okafor?igshid=1udjrndv8g2km

Meet your host from Empty Brass CJ Boxrud and the journey that has brought me to where I am today.  Being a Podcast host and shooter have over time fused together and evolved over the course of the last year.  I have been extremely lucky, beyond even my wildest imagination to have shot with and talked to the people I have in the gun community this year.  Some have large followings, and some have small ones, but all my guests have large contributions to the community of gun owners.  This episode is a small break down of the the journey from the last couple of years, and what lead me to create Empty Brass, and how I have evolved since it was created.  Talking about yourself in an empty room really isn't something I enjoy doing, but in order for new listeners to learn a little bit about me, I found it necessary to have this episode on season 1.  If you have any questions feel free to shoot me a direct message at @cj_glocksrud on Instagram or if you prefer email you can send me message at chrisboxrud@gmail.com

The CEO of Trex-arms is often times polarizing, as well as subject of a lot of hate from gun owners.  The truth of the matter is Lucas is dedicating his time and resources to preserving the 2nd amendment.  Lucas came to Laramie to give a lecture at the University of Wyoming on the 2nd amendment, but before hand CJ and Lucas sat down to do the first podcast episode Lucas has been on. Some of the discussion topics closely resemble the lecture Lucas gave, so if you're curious about the material this is a glimpse. After the conversation Lucas and CJ hit the range, and did some shooting in a nice and warm 12 degree Wyoming day.  The critics that love to troll Lucas' personal page cannot deny he is one of the best advocates for preserving the right to bare arms. This is an episode you will want to listen to from beginning to end, and will hopefully get listeners to take a look at what they are or aren't doing to keep the 2nd amendment alive for their children's children. If you don't already make sure you follow Lucas on Instagram at @lucastrexarms

Drew and CJ linked up in Salt Lake City for a rifle course taught by Drew and afterwords they sat down to talk about some of the current topics and much more. This episode covers everything from the future of 2011s specifically STI, putting your all into your craft, separating from the military, and what can be done to help protect gun rights.  Drew is truly an elite instructor who goes above and beyond to ensure the large investment is worth his student's time. There is no shortage of firearms instructors these days, and many of them are more than qualified, but Drew puts on a course that will be much different than any other available course. The episode ends with Drew and CJ talking about being fathers to little girls, and a secret mission to save a prince.  This episode is truly one you won't want to miss and it shows the character Drew has which is one that will never compromise, but also laid back and humble.  Make sure if you are not already following Drew on instagram you check him out at@baersolutions or visit his website https://baersolutionsllc.com/