"Don’t underestimate the power of the Second Amendment community."

Episode Summary

In this episode of The Gun Experiment, we are joined by returning guest Kurt Sills, cofounder of Blue Alpha Gear, for an engaging and often humorous roundtable discussion. We kick it off with Keith's maiden voyage using a leather shoulder rig for his 1911, sparking a broader chat about the evolution and challenges of everyday carry (EDC) gear, concealment, and holster innovation.

Kurt offers an inside look at Blue Alpha’s ongoing efforts to innovate products —especially their focus on lightweight and modular belts, accessories, and the surprising lack of updates in EDC solutions. The trio also tackles recent Second Amendment news, highlighting the small but significant legislative victories around the Hearing Protection Act and how public activism is moving the needle.

With current events on the table, they dissect New York’s fresh wave of restrictive gun legislation, spotlight Oklahoma’s expanded defensive display rights, and weigh the real-world impacts of these laws on self-defense. Lighter moments include racing conversations about the WienerMobile at the Indy 500, wild Florida man antics, and speculation about the CIA using Star Wars fan sites for covert communication.

Throughout, the episode explores themes of innovation, community activism, self-reliance, and the constant battle for free speech on and off campus.

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Key Takeaways

• Lack of EDC Innovation: Despite huge advances in battle and duty belts, concealed carry gear innovation has plateaued due to the limitations of compatibility with daily wear and the industry’s slow movement.
• Legislative Update: The Hearing Protection Act advanced, largely thanks to robust grassroots action—showing activism and calls to legislators matter.
• New York Gun Legislation: NY continues to push aggressive anti-gun laws (including 50-cal bans and forced buybacks), contrasting sharply with states like Oklahoma, which recently expanded the rights of defensive firearm display.
• Importance of Community: Even those in restrictive states should stay engaged and support national efforts; collective activism can eventually result in broader freedoms.
• Gear Recommendations: Blue Alpha’s EDC belt is lightweight, reliable, and good enough for daily wear—plus new accessories and medical pouches are on the way. Their discreet fanny pack for subcompacts is a functional, niche tool that’s winning converts.
• The Role of Free Speech: A healthy gun community—and society at large—requires a free, open exchange of ideas and the ability to challenge the echo chamber, both in higher ed and daily dialogue.

Guest Information

Kurt Sills

• Role: Cofounder of Blue Alpha Gear
• Website:bluealphabelts.com
• About: Kurt and the Blue Alpha team are leading innovators of tactical and EDC belts, focused on making modern, lightweight, and modular gear for law enforcement, military, and civilians alike.

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Keywords: Second Amendment, EDC, concealed carry innovation, Blue Alpha Gear, Hearing Protection Act, gun laws, self-defense, tactical gear, gun culture, suppressors, holsters, New York gun laws, Oklahoma defensive display, firearm accessories, WienerMobile race, CIA communication, free speech on campus