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State of the Second

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by Gun Owners of America

5.0(25 reviews)
139 episodes
Updated Daily
Accepts GuestsHas SponsorsLocation 🇺🇸
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Podcast Overview

"State of the Second isn’t your typical 2A podcast—it’s a backstage pass into the firearms industry. Hosted by Kailey Nieman and John Fahrner, we sit down with the real people behind the brands, builds, and big ideas shaping the gun world. From shop owners to social media legends, each episode dives into how they got started, what keeps them going, and what it really takes to make it in the firearms industry, plus the battles they face along the way. If you’ve ever wondered how to break into the industry or what it’s like behind the scenes, this is your front-row seat."

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Publishing Since

9/8/2023

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Recent Episodes

Episode thumbnail for One Rifle Took More Game Than His Other 62 Combined (ft. Steyr Arms)

July 16, 2026

One Rifle Took More Game Than His Other 62 Combined (ft. Steyr Arms)

Host John and Kailey interview Jim of Steyr Arms about the iconic AUG rifle, its engineering, and the legendary Steyr Scout rifle's hunting prowess.

Episode thumbnail for They Left a Live AR on YouTube for 24 Hours. Here's What Happened. (ft. NineLine)

July 9, 2026

They Left a Live AR on YouTube for 24 Hours. Here's What Happened. (ft. NineLine)

John and Nate from Nine Line Apparel discuss their GOA collaboration, Gen Z patriotism, and the surprising outcome of a 24-hour live AR stream on YouTube in this interview.

Episode thumbnail for The Rifle the Industry Was Too Scared to Build (ft. One Horse)

June 29, 2026

The Rifle the Industry Was Too Scared to Build (ft. One Horse)

Host John and Kailey interview Drew and Jeremy of One Horse about creating an affordable, American-made AR rifle, challenging industry norms and revealing a significant announcement.

139 total episodes available with 111 transcripts

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What is State of the Second?

"State of the Second isn’t your typical 2A podcast—it’s a backstage pass into the firearms industry.

Hosted by Kailey Nieman and John Fahrner, we sit down with the real people behind the brands, builds, and big ideas shaping the gun world. From shop owners to social media legends, each episode dives into how they got started, what keeps them going, and what it really takes to make it in the firearms industry, plus the battles they face along the way. If you’ve ever wondered how to break into the industry or what it’s like behind the scenes, this is your front-row seat."

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates daily.

Where can I listen to this podcast?

This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

Does this podcast accept guests?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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