Are you a knife person? Then this podcast is for you! T.C. Barnette is THE knife guy and the face of the popular tourist destination Smoky Mountain Knife Works. He also manages content production and media for Smoky Mountain Guns & Ammo. You might have seen his face a time or two on their social media platforms, at Blade Show, and at other knife events!

T.C. shares his background of being a singer/songwriter in Nashville and how he made the move to Eastern TN and found his dream job at SMKW. In this episode, he shows off the blades he carries and talks about different knife designs and what purpose each one serves.

We had a blast filming this episode, and if you plan to be at SHOT Show, Blade Show, or visit SMKW, be sure to look for T.C.!

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2024 officially marks my 10-year anniversary of being a competitive shooter. It also represents 10 years since I've legally been able to and have carried a gun daily. This milestone is something I'm proud of and something I really wanted to talk about.

In this episode, the roles are reversed, and I get interviewed by Dave Hartman of Prep And Press. We talk about my journey in shooting sports, what I've learned along the way in terms of gun and gear maintenance, how to prep for matches, and how to navigate the world of firearms ownership.

It's been a wild ride that has led me to start the Reticle Up podcast, managing brands online, shooting all across the country, going to SHOT Show for the first time, and more! I never imagined any of this would lead me here, so I'm excited to share about my 10 years in the firearms world! I'd love to hear what you thought of this episode, so be sure to send me any comments or any questions you may have for me!

Be sure to subscribe to the Reticle Up Podcast wherever you get your podcasts from. To learn more about 3GunKenzie, read her articles, or listen to her on various podcasts as a guest, visit 3gunkenzie.com/portfolio. Follow the host at @3gunkenzie on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

This educational episode is with Zach, the Owner of ZR Tactical. In this episode, Zach shares how he started in the gun world making 1911s and 2011s, began manufacturing aftermarket parts slowly, and eventually founded ZR Tactical. He shares his knowledge about the best aftermarket springs to run depending on if you shoot snappy 115/124 grain 9mm, or say 147/150 grain 9mm bullets.

He shares his passion for Land Cruisers and other all-terrain vehicles, as well as his dream car. We talk about how many legal firearm and firearm accessory companies are blocked from using basic business platforms such as payment processors, website builders, and how much social media has banned his content from being shown. This episode is eye opening into what it takes to be an entrepreneur in the gun world.

Be sure to subscribe to the Reticle Up Podcast wherever you get your podcasts from. To learn more about 3GunKenzie, read her articles, or listen to her on various podcasts as a guest, visit 3gunkenzie.com/portfolio. Follow the host at @3gunkenzie on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.