Blue Alpha's New Gear, 2A News and Keith's Corner Pops Off

“New technology is really great right now, but it has the potential to be really not great given enough time.” ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We sit down with Kurt Sills of Blue Alpha Gear to talk about technology, product development, manufacturing, and the responsibilities that come with building equipment for armed citizens. We start with drones, artificial intelligence, surveillance, and the danger of giving powerful tools to institutions without a clear counterbalance. Kurt Sills argues that citizens need to “play at least a little bit of defense” when new technology creates potential risks 10:01. Kurt also walks me through Blue Alpha Gear’s new aluminum holster mount, including its fully radiused edges, adjustable negative cant, belt-sandwiching design, included thigh-strap hardware, and $80 price with free shipping 13:16. We also discuss the company’s Mini Medical Pouch and highly modular Tube Pouch. The conversation then moves into Blue Alpha Gear’s upcoming enclosed tourniquet holder and Mag Drop adapter 29:08, customer feedback, sustainable growth, and the challenges of scaling a firearms-related business without losing quality or identity. We also discuss Aero Precision’s new ownership and recovery plan, the importance of communication when a company falls behind, concealed carry reciprocity for traveling truckers, Michigan’s proposed road-usage tax ideas, driverless racing, 9/11 remembrance, and political accountability. Subscribe and leave us a comment on Apple or Spotify Follow us on all of our social media: Instagram Youtube Grab some cool TGE merch Askmikeandkeithanything@gmail.com Be sure to support our show sponsors; they are a big part of making the show possible. HSM Ammunition: Find ammunition made in Montana since 1968 at hsmammunition.com. Thunder Ranch: Explore practical firearms training and course offerings at traintr.com. Kings River Custom: Learn more about custom 1911 pistols at kingsrivercustom.com. Kurt Sills sees drones and AI as technologies capable of producing both extraordinary benefits and serious dangers 06:36. Powerful government surveillance tools require permanent resistance and careful public scrutiny, according to Kurt Sills 11:28. Blue Alpha Gear’s aluminum holster mount is designed to protect belts and clothing with fully rounded edges 14:58. The mount provides additional negative cant without requiring a separate adapter, helping create a more natural draw angle 15:40. The aluminum holster mount costs $80 with free shipping and includes its accessories 19:59. Blue Alpha Gear developed its Mini Medical Pouch for people who want essential medical gear in a slimmer package 21:10. Kurt Sills says customer feedback directly shapes Blue Alpha Gear’s product development 22:40. The Tube Pouch can carry radios, rifle magazines, flashlights, medical equipment, oversized OC spray, and even a can of Monster 23:59. Blue Alpha Gear was preparing an enclosed tourniquet holder and a Mag Drop adapter for release in the following months 29:08. Kurt Sills emphasizes that manufacturers must communicate with customers, even when operations are struggling 35:19. Sustainable growth matters. Kurt Sills notes that companies can “go out of business growing” when expansion is handled poorly 38:33. A practical firearms company needs to produce equipment that can be confidently recommended to a first-time buyer 36:11. Kurt Sills supports the legal argument for recognizing carry permits across state lines in a case involving a long-haul trucker 47:12. Driverless racing may advance automotive technology, but removing human risk also removes much of the spectacle 52:19. Kurt Sills argues that citizens should hold politicians accountable instead of remaining focused only on opposing political factions 10:13. Kurt Sills is associated with Blue Alpha Gear, a company known for belts and belt-mounted equipment. In this episode, he discusses Blue Alpha Gear’s holster mounts, medical pouches, Tube Pouch, upcoming tourniquet holder, Mag Drop adapter, manufacturing practices, customer feedback, and responsible business growth. Learn more at bluealphabelts.com. 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