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EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 1H 28M

From Recon Marine to Genesis Arms | Cody Cohen

from The Resilient Show · host Chad Robichaux

Veteran Recon Marine Cody Cohen’s story is built on service, pressure, and purpose.Cody shares what it took to step into one of the most demanding communities in the Marine Corps, the mindset that was forged through training and combat, and how those lessons carried into every chapter of his life that followed.After his time in the Marines, Cody continued serving through law enforcement before eventually coming to a crossroads that had him taking a stand for freedom amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. He then stepped into his role with Genesis Arms, where he now helps bring the GEN-12 platform to military, law enforcement, and home defense users.This conversation goes beyond weapons and gear.It’s about discipline, resilience, responsibility, and the kind of men who are willing to make hard decisions when others won’t.Follow Cody on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/cody_cohen_actual/Genesis Arms: https://genesisarms.com00:00 Cody Cohen’s Story00:57 Welcome Cody Cohen03:13 The GEN-12 and Genesis Arms04:12 Reinventing the Shotgun05:53 From Breaching Tool to Primary Weapon07:09 How the GEN-12 Works10:15 Future-Proofing the Shotgun12:24 Military, Law Enforcement, and Home Defense15:21 Changing Tactics for Professional Users19:03 The First Federally Adopted Magazine-Fed Shotgun22:16 Building Tools for the People Who Run Toward Danger23:42 Why Cody Wanted to Become a Marine27:07 How 9/11 Changed Cody’s Path31:11 The Road to Marine Recon34:29 The Superhuman Standard of Recon Training40:06 Learning to Run and Throw Up at the Same Time42:09 SERE School and Returning Home With Honor45:17 The Deployment That Changed Everything59:58 From Marine Recon to Law Enforcement01:18:39 Living With Purpose, Faith, and Resilience——Stay up-to-date with all things Resilient by subscribing to our Resilient Times Newsletter: https://resilienttimes.substack.comRESILIENT:Follow Us On Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/theresilientshowFollow Us On Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/resilientshowFollow Us On Twitter:⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/resilientshowFollow Us On TikTok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@resilientshowLIVE RESILIENT STORE:https://shop.theresilientshow.comFollow Chad: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/chadrobo_officialhttps://x.com/ChadRoboSPONSORS:Smith & Wesson: ⁠⁠https://www.smith-wesson.com⁠⁠Vortex Optics: ⁠https://vortexoptics.com⁠Gatorz Eyewear: ⁠⁠https://www.gatorz.com⁠⁠Allied Wealth: ⁠https://alliedwealth.com⁠BioPro+: ⁠⁠https://www.bioproteintech.com/CHAD30⁠⁠BioXCellerator: ⁠https://www.bioxcellerator.com⁠Core Medical: https://coremedicalgrp.com/chadpodcastcmg------The Resilient Show is a proud supporter of military and first responder communities in partnership with ⁠Mighty Oaks Foundation⁠.

Veteran Recon Marine Cody Cohen’s story is built on service, pressure, and purpose.Cody shares what it took to step into one of the most demanding communities in the Marine Corps, the mindset that was forged through training and combat, and how those lessons carried into every chapter of his life that followed.After his time in the Marines, Cody continued serving through law enforcement before eventually coming to a crossroads that had him taking a stand for freedom amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. He then stepped into his role with Genesis Arms, where he now helps bring the GEN-12 platform to military, law enforcement, and home defense users.This conversation goes beyond weapons and gear.It’s about discipline, resilience, responsibility, and the kind of men who are willing to make hard decisions when others won’t.Follow Cody on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/cody_cohen_actual/Genesis Arms: https://genesisarms.com00:00 Cody Cohen’s Story00:57 Welcome Cody Cohen03:13 The GEN-12 and Genesis Arms04:12 Reinventing the Shotgun05:53 From Breaching Tool to Primary Weapon07:09 How the GEN-12 Works10:15 Future-Proofing the Shotgun12:24 Military, Law Enforcement, and Home Defense15:21 Changing Tactics for Professional Users19:03 The First Federally Adopted Magazine-Fed Shotgun22:16 Building Tools for the People Who Run Toward Danger23:42 Why Cody Wanted to Become a Marine27:07 How 9/11 Changed Cody’s Path31:11 The Road to Marine Recon34:29 The Superhuman Standard of Recon Training40:06 Learning to Run and Throw Up at the Same Time42:09 SERE School and Returning Home With Honor45:17 The Deployment That Changed Everything59:58 From Marine Recon to Law Enforcement01:18:39 Living With Purpose, Faith, and Resilience——Stay up-to-date with all things Resilient by subscribing to our Resilient Times Newsletter: https://resilienttimes.substack.comRESILIENT:Follow Us On Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/theresilientshowFollow Us On Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/resilientshowFollow Us On Twitter:⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/resilientshowFollow Us On TikTok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@resilientshowLIVE RESILIENT STORE:https://shop.theresilientshow.comFollow Chad: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/chadrobo_officialhttps://x.com/ChadRoboSPONSORS:Smith & Wesson: ⁠⁠https://www.smith-wesson.com⁠⁠Vortex Optics: ⁠https://vortexoptics.com⁠Gatorz Eyewear: ⁠⁠https://www.gatorz.com⁠⁠Allied Wealth: ⁠https://alliedwealth.com⁠BioPro+: ⁠⁠https://www.bioproteintech.com/CHAD30⁠⁠BioXCellerator: ⁠https://www.bioxcellerator.com⁠Core Medical: https://coremedicalgrp.com/chadpodcastcmg------The Resilient Show is a proud supporter of military and first responder communities in partnership with ⁠Mighty Oaks Foundation⁠.

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