Inside SHOT Show: The Dungeon’s Best Innovation with RJ and Frank from Kick-EEZ

This episode of the Amateurs and Experts podcast features an interview with RJ and Frank from Kick-Eez at SHOT Show 2025.The team discusses the company's 100% American-made recoil pads and their legacy of quality.They highlight new 2025 offerings, including pre-fit pads and a partnership with Chisel Machining and Pilla Performance Eyewear.The conversation shifts between technical product talk and personal banter about the SHOT Show experience.The group shares funny stories about misspelled patches and a quest to find a groom for host Jess.The episode concludes with a warm discussion about family updates and the joys of the shooting community.LinksKICK-EEZ: kickeezproducts.com — American-made recoil pads. (20:25)Otis Technology: Mentioned as the host booth. (00:05)Magpul: Reference to pre-fit recoil pads. (03:30)Browning In-Flex: Reference to direct replacement pads. (03:30)Lake Erie Arms: Indoor clay shooting range in Ohio. (06:58)Chisel Machining: High-end aftermarket stocks. (13:35)Pilla Performance Eyewear: High-end shooting glasses with Zeiss lenses. (14:41)Key TakeawaysAmerican Manufacturing: KICK-EEZ remains committed to 100% US-made products.Accessibility: New pre-fit products make professional-grade recoil reduction easy for the average consumer.Visual Advantage: High-end optics like Pilla glasses can significantly improve clay shooting performance.Industry Integration: Recoil pads are essential safety/comfort equipment that can make or break the shooting experience for beginners.Key WordsRecoil, Pads, SHOT Show, KICK-EEZ American-made, Gunsmith, Magpul, Browning, Barrett, Clay shooting, Zeiss, Pilla, Chisel Machining, Dungeon, Pre-fit.