Shooting Sports, Industry Innovation, and 2A News with Roy Hill of Magpul Industries

"Purpose-driven choices lead to better gear and growth in the sport." Episode Summary In this episode, we chop it up with Roy Hill, Senior Editor and Brand Copy Manager at Magpul Industries. We talk about shooting sports for kids, new innovations from Magpul, the importance of modularity, and how to approach building your AR-15. We also dig into the recent news involving Second Amendment rights, military carry, birthright citizenship, and a little space travel. Roy shares personal stories from his career, including his move to Texas, and gives us insider perspective on gun industry trends. Call to Action 1. Join our mailing list: Thegunexperiment.com 2. Subscribe and leave us a comment on Apple or Spotify 3. Follow us on all of our social media: InstagramYoutube 4. Grab some cool TGE merch 6. Ask us anything at [email protected] 5. Be sure to support the sponsors of the show. They are a big part of making the show possible. Show Sponsors HSM Ammunition: Official ammo sponsor, providing precision performance and dependability. Kings River Customs: Makers of functional and beautiful 1911 pistols. Key Takeaways Roy Hill’s journey back into the gun industry and move to Texas with Magpul. The importance of not just owning guns but actively shooting and training—especially for new owners. Magpul’s DAKA Grid system: a modular solution for gun case organization. The Ruger RXM and Magpul’s enhanced handgun grips for modular firearms. Mistakes people make when buying their first AR: purpose-driven builds matter. News updates: military base carry rights, restoration of Second Amendment rights for nonviolent felons, and Supreme Court arguments on citizenship. Kid Rock’s Apache flyover and opinions about government waste versus patriotic moments. Lunar missions, privatized space travel, and the future of space exploration. Guest Information Roy Hill Senior Editor & Brand Copy Manager Magpul Industries based in Austin, Texas Keywords Magpul, Roy Hill, AR-15, modularity, DAKA grid, Ruger RXM, shooting sports, gun industry, firearm training, Texas move, Second Amendment, HSM ammunition, Kings River Custom, military carry, birthright citizenship, gun case innovation, NRA show, open carry, gun accessory, space exploration, Kid Rock, Supreme Court, podcast, gun culture, firearm news, the gun experiment