The Gun Rack

The Gun Rack Podcast - Finding Your Firearms Career Path

Finding your lane in the firearms industry isn’t one-size-fits-all. Whether your passion lies in hands-on diagnosis at the bench, precision machining, running an independ

The Gun Rack - The Ethics of Restoration

Should you restore that vintage firearm, or is it better left untouched? In this episode of The Gun Rack, host Christian Sequerra is joined by SDI's Bart Miller, Rick Ca

The Gun Rack Podcast - The Art of Firearms Diagnostics

Ever pull the trigger only to hear a disappointing click?  In this episode of The Gun Rack Podcast by SDI, host Christian Sequerra sits down with SDI Director of Marketi

The Gun Rack Podcast - The Legacy of Gun Digest

In this episode of The Gun Rack, Christian Sequerra is joined by SDI co-hosts Steve Ross, Jarred McNeely, and Rick Casner to welcome Jim Schlender (Group Publisher) and L

The Gun Rack - How Custom Holsters Can Add Value To Every Sale

This week Christian sits down with Steve Ross and SDI grads Owen Chambers and Talon Jayne, and we’re joined by Brandon Golob from Freedom Protective Gear and HolsterSuppl

The Gun Rack - SHOT Show 2026 - Industry Trends, Grads, and Program Updates

Christian and Steve are joined by Rick Casner (Program Director), Bart Miller (Firearms Specialist), and SDI grads Owen Chambers and Talon Jayne to break down industry tr

The Story Behind Rare Breed Triggers

The Gun Rack | Innovation, FRTs, and the Fight That Shaped a Case This week Christian and Steve sit down with SDI’s Chief Academic Officer, Jarred McNeely, and Lawrence

The Gun Rack - Prep Your Shop For Hunting Season

In this episode of The Gun Rack, SDI’s Rick Casner and Bart Miller join Christian and Steve to talk all things hunting prep—from a gunsmith’s perspective and a retailer’s

The Gun Rack Podcast Season 2 Episode 2 - Your First Firearm

Everyone starts somewhere. Whether it was a rusty old .410 passed down from family or a brand-new High Point off the shelf, your first firearm says a lot about your journ

The Gun Rack Season 2 - Episode 1

The Return of SDI’s Official Podcast. Mauser rifles, military stories, and what it really takes to teach gunsmithing online. We cover it all in the debut episode of The

Episode 200: 200th Episode Special!

We've made it to 200 episodes of The Gun Rack! On this very special episode, Drew reminisces on some of his favorite moments, Joey shares his essential firearms from his

Episode 199: Ultimate Survival Guns (According to Others)

Last week, we took a look at what Guns.com had as their picks for the ultimate survival guns available. This week, we are talking about the survival guns that you and oth

Episode 198: Ultimate Survival Guns (According to Guns.com)

Say that you're stuck in the unknown wilderness and you could choose any firearm to aid you in hunting and self-defense. What firearm do you choose? That's the question t

Episode 197: Fixing Your Firearms Photography with Chris Beller, SVP of PVS Studios

If you are a small business owner, you know that to sell in the online marketplace effectively, it is crucial you use solid photographs of your product. That is why we've

Episode 196: Examining How SDI Sends Students Their Firearms with FFL Coordinator, Tadeo Garza

This week, we're taking another behind-the-scenes look into some of the operations at SDI to see how FFL Coordinator Tadeo Garza assures that students receive what they n

Episode 195: Talking Muskets and Espionage with Josh Jenkins, Owner of Tyro Firearms

This week on the pod, Drew sits down with SDI graduate and Owner of Tyro Firearms, Josh Jenkins as they discuss his time at SDI, the joy he finds in restoring firearms, a

Episode 194: The American Revolution: The Saratoga Campaign (Pt.2)

We're finishing up the story of the Saratoga Campaign this week on The Gun Rack. Learn how Benedict Arnold and the Continental Army defeated John Burgoyne's Brits in a de

Episode 193: The American Revolution: The Saratoga Campaign (Pt.1)

This week, Drew tackles one of the most important campaigns during the early days of the American Revolution, the Saratoga Campaign. From discussing the prelude to the ca

Episode 192: History of the Dreyse Needle Gun

This week, Drew goes into the history of the firearms that helped the Prussians become a world power. We're talking about, of course, the Dreyse! All this in the week's e

Episode 191: 2024 SDI Firearms Draft

It's that time of year once again, folks...Firearms Draft Season!! Join the Gun Rack guys for over 90 minutes of pure firearms talk on this 3rd annual SDI Firearms Draft.