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I'm Shaylene Keiner, founder, business owner, and highly sought after specialized consultant with the connections and influence you need in the highly regulated industries all focused on building America's future as the world leader.

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In this episode, we interview Jack Jameson about his 20+ year career in the firearms industry and his role at BSF Barrels. Jack recounts starting in retail with Lowe's, moving to Bass Pro Shops corporate, then progressing through sales roles at Beretta (territory sales), Crimson Trace/AOB (national accounts), a brief stint at Faxon Firearms, and VP of Sales at Stag Arms/Aero Precision, emphasizing relationship-building and product knowledge.

He explains BSF Barrels (Blackstone Firearms) in Delavan, Wisconsin, founded in 2017 by owner Aaron after long lead times from other makers, and notes BSF's OEM focus (Weatherby, Savage, Henry) alongside growing consumer and retailer sales. Jack details BSF's patented roll-wrapped carbon fiber barrel process, caliber range, upcoming product expansion, new Sports South distribution, facility expansion, and hiring needs.

Jack is a textbook example of how to work your way up in this industry, and he invites people interested in working in the industry to contact him:

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  jackj@bsfbarrels.com

Website

https://www.bsfbarrels.com/

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