🎬 In this exclusive interview, I sit down with a real U.S. Marine who now works as a film armorer—the person responsible for weapons on movie sets. We dive deep into what it’s like transitioning from military service to Hollywood, what really happens behind the scenes during action films, and how safety is managed on set. Whether you’re a filmmaker, actor, or action movie fan—this is an inside look you don’t want to miss.

00:00 - Intro 02:10 - My father and my youth 05:28 - When I became a Marine 07:19 - A dark moment in my life 12:30 - The reality of working security contracts 13:00 - They came for me 17:00 - Pitbull mentality 19:40 - My entrance to the corp 20:30 - Counter-narc unit 24:30 - Medical retirement 25:30 - Hollywood Marines 27:30 - Early stunt days 29:14 - What do Armorers do? 31:30 - Working in Thailand 35:19 - Rust with Alec Baldwin 40:00 - The do's and don'ts as an actor 43:00 - The best actors 45:00 - How to train 46:40 - 3 things to look good on film 49:45 - What actor is best to work with? 54:30 - Blank vs Real ammunition 59:28 - Where can we find you?

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