Canada bans suppressors. But in the U.S. and Europe, they’re considered essential safety tools. In this episode, Travis Bader sits down with Kyle Grob of KGM Technologies, a leading U.S. suppressor manufacturer, to dismantle the myths, politics, and science behind silencers.

Kyle shares how suppressors became wrongly vilified, how health and safety data is driving legal reform in the U.S., and what Canadians are missing due to outdated, emotion-driven laws. From engineering accuracy to military adoption, Travis and Kyle dive into real-world implications, regulatory nightmares, and what it would take to make change in Canada.

This is not about stealth. It’s about safety, hearing protection, and common sense.

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🕒 Key Timestamps

00:00 Intro
02:00 Suppressors in Canada and why they’re banned
05:45 U.S. history: suppressors & the NFA
09:00 Canada copied U.S. law without evidence
11:00 Health & safety driving U.S. suppressor reform
14:00 The Hearing Protection Act & federal deregulation
17:00 Travis's DIY suppressor story
21:00 Engineering precision: EDM & gas dynamics
28:00 POI shift and suppressor consistency
31:00 Travis’s baffle strike experience
35:00 Volume vs. baffle design for noise reduction
38:00 ATF regulation and KGM’s compliance
44:00 Canadian held in U.S. prison for barrel trace
47:00 Logic vs. emotion in firearms policy
59:00 Step-by-step approach to Canadian reform
01:06:00 Future of integrally suppressed rifles

Discover the elite insights of former JTF2 Operator, world-champion endurance athlete, and high-performance coach, Shaun Taylor. In this exclusive conversation, Shaun shares powerful lessons from decades of trial and error, guiding you on the path to superior sleep, effective stress management, optimal nutrition, hormonal optimization, and an unbreakable mindset. Whether you're a performance-driven athlete or simply seeking to live your best life, learn the strategies Shaun employs daily to maintain peak performance and personal fulfillment.

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Timestamps:

• 00:00 – The vision for a Silvercore Podcast Live Event
• 03:00 – Welcoming Shaun Taylor & The Collective
• 04:00 – The power of showing intensity authentically
• 10:00 – Shaun’s comprehensive approach to sleep
• 19:00 – Using tools like the Oura ring for sleep tracking
• 25:00 – Sleep hygiene protocols & practices
• 40:00 – Supplements for sleep optimization
• 51:00 – Mindfulness strategies for deeper sleep
• 52:30 – Managing stress & the internal vs. external worlds
• 1:10:00 – Meditation & the path to mindfulness
• 1:18:00 – Perspective shifting & problem-solving
• 1:26:00 – Shaun's essential guide to optimal nutrition & macros
• 1:39:00 – Testosterone Replacement Therapy (TRT): pros, cons & personal insights
• 1:57:00 – Exploring peptides: potentials and pitfalls
• 1:59:00 – Routines, mindset, and finding your purpose
• 2:05:00 – Final thoughts & what's next

What makes a product truly stand the test of time in a world of disposable everything?

In this episode, Travis Bader flies to Montreal to go behind the scenes with Nanuk, a Canadian company building ultra-durable cases trusted by first responders, hunters, military, and outdoor professionals around the world. But this isn’t just a story about rugged gear. It’s about values, vision, and how leadership and culture shape what we build and how we live.

Nanuk’s VP of Marketing, Charles Benoit, joins Travis to explore the evolution of gear that lasts a lifetime, the balance between work and family, and the deeply human moments that remind us what really matters. From gear innovations and recycled materials to a canoe rescue that saved a life, this conversation covers it all.

If you’ve ever wondered what’s behind the gear you trust or how to build something meaningful in your own life, this episode delivers.

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