THE MACBROZ BLOG

There are gun events… and then there’s GunCon. If you’ve never been, GunCon is one of those events that stands in a lane of its own. It’s more than just a place to walk around and check out products. It’s a collision of industry, media, education, and community that brings together some of the biggest brands, creators, and voices in the firearm space. For content creators, it’s a place to connect, collaborate, and create. For the everyday gun owner or enthusiast, it’s a chanc

SHOT Show is right around the corner, and once again the firearms industry is gearing up for its biggest week of the year. For those unfamiliar, SHOT Show (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show) is a massive, trade-only event hosted annually in Las Vegas, Nevada. It brings together manufacturers, retailers, law enforcement, media, and industry professionals from across the firearms, shooting sports, and outdoor world. This year’s show takes place January 20–23, spread across

Sitting down to reflect on 2025, the first thing that comes to mind isn’t a specific episode, build, or moment — it’s the feeling that this year finally showed us who MacBroz really is. Not who we’re trying to be. Not who we think we should be. But who we actually are when we keep showing up. This year wasn’t loud. It wasn’t flashy. It didn’t always feel dramatic in the moment. But looking back, it was full — full of reps, conversations, lessons, and small wins that only stac

Big news for the MacBroz family — we’ve officially partnered with NDZ Performance as our first-ever show sponsor. For Darius and me, this isn’t just another partnership; this is a full-circle moment. We’ve been NDZ customers for years, long before the cameras, microphones, or podcast sponsors came into play. Their parts have been on our guns, in our builds, and a part of our range days for as long as we can remember. If you’re in the firearms world, you’ve probably heard of N

Over the past few months, like many other gun content creators, I’ve been hit hard by YouTube. Repeated policy violations. Content strikes. Videos removed without warning. It’s frustrating, not just because of the hours poured into production, but because every deleted video represents a piece of education, entertainment, and passion silenced. The 2A (Second Amendment) community has long used platforms like YouTube to share safety practices, product reviews, and knowledge tha

Florida has officially shifted from permitless concealed carry to permitless open carry, a move that’s stirring strong reactions across the state. As a firearms enthusiast and advocate for responsible ownership and training, I want to break down what this change means, the pros and cons, and why I believe open carry isn’t the best move for most of the general public—especially without proper preparation. The New Law at a Glance Previously, Floridians could carry concealed fir