THE MACBROZ BLOG

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

Every now and then a piece of gear comes along that reminds you why value still matters in this industry. Not everything needs to cost four figures to perform well, and the Guardian 1-6x24 SFP LPVO from Gideon Optics is a really solid example of that mindset done right. I’ve been spending time behind the Guardian on a couple of .22 LR rifles, using them as training and fundamentals platforms, and the optic has honestly been a pleasure to run. It’s simple, clean, intuitive, an

Let’s be honest—most of us don’t wake up thinking, “How can I optimize my branding today?”We’re just trying to organize ammo, clean up the bench, or film something without everything looking like chaos. But here’s the thing: your everyday gear is already doing branding for you.You might as well make it intentional. That mindset is exactly why I’ve been leaning into branded, functional items, and why I was excited to add two new 3D-printed pieces to the MacBroz setup: A 3D-pri

From March through November, I wrapped up my very first full competition series with the US Concealed Carry League (USCCL), hosted by Ramos Action Shooting at Guncraft in Ruskin, Florida. What started as “let me try this out once” turned into four events, countless new friendships, a deeper understanding of my skill set, and a huge appreciation for what concealed carry competition can actually teach you about yourself. Across all four events I ran my Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 ro

There are guns you buy, guns you shoot, and then there are guns you build. The Staccato C2 I’m unveiling here falls into that last category—and honestly, it feels like something more than that. This project has been in motion for months, but the idea behind it started even earlier. Before firearms. Before content creation. Before reviews or sponsorships. Before all of it… there were cars. Japanese imports. HKS. Track nights. Late-night street runs. That whole world shaped me

It finally happened — I picked up my very first Canik, and what a way to start. The Canik TTI Combat isn’t just another polymer-framed pistol; it’s the result of a collaboration between Canik USA and Taran Tactical Innovations (TTI), led by none other than Taran Butler himself — the legendary shooter and trainer behind the firearms choreography in the John Wick movie series. When you see TTI attached to a gun, you know it’s going to be built with speed, control, and performan

The first time I picked up the Fusion XF PRO it didn’t feel like the usual “me-too” 9mm on the range. It has a weight and presence that tells you immediately this was built from metal and intent, not cost-cut polymer. Fusion went full-metal on purpose: aluminum bar-stock CNC work, an optic-ready slide, a complete rail on the frame, and a grip that points like a pistol that knows what it wants to do. That presence is the XF PRO’s personality, heavy enough to soak recoil, solid

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