Open Source Defense

Tim of Hoffman Tactical

April 24, 2025·59 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Tim is the founder of Hoffman Tactical. 0:00 - Intro 0:23 - How has 3D printing evolved compared to what Tim expected? 9:16 - Does 3D printing need a killer app? 14:22 - Opportunities in destructive devices 18:20 - Tim likes anti-materiel rifles 18:49 - Gun designs are dictated by their manufacturing technology 20:39 - Hoffman Tactical’s customers 24:24 - Drones, automated defense systems, and the potential there 35:12 - Community isn’t strictly required for private defense 40:59 - The Super Safety 43:30 - Debating the value of forced reset triggers and full auto fire 52:12 - Why small companies out-innovate big ones 56:32 - Tim on hot air balloons

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