Authentic Use & Evaluation
Every product featured on the channel is used firsthand. I speak from experience, not marketing material.
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I make honest, experience-first content on everyday carry, preparedness, gear, and firearms. Here is what brands can expect if they want to work with me, and the standards I hold every deal to.
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The non-negotiables
Eight principles that guide every collaboration. No exceptions, no side deals.
Every product featured on the channel is used firsthand. I speak from experience, not marketing material.
If a product performs well, that's what viewers will hear. If it doesn't, that will be addressed just as directly. Positive coverage is never guaranteed.
Any sponsored collaboration or product provided at no cost will always be clearly disclosed within the content.
All content is produced and edited independently. Brands do not receive previews or make editorial changes. Free products do not guarantee a video, and sponsorships do not guarantee a positive review. Release schedules and post timing are determined internally.
I only work with reputable companies that align with my audience and values. I do not work with resellers or brands that restrict honest feedback or attempt to control the message.
I typically avoid preproduction or prototype products that do not reflect what customers will actually receive.
Any product information provided by a brand will be reviewed and fact-checked before being included. Only relevant, verified details are shared.
All links, mentions, and promotions are decided at my discretion. Additional social media promotion is discussed and agreed upon before inclusion.
If you read all that and it lines up with how you do business, we're already on the same page. Let's get started.
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