For 14 years, I’ve had the privilege of working inside some of the firearm industry’s best organizations, and I’ve learned a lot. I’ve spent time on the production side as a Quality Engineer as well as spending the later part of my career as a Test Engineer.

This blog will serve as a space for me to discuss some of what I have seen and learned over my career in hopes of bringing clarity to what it means to truly test and evaluate firearm systems through data-driven methods. I plan to share the lessons gleaned from the privilege of seeing multiple viewpoints on this topic. I will continue to share insights as I explore new technologies and continue to evolve my understanding.

Whether you’re a fellow professional in the industry, work in law enforcement, or you’re simply someone who takes firearms seriously, this blog is for you. We’re all here to understand what actually works.

Thank you for being here to share this journey with me. I hope that you will find it both entertaining and educational. Questions, feedback, or want to discuss something I’ve written? Reach out via my contact page—I’m always interested in a good conversation.

Thank you for your time!

-Karl