Hunter Freeland & Matt McGuire - Onus Group - Hunter Freeland Shooting - Green Ops

The Big Tex Ordnance Podcast

Episode 102 - Hunter Freeland & Matt McGuire join the BTO Podcast to discuss training philosophy, industry changes, and their new venture with Onus Group. Hunter announces his transition to Hunter Freeland Shooting in 2025, while Matt shares his experiences as Director of Training for Green Ops in Texas. The duo also unveils their new mounting plate system under Onus Group, designed to solve common issues with optic mounting solutions.
Timeline:
00:00:00 - Discussion about preparedness and shooting distances in real-world scenarios
00:02:00 - Account of recent shooting incident at Chapman military facility
00:04:00 - Introduction of guests and podcast episode count milestone
00:06:00 - Hunter announces departure from Modern Samurai Project and creation of Hunter Freeland Shooting
00:13:00 - Discussion about teaching philosophy and student development
00:19:00 - Matt discusses Griffin Armament sponsorship and training developments
00:24:00 - Conversation about industry evolution and training improvements
00:31:00 - Discussion about civilian preparedness and real-world shooting scenarios
00:37:00 - Hunter shares personal background and motivation for becoming an instructor
00:45:00 - Detailed discussion about training techniques and skill development
00:52:00 - Introduction of Onus Group mounting plates and company philosophy
00:57:00 - Technical details about plate design and manufacturing
01:00:00 - Future plans for Onus Group and product development
01:02:00 - Closing remarks and contact information
The episode provides valuable insights into modern firearms training methodology, industry developments, and new product innovations, while offering a candid look at the personal journeys of two respected firearms instructors.

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