The Pete Quiñones Show Episode 1281: A 'High-Trust' Culture Helps for SHTF w/ Jay Burden and Karl Dahl
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Oct 19, 2025 Join Jay Burden, a passionate podcaster focused on guns and self-defense, and Karl Dahl, an insightful author and commentator with deep roots in gun culture. They dive into the vibrant world of gun shows, sharing humorous tales and the wisdom of seasoned collectors. The duo emphasizes the importance of building trust within the gun community and the practicality of preparing for SHTF scenarios, focusing on training and community over just firepower. They also offer budget-friendly recommendations for firearms and stress the significance of versatile gear.
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Gun Shows As Social Hubs
- Jay and Karl describe gun shows as warm, social scenes full of generous, knowledgeable older collectors.
- Pete and Jay share stories of boomers offering to let newcomers shoot rare, expensive guns and handing out political paraphernalia.
Book Seller Hustle At Shows
- Karl recounts a book-seller who cleared decades of firearms books by bundling manuals and selling them cheaply at shows.
- He uses the story to show gun-show vendors sometimes survive by hustling odd inventories until collectors buy them.
Gun Networks Build High-Trust Trade
- Jay frames gun-community trading as a high-trust, informal social network that reduces friction and builds reputation.
- He argues those relationships matter more than markets when planning for SHTF cooperation.
