#96 After Dark - Chris Blau Unpacks 1911 Syndicate's Multifaceted Niche On Guns, Gear & Real Estate For The Shooting Community

Welcome to After Dark on the Iron Sights Podcast. Today, we welcome Chris Blau, the man behind the renowned 1911 Syndicate on YouTube. I previously met Chris at a range day event and now finally get time to sit down and talk about his background, tracing his journey and discussing the many aspects of 1911 Syndicate. Beyond the popular gun and gear reviews, Chris reveals the real estate dimension of their business, catering to military, law enforcement, and firearm enthusiasts.

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
09:10 Chris's Background
13:22 The Mormon Missions
26:43 Experiences After College
34:11 Real Estate Service For Military Community
35:55 Cris's Gun Reviews On 1911 Syndicate
42:05 How The Sponsorships Work
48:38 Hand Shake Deal
52:34 YouTube Monetization On Gun Content
01:03:10 Negative Comments On Social Media
01:17:14 Working With K9s
01:35:14 Stereotypes On The Firearm Industry
01:44:37 The World Of Competition And The Firearms Community

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