{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Silvercore Podcast with Travis Bader","title":"Ep. 168: Brotherhood, Resilience, and Firearms: David MacDonald Returns","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/b1282a98\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":6804,"description":"David MacDonald’s story is one of survival, service, and strength. After surviving 47 broken bones from an IED blast in Afghanistan, he rebuilt his life, helped others with PTSD, and now manages Beretta Defense Technologies in Canada.\nIn this powerful conversation, we explore:\nThe legacy and future of Beretta and its global brands.\nThe reality of firearm laws and politics in Canada.\nThe overlooked mental health challenges men face, from veterans to fathers.\nThe importance of brotherhood, community, and purpose.\nThis episode goes far beyond firearms, diving into resilience, family, and what it means to live with meaning.\n👉 Share this with someone who needs to hear it.\nhttps://www.berettadefensetechnologies.com/\nhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/david-macdonald-5693146a/\nhttps://www.stoegercanada.ca\n\n______\nSilvercore Club - https://www.silvercore.ca/club \nOnline Training - https://www.silvercore.ca/course/category \nOther Training & Services - https://www.silvercore.ca/course/category \nMerchandise - https://www.silvercore.ca/collections/all-merchandise \nBlog Page - https://www.silvercore.ca/blog \nHost Instagram - @Bader.Trav https://www.instagram.com/bader.trav\nSilvercore Instagram - @SilvercoreOutdoors https://www.instagram.com/silvercoreoutdoors\n____\n\n🕒 Timestamps\n00:00 – Silvercore Club giveaways & guest intro\n01:54 – David MacDonald returns to the podcast\n02:35 – Beretta Defense Technologies explained\n04:23 – Beretta’s 500-year legacy & family ownership\n06:46 – Beretta group brands: Benelli, Sako, Tikka, Steiner & more\n09:15 – Behind the scenes at the Tikka & Sako factories\n13:46 – Barrel life myths & factory standards explained\n17:58 – Human error vs equipment failure in firearms\n20:55 – Gun customization, training, and marketing\n25:05 – The Canadian handgun freeze & firearms politics\n31:00 – Buyback programs, registries & advocacy challenges\n36:50 – The firearms community’s internal conflicts\n40:50 – Educating the public about Canadian gun laws\n47:00 – Navigating...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/B8WTW1_pTQK-2h9DfU1TlgOqrgcmMPFrunfof0Y4JM8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83ZDM3/YzE1NjU0ZjU4YzY3/ODljOTE3YzY0ZTlj/MmVhZi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}