Jodi and Charlie Kirksey highlight Hammer Creek and challenges faced by many veterans returning home

Host Jeremy C. Park talks with Jodi and Charlie Kirksey, co-owners of Hammer Creek, who share their backgrounds and recovery journey as a veteran family, and highlight their company's focus on creating practical suppressors using 3D printing technology. Charlie shares his personal experiences as a veteran, including challenges with chronic pain and addiction after multiple surgeries, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and support systems, which have helped him recover and regain his life. Charlie and Jodi spotlight some of the nonprofits who have supported them along the way, including Airpower Foundation and Hounds and Heroes, and talk about why supporting these organizations that support veterans and their families is so important. They then discuss technical aspects of suppressor design, manufacturing processes, and Hammer Creek's vision for making suppressors more accessible, particularly for women and disabled veterans.

Veteran Entrepreneurs Innovate Suppressors

Charlie shares his experience as a veteran who transitioned to civilian life after a back injury, highlighting the challenges faced by many veterans. Jodi discusses the importance of support systems like Airpower Foundation and Hounds and Heroes, which have helped Charlie during his recovery. The couple started Hammer Creek, leveraging Charlie's military experience and Jodi's hunting background, focusing on creating practical and lightweight suppressors using 3D printing technology.

Overcoming Chronic Pain and Addiction

Charlie shares his personal experience with chronic pain and addiction, highlighting how a botched surgery led to years of dependency on pain medication. Despite being told there were no further treatment options, he eventually found relief through a world-class surgeon, thanks to the help of organizations like SOC-F. Jodi emphasizes the importance of not giving up and pursuing all possible treatments, even when faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges.

Custom Suppressor Design Process

Charlie explains his background in CAD and how that led to Hammer Creek, where he uses Solidworks and additive manufacturing to design suppressors. He describes the process of 3D metal printing, using titanium powder and a laser to create custom suppressor designs. Charlie emphasizes the importance of finding the optimal balance between suppression, weight, and length in their products. Charlie and Jodi each share their vision for the company, emphasizing their passion for the outdoors and their commitment to making suppressors more accessible, especially for women and disabled veterans.

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