Tom Victa - Palmetto State Armory

The Big Tex Ordnance Podcast

In this episode of the Big Tex Ordnance Podcast, hosts Ike, Ian, and Chris speak with Tom Victa from Palmetto State Armory about his background and experience in the firearms industry. Tom shares how he got his start in the industry with small companies like Adam's Arms and later worked for larger manufacturers like Beretta, FN, and Staccato. He discusses some of the projects he worked on designing and developing pistols at those companies. Tom then explains how he eventually joined Palmetto State Armory and provides an overview of PSA's unique business model focused on making firearms affordable and widely available. He talks about PSA's expansion, acquisition of other companies, and bringing on talented engineers to drive innovation. Tom highlights some of PSA's products like the Dagger pistol and upcoming AK models. The conversation provides an inside look at the ideologies and operations behind one of the largest AR-15 manufacturers in the U.S.

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