FinTech, Firearms, and the Future of the Outdoor Industry: A Conversation with Dusty Wunderlich

The LandTrust Podcast

What happens when financial innovation meets the constitutionally protected firearms industry?

Join host Nic De Castro on the LandTrust Podcast as he sits down with Dusty Wunderlich, Chief Strategy Officer at Public Square and board member at GrabAGun, to explore the intersection of FinTech, the outdoor industry, and economic trends shaping the future. From navigating de-banking challenges to the impact of tariffs and the rise of cryptocurrency, this episode uncovers insider perspectives on how the hook-and-bullet space is evolving. Perfect for landowners, outdoor enthusiasts, and investors curious about the digital outdoor economy.

What You Will Learn

• How FinTech is transforming payment systems for the firearms and outdoor industries.
• The historical and ongoing challenges of de-banking and capital suppression in the 2A space.
• Insights into the economic effects of tariffs on outdoor gear manufacturing.
• The potential role of cryptocurrency in creating privacy-focused transactions for hunters and gun owners.
• Why private land access and digital platforms are key to the future of outdoor recreation.

Key Topics Discussed

• The weaponization of the financial system against the firearms industry through initiatives like Operation Choke Point.
• How tariffs could reshape manufacturing and consumption in the hook-and-bullet outdoor space.
• The cultural and economic shift from consumerism to experiences and community-driven platforms.
• The promise and challenges of cryptocurrency as a payment rail for 2A transactions.
• The role of private land access in addressing the tragedy of the commons in hunting and fishing.
• The need for standardized regulations and open-source solutions to streamline hunting across state lines.

Show Resources

• PublicSquare: Learn more about Dusty's work at ⁠publicsquare.com⁠.
• GrabAGun: Explore the e-commerce platform at ⁠grabagun.com⁠.
• Dusty Wunderlich’s Blog: Dive into his economic insights at ⁠dustywunderlich.com⁠.
• LandTrust: Discover private land access opportunities at ⁠landtrust.com⁠.
• LandTrust Field Notes: Follow property updates at ⁠landtrust.com/field-notes⁠.
• LandTrust YouTube Channel: Watch episodes at ⁠youtube.com/@LandTrust⁠.

Notable Quotes

• "This is one of the only few constitutionally protected products. Why is it not being serviced by the financial industry?" – Dusty Wunderlich

• "The industry should be five to six times the size it is on the hook-and-bullet side because of capital suppression." – Dusty Wunderlich
• "Consumerism is dying, and it’s on its last leg. People are looking for experiences, they’re looking for scarcity, they’re looking for quality." – Dusty Wunderlich
• "If you want hunting and fishing and outdoor access, you need to figure out private land." – Nic De Castro
• "Sound money fixes most of these issues that we’re talking about. And it will fix the outdoor industry as well." – Dusty Wunderlich

Conclusion

This episode of the LandTrust Podcast offers a deep dive into the challenges and opportunities facing the outdoor industry, particularly in the firearms and hunting sectors. Dusty Wunderlich’s contrarian perspective, rooted in Austrian economics, sheds light on how financial systems, cultural shifts, and technological innovations are reshaping the hook-and-bullet space. From the promise of cryptocurrency to the importance of private land access, the conversation sparks curiosity about the future of outdoor recreation and the role of digital platforms in driving growth. Subscribe to the LandTrust Podcast for more unfiltered discussions with industry insiders, and visit landtrust.com to explore how you can engage with the outdoor economy as a landowner or sportsman.