Inside SHOT Show: The Dungeon’s Best Innovation with RJ and Frank from Kick-EEZ

This episode of the Amateurs and Experts podcast features an interview with RJ and Frank from Kick-Eez at SHOT Show 2025. The team discusses the company's 100% American-made recoil pads and their legacy of quality. They highlight new 2025 offerings, including pre-fit pads and a partnership with Chisel Machining and Pilla Performance Eyewear. The conversation shifts between technical product talk and personal banter about the SHOT Show experience. The group shares funny stories about misspelled patches and a quest to find a groom for host Jess. The episode concludes with a warm discussion about family updates and the joys of the shooting community. Links KICK-EEZ: kickeezproducts.com — American-made recoil pads. (20:25) Otis Technology: Mentioned as the host booth. (00:05) Magpul: Reference to pre-fit recoil pads. (03:30) Browning In-Flex: Reference to direct replacement pads. (03:30) Lake Erie Arms: Indoor clay shooting range in Ohio. (06:58) Chisel Machining: High-end aftermarket stocks. (13:35) Pilla Performance Eyewear: High-end shooting glasses with Zeiss lenses. (14:41) Key Takeaways American Manufacturing: KICK-EEZ remains committed to 100% US-made products. Accessibility: New pre-fit products make professional-grade recoil reduction easy for the average consumer. Visual Advantage: High-end optics like Pilla glasses can significantly improve clay shooting performance. Industry Integration: Recoil pads are essential safety/comfort equipment that can make or break the shooting experience for beginners. Key Words Recoil, Pads, SHOT Show, KICK-EEZ American-made, Gunsmith, Magpul, Browning, Barrett, Clay shooting, Zeiss, Pilla, Chisel Machining, Dungeon, Pre-fit.