Episode 5

Giving a Voice to a Silent Majority | #5 Nine Line Apparel

Published on: 4th October, 2023

In this episode, John and Kailey sit down with Nathan Kilburn, Senior Account Manager, and John Bohannon, Sales Director at Nine Line Apparel. Nine Line is a veteran-founded lifestyle brand, dedicated to giving back to the military and first responder communities that fought and died for our freedoms.

They tell the story of how Nine Line was created by helicopter pilot Tyler Merritt, and how the company has continued to grow and help veterans in need without compromising their values. They also talk about memorable creators they’ve worked with, their favorite designs and collaborations, and discuss the importance of family and community to the Nine Line brand.

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Learn more about Nineline Apparel:https://www.ninelineapparel.com/

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State of the Second
The State of The Second, an interview style podcast focusing on the impact that legislation and activism is having on the firearms industry, and the second amendment community.
"State of the Second isn’t your typical 2A podcast—it’s a backstage pass into the firearms industry.

Hosted by Kailey Nieman and John Fahrner, we sit down with the real people behind the brands, builds, and big ideas shaping the gun world. From shop owners to social media legends, each episode dives into how they got started, what keeps them going, and what it really takes to make it in the firearms industry, plus the battles they face along the way. If you’ve ever wondered how to break into the industry or what it’s like behind the scenes, this is your front-row seat."