Off-Body Carry Done Right (ft. Cakes Concealed Carry)

About this episode

John interviews Tamkin Collins about her journey in creating a women-owned brand for discreet everyday carry.

This week, John sits down with Tamkin Collins, founder of Cakes Concealed Carry, a women-owned brand blending fashion and function for discreet everyday carry. After navigating California’s intense CCW process and being told off-body carry wasn’t viable, Tamkin set out to prove otherwise. One prototype turned into 6,000 bags sold in year one and an Emerging Brand of the Year win. ----------------------- Thanks to Palmetto State Armory for sponsoring our guest gear! Special thanks to our sponsor for supporting this season! Ammo Squared -The smarter way to stockpile ammo, one round at a time. Start your ammo savings today Patriot Mobile – Get 1 month free with code “GOA” at checkout on their website! Right To Bear - Use code “GOA” for 15% off Life Membership

People in this episode

Host: John

Guest: Tamkin Collins

Topics covered

• off-body carry
• women-owned business
• discreet carry
• fashion and function
• CCW process

Keywords

• off-body carry
• Cakes Concealed Carry
• discreet carry
• women-owned brand
• CCW process
• fashion
• function

Sponsors

Palmetto State Armory, Ammo Squared, Patriot Mobile, Right To Bear

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Cakes Concealed Carry

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