I don’t usually weigh in on internet controversies, but this one hit close to home. Like many of you, I’ve followed Lucas Botkin and T-Rex Arms for years. The recent news about Lucas stepping away from the company he built was shocking—and deeply relatable for me. T-Rex Arms has always been a pillar in the firearms and preparedness community, and Lucas Botkin’s impact can’t be overstated. But behind the headlines are real people, real families, and hard decisions. In this video, I share my personal thoughts on the controversy, the response from both sides, and why I chose to speak up this time. As a Christian and someone who’s had to walk away from something I built, I felt called to respond in a way that reflects truth, grace, and accountability. I stand with Lucas. And I hope this video encourages respectful dialogue, not division. ? Let me know your thoughts in the comments—especially if you’ve ever had to walk away from something you poured your heart into. #LucasBotkin #TRexArms #2ACommunity #Leadership #ChristianPerspective #IndustryDrama #SupportNotDivision Christian Guardians Prepare! . Get premium freeze dried meat that’s so good you’ll eat your stockpile! ? https://www.carnivault.com/ . Get the best self-defense coverage on the market ? https://ccwsafe.com/?ref=survivaldispatch . Get protected with EMP Shield $50 off each unit ⚡️https://www.empshield.com/?coupon=survivaldispatch . . Become a SURVIVAL DISPATCH GUARDIAN & get access to exclusive content & interact with our crew for only $7.99/mo or $74.99/yr [2.5 months free when you pay annually] … . ⁍ Survival Dispatch Emergency Notification System ⁍ Get acsess to our private, high traffic Signal chat ⁍ Get our entire library of 37 eMagazines for FREE ⁍ Early access to JJ Morris’ videos twice a week ⁍ Get our full SITREP six days a week ⁍ Sunday Threat Matrix newsletter . ? http://SurvivalDispatchNews.com . . Bookmark our Link Tree & Follow Survival Dispatch EVERYWHERE … ? https://linktr.ee/survivaldispatch . . Do you want your product(s) reviewed, or would you like to be a guest on our channel? Email us … ? Support@SurvivalDispatch.com . . DISCLAIMER: The materials published on Survival Dispatch’s Substack, X, YouTube channels, Rumble Channel, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn [and other social media accounts] & website [including any show, episode, guest appearance, etc. appearing within] are for informational and entertainment purposes only. . The opinions expressed through this video or podcast are the opinions of the individual author[s] and are for educational & documentary purposes only. . Please note, we have affiliate partnerships with some brands mentioned in our content & we may get a small portion of the revenue when you purchase an item using the links provided. It’s the easiest way to support Survival Dispatch with no cost on your party. . FAIR USE: In the rare instance that we include someone else’s footage it is covered under Fair Use for Documentary and Educational purposes with the intention of driving commentary & allowing freedom of speech. . © 2025 Survival Dispatch