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Army veteran. Firearms industry leader. Nationally recognized advocate. Caleb brings real-world operational experience, entrepreneurial insight, and powerful storytelling to every stage.
About Caleb Morse
Caleb Morse is a military veteran, firearms instructor, business owner, media contributor, and nationally recognized advocate for responsible firearm ownership, community safety, and suicide prevention.
He is the owner and founder of The Rustic Renegade — a Louisiana-based firearms retailer, gunsmithing operation, training company, and security consulting firm. Caleb also serves as a co-founder and advocate for The Armory Project, an initiative that partners with firearm retailers across the country to provide voluntary, temporary firearm storage options for individuals and families navigating personal crises.
Drawing from 11 years of military service, four years as a U.S. Department of State contractor, years of firearms industry leadership, and extensive public-facing media experience, Caleb brings practical, real-world perspectives to topics ranging from leadership and security to Second Amendment issues and community engagement.
Credentials & Experience
★ Military & Security
- 11-Year U.S. Army Veteran
- 4-Year Dept. of State Contractor
- Church Security Consulting
- Small Business Security
- Emergency Response Planning
- Volunteer Security Team Development
★ Industry Recognition
- SHOT Show Presenter
- NSSF Marketing & Leadership Summit
- VA Rocky Mountain MIRECC Presenter
- Congressional Advisory Contributor
- Weekly Firearms Media Contributor Since 2016
- Founder, LA Firearm Instructor Symposium
★ Media & Broadcasting
- ~500 Firearms Friday Broadcasts
- ~250 Implicit Bias Radio Episodes
- 750+ Documented Media Appearances
- CBS News Feature
- The Washington Post Feature
- NSSF & SHOT Business Magazine
Popular Speaking Topics
The Armory Project
How firearm retailers are helping reduce suicide risk while protecting rights, privacy, and community trust.
Building Better Firearms Instructors
Developing instructors who effectively teach, communicate, and build stronger firearms communities.
Church Security & Volunteer Protection Teams
Practical strategies for protecting congregations while maintaining a welcoming environment.
Situational Awareness in Everyday Life
Real-world lessons on recognizing threats, preventing incidents, and making effective decisions under stress.
Security Consulting for Small Business
Developing practical security plans without disrupting normal business operations.
Leadership Lessons: Military, Business & Community
Lessons learned from military service, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit advocacy.
Responsible Firearm Ownership
Balancing rights, responsibilities, education, and community engagement for owners and retailers.
Second Amendment Issues & Industry Trends
Current developments affecting firearm owners, retailers, instructors, and policymakers.
Featured By
NSSF
SHOT Show
CBS News
The Washington Post
SHOT Business Magazine
Firearms Friday Radio
Implicit Bias Radio
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