Bear Handlon: Veteran, Co-Founder/CEO of Born Primitive

<p>Today’s guest is Bear Handlon.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Bear is a former Navy SEAL officer, collegiate athlete, CrossFit competitor, and the co-founder and CEO of Born Primitive.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>Bear founded Born Primitive in 2014 making products geared toward CrossFit athletes, and has since expanded into creating durable and quality fitness apparel for everyone. Born Primitive’s motto is “athlete-drive, patriot-inspired.” They actively support the Navy SEAL Foundation, Concerns of Police Survivors, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, and the Best Defense Foundation.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>He also co-hosts<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/57tLOxYrQg612Hi7ei1WOB?si=ccf00a8b73e146eb"> <em>The Born Primitive Podcast.</em></a></p> <p><br /></p> <p>To learn more about Bear and Born Primitive, follow him on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bearhandlon/?hl=en">@bearhandlon</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bornprimitive/">@bornprimitive</a>. </p> <p><br /></p> <p>You can also visit the Born Primitive website, <a href="https://bornprimitive.com/">bornprimitive.com</a>. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>SPONSORS:</strong></p> <p><br /><strong>Navy Federal Credit Union:</strong> Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at<a href="http://navyfederal.org/"> navyfederal.org</a></p> <p><strong>American Giant: </strong>Go to <a href="https://www.american-giant.com/collections/jack">https://www.american-giant.com/collections/jack</a> to get 20% off. Use the discount code “Jack” at checkout. </p> <p><strong>Schnee’s: </strong>head over to<a href="http://schnees.com/"> Schnees.com</a>, you can score up to 30%<strong> </strong>off your new pair of mountain boots! Use code JACK23 at checkout</p> <p><strong>Black Rifle Coffee Company: </strong>Today’s episode is also brought to you by<a href="https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/pages/dangerclose"> Black Rifle</a>. Purchase at<a href="http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose"> http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose</a> and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order!</p> <p><strong>Danger Close Apparel: </strong>Check out the <a href="https://shop.officialjackcarr.com/">new Danger Close apparel</a>. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Featured Gear</strong></p> <p><strong>SIG: </strong>Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG <a href="http://bit.ly/SIG-JackCarr">here</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://badass-workbench.com/">Badass Workbench</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.ftknox.com/vaults/">Fort Knox Safe</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.sigsauer.com/firearms/pistols/p320.html">SIG P320</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.areswatches.com/">Ares Watches</a></p> <p><a href="https://pard.com/">PARD Thermal Scope</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.goruck.com/">Go Ruck Backpack </a></p> <p><br /></p>