From Recon Marine to Genesis Arms | Cody Cohen

<p>Veteran Recon Marine Cody Cohen’s story is built on service, pressure, and purpose.</p><p>Cody shares what it took to step into one of the most demanding communities in the Marine Corps, the mindset that was forged through training and combat, and how those lessons carried into every chapter of his life that followed.</p><p>After his time in the Marines, Cody continued serving through law enforcement before eventually coming to a crossroads that had him taking a stand for freedom amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. He then stepped into his role with Genesis Arms, where he now helps bring the GEN-12 platform to military, law enforcement, and home defense users.</p><p>This conversation goes beyond weapons and gear.</p><p>It’s about discipline, resilience, responsibility, and the kind of men who are willing to make hard decisions when others won’t.</p><p>Follow Cody on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/cody_cohen_actual/</p><p>Genesis Arms: https://genesisarms.com</p><p>00:00 Cody Cohen’s Story</p><p>00:57 Welcome Cody Cohen</p><p>03:13 The GEN-12 and Genesis Arms</p><p>04:12 Reinventing the Shotgun</p><p>05:53 From Breaching Tool to Primary Weapon</p><p>07:09 How the GEN-12 Works</p><p>10:15 Future-Proofing the Shotgun</p><p>12:24 Military, Law Enforcement, and Home Defense</p><p>15:21 Changing Tactics for Professional Users</p><p>19:03 The First Federally Adopted Magazine-Fed Shotgun</p><p>22:16 Building Tools for the People Who Run Toward Danger</p><p>23:42 Why Cody Wanted to Become a Marine</p><p>27:07 How 9/11 Changed Cody’s Path</p><p>31:11 The Road to Marine Recon</p><p>34:29 The Superhuman Standard of Recon Training</p><p>40:06 Learning to Run and Throw Up at the Same Time</p><p>42:09 SERE School and Returning Home With Honor</p><p>45:17 The Deployment That Changed Everything</p><p>59:58 From Marine Recon to Law Enforcement</p><p>01:18:39 Living With Purpose, Faith, and Resilience</p><p>——</p><p>Stay up-to-date with all things Resilient by subscribing to our Resilient Times Newsletter: https://resilienttimes.substack.com</p><p>RESILIENT:</p><p>Follow Us On Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/theresilientshow</p><p>Follow Us On Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/resilientshow</p><p>Follow Us On Twitter:⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/resilientshow</p><p>Follow Us On TikTok:⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@resilientshow</p><p>LIVE RESILIENT STORE:</p><p>https://shop.theresilientshow.com</p><p>Follow Chad: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/chadrobo_official</p><p>https://x.com/ChadRobo</p><p>SPONSORS:</p><p>Smith &amp; Wesson: ⁠⁠https://www.smith-wesson.com⁠⁠</p><p>Vortex Optics: ⁠https://vortexoptics.com</p><p>⁠Gatorz Eyewear: ⁠⁠https://www.gatorz.com⁠⁠</p><p>Allied Wealth: ⁠https://alliedwealth.com</p><p>⁠BioPro+: ⁠⁠https://www.bioproteintech.com/CHAD30</p><p>⁠⁠BioXCellerator: ⁠https://www.bioxcellerator.com</p><p>⁠Core Medical: https://coremedicalgrp.com/chadpodcastcmg</p><p>------</p><p>The Resilient Show is a proud supporter of military and first responder communities in partnership with ⁠Mighty Oaks Foundation⁠.</p>