What happened to the show Red Jacket Firearms?
Red Jacket Firearms co-owner Joe Meaux rebranded the business in January 2015, according to The Advocate, opening Meaux Guns and Ammos just down the street in Baton Rouge.
What happened to the gun show on Discovery?
Sons of Guns is a reality television series that aired on the Discovery Channel between 2011 and 2014. After five seasons, the show was cancelled on August 27, 2014, as a direct result of Hayden’s arrest on various sexual charges.
When did Red Jacket Firearms close?
The Discovery Channel canceled “Sons of Guns” on August 27, 2014, shortly after Hayden’s arrest that month. Reruns of the show no longer air, for obvious reasons.
What happened to Red Jacket employees?
While Will and Stephanie were punished as individuals, the ATF compromised with them when it came to keeping Red Jacket in business. The business was restructured, with a licensed gun dealer taking over the company and Will and Stephanie taking on employee roles—on paper, at least.
Will from Red Jacket in jail?
On April 7, 2017, Hayden was convicted of two counts of aggravated rape and one count of forcible rape, of two girls over the course of two decades. On May 11, 2017, Hayden was sentenced to two life sentences (mandatory for aggravated rape), to run concurrently, plus 40 years, to run consecutively, in prison.
Is Red Jacket Firearms a real store?
Sons of Guns was a reality show series that aired on Discovery Channel. The series features the work of the weapons store Red Jacket Firearms, located in Baton Rouge (Louisiana, USA). The main objective of the store was the production and sale of firearms. This store was owned and run by Will Hayden.
What happened to the gunsmith on Red Jacket?
Vince Buckles – Former chief gunsmith of the store, left Red Jacket at the end of season 2, now works part-time as an outside contractor. Christopher Ford (Kris Ford) – Production Manager (started as a student, Stephanie’s husband). Joe Meaux – Executive Director/Gunsmith/Machine Tool Operator/Webmaster.
Who is the owner of Red Jacket?
William Hayden – Founder and owner of Red Jacket Firearms. Stephanie Ford – Company Manager (Will’s daughter). Vince Buckles – Former chief gunsmith of the store, left Red Jacket at the end of season 2, now works part-time as an outside contractor.
Who makes Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 10th anniversary Red Jacket firearm edition?
A Texas car dealership contracted with Hayden, individually rather than with their licensing company, to manufacture Jeep Wrangler Rubicon 10th Anniversary Red Jacket Firearm Edition SUVs stamped with their logo.