Episode 02 Why Marine Jimmy Bell Started a Firearms Company

Buckle up because if Jimmy Bell is involved, it’s gonna be a wild ride! We sat down with Jimmy to discuss what brought him to where he is today, at his gun shop, Texas Ordnance Depot in Hico, Texas. His story has many twists and turns, but ironically, he landed back full circle, only 3 miles down the road from where he was raised by his mom and grandfather, who he was named after.

Jimmy doesn’t only have his name in common with his grandfather, though. He also followed in his footsteps in joining the United States Marine Corps. Those footsteps led him to a deployment – boots on the ground during the Battle of Fallujah – as well as becoming part of the Second Force Recon, and HVT (High Value Targets) Task Force.

In this episode, you’ll learn about the guy who built his dream with his high school friend, Cody Kerr. You’ll also learn about his time as a SilencerCo rep, and how every single experience led to his creation of Texas Ordnance Depot.

Hico, Texas (between DFW and Austin) may sound unfamiliar, but Texas Ordnance Depot has put the town’s name on the map. It features a gun range, shop, workshop, and even a room for classes in case you’re looking to get your LTC (license to carry). The purpose of Texas Ordnance Depot is to cater to the modern gun owner – whether they’re experienced, or they’re looking to learn about firearm and suppressor ownership.

As you can see, Jimmy is more than just the man behind the gun counter. Listen in to hear more.