Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago

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From a simple napkin sketch in 2020 to a must-have upgrade used by top special-operations teams worldwide, the GBRS Hydra changed the way shooters run red dots, lasers and night-vision. In this clip, GBRS co-founder Cole Fackler tells former Force Recon Marine Chad Robichaux how the first prototype took shape, why “the Hydra freed up rail space and centered the gun’s balance,” and how user feedback drove Version 2.

Plus tips for civilians and law-enforcement looking to level-up their rifles. Watch to see how operator experience, relentless R&D and partnerships with Unity Tactical turned an idea into a global standard.

Full Interview: youtube.com/watch?v=sr5JtUI8Ojg

CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Introduction
02:33 - Launching Hydra V1 & Key Benefits
03:16 - Cheek Weld Fixes & Accessory Kit
04:36 - Global Adoption by Elite Units
05:18 - Stand-Alone Optic Mount for LEOs
06:39 - From Napkin Sketch to Manufacturing
07:27 - End-User Feedback Drives V2

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