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| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 5 |
| No. of episodes | 65 (list of episodes) |
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| Executive producer | Stephen Land |
| Producer | Dane Walker Chase |
| Production location | Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
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| Production company | Jupiter Entertainment |
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| Network | Discovery Channel |
| Release | January 26, 2011 – May 16, 2014 |
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Sons of Guns is a reality television series that aired on the Discovery Channel[1] between 2011 and 2014. The series centers on Red Jacket Firearms LLC, a Louisiana-based business that manufactures and sells custom firearms to law enforcement, security firms, and private collectors. Will Hayden was the founder and owner of the shop, while his daughter and business partner Stephanie managed the office.
As on the Discovery Channel series MythBusters, this show practices a degree of self-censorship and safety-consciousness. Each episode begins with a staff member (usually Will) warning viewers not to try anything demonstrated on the show at home. In addition, during scenes of catastrophic failure, the crew reminds the audience not to try anything at home. The program made a noted point to avoid showing specific detail of how weapon modifications or fabrications are performed.
After five seasons, the show was cancelled on August 27, 2014, as a direct result of Hayden's arrest on various sexual charges. On April 7, 2017, Hayden was convicted on two counts of aggravated rape and one count of forcible rape.[2] On May 11, 2017, Hayden was sentenced to two life sentences plus 40 years in prison to be served consecutively, for rape of two girls between ages of 11 and 13. On July 12, 2017, he pleaded no contest to two separate rape charges and was given a third life sentence plus 40 years.
- ^ Hibberd, James (December 16, 2010). "Discovery Orders Hidden Treasure Reality Shows, Renews Three Others". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ "Former Sons of Guns Star Will Hayden Found Guilty of Sexual Assaults of 2 Girls: Reports". People.com. Retrieved 9 April 2017.