We know what it’s like to feel invisible when the uniform comes off. We know the sting of being told “thanks for your service” while wondering where the real help is. Great Guns was born because too many veterans are left to fight their hardest battles alone—battles with stigma, silence, lost purpose, and sometimes, just making it to tomorrow.
Our founder, James Scott, has seen these battles first-hand. After serving in the UK Army Reserves (back when it was called the Territorial Army—yes, he’s heard all the STAB jokes), James spent his time giving back as an Adult Instructor with the Army Cadet Force, surrounded by some of the best people you’ll ever meet—many of them veterans.
He’s a squaddie at heart, but even more, he’s a man on a mission: to make sure no veteran is ever left behind or overlooked again.
James created Great Guns because veterans deserve more. More than lip service. More than a ticked box. More than being just another number or sad statistic.
Here, every service story matters—no matter your regiment, trade, rank, or what came after. If you showed up and served, you’re one of us. And if life’s knocked the wind out of you, we’re here to help you get it back.
The Great Guns Podcast is our way of telling the world:
You Are Not Alone.
We share the real stories—good, bad, and beautifully messy—so someone out there hears them and knows it’s okay to reach out.
“If the podcast reaches and helps just one veteran, I’ve achieved what I wanted to. But I want more than just one.” — James Scott, Founder
We believe in real duty of care. Not just words, but action. Not just today, but every day. Veterans, families, misfits, everyday heroes—you’re all welcome here.
So if you’re reading this and feeling lost, left out, or just in need of a new mission—reach out. Join us. The tribe is waiting, and the comeback starts now.
Suit up with Great Guns apparel—gear designed for the bold, the resilient, and the unbreakable. Every piece is a badge of honor for your comeback journey.
Tune in to the Great Guns Podcast—where veterans and everyday warriors drop their truth bombs, share the mess and the magic, and prove nobody fights alone.
Connect with the Great Guns community—where veterans, misfits, and allies rally for support, purpose, and the next big adventure. Belonging starts here. Your story matters.