The EntrepreNewYear Rundown

We decided to start 2016 by celebrating small business entrepeneurs. Accordingly, we posted an article about a different worthy small business (some of them also vetrepreneurs) every weekday in January. Why? Because the entrepreneurial spirit, capitalism and the free market are a part of the foundation upon which this great republic stands. Today we'll recap those businesses, and we'll reiterate our hope that you join us in supporting small business and celebrating the American entrepreneur.

Here's the EntrepreNewYear rundown:

Defensive Creations, Blackguard Customs, Rincon Woodworks, Morgan Pipes, Burnt Hand Leather Goods, Paradime EDC, Tin Roof Cutting Boards, Meglio Knives, Triumph Target Systems, Jensby Dezigns, Leather Cigar, Shoot Like a Girl, Range 15, Martinson Industries, Lethal Lace, Fostech Outdoors, Bunker Arms, Wicked Grips, Exodus Gunleather, Zyon Systems and Liberty Socks.

Defensive Creations

We started the series, fittingly enough, with a custom gunsmith. Read more about Defensive Creations right here.

Blackguard Customs

If you have the slightest interest at all in celebrating fire and steel to get your viking on, check out Blackguard Customs.

Rincon Woodworks

There aren't as many gifted carpenters now as once there were. Read more about one of them at Rincon Woodworks.

Morgan Pipes

Not everyone can pull off smoking a pipe. Those who can, and who want to really do it right, would be well advised to check out Morgan Pipes.

Burnt Hand Leather Goods

Have discriminating taste in EDC? Read more about Burnt Hand Custom Leather Goods.

Paradime EDC

This skull bracelet was made by the woman who runsParadime EDC.  Some of the store's offerings are her own creation, other things come from reputable companies. Check 'em out.

Tin Roof

Doesn't matter if you cook outside with fire or inside with magic.  You should customize your kitchen with Tin Roof.

Meglio Knives

Looking for something a little a LOT classier than Ginsu for your kitchen? Read more about MeglioKnives.

Triumph Target Systems

If you're looking for something more useful and reactive than paper and want an option to steel and want to support a vetrepreneur, check out Triumph Systems right here.

Jensby Dezigns

Like to write? Enjoy putting ink on paper the old fashioned way? Read more about Jensby Dezigns.

Leather Cigar

Read more about Leather Cigar. It's unique and it's awesome and it's perfect for about anyone's desk.

Shoot Like a Girl

Want to support today's fastest growing gun-owning demographic? Read more about Shoot Like a Girl

Range 15

Read more about the Range 15 movie trailer right here. Jarred, Rocco, Mat and the others (including a couple of Medal of Honor recipients) will appreciate your attention.

Martinson Industries

If you're interested at all in a load carriage system that's a little different than your typical pack, read some more about the Martinson Industries Rygg System.

Lethal Lace

Looking for something discreet and pretty to carry that blaster with? Read more about Lethal Lace.

Fostech Outdoor

Sure, it looks like something from the Ballad of Jayne Cobb, but it's real. Read more about it in this article about Fostech Outdoor.

Bunker Arms

Read more about Bunker Arms. Lots of places claim to be a true custom gun manufacturer — few of them deliver anything remotely like this.

Wicked Grips

Read more about Wicked Grips. You'll be able to do more than customize your 1911 or Para; you can adorn it with a work of art.

Exodus Gunleather

Read just a little more about Exodus Gunleather; get yourself a one of a kind matching holster, mag pouch and gunbelt set.

Zyon Systems

Read more about Zyon Systems. The former National Park Service LEO and rescue veteran knows what he's talking about and what he's doing.

Liberty Socks

Read a little more about Liberty Socks. Your feet will thank you for it (as will the vetrepeneur that founded the company).

Oh, and the capitalism and America patch? They're from another entrepreneur: MOE Guns.