#170 Building Tools That Save Lives: Chris Kuras & The Good Dude Breacher Bar

We’re back with another Iron Sights After Dark episode, and I’m joined once again by my friend Chris Kuras. Chris is a seasoned law enforcement officer with over a decade of SWAT experience—and he’s the guy behind Good Dude Concepts and the Good Dude Breacher Bar, a compact, mission-driven tool built for first responders, military, and civilians alike.

In this episode, we get into the why behind the tool, how it was developed, and what it’s designed to do: breach doors, defeat laminated glass, and ultimately save lives. Chris walks us through the thought process, real-world application, and what it takes to bring a product like this from concept to the hands of people who need it most.

But as usual, our conversation goes beyond gear. We talk mindset, training, the SWAT world, and what it means to serve with purpose in today’s environment.

If you’re into tactical tools, product development, or just appreciate guys doing good work for the right reasons, this one’s for you.

Timestamps:

00:00 Intro

00:49 Texas Tactical Police Officers Association Conference

01:05 Good Dude Concepts: Rebrand & Product Launch

02:30 Chris Curtis: Background & Career

03:07 Breacher Bar Origins

05:43 Breacher Bar: Design & Utility

09:24 Breacher Bar: Real-World Applications

12:54 Launch & Availability

39:47 Weapon Mounted Lights: Clearing the Confusion

41:38 Balancing Cost & Quality for First Responders

47:15 Custom Gear & Limited Runs

57:32 International Demand & Distribution Challenges

01:09:29 Training & Instruction