The CAT Outdoors Team
CAT Outdoors is run by a small team built around one principle: the people writing and reviewing gear should actually know what they’re talking about. Justin leads the business. Jeff brings board-certified expertise in executive protection and defensive shooting to every review that needs it. Brad covers hunting and home defense while running our visual production. Aaron edits every piece before it goes live. Nothing gets published without at least two of us touching it.
Leadership
Justin Trump
President at CAT Outdoors, Glock-certified armorer, and AR-15 tooling patent owner.
- Glock Certified Armorer
- Patent Owner, U.S. Patents 7,644,529 and 8,250,800
- 60+ articles published on firearms and tactical gear
Expert Reviewer
Jeff Burns
Board-certified executive protection specialist with 25 years in covert operations and law enforcement.
- CDEP (Board Certified in Dignitary & Executive Protection)
- CMAS (Certified Master Anti-Terrorism Specialist)
- U.S. Department of State WPS2 Qualified
Contributing Reviewer
Bradley Lanphear
Cinematographer and 20-year hunter. Directed 41 documentary episodes for American Warriors.
- Cinematographer and Photographer, 10+ years professional practice
- 41 documentary episodes for American Warriors
- Commercial credits with ESPN, Curiosity Stream, and Danner Boots
Editor
Aaron Basiliere
16 years of professional writing and editing. Cum laude graduate of UW-Parkside.
- B.A. in English (Writing Concentration), Cum Laude, UW-Parkside
- Two-time cover story writer for Geek Out magazine
- 16 years professional writing and editing experience
