Inside Otis Technology: Smarter Gun Care with Bill Kleftis

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Gun cleaning should not feel like a chore. Today I sit down with Bill Kleftis, CEO of Otis Technology, to talk about smarter maintenance, better tools, and the simple habits that keep your guns running when it actually matters.

Bill brings real experience to the table.
He works with the military.
He competes.
He teaches concealed carry.
And he runs one of the most respected gun care companies in the industry.

This conversation pulls back the curtain on what most shooters get wrong about maintenance and how to fix it today.

What You Will Learn

Why most shooters clean their guns the hard way

Cable vs rod and when each is the right call

How Otis built cleaning systems that survive real combat use

Why your EDC needs a different cleaning schedule

The truth about over-oiling and reliability

Which Otis products solve real problems instead of adding clutter

When to use dry lube and when to stay traditional

Why Shooter’s Choice exists and how it fits into the ecosystem

About Bill Kleftis

CEO of Otis Technology

Background across high-pressure industries

Competitive pistol and three gun shooter

CCW instructor

Lifelong problem solver who leads with a systems mindset

Jason’s Favorite Moments

The honest talk about shooters who over-clean and wreck reliability.

The breakdown on patches and why the Otis cone pull makes sense once you see it.

The cold-weather lubrication talk that hits home in Montana.

The system mindset that every shooter should adopt.

Speed Round

USPSA
Rifle
Nine millimeter
Muffs for pistol, plugs for rifle

Bill’s Armory Pick

A short-barrel 300 Blackout AR with a suppressor running subsonic ammo.
Quiet. Practical. Smart.

Explore Otis

If you want to see the tools and systems Bill talked about
Main site: https://otistec.com/

Full product lineup: https://otistec.com/shop-all/

Support the Show

If you enjoy the conversations, share this episode with a friend who still cleans their gun with random patches from a ziplock bag.

Gun cleaning should not feel like a chore. Today I sit down with Bill Kleftis, CEO of Otis Technology, to talk about smarter maintenance, better tools, and the simple habits that keep your guns running when it actually matters.

Bill brings real experience to the table.
He works with the military.
He competes.
He teaches concealed carry.
And he runs one of the most respected gun care companies in the industry.

This conversation pulls back the curtain on what most shooters get wrong about maintenance and how to fix it today.

What You Will Learn

Why most shooters clean their guns the hard way

Cable vs rod and when each is the right call

How Otis built cleaning systems that survive real combat use

Why your EDC needs a different cleaning schedule

The truth about over-oiling and reliability

Which Otis products solve real problems instead of adding clutter

When to use dry lube and when to stay traditional

Why Shooter’s Choice exists and how it fits into the ecosystem

About Bill Kleftis

CEO of Otis Technology

Background across high-pressure industries

Competitive pistol and three gun shooter

CCW instructor

Lifelong problem solver who leads with a systems mindset

Jason’s Favorite Moments

The honest talk about shooters who over-clean and wreck reliability.

The breakdown on patches and why the Otis cone pull makes sense once you see it.

The cold-weather lubrication talk that hits home in Montana.

The system mindset that every shooter should adopt.

Explore Otis

If you want to see the tools and systems Bill talked about
Main site: https://otistec.com/

Full product lineup: https://otistec.com/shop-all/

Support the Show

If you enjoy the conversations, share this episode with a friend who still cleans their gun with random patches from a ziplock bag.

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⚠️ Safety and Liability Notice

All firearm handling and maintenance shown is performed in a safe, secure, and professional environment with unloaded firearms, and in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws.

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Always follow manufacturer guidelines and consult your firearm’s manual before performing maintenance or installing upgrades.

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