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SimonSaysTrain (@mrtlsimon), a channel run by Tony that hosts the 2nd is For Everyone Diversity Shoot events and the 2A4E podcast, posts firearms-focused Shorts and short videos to about 2,530 subscribers with a median of 663 views. It uploads roughly ten videos a year. Rate range is $150 to $250 per video.

Why brands book SimonSaysTrain

Reaches a niche firearms audience through short-form product clips

  • About 2,530 subscribers and a median of 663 views per video
  • Shorts make up 76 percent of uploads, averaging 24 seconds
  • Recent Shorts reached 69,101 views, showing occasional high reach
Best forfirearm accessory brandsshooting range and training events
Watch forPolitical advocacy and firearms content are excluded by many brand-safety policies; review fit before booking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Firearms85%
Events15%
Formats
YouTube Shorts product clips, range event recaps, podcast excerpts
Tone
direct, informal
Language
English
On camera
Yes, talking head
Production
Phone, natural light
Typical length
under 60 seconds

Audience

Commercial intent45/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment60/100
Positive share of 30 comments
Engagement1.1%
Likes and comments per view on recent videos
Audience asks aboutwhich firearm to buy as a first-time ownerhow a particular model performs at the rangehow to attend a beginner shooting event
Age
15%18-24
30%25-34
25%35-44
30%45+
Gender
25%women
75%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States90%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 50 videos were sponsored
None seenno sponsored videos in the last 50
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
firearms, firearm accessories, shooting ranges
Affiliate links
No

No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos; several videos tag manufacturers such as Hi Point and Mossberg as mentions.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencemedium
Politicshigh

Titles such as "Killed my Gen 2 Glock!" and "I'M NOT LAW ABIDING: GOALS 2026" show firearms content and political advocacy themes.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Platforms

PlatformFollowersMedian viewsUploads, 90d
YouTube2.5k6631

Benchmark score: 34 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Engagement Median views relative to followers33 / 50
Activity Uploads in the last 90 days1 / 30
Reach Followers on the main platform1 / 20

Recent videos

Last three uploads, latest 54 days ago.

I am a 2nd Amendment rights advocate that host "The 2nd is For Everyone: Diversity Shoot " at ranges in New Jersey, Pennsylvania & Nebraska. I also host the 2A4E podcast. Our mission is to introduce new people to firearms. We introduce everyone to their right to keep and bear arms regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or background. This channel has our podcast and videos showing what we do. I hope you enjoy our content. You can support our mission by becoming a patron at Patreon.com/The2ndisForEveryonepodcast and donating to our Go Fund Me at Gofundme.com/the2ndisforeveryo
SimonSaysTrain's own profile description on YouTube

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About SimonSaysTrain

SimonSaysTrain is a YouTube channel run by Tony under the handle @mrtlsimon. It posts firearms content, mostly short clips of product handling and shooting, alongside videos documenting the 2nd is For Everyone Diversity Shoot events and the 2A4E podcast. The channel has about 2,530 subscribers and a median of 663 views per video, with roughly ten uploads in the past year.

The audience appears to be primarily American firearms enthusiasts and people new to shooting. These viewer estimates are inferred from content and comments, not confirmed by platform analytics. Sponsorship has not been observed on the channel, though several videos tag firearm manufacturers.

Brands in firearm accessories or shooting-event sponsorship may consider this channel. At the Shorts rate, a sponsored video would fall in the $150 to $250 range, and at that price the effective CPM is well above the $10 to $30 typical for paid ads, so it suits brands prioritizing relevance over reach.

Written from SimonSaysTrain's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. SimonSaysTrain can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about SimonSaysTrain

How much does SimonSaysTrain charge for a sponsored video?

Based on its median views and Shorts-heavy uploads, SimonSaysTrain's rate is estimated at $150 to $250 per video. This is a Starbooked estimate from public channel data, not a rate the creator has published.

What does SimonSaysTrain post about on YouTube?

SimonSaysTrain posts firearms content, mainly short product and shooting clips, plus recaps of Diversity Shoot events and podcast excerpts. The channel is focused on introducing new people to firearms and the Second Amendment.

How do I contact SimonSaysTrain for a brand deal?

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