Sons of Guns (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Series · ★ 7.6
Released in 2011, Sons of Guns is a documentary series.
What it’s about. Sons of Guns is a reality television series that airs on the Discovery Channel. The series centers on Red Jacket Firearms LLC, a Louisiana-based business that manufactures and sells custom weapons. Will Hayden is the founder and owner of the shop, while his daughter and business partner Stephanie manages the office. As on the Discovery Channel series MythBusters, this show practices a degree of self-censorship and safety-consciousness. Each episode begins with a staff member warning viewers not to try anything demonstrated on the show at home. In addition, during scenes of catastrophic failure, the crew will remind the audience not to try anything at home. The program also makes a noted point to avoid showing specific detail of how weapon modifications or fabrications are performed.
Who’s in it. Sons of Guns stars William Hayden as Founder of RedJacket Firearms, Joseph Meaux as Joseph Meaux, Kristafor Ford as Kristafor Ford and Glenn 'Flem' Fleming as Glenn 'Flem' Fleming, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Sons of Guns has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sons of Guns page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sons of Guns tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sons of Guns (2011)?
- In GB, Sons of Guns is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sons of Guns worth watching?
- Sons of Guns holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sons of Guns?
- Sons of Guns stars William Hayden, Joseph Meaux, Kristafor Ford, Glenn 'Flem' Fleming and Stephanie Hayden.
- When was Sons of Guns released?
- Sons of Guns was released in 2011.