Old 18 is the spirit of rugged exceptionalism and the celebration of the unwavered American. We revere the people who came to this country and thrivedindividuals who invited the challenge of uncertainty for the reward of accomplishment. We distinguish the men and women who discovered an untamed wilderness and proceeded to build their future and give birth to the greatest country in human history. Old 18 stands with anyone who fights against insurmountable odds to establish what is righteous. Just like the eighteen men who resisted a superior force in a field outside of Gonzales and fired the first shot of Texas independence, we do not exchange the insecurity of freedom for the comfort of tyranny. In this country, no man should be compelled to bend his knee to any power other than his own God. Old 18 raises this flag of dissent towards all institutions seeking to control the will of the people. We signal all patriotic allies to help rebuild the American soul. We endeavor to support the deconstruction of learned submission and replace it with the natural, healthy drive of the unwavered American. We define this American as we do the US Navy SEALs and TOPGUN fighter pilots with whom we served. Those who possess an unwavering self-belief that they will overcome, who have a predetermined response to the stress they encounter, and who invite the challenge to make themselves better. Our vision is to build people. We want to return America to the mentally tough, fearless outdoorsman who works hard, plays hard, and will defend their values in the face of adversity, at any cost. We encourage all sportsmen to explore the history of your country and know that you have unique talents, an extraordinary lineage and that by inviting challenges, anyone can become UNWAVERED. Jock Up, The Founders of Old 18