In a 2019 Pews Research Study, 47% of post-9/11 veterans surveyed said they had difficulty transitioning from military to civilian life. For Mike and Amber Wall, a husband and wife team with patriotism pulsing through their veins, that’s 47% too many.
With deep honor and respect for the men and women who served fearlessly in the armed forces, they knew they wanted to impact the lives of veterans, but were not sure how. Amber had already worked 20 years in a corporate environment where she helped train veterans transitioning into the workforce but often felt limited by corporate bureaucracy and values that didn’t align with her own. Mike watched her struggle courageously as he wrestled with his own inability to do more for veterans.
Then Bottle Breacher happened.
When Mike and Amber purchased the company made famous on the hit show Shark Tank, they knew their chance to make a difference had arrived. After acquiring the company from the original founder, Navy Seal Eli Crane and his wife, Jen Crane and two of the show’s investors, Mark Cuban and Kevin O’Leary, Mike and Amber strapped in for the ride of a lifetime.
What is Bottle Breacher?
With a tip of their hat and a knowing grin, the two owners will say you can call their flagship product a bottle opener if you want to, but then you’d be missing out on the “so much more” that makes their product unique. It’s a brand—a brand that helps instill value and respect.
“We are parents and patriots first; Bottle Breacher is just a small piece of our responsibility as both.” – Amber Wall
Most bottle openers are generic pieces of metal with a hole cut out on one end. If you’ve seen one, you’ve seen them all, until your eyes take in the exquisite craftsmanship of a Bottle Breacher. The handcrafted .50 cal bullet bottle openers (also in sizes 20mm and 30mm) are statement pieces that not only represent the heart and soul of the US military but are also a reminder of the freedom offered through the sacrifices of so many.
The once-shot bullet bottle openers are made from dummy ammunition and are completely safe. Each Bottle Breacher goes through a meticulous, handcrafted process that includes,
- Reloading each bullet bottle opener
- Cutting for the opener
- Tumbling, then handpicking each one to ensure the best quality
- Prepping and cleaning for a powder coating to provide a smooth finish
- Laser engraving (if personalized)
- Repolishing and inspecting for quality control
All manufacturing is completed in-house in one of their three industrial suites by patriots (veterans and civilians) who believe in the Bottle Breacher company mission.
“Military appreciation is not one month out of the year, but every day of the year. We are forever grateful for our freedom, which has also provided us with this opportunity to serve those who have served us.” – Mike Wall
Bottle Breacher is a different kind of company. “Support, appreciate and encourage” are the guiding principles behind everything they do, and “hiring more of our brave men and women who keep our flag flying every day” is at the top of their list.
To learn more about the variety of Bottle Breacher luxury gifts for men and their mission to support veterans, visit their website.
