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Eric Mutchler

Eric Mutchler

Private Security/Protection Officer

Eric Mutchler is a Texas-based additive manufacturing expert, outdoorsman, and firearms enthusiast with over 20 years of experience pushing the limits of modern manufacturing. He focuses on advanced metal and polymer laser sintering technologies that turn complex ideas into functional reality. He previously contributed to the groundbreaking development of the world’s first 3D-printed metal pistol at Solid Concepts, helping bridge the gap between innovation and real-world performance. A former Engineman in the United States Navy, Eric brings a mission-first mindset to everything he does. He has also works private security and executive protection since 2016, adding real-world experience to his knowledge of firearms and personal defense. Outside of work, you’ll find him in the field or on the water—hunting, fishing, and dialing in long-range shooting setups.

Expertise:

Defensive pistol and long gun use, precision long-range shooting, and hands-on ammunition reloading. Advanced additive manufacturing, including Direct Metal Laser Melting technologies developed through prior projects with Solid Concepts. Practical, real-world experience in vehicle maintenance and repair, along with a strong foundation in fishing, camping, and backcountry survival.

Location:

Georgetown, TX

What the outdoors mean to Eric:

The outdoors live in all of us. It’s not something we necessarily need to survive day to day, but it’s something we’re better for when we embrace it. Time in nature has a way of resetting your perspective—whether that’s on the water, in the field, or just away from the noise. It’s where you reconnect, refocus, and remember what matters.

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