CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — Lodestar Technology today announced the appointment of USA Carry to its Independent Advisory Board, with founder and publisher Luke McCoy serving as the organization’s Field-Testing Advisor. In this role, McCoy will provide independent, real-world perspective throughout Lodestar’s product development process, supporting the company’s commitment to rigorous evaluation, continuous improvement, and user-focused firearm technology.

Lodestar Independent Advisory Board

The Lodestar Independent Advisory Board brings together experienced professionals from the firearms, technology, safety, training, and consumer sectors to provide independent perspective throughout Lodestar’s product development process. By incorporating real-world expertise and outside feedback, the Board helps to strengthen product decisions and ensure customer needs remain central to innovation.

USA Carry

Representing USA Carry on the Advisory Board, Luke McCoy brings nearly two decades of experience evaluating firearms, educating responsible gun owners, and engaging one of the industry’s most respected concealed carry communities.

“Luke is a trusted voice in the industry and has built a reputation for evaluating firearms with honesty, technical expertise, and an unwavering commitment to the firearm owner,” said Ginger Chandler, CTO and Co-Founder of Lodestar Technology. “His willingness to ask hard questions, challenge assumptions, and provide candid feedback has already helped strengthen the LNK9. We’re excited to welcome USA Carry to our Independent Advisory Board and to continue working with Luke as we refine and develop what’s next.”

As founder and publisher of USA Carry, a competitive USPSA shooter, and developer of the Armorer firearm maintenance app, McCoy will provide independent field testing and product evaluation, helping assess performance and the overall ownership experience throughout Lodestar’s development process.

“Technology doesn’t earn trust because it’s new, it earns trust because it’s tested,” said McCoy. “I approached the LNK9 the same way I approach every firearm: run it hard, identify what works, point out what doesn’t, and report honestly. What impressed me most was that Lodestar not only welcomed independent feedback—they listened, acted on it, and made the product better. That’s the kind of commitment that ultimately benefits firearm owners.”

Continuing Independent Product Development

Lodestar will continue expanding its Independent Advisory Board with experts from a variety of disciplines, bringing together diverse perspectives that support responsible innovation, continuous improvement, and products that earn the confidence of firearm owners.

About Lodestar Technology

Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Lodestar Technology is led by experts from a wide range of industries, including technology, firearms, manufacturing, and defense. Its leadership brings decades of experience focused on developing next-generation tools to address modern security challenges.

At Lodestar, we’re building more than technology—we’re creating a new standard in safety and security by engineering solutions that make the world safer without compromising performance or freedom. With a commitment to modernization, safety, and thoughtful design, Lodestar is helping to shape the future of responsible firearm ownership. Visit LodestarTech.com, or follow on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

About USA Carry

Founded in 2007, USA Carry is one of the nation’s leading online resources dedicated to responsible firearm ownership, concealed carry education, self-defense, and Second Amendment news. Through in-depth product evaluations, educational content, legal updates, and training resources, USA Carry serves hundreds of thousands of firearm owners across its website, YouTube channel, newsletters, and social media platforms. Visit USACarry.com. or follow on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.

Media Contact

For press inquiries, test & evaluation requests, and interview opportunities, please contact:

Kie Wagner, [email protected], Lodestar Technology Media Kit

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