Staff Bios

Matt Janes and his wife, Dana Janes, started Second Amendment Sports in 1993 with six cases of ammunition, and things just took off from there. He is impassioned about what he does, because he loves the outdoors. He involves himself in the entire outdoor sports industry. He has hunted upland game and big game in many western states with firearms and bow. He fished both salt and fresh water for multiple species: his repertoire of fishing including fly and bait fishing on the entire Pacific Coast, including three trips to Alaska. He is a Martial Arms graduate, has a CCW, and has owned almost every firearm imaginable! As for his camping background, Matt is an Eagle Scout who has attended three national and two world jamborees. He also has extensive backcountry experience in the entire Upper Kern Plateau. His most recently acquired skill is mastering the compound bow --so that he can extend his hunting opportunities. Matt used most brands of paintball markers, but in 2000, he slid into a bunker and blew his right knee out. “Recball has tapered off since,? he jokes. In 2005, he was honored with the title of “2005 Kern County Sportsman of the Year.? Needless to say, Matt puts his whole heart, mind, body, and soul into providing Kern County with the most comprehensive, progressive, one-stop outdoorsports store.

“Raised with basic family values and many early outdoor opportunities, I stayed close to my desires while honing my business skills with my father/mentor. Then I took those family business and relationship skills and applied them to the outdoor industry. Continually surrounding myself with good people and loving family has allowed me to find a creative outlet at Second Amendment Sports. I appreciate all my association with you over time, and I hope to continue to share this passion with you!