Barrel And Hatchet Trade Group LLC was founded in 2020 and is a Christian owned company. It was founded by its owner, Christopher Eric Roscher, and co-owned by Tyler Burke, who is the lead photographer for Barrel & Hatchet’s Media.
Christopher Eric Roscher is the owner, founder and lead instructor for the company as well as a 15 year Air Force veteran. Eric has been an instructor for 8 years training specializing in both military and citizen curriculum. Despite his years of instructing, his philosophy is that he is still a “professional student” and a student of the craft. There is always more to learn.
Eric’s vision for the company was to normalize citizens training in high-quality equipment and gear, as well as to pass on this knowledge through social media outlets such as YouTube, Instagram, and Spotify.
The purpose of Barrel and Hatchet is to share the Life Saving Grace of Jesus, train both the prepared citizen and armed professional, and strengthen the community through unity within the industry.
WE HAVE A PASSION FOR THE SHOOTING AND DEFENSE INDUSTRY AND A VISION TO BRING THE INDUSTRY AND COMMUNITY TOGETHER THROUGH TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, MEDIA, RELATIONSHIPS AND MINDSET. WE BELIEVE THAT NOW MORE THAN EVER IT IS VITAL TO UNITE, INSTEAD OF COMPETE, TO SHARE KNOWELDGE AND RESOURCES INSTEAD OF GATEKEEP. WE ARE HERE TO WORK WITH OTHERS AND BRING THE COMMUNTY TOGETHER DURING BOTH HARD TIMES AND PROPSPEROUS. SIMUL AUTEM RESURGEMUS.
Eric Roscher is an Air Force Special Warfare combat veteran who served as a Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) Joint Terminal Attack Controller (JTAC) from 2008 to 2019. During his service, he deployed to Afghanistan in 2010–2011 and again in 2012, gaining extensive experience in combat operations and joint force integration.
After transitioning from active duty, he began sharing his expertise with the civilian sector in 2018 by leading firearm training courses. From 2020 to 2023, he served as Head Range Officer and Lead Shooting Instructor at JTAC Ranch, where he oversaw range operations and curriculum development. He is also the founder & owner of Barrel and Hatchet Trade Group, a training company dedicated to spreading a message of hope in Jesus & building the next generation of modern shooters, and the host of Hatchet Cast, a firearms and preparedness-focused YouTube channel. He is also the host of the Hatchet Cast Podcast on Spotify that covers current events, strange conspiracies and topics regarding the Bible and how to apply scripture to your life as a warrior.
As a lifelong professional student of the craft, Eric has instructed civilians, law enforcement, and military personnel alike. He believes that effective teaching requires humility, constant growth, and the willingness to keep learning.
Beyond his professional life, Eric has been married to his wife for over 15 years and is a proud father of two children. A graduate of the Shepherd School, he has been trained in Christian leadership and applies those principles both personally and professionally. He is a strong Christian, and his faith in God serves as the guiding principle in his life, his family, and his leadership.
At Bone Valley Industries, he serves as Chief Operating Officer and Lead Instructor, responsible for shaping the training curriculum and ensuring that every member receives high-quality, practical instruction rooted in practical application. He also works closely with the leadership team toward the unified vision of creating a facility that builds community, strengthens families and brings the hope found in Jesus to the modern day warrior.
Paul Rosales is a U.S. Air Force veteran with over 14 years of experience in force protection, combat arms instruction, and counter-terrorism operations. After serving within U.S. Special Operations Command, he transitioned his expertise to the civilian sector, where he continues to train, mentor, and serve others with the same professionalism and discipline that defined his military career
At Barrel & Hatchet Trade Group, Paul contributes to the team’s mission of raising the standard of training and preparedness through realistic instruction, community engagement, and faith-based values. His instructional approach focuses on safety, fundamentals, and sound decision-making — empowering students to build confidence through competence.
Paul also serves as a firearms instructor with Bone Valley Range, where he brings a practical, student-first teaching style shaped by years of operational experience and a genuine respect for the responsibility that comes with firearm ownership. Whether working with beginners or advanced professionals, his goal is to create a learning environment that emphasizes humility, accountability, and continuous growth.
Beyond the range, Paul remains active as a consultant across the defense industry in product evaluation, marketing strategy, and professional training development. Grounded in his faith and guided by the principle “Simul Autem Resurgemus — Together We Rise,” Paul believes that true progress comes from unity, shared knowledge, and consistent effort rather than competition or ego.
Stephen Hancock is an entirely self-taught, American filmmaker with over 15 years of experience. Throughout his filmmaking career, Hancock has directed numerous films, most notably SCP: Dollhouse, SCP: OVERLORD, and S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of the Zone, which have collectively garnered over 35 million views across various platforms worldwide.
Since founding Altavision, Hancock has continued to manage all aspects of production in-house and is known for his strong focus on realism, which has earned him recognition within the military community.
