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Our guest today is Xi Van Fleet. Xi is the author of “Mao’s America: A Survivor’s Warning.” Xi grew up in Mao’s China. She spent her entire school years in the turmoil of the Chinese Cultural Revolution, but attended college in the US. Xi has never been politically involved, but like many Americans, 2020 has become a turning point for her. Compelled by her personal experience under Mao and the realization that the Chinese Cultural Revolution she lived through is taking place here in America, she has committed herself to the mission of educating American people about the horror of Socialism/Communism, and warn them of the danger of Cultural Marxist Woke Revolution that is threatening our country. Her up-coming book “Mao’s America: A Survivor’s Warning” will be available in October 2023. 1) Part of your story is that after high school you and other urban youths were forced to work in the fields for 3 years to be re-educated by the peasants. Help us understand what is meant by “re-educated”? 2) You earned master's degrees in English and Library Science. How did you come to be a student in the US to pursue your graduate studies? 3) You have worked in the field of Information Management. Describe what that is? 4) What was the pivotal moment or event that caused you to get politically involved? 5) What is the Chinese Cultural Revolution and why is it important for Americans to know? 6) Why is the 2nd Amendment important from a Communist survivor's perspective? 7) Our US Founders promised only one thing. That to keep our freedoms it would require eternal vigilance. What shall we do, in your opinion, to keep our freedoms?

Our guest today is Lyrah Panarigan. Lyrah Panarigan published an article in the Daily Caller in 2023 titled: Media, Politicians Chronically Mislead On Total Number Of ‘Mass Shootings,’ Data Analysis Shows. Lyrah is a student attending Arizona Christian University double-majoring in Political Science and Communications with a minor in Biblical Studies. She is the founder and Editor-in-Chief of Stronghold Media, ACU’s student-led press and media club. She is currently studying under Dr. George Barna of the Cultural Research Center. Lyrah is a Liberty and Learning Fellow for the Fund for American Studies, where she interned with the Daily Caller in the summer. 1) You are very unique for your age group. You even wrote a blog about being a young Conservative living in a Blue State. What makes you so strong to stand against the cultural tide? 2) Your article in Daily Caller discusses findings from research on this year's mass shootings are not what other media and political figures are touting. Talk to us about that. 3) You suggest that further research might be needed. But, there seems to be a concerted effort out there to be willfully ignorant of the truth. If that is in fact the case, what are we to do to advocate for truth? 4) Talk to us about the importance of 2nd Amendment. And how do we reach more young Americans to understand and value it as you do?

Our guest today is Laura DiBenedetto. Laura is the author of the #1 Bestselling Book, “The Six Habits”. She is a TEDx Speaker and Happiness & Business Coach. She is a Speaker, a Freedom Fighter, and is the Co-owner of Sovereign Ammo. 1) How do you help people manufacture delight through six habits? 2) In firearms training we sometimes hear the phrase slow down to speed up. In your experience, as a Happiness Coach, you use a similar phrase. Talk to us about the idea of slowing down to hurry up. 3) After all of the craziness of lockdowns and forced and coerced medical treatments starting in 2020, many people have joined the sovereignty movement. Possibly by no coincidence you and your husband named your ammo company Sovereign Ammo. Tell us about your journey into being an ammo manufacturer. 4) You were part of a recent DocuSeries called Firearms and Freedom. How did that come about?

Our guest today is Rob Canterbury. Rob is the American First, Constitutional Conservative candidate for Arizona Maricopa County Board of Supervisors in District 4, currently held by Clint Hickman. Rob grew up on a farm hunting, fishing, camping, gardening, and gaining a deep understanding of the conservation of our natural resources and many other great lifelong lessons. Rob retired from a distinguished career in the Navy after Serving for 20 years in Naval Special Warfare units. Rob currently works in the private security industry and serves as the Sergeant-at-Arms for both the Maricopa County Republican Committee and the Arizona GOP. 1) It is rare when a County Board of Supervisors makes national headlines, but in AZ, in Maricopa County, after the last two elections people across the country have heard a lot about the work that a Board of Supervisors does...or is supposed to do. Give us a quick civics lesson – what is the function of the MCBOS? 2) Why have you decided to toss your name in the hat and campaign for the Board? 3) In the last AZ election we ended up with a very anti-gun Governor. However, people in our audience might be wondering how the MSBOS might impact gun-rights? 4) What are the other important issues that the MCBOS impacts and how? 5) You are for implementing term limits for the MCBOS. Why is that a good pathway forward in your opinion? 6) How have your previous careers and experiences positioned you to be the best person for the job you are seeking as a member of the MCBOS?

Today is our first in an upcoming series of interviews with the ladies of the Independent Women’s Forum. On July 1, 2023 Cheryl was inducted as a Visiting Fellow at the IWF, and we want to use this Series to introduce you all to the important and varied work that the IWF does. Our guest today is Michele Steeb. Michele is the author of "Answers Behind The RED DOOR: Battling the Homeless Epidemic" In 2006, Michele joined a struggling shelter for homeless women and children and transformed it into one of the nation’s beacons of success by actively addressing and overcoming the root causes of their homelessness. Her written work has been published in the Washington Post, USA Today, Newsweek, and the New York Post. And now Michele is an Independent Women's Forum Visiting Fellow. 1) Talk to us about how tackling the Homelessness issue became a passion for you? 2) You wrote a book on homelessness, called Answers Behind the Red Door: Battling the Homeless Epidemic. What is the meaning behind the title, and what led you to write it? 3) Your book talks a lot about the underlying issues of homelessness. What does this mean? What are they? -The nexus between our issues is freedom and what happens to people when we restrict it. Homelessness policy under a sweeping change instituted by the Obama Administration straightjackets the homeless in dependency. The org Michele built and her life's work since is about creating policy that liberates the homeless to become all they are designed to be. 4) In the last decade, homelessness has become a major issue for our country. Do you agree, and if so, why? 5) Why has California been particularly hard hit? 6) Portland and Seattle, in addition to San Francisco and Los Angeles, also seem to be overwhelmed by these issues. Why? 7) I have seen mixed reports on homelessness among families. HUD often reports that it is going down, but I see other articles referencing a stark rise in family homelessness. Why? 8) What do you hope to accomplish during your Visiting Fellowship with IWF?

Our guest today is Scott Prior. Scott Prior is a competitive shooter with a YouTube channel called Scooter’s Brass, and the current president of the Arizona Chapter of the Liberal Gun Club. Scott believes that the Constitution is not a partisan document and that every American deserves equal protections under the law. He also believes that the ‘gun control’ crowd needs to start focusing on the causes of violence, instead of trying to manipulate and create gun laws that will be ineffective against gun violence. 1) How do we bridge the gap between left and right 2A supporters? 2) In pop culture (films, music videos, TV Shows) guns are often grievously mishandled, setting a terrible example for inexperienced and untrained people to follow. You have mentioned that there are ways to broadcast positive gun events on TV and social media platforms. Talk so us about that. 3) Violence has been with us since the dawn of Man. If there is a true solution to violence, it isn’t to make one person less able to protect him or herself. But, what can we do to examine the root causes – the why of gun violence, not the tool of gun violence?

Our guest today is Adam Winch. Adam is the founder and owner of Defenders USA, and also the owner of Crosswind Precision Marksmanship Academy (CPMA). Defenders is an armed and unarmed defense training company and CPMA is a long range / sniper training company. Adam and his highly skilled team have trained tens of thousands of people, ranging from civilians, military, and law enforcement personnel in order to offer good and moral citizens the opportunity to develop the same training and mental-emotional heart-sets he'd developed during his service as a law enforcement officer. 1) What caused you to start a defensive training company and why are you specific in not calling it a "firearms training" company? 2) What forms of training do you and Defenders USA offer? 3) Above and beyond the training itself, what is one of the main overarching themes you and Defenders USA emphasize? 4) What should one expect if attending your training? 5) We hear so many stories from people who realize the need for training because they encountered a dangerous situation. Would you say that most of your students are being proactive or are they reacting to something that happened in their lives?

On-Location Interview from the 2023 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, NV with Monte Bowen. Monte is the Pacific Regional Director for Gun Owners of America (GOA). In his work at GOA Monte covers several states with a wide variety of different gun laws and cultural attitudes towards firearms and Individual Liberties connected with our Right to Keep and Bear Arms. Monte represents gun owners from Alaska, Arizona, Hawaii, Oregon, Nevada, New Mexico, and Washington.

On-Location Interview from the 2023 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, NV with Larry Zanoff. Connecting with Larry at SHOT Show has become a treasured tradition for us. Larry is the co-host of Hollywood Weapons: Fact or Fiction? on the Outdoor Channel, and has what many of us would consider a dream job, working in the Weapons Department of Independent Studio Services Props (ISS) , the largest rental armory in the film and Television industry, providing custom weapons manufacturing, actor training, on set armorer services, safety training, and more.

On-Location Interview from the 2023 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, NV with Charlie Cook and John Petrolino. Both Charlie and John have been awarded the Blogger of the Year Award from the Second Amendment Foundation; Charlie in 2019 and John in 2023. Charlie Cook hosts the YouTube channel titled “Riding Shotgun With Charlie” and features him conducting interviews behind the wheel while riding in various locations around the country with his “shotgun riding” passengers, which have included Massad Ayoob, Alan Gottlieb, & Hickok45, among others including Cheryl & Danny Todd. He’s been a speaker at the Gun Rights Policy Conference since 2016, presented at AMMcon since 2017, and hosted the Concealed Carry Fashion Shows around the country. Charlie spoke on the Supreme Court steps at Heller 10. The Second Amendment Foundation awarded Charlie the Defender of Liberty in 2017 and “Riding Shotgun With Charlie” as the Ray Carter Blogger of the Year in 2019. John Petrolino is a US Merchant Marine Officer, writer, and author of “Decoding Firearms: An Easy to Read Guide on General Gun Safety & Use.” His work on the 2nd Amendment has been featured in “AmmoLand”, “Bearing Arms”, “The Shore News Network”, and “The Save New Jersey Blog”. Petrolino has a life long interest in the shooting sports and writing. He is also an NRA certified pistol, rifle and shotgun instructor. John is currently living under and working to change New Jersey’s draconian and unconstitutional gun laws.

Our guests today are Raymond & Leslie Funk. Leslie and Raymond use their shared passions for the shooting sports and self-defense to create a common bond for themselves and other married couples who attend their Three Cord Marriage Training. While sharing married life together since 2010, they’ve overcome adultery, emotional abuse, and drug and pornography addictions. Taking firearms training together, along with their commitment to Biblical principles, rekindled their connection and was instrumental in their reconciliation. 1) How did Three Cord Marriage come about? 2) Most people wouldn’t make a connection between marriage and firearms. Can you explain how the two are related? 3) Tell us what your Tactical Marriage and Firearm Training retreat looks like? 4) Tell us more about what the Three Cord Marriage community has to offer.

Our guest today is Craig DeLuz. Craig is the President & CEO of 2A News Corporation. Craig is a small business owner and veteran elected official with more than 30 years of experience in California politics, including serving as President of the Robla School District for over a decade. And now Craig is a Republican Candidate for US Congress for the State of California, challenging Democratic incumbent, Congressman Ami Bera for the 6th Congressional District seat in November 2024. 1) We’ve titled this episode, “Pro-2A Candidate in CA” because that sounds like a tough and uphill climb. You live in the state of CA, where your Governor Gavin Newsom is trying to actually change the US Constitution to implement many anti-gun ideas. Your goal is to serve at the Federal Level, as a US Congressman in a specific Congressional District. Walk us through all of this. What was the tipping point to your decision to run for this office? 2) What has been the initial reaction to your candidacy? Are people ready for a change? 3) Political campaigns run on volunteers and money...with inflation running rampant how are the donations going? 4) We’ve been told that the next generation views the Constitution as some dusty old piece of literature that is full of outdated ideas. Yet, every elected official swears to protect and defend that very same document. How do we reinvigorate our Founding principles for the young people of our nation?

Our guest today is Michelle Camp. Michelle is the Armed Women of America, Board President as well as a Utah State and Chapter Leader. Michelle has a passion for the Second Amendment and is active in the 2A community in Utah. During the legislative session, you will find her working with citizens and legislators to help protect our Second Amendment rights. Michelle is dedicated to developing leaders and instructors in her State and providing excellent experiences for her chapter members. 1) The Armed Women of America has a long history, but many people know it by a different name. Walk us through the History of the organization. 2) What is the core mission and vision of AWA? Has it changed over the years and with the rebranding? 3) I have been honored to be invited to speak at the 2023 AWA Leadership Conference in Branson, MO on August 10-13. You ladies pull out all the stops on these conferences. Who else iss scheduled to speak, and what do we have in store this year? 4) Of all of the states that make the news for Gun Legislation, UT seems to stay out of the fray. What specific challenges to you face in your home state?

Our guest today is Dr. John Lott. Dr. Lott is the President of the Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC), which is a research and education organization dedicated to providing an objective and accurate scientific evaluation of both the costs and benefits of gun ownership as well as policing activities. He is a world-recognized expert on guns and crime and the author of a number of books including "More Guns, Less Crime" and his latest "The War On Guns: Arming Yourself Against Gun Control Lies". 1) People who want more legal restrictions on Responsibly Armed Citizens have been peddling the phrase “Guns are the leading cause of death in children”. You recently posted some research results that show that to be a false claim. Let’s dig into the reasons why that is false. - Some reports use stats for ages 3-24 - there is a spike in the ages of 15-16 and particularly for black males - reports use all deaths involving firearms (including suicides and justifiable self-defense homicides) 2) We all want to save lives and make our communities safer. The Gun-Control Advocates claim that raising the age of gun-ownership to 21 will be the magic to do just that. Based on your research, will that change in the law really save lives? 3) California Governor Newsom is pushing for an Amendment to the US Constitution to restrict Gun Rights. Does his proposal make any sense to the stated goal of saving lives? • Raising the federal minimum age to purchase a firearm from 18 to 21 • Mandating universal background checks • Instituting a waiting period for all gun purchases • Barring civilian purchase of “assault weapons” 4) You recently testified at a Texas House Select Committee offering compelling information about how to effectively protect our schools – and that armed staff will save lives because they are the true immediate responders – and the Legislators simply ignored the facts and instead attacked your character. How important is it to speak up as you did even in the face of insult? 5) You made an interesting wager recently...asking Gun-Control activists to put their money where their theories are. Talk to us about that. - If Brazil’s Firearm Ban Is So Great, Why Won’t Gun-Control Activists Bet On It?

Our guest today is Mychael Waller. Mychael is the youngest, African American Federal Firearms Licensed (FFL) dealer in Illinois. He is the C.E.O. and owner of his online gun store, Mj’s Firearms, LLC and Protect 1*, LLC, Outdoor Range and Training Facility. After surviving two separate self-defense shootings, one while walking with his young son, Mychael had further motivation to become an advocate and trainer for gun safety and the freedom of law-abiding citizens to bear arms to protect themselves and their family. 1) You have survived two separate attempts on your life by strangers. Self-defense is very real to you. What prepared you to successfully defend yourself? 2) How are you and your son after having gone through such traumatic events? 3) You were recently on the Firearms & Freedom Docuseries. How did that come about?

Our guest today is Dr. Jenn Stankus. Dr. Jenn is an emergency physician, attorney, military veteran serving as an Airborne Army JAG officer and a military judge, former law enforcement, and is now Reality TV Star. She has competed on American Ninja Warrior Military Edition, and was a top contestant in Surviving Mann Sessions 1 and 2, is the Host of Surviving Mann the Aftermath. 1) How did you get involved with Surviving Mann and American Stories and what is the show about? 2) Tell us a little about Surviving Mann All Stars that will be filming in Belize. 3) What is Lifeline, and why do you see this as your most important work so far? (Also starring Sheriff Mark Lamb) 4) You work as an expert witness in criminal defense cases. What are you seeing in terms of legal liability in self-defense cases, and what lessons can be learned for people from that? 5) What is Byrna, how did you get involved with them, and what are you doing with them?

Our guest today is Mike Crawford. Mike is a 2024 Candidate for Sheriff of Maricopa County. He has lived a life of Service to this nation, first as a volunteer firefighter while in high school, then in the United States Air Force, followed by becoming a Deputy Sheriff special agent for the DEA Narcotics Taskforce and Extradition Fugitive Deputy in his native state of New Mexico. Once Mike moved to Arizona, he joined the Glendale Police Department as a Police Officer, becoming a Motor Instructor, and is a recognized motorcycle expert in the Arizona court system. Mike’s campaign to become Maricopa County Sheriff is a culmination of a lifetime of experience and Service. 1) There is so much evidence that the Federal Government has weaponized the DOJ and other three-letter agencies against the Citizens. What can a Sheriff do about that? 2) What are your thoughts about the current non-enforcement of immigration and drug / human trafficking laws in Maricopa County? 3) An issue that too many people are not familiar with, yet being impacted by is the exorbitant spending of taxpayer moneys with the Melendres lawsuit at MCSO. What can you tell us about this issue? 4) Red flag laws and the underlying threats against gun rights are not going away anytime soon. How will having a Sheriff who values the Constitution make a big impact against them?

Our guest today is Shirley Watral. Shirley, is the author of Amazon bestseller Heels to Holster, is a motivational speaker and firearms trainer. Her book Heels to Holster is a memoir of how she discovered the warrior inside as she survived an abusive relationship and thrived in the aftermath. She serves as the DC Project Florida state director since 2020, with the mission to raise awareness among the community and legislation that firearms safety and violence prevention are achieved through education, not legislation. 1) How are you using your personal story in Heels to Holster to empower other people? 2) Many people who have been victimized by violent crime seem to become anti-gun. You consider yourself a Survivor and an advocate for the Second Amendment. Is there a correlation between those two mindsets? 3) Tell us about The DC Project and what drives your passion to serve as the Florida State Director and spread the message about #EducationNotLegislation ? - Public being misinformed about firearms and people in the firearms community - Media play on words (mass shooting vs mass killing, Assault Rifle vs Armalite Rifle, weapons of war, automatic vs semi automatic, etc) 4) Recently FL Governor DeSantis invited the DCP to an important bill signing event – tell us about that? - Hollywood Beach boardwalk shooting blamed on permitless carry (which becomes Law on July 1, 2023)

Our guest today is Martha Llamas. Martha Llamas is a survivor of domestic violence and was shot by her violent ex-boyfriend and left for dead. She does not think the responsibility lies with the guns but with their owners and wants to promote a healthy dialogue in the support of second amendment rights. Martha is an inspiring immigrant woman from Jalisco, Mexico, and has transcended her humble beginnings to manifest the American dream. Escaping poverty and domestic abuse, she journeyed to the U.S., enduring hardship to create a better life for herself and her family. 1) Your life story should be made into a movie. Many people who have been victimized by violent crime seem to become anti-gun. You consider yourself a Survivor and an advocate for the Second Amendment. Is there a correlation between those two mindsets? 2) Your mom had eight children? And she is who brought you to the US? How was she able to secure citizenship for all of you? 3) Your entrepreneurial spirit mirrors our own. Tell us about your various businesses. 4) In 2021 you were honored with the Champion for Freedom Award and got to meet President Trump. Tell us about that.

Our guest today is Matthew Thomas. Matthew is the author of “Interceptors: The Untold Fight Against the Mexican Cartels”, a powerful book detailing some of the operations he led against the infamous Sinaloa Cartel on U.S. soil. Matt has been employed with the Pinal County Sheriff’s Office for over 30 years, and currently holds the position of Chief Deputy, Sheriff Mark Lamb’s Executive Officer, serving as second-in-command for the agency. 1) Why was this an important book to write? What is it that the general public needs to know from the people on the front lines? 2) Is this a Border Issue, a Drug Issue, or a Crime Issue? Or are they one and the same? 3) Are the Cartels and the crime they thrive on solvable problems, or do we just have to live with it all? 4) Your Website is One Time Nation...what does that mean?

Our guest today is Rob Morse. Rob is the host of the Self-Defense Gun Stories Podcast and co-host of the Polite Society Podcast. He blogs at his Slowfacts blog and his articles appear at OpsLens at Clash Daily. 1) You and your wife, Jen, recently visited AZ to take part in a training program called FASTER Saves Lives. Tell us about that program – what is it and who should take it. 2) You have written multiple articles about how often lives are saved by ordinary citizens who have taken the personal responsibility of being their own first responder. Why do you think there are still people who deny the truth and effectiveness of Responsibly Armed Citizens? 3) How can we collectively be more impactful in re-normalizing gun ownership in the US? 4) Are there any tactics that our side of the discussion about Individual Liberties can appropriate from the side that thinks Big Government is the cure for all our ills?

Our guest today is Michael Infanzon. Michael is the Chief Lobbyist for the Arizona Citizens Defense League and Managing Partner at EPIC Policy Group, where he covers a multitude of policy areas, focused on firearms rights and firearms related businesses, veterans issues, motorcycle rights and economic development/small business. 1) What’s a nice guy like you doing being a lobbyist? 2) Why do lobbyists get a bad reputation? 3) In your experience what is the hardest type of bill to get passed? And the easiest? 4) Is there a key piece of legislation that you are particularly proud to have worked on? 5) For several years Arizona has had Governors who have been friendly to the Second Amendment, but currently Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed every good gun Bill that has crossed her desk. These Bills have gone through rigorous debate and survived many layers of votes, only to die with the stroke of a politically-driven pen. How do we un-politicize our God-given rights and stop allowing politicians to use them as a political football? 6) You were recently meeting with elected officials in Washington DC. Was that a fruitful trip and why?

Our guest today is Janel Lamb. Janel is the author of two books, a mom, a grandma and the wife of Mark Lamb, who most of us know as The American Sheriff. Janel is focused on Faith, Family, and Freedom, and as a Law Enforcement and political spouse, she shares personal stories of wins and losses, and spreads a message of hope! 1) You are the author of two books, “The Sheriff’s Wife” and “Bravery & Blinders”. Tell us a little bit about each book and what the driving force was behind writing each one? 2) Being a parent and grandparent in our current world is nothing like it was when our kids were young. What are your thoughts on how young parents can navigate the minefield. 3) Your husband has been elected Sheriff of Pinal County multiple times, and now he has just made a big announcement about his next campaign...how does your family handle the snakepit that politics can be? 4) Firearms and our Right to keep and bear them are under attack like never before in my lifetime. Politicians went from saying “we aren’t trying to take your guns, to ‘Hell, yes!’ that is exactly what we are doing. And there is an anti-gun group our there attempting to speak for all Moms (Moms Demand Action). They certainly do not speak for me – I demand and advocate for our Constitutional Rights – what say you to all of this?

Our guest today is Seak Smith. Seak is a wife, mother of three, a Patriot, a fierce warrior for children and the Founder of MOM & DAD Army. MOM Army is a survivor led organization with a mission to activate and unite millions of Mama Bears and their allies in the battle to stop the war on children and their innocence. MOM Army's vision is a world where children feel safe, loved, protected and honored. In the first 9 months since their launch on Instagram, MOM Army has grown to 25 chapters across America, Canada, the UK and Australia. 1) What are parents and concerned citizens saying about the attacks on children and what we can do to solve some of these issues? 2) What are some of the challenges in growing a national organization? 3) Where can MOM Army create the biggest change and impact to stop the war on children? 4) Who are your Dads in DAD Army? 5) You are also a Member of The DC Project. How are these two organizations similar and how are they unique from one another?

Our guest today is Kym Zadrozny. Kymberly has worked as a business women for a Fortune 500 Company and three start-up businesses. Kym’s personal experience with harassment and assault motivated her to take a stand for Mature women. Mature women are often targets of domestic abuse, physical and sexual assault, harassment, and threats. She is a USSCA (United States Concealed Carry Association) Instructor and a member of the Arizona Church Security Network (AZCSN). 1) Can you share details of your personal experience with harassment and assault? 2) What motivated you to join the United States Concealed Carry Association? 3) Training mature women 50 years of age and older on defensive training and gun safety and training sounds like a niche business. How did you get involved in this? 4) You are starting a new company called Faith Protect. What are your organizational goals?

Our guest today is F. Paul Valone. Paul is the President of Grass Roots North Carolina, the Executive Director of Rights Watch International, Host of the Guns, Politics and Freedom Radio Show, and the Author of Rules for ANTI-Radicals: A Practical Handbook for Defeating Leftism. 1) How have you managed to make so much progress on gun rights in NC? a) Recently repealing NC’s Jim Crow-era pistol purchase permit system and expanding church carry to encompasses churches which sponsor schools – both of which were passed by overriding Gov. Cooper’s veto. b) Also a committee hearing for constitutional carry. 2) Why did you write Rules for ANTI-Radicals? 3) In the book, you say that conservatives are generally not prepared for politics. Why is that? 4) Do people need to be dedicated activists to get the most from your book?

Our guest today is Chris Davidson. Chris is an entrepreneur, consultant, and community leader who believes in free market capitalism, small government, and the US Constitution, and to that end is a Project Manager on a major fundraising campaign to support The Second Amendment Foundation. 1) Recently Amazon cancelled their Smile program that many of us who are affiliated with non-profits relied on for donations and financial support. Being in Pro-2A Advocacy unfortunately automatically blocks a lot of avenues for not only outreach but also for fund-raising. But, you are working on something big for the SAF. Tell us about that. 2) You wear many hats, and among those is the Founder & Lead Strategist for Orca Strategies, LLC. Tell us about some of the work you have done under that umbrella. - helped your home state of Virginia flip from blue to red in Glenn Youngkin’s historic victory over the heavily favored former governor Terry McAuliffe. 3) You have been named in the “Top 40 Under 40”, you have grown your local Chamber of Commerce as their President, and you have hosted various startup competitions including “Virginia Shark Tank”. You are clearly someone who works to empower individuals to break out of their old habits and forge new paths to personal success. How does that tie into your latest project with SAF? 4) How do people begin supporting this freedom-oriented manufacturer of American Made products and have the convenience of monthly set-and-forget shipment of household goods? www.PatriotHousehold.com/GFR

Our guests today are Philip Van Cleave, who has been the President of the Virginia Citizens Defense League since 2001. And Alga Evans, the Student Engagement Director for VCDL Academy. 1) What is the VCDL Academy? 2) Young adults (colleges, universities, and high school) and the next generations will take their turn at steering the wheel of this nation, how do we reach them and encourage them to protect their right to keep and bear arms? 3) The Second Amendment is a non-political issue. However, nowadays politics play a huge role in both destroying and protecting our Bill of Rights. How do we use politics for good? 4) What is Practical Politics and who is it aimed at? 5) How do people support VCDL Academy and follow the work of the VCDL?

Our guest today is Amanda Suffecool. Amanda is on the 2023 NRA Board of Directors Ballot. Amanda is a Pro 2A leader, trainer, and educator. She is the Ohio South-Eastern Region Director for the DC Project, Host of the syndicated radio show, “Eye On The Target” and she is the creator of the NRA Carry Guard Conceal Carry Fashion Show. Amanda is a degreed engineer who spends her spare time sharing her love of country, constitution and specifically the 2nd Amendment with others. Amanda has been an NRA certified instructor for more than 13 years, in 8 different disciplines and has added FEMA, OSHA and now ALICE active shooter response trainer credentials to the mix. In this interview from the floor of the 2023 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, NV we talk to Amanda about her areas of expertise and why she is a good candidate to serve on the Board of Directors of the NRA.

Our guest today is Tony Simon. Tony is the owner of Simon Says Train and The 2nd is For Everyone: Diversity Shoot (2A4E). After the Sandy Hook tragedy the extreme anti-gun legislation in New Jersey motivated Tony to get involved in the 2A movement. In 2015 he started “The 2nd is For Everyone: Diversity Shoot. This program has grown since the first event from 6 attendees to having trained HUNDREDS of people from every possible demographic. 1) We are excited to have YOU as our guest as we celebrate our 400th Episode! Your Social Media posts are some of the most educational and thought-provoking of the hundreds of 2A Advocates I follow. Have you always had that “voice” or did it develop over time? 2) 2015 is when you started 2A4E...we are now in 2023...how is it going? 3) Over these years, what has been your biggest hurtle or frustration with 2A4E and your 2A Advocacy in general? And what has been your most encouraging moment? 4) You will be traveling all the way across the US to be one of the speakers at the 10th Annual Celebrate & Protect the 2A Rally Event on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the AZ State Capitol. Tell us why that is such an important event to lend your voice to.

Our guest today is AZ US Congressman Andy Biggs. Representative Andy Biggs was first elected to serve the people of Arizona’s Fifth District in 2016. He has consistently been a champion of our Individual Liberties, our Second Amendment Rights and has previously served as Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus. 1) We have titled this episode “Surviving The Swamp” because it looks like something is always clogging the efforts to “drain the swamp”. But your recent stand, along with 19 other Freedom-minded elected officials in voting in a new Speaker of the House was encouraging that We The People do not just have to accept the status-quo. 2) You will be one of the speakers at the 10th Annual Celebrate & Protect the 2A Rally Event on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the AZ State Capitol. Tell us why that is such an important event to lend your voice to. 3) People who believe that the Bill of Rights and the 2A are inherent and unalienable rights – as part of natural law, endowed by our Creator, not to be infringed – too often we think all of that means that is the end of the conversation and our Rights will ultimately triumph over rhetoric. What are your thoughts on that? 4) Federal vs State – where is the most good we as citizens can do in our efforts to protect, defend and reclaim our Individual Liberties?

Our guest today is Raul Mendez. Raul is a survivor of a mass shooting event in a normally quiet neighborhood in AZ. Raul used his firearm in self-defense and is living proof that guns in the hands of law-abiding citizens save lives and he will continue to spread awareness and share his story, in hopes that others realize the importance of protecting our God given Second Amendment right. 1) You and your family – including your daughters and your pregnant wife - faced a violent murderer who turned a family party into an event torn by violence without warning. What do you say to people who tell us that when danger strikes, we should “just call the police”? 2) What specific things do you credit with your preparedness to respond to the unexpected? 3) What you and your friends survived, and how you acted together to stop the threat is amazing and more people should realize how quickly a normal day can be turned upside down by a murderer determined to cause harm. But, it seems like your story is an inconvenient one for those who hate our freedoms. Why do you think more Media haven’t shared your story? 4) Surviving and healing from the trauma of something like this is a process. How are you and your family and your friends who were there that day doing? 5) You will be one of the speakers at the 10th Annual Celebrate & Protect the 2A Rally Event on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the AZ State Capitol. Tell us why that is such an important event to lend your voice to.

Our guest today is Arizona State Representative Quang Nguyen. Quang is an Arizona State House Legislator representing Legislative District 1. Quang is also the President of the Arizona State Rifle & Pistol Association, and in 2021 Quang was honored as the National Legislator of the year by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). 1) You will be one of the 30 Speakers at the 10th Annual Celebrate & Protect the 2A Rally Event on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the AZ State Capitol. When I asked you for a quote about why the 2A is so important, you stated, “I live to defend the Second Amendment, because I have lived without the Second Amendment.” Talk to us about that. 2) You and I know that the Bill of Rights was written for everyone. It was never intended to be a political issue nor a political football, but it sadly has become just that. Is it possible to push politics back out of the discussion about our Individual Liberties to keep and bear arms? 3) We have a nationwide – actually worldwide audience, but you Serve in the AZ Legislature. Like several States across the nation, AZ has a democrat governor, how will the current legislature advance legislation to protect our gun rights? 4) Do you have any 2A bills on the 2023 agenda? 5) Talk to us about your 2021 bill that protects the firearm industry in Arizona. 6) We expect the left to introduce gun-control bills, how will you handle these bills as Chairman of the Judiciary Committee.

Our guest today is Lindsey Graham. Lindsey who is nationally known as “The Patriot Barbie”, defied the lockdowns in Oregon, where she reopened and single handedly took on the tyrannical government. After losing six businesses and being threatened, harassed and tormented by the media, antifa, the governor of Oregon and BLM activists, Lindsey and her family moved to Arizona for safety and freedom. Starting over, she became a loud and bold conservative activist, influencer, podcast host, author and firebrand media personality. 1) When you moved out of Oregon what made you choose Arizona? 2) You took a bold stance in Oregon, and the pushback against you would have crushed a lesser person. Tell us what all of that looks like standing where you are today. Would you have done anything differently? 3) Why didn’t you start new businesses in AZ, and what is your next step? 4) You will be one of the speakers at the 10th Annual Celebrate & Protect the 2A Rally Event on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the AZ State Capitol. Tell us why that is such an important event to lend your voice to. 5) What is the biggest fight in America right now? 6) What can Americans do to get in the fight?? 7) How do people follow you and purchase your book?

Our guest today is Tim Rafferty. Tim is a founding father, past president and director of RidersUSA. For the last 20 years Tim has been active regarding issues that impact the Sovereignty of the United States, not the least of which is the Second Amendment. 1) Who is RidersUSA ? 2) What do you mean by the word “Sovereignty”? 3) What are some of the projects RidersUSA has worked on? 4) We are blessed to join Riders in organizing the 10th Annual Celebrate & Protect the 2A Rally Event on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the AZ State Capitol. What events does RidersUSA sponsor each year? 5) How does one join RidersUSA? 6) How do people find out more about the Rally? ( 2ARallyAZ .com )

Our guest today is Ed Monk. Ed is the Owner of Last Resort Firearms Training. With experience as a law enforcement officer, schoolteacher, firearms trainer, and Army officer, Ed has researched and provided training on the Active Killer threat for over 14 years. He has trained School Resource Officers and other Law Enforcement Officers, armed staffs of public schools, and church security teams on countering the Active Killer. 1) Why do you say the US has been failing at Active Killer Response for the past 30 years? 2) How is our country failing? 3) What should we do differently? 4) What kind of training do you provide for those who want to be better prepared?

Our guests today are Bill Wilson, Craig Kozeniesky & Lanny Barnes. Bill Wilson serves as the CEO of PrairieFire. He previously served 28 years in the US Navy as a SEAL Officer, retiring as a Captain in 2014. Craig Kozeniesky is the Vice President of PrairieFire. Craig served 28 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, retiring as a Colonel and as Deputy Commander of Marine Forces Special Operations Command. Lanny Barnes is a three-time Olympian in Biathlon and is a National & World Champion in several shooting disciplines. Lanny is part of the PrairieFire Team. 1) Bill...What is PrairieFire? 2) Craig...Talk to us about the Rank Championships? 3) Lanny...What is the Celebrating Heroes Event? 4) Bill...What does the purchase of Front Sight mean to PrairieFire? 5) Craig...What are PrairieFire's plans for 2023? 6) Lanny...you have spent much of your life training and competing...What is the $1million Tournament and what will it take as a competitor to take part in this exciting event?

Our guest today is Adam Kraut. Adam is the Executive Director of the Second Amendment Foundation. He is an attorney who has been practicing law in firearms related matters since the Fall of 2014 and has represented individuals, industry members, and pro-rights organizations in state and federal courts, as well as administrative matters. #1) Congratulations on your new position as Executive Director at Second Amendment Foundation! How this came about? #2) What will this position entail? #3) What challenges and opportunities does the SAF face in the near future? #4) How much does the recent Supreme Court decision in the Bruen v NY State Rifle & Pistol Association factor into those challenges and opportunities? #5) The SAF is one of the most active Pro-2A Organizations that litigates anti-2A laws. For a Member-Based Organization the cost of pressing these suits forward is tremendous. How can people help with the important work you and the SAF are doing?

Our guest today is Alan Myers. Alan Myers is a San Diego CPA and forensic accountant. For over a decade, he has dedicated himself to researching, studying and analyzing the Federal Reserve System, banking and the national debt. 1) We are hearing more and more about a Federal Digital Monetary system. This could lead to a cashless Society and having every purchase, like the guns and ammo we buy, scrutinized by a Big Brother-esque system. What are your thoughts on this? 2) You teach classes on both Basic Natl Debt Education and Basic Climate Education. Can our nation move to a Digital Monetary system and not be impacted by the ESG social credit system? Or have ESG “morality police” checking in on our personal credit scores? ESG stands for Environmental Social and Governance, and refers to the three key factors when measuring the sustainability and ethical impact of an investment in a business or company. Most socially responsible investors check companies out using ESG criteria to screen investments. 3) Let’s take a step back and discuss what the FED is. 4) On your website you say “We have waited far too long to take the power of money creation away from the Fed. It is now time for this enormous power to be with and for the people.” How exactly do we do that?

Our guest today is Jared Raman. Jared is the owner of "Got Your 6" - a mobile app designed to assist gun owners with organizing with like-minded people in their community to help push back on tyranny in all of its forms. Jared has been a 2A lobbyist/activist in the state of Nevada and created the Got Your 6 company when the Nevada State legislature passed the Red Flag Law in 2019 (Assembly Bill 291). Got Your 6 is unapologetically pro-civilian and unapologetically pro-2A. 1) Bringing people together is how we get things done! The anti-rights side definitely understands this concept, and it is encouraging to see someone who values our Individual Liberties working to use collaboration to our advantage. How does the app work? 2) What hurdles have you and your company overcome? 3) Who uses this app and who needs this app, but isn’t yet using it? Give us some examples of how ordinary people, like you and me, have used the Got Your 6 App? Gain lists of trusted 2nd Amendment attorneys throughout the country, a national gun show schedule and national legislative information. You can also upload your own events and any pertinent information about your states 2nd Amendment rights. If you find yourself needing legal assistance have a group member start a gofundme that will be broadcast nationwide to every* member of the app! 4) Grassroots is where things still get done. Local and state level. How does this app help enhance advocacy and activism?

Our guest today is Michael Gibbs. Michael is the President of AzCDL and a registered lobbyist for the organization, as well as the Arizona Director of the Tenth Amendment Center. Michael Gibbs is a Systems Engineer in the aerospace industry, a patented inventor, instrument-rated pilot, published author of numerous technical and political publications, rescue diver, and a highly involved advocate for our rights and freedoms. 1) What is your political background? 2) Tell us about your relationship with Dave Kopp 3) What AzCDL accomplishments are you most proud of? 4) The AzCDL annual meeting is coming up, can you tell us about that? 5) What does the future hold for AzCDL?

Our guest today is Eli Crane. Eli is a Former Navy SEAL and is running for elected office as the Congressional U.S. House of Representatives in AZ-2 to unseat Democrat Representative Tom O’Halleran. Eli is an America First candidate who is pro-life, pro-second amendment, and has the courage to take a stand against cancel culture and the radical left. Eli is a husband, a father, a veteran, an entrepreneur and a man of faith. 1) You have won the AZ Primary in your run for the Congressional U.S. House of Representatives in AZ-1 to unseat Democrat Representative Tom O’Halleran. What is the current state of the 2022 Race? 2) By many assessments things across the US are a mess. Inflation, porous borders, pronoun issues. But, it can’t be all bad news, can it? From your perspective, what is the state of the nation? 3) What is your take on the FBI raid on Mar-a-lago? If the Feds will raid a former President’s home, what could they do to ordinary families? 4) Piggybacking on the previous question. The Government wanting to hire 87,000 IRS agents seems like a pretty big army. What do you suppose they will be tasked with doing?

Our guest today is Melanie Sturm. Melanie is the founder of Engage2Win where she aims to change communication for good, and The Win Coach for leaders of all stripes – elected officials, political candidates, corporate executives, advocates, and non-profit and movement leaders. Because persuasion involves winning people over to common ground they instinctively share Melanie teaches how to inspire an audience, including skeptics, to follow your lead, not based on what you say, but of what your audience hears you say. Based on the truism that people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care, Melanie teaches how to become more “hearable” by cultivating Six Powers of Persuasion. 1) What are the Six Powers of Persuasion? 2) What does it mean to Engage to Win? Can we really win over people who are hostile to our message? 3) Currently the main divide in the nation is between Conservatives and Marxists. If, as some believe, conservative ideas and values are the best for the most people, and Marxism devastates the people it purports to help, why are conservatives perceived as black-hearted and Marxists kind-hearted? 4) What is persuasion and what are the keys to being persuasive? 5) Can you give some examples of how conservatives could message better on issues that are at the top of voter’s minds in this election year? (Such as on electoral integrity, immigration, education/CRT, energy/climate change)

Our guest today is Austin Smith. Austin is a proud 5th-Generation Arizonan and Conservative Republican who is campaigning for election to be an AZ State Representative in LD 29. 1) What drove you to put your hat in the ring? And what key issues are you eager to positively impact? 2) What would you say to other people who are hesitant to dive into the rough and tumble world of politics? 3) Through your work with Turning Point Action you have helped to develop leadership among thousands of young people. And we have titled this episode, “Next Gen Leadership”. Based on your experience, what would you say about the outlook of the future? 4) How did you choose your running mates, Steve Montenegro & Janae Shamp? 5) What uniquely qualifies you to be fill one of the seats in the Arizona State House as a Representative for LD29?

Our guest today is Doug Ritter. Doug is the founder and Chairman of Knife Rights. He is an award-winning writer and subject matter expert on survival gear, which led to developing his own acclaimed line of Doug Ritter RSK knives. Doug currently spends the majority of his time rewriting knife law in America to benefit Individual Liberties. Knife Rights has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that we are building that Sharper Future™ as we Rewrite Knife Law in America™. As of August 2022, Knife Rights is responsible for 39 bills repealing knife bans in 25 states and over 150 cities and towns. 1) So, briefly, please explain to our audience who may not be familiar, what is Knife Rights? 2) What are some of your most impactful “wins”? 3) What are ethe current issues you are working on? 4) Does the recent SCOTUS decision on Bruen V NYSRPA impact the work you do at Knife Rights? - New York State Rifle & Pistol Association (NYSRPA) v. Bruen is an influential Supreme Court case in the field of constitutional law regarding the interpretation of the Second Amendment. 5) Knife Rights is funded through donations and fund-raisers. You have a hugee fundraiser happening right now called the Ultimate Steel Spectacular. Tell us about that. - Go to KnifeRights.org and click on the Ultimate Steel link at the top.

Our guest today is Kari Lake. Kari is the Trump-Endorsed Candidate for Governor of Arizona. She walked away from her career as the most highly-respected and most-watched Anchor in Arizona to protest the fake, corporate media. Kari is committed to returning Arizona back to traditional American Values, embracing our Western Heritage, and creating a strong, safe, and prosperous place to raise a family. Her brand of common sense conservatism is committed to lowering taxes, securing our border, medical freedom, election integrity, and preserving individual liberties. 1) We are only a couple of weeks away from Primary Election day here in AZ, and the field has narrowed in just the past few days. You have never not had the lead in the polls. How are things looking as we come into August? 2) You come from the world of Corporate Media, and one of your biggest adversaries during your campaign has been members of the Media. What accounts for this contentious attitude they seem to have for you? 3) This past legislative session saw a Bill that focused on how the Banking Industry openly discriminates against firearms related businesses. What can voters expect from a Lake Governorship as far as issues such as Firearms Industry Protections? 4) We are personally involved in bringing better security to our Arizona Schools with a program called FASTERSavesLives. (Faculty, Administrator Safety Training & Emergency Response). Whether FASTER or some other program what would you do, as Governor, to help secure our schools and protect our children? 5) What was the driving factor that caused you to toss your hat in the ring? And what makes you uniquely qualified to be one of our nation’s 50 Governors?

Our guest today is Tiffany Shedd. Tiffany is a conservative Republican candidate for Attorney General to defend Arizonans’ Second Amendment rights, secure our southern border, and fight back against federal overreach. Tiffany is a water and business attorney, small business owner and lives on a 4th generation Pinal County farm in the middle of 3 major border smuggling routes. If elected, Tiffany will work to stop the invasion at the southern border, stand up for life, the second amendment and parental rights, prosecute election fraud, fight government overreach and ensure Arizona’s water and energy future. Tiffany is a mom and a 4-H certified pistol and shotgun coach. In that capacity, she has taught children the basics of firearm safety and competitive shooting for over 15 years. 1) Since we last spoke the ballots have been mailed out. It seems that AZ can’t get through an election without dealing with some major errors – what is currently happening in your race? 2) Why is protecting the 2A important to you personally, to the State of AZ, and to our nation. 3) Talk to us about what the Arizona Constitution says about the right to bear arms and how that relates to the border. 4) What is the role of the attorney general is regarding the 2nd amendment. 5) How do people follow you?

Our guest today is Matt Salmon. Matt is a front runner in the AZ Gubernatorial Race. Matt has previously served in both the Arizona State Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. In his previous elected positions, Matt earned a reputation for standing on principle and challenging the status quo, ultimately becoming a co-founder of the conservative House Freedom Caucus alongside leaders like Jim Jordan, Ron DeSantis, Mark Meadows, and Mick Mulvaney. During his time in Congress, Matt earned awards for being a “Defender of Liberty,” for being the “Taxpayer Hero” from Citizens Against Government Waste. 1) The AZ Primary Election is quickly approaching and will be hld on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022. Do you feel that the voters have had opportunities to know you and what sets you apart from the other Republican candidates? 2) One issue that is very top of mind for citizens in every state right now is School safety. You are the father of several grown children who have blessed you with grandchildren. How do we keep the most vulnerable among us safe in their schools? 3) You have been working on a plan to help protect our southern border. Tell us about that and what makes it superior to other ideas people have suggested. 4) What do you want to leave our audience knowing about you and why you are uniquely qualified to be one of our nation’s 50 governors, and to encourage them to check the box for Matt Salmon for Governor?

Our guest today is Christy Kajiwara Gusman. Christy is a wife to and mother of four. She is the Hawaii State Director to The DC Project and A Girl And A Gun Facilitator, the Maui Aloha Chapter. Christy also is the Hawaii Firearms Coalition Maui Director, Hawaii Rifle Association Maui Director, and the Founder Hawaii Youth Livestock Association. Christy and her husband, Kimo own the Circle L Ranch LLC in Maui. And Christy is a plaintiff in a Pro-2A Lawsuit in Hawaii. 1) Talk to us about this lawsuit and the general temperature of the Second Amendment in Hawaii? - Are there more and less 2A friendly islands or cities? - Hawaiian Elected Officials have actually tried to have the 2A appealed in the past. 2) You and your husband are active in two major Industries...Agriculture and Gun Culture. How do those two things impact one another? 3) Many people come to the realization of needing be their own First Responder unfortunately after they have been a victim of assault or robbery or some other form of violence. How does that play out in the Islands when you have very little opportunity to own the tools of self-defense? 4) How did you come to be the State Director to The DC Project?

Our guests today are Kim Miller & Alison Furno. Kim Miller is the President and Founder of Arizona Women of Action (AZWOA). Alison Furno is an America-loving patriot born and raised in Arizona. She earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration from Arizona Christian University. Alison is also the Social Media Director for AZWOA. AZWOA is a grassroots organization that aims to revive American freedoms. The members engage in critical issues of education, culture, and politics, and provide clear, effective actions so you can make a difference - on your schedule. 1) Kim, we will start with you and then Alison. What was the tipping point that caused you to dive into this kind of Grassroots work? 2) Alison, you are the social engagement director. Your Membership growth has been phenomenal. How are you able to reach so many women and get them engaged in activism and advocacy? 3) Kim, why are women (specifically) important to getting solid candidates to run and win elections? 4) Alison, what has AZWOA done to promote freedoms in AZ? 5) Kim, what is AZWOA working on now that are the most important actions? 6) Alison, on your radio show you talk a lot about mindset, overcoming adversity. How do those things play out in the realm of Pro-Rights Advocacy? 7) Kim, Culture has always been a driver of how Politics play out, but suddenly Culture seems to also be the key decider of our public school education policies. What are the consequences of this?