Gun Freedom Radio

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?

Our guest today is Paloma A Capanna. Paloma has been speaking and writing about the Second Amendment as the modern civil rights movement for nearly fifteen years. In more than 25-years in state and federal courtrooms, Paloma has represented plaintiffs in ground-breaking civil rights litigation. An award-winning activist and writer, Paloma chases truth until it’s treed. The truth she has been hunting down most recently is what really happened on January 6th 2021. And her latest work is a book titled "January 6 x 20 Things You Need to Know". 1) Before we dive into your newest book, can you help us better understand the significance of some breaking news from last week? One of the “J6” defendants was acquitted of the charges against him. Could this be a good sign of other acquittals coming? 2) Now let’s dive into your newest book. How does this book differ or expound on your previous work? Synopsis: Walk through the twenty most important aspects of January 6 that the media and the prosecution and the FBI don’t want you to get right in their quest for a narrative that conveniently blames the day on the American people. When you cut through the noise, there is a simple set of facts. The Capitol was open. Rallies were permitted to go off on all four sides of the building. Plus eighteen more truths, all with the supporting arguments and analysis." 3) The more we unpack that day, the events of January 6th 2021 seem master-planned - but by who and how? And then once put into motion, a myriad of individuals simply became caught up in it all? 4) What is on the horizon for all of this and the people who are still being held in prison?

Our guest today is Stacy Washington. Stacy is the host of ‘Stacy on the Right” on SiriusXM The Patriot Channel 125. Stacy is a decorated Air Force Veteran (and the fourth generation to serve in the armed forces in her family). In 2018 Stacy earned the Second Amendment Foundation’s Journalist of the Year award. And Stacy just authored a new book titled “Eternally Cancel Proof: A Guide for Courageous Christians Navigating the Political Battlefront”. 1) Let’s dive right into your new book. The title alone sounds like it is perfectly timed for the challenges many across the nation are facing. Cancel Culture is real, and while it often backfires, it causes too many people to stay silent. 2) We are in a time of Spiritual Warfare – figuratively, the Spirit of our Nation is being battled over, and the literal meaning of Spiritual Battle is so thick we can feel it in the air around us. What words of encouragement or wisdom do you have for us about the ways in which Cultural wars are impacting our daily lives and relationships? - Christianity - education (Stacy is a former member of her local school board) - CRT - BLM 3) Republican leaders have so often been weak in holding to the values of the people whom they were voted in to represent. Why do you think that is and what can We the People do about it? 4) Politically speaking, the Left Wing wants Americans to vote based upon their feelings instead of facts, and it is apparently an appealing platform even for pastors and spiritual leaders who should know better. How can we encourage logic-based voting in these upcoming elections? 5) Ultimately, those of us who ascribe to Christianity, we believe that while we have free will, God has the final say in who sits in authority and how things play out. What does the Bible say about where we are in History?

Our guest today is Kari Grayson. Kari owns License2Kari, is the Texas State Director to the DC Project and is a firearms instructor at Buck & Doe’s Mercantile in San Antonio, TX. Kari is a wife and mother to 3 children as well as a Boot Camp Instructor, a Department of Public Safety License-to-Carry Instructor and is the Membership Drive Director for the Texas Handgun Association. 1) How did you get started in this journey into the Firearm Industry and being a Firearms Instructor? - How important is training? - What classes do you enjoy teaching? 2) In the 2nd Amendment Community we often talk about “knowing our why”. Why did you become involved with The DC Project? 3) What are the top three most important things you do as the TX State Director to the DCP? 4) What has been your biggest frustration and your greatest triumph since bringing DCP to your State?

Our guest today is Lucretia Free. Lucretia is a mom, a small business owner, and publisher of The Vail Voice and The American Woman Shooter Magazine. Prior to moving to Tucson (in the early 90's) Lucretia was one of the first marketing directors for large corporate law firms in the country. In 2001 she moved to AZ with her family and founded The Vail Voice, the hometown newspaper for SE Tucson, Vail and Corona de Tucson. Using her understanding the needs of a rural and often over-looked area of a State, Lucretia has been serving the needs of southeast Pima County, AZ for over 20 years and is running for US Congress in the 2022 Election. 1) Many people can relate to feeling over-looked and either ignored or out-right “cancelled”, not just in AZ but all over the nation. Was that a driving force behind founding the hometown newspaper The Vail Voice? 2) You are also the Publisher of The American Woman Shooter Magazine. Talk to us about how that came about. 3) Running for Elected Office is like jumping into a snake pit. What caused you to decide to run for office? 4) The office you are running for is at the Federal level. What are the top issues you are running on? And how will you balance the needs of our State with the needs of the nation? 5) What makes you uniquely qualified to become our next Representative?

Our guest today is Dan Wos. Dan is a nationally recognized 2nd Amendment advocate and Author of the "Good Gun Bad Guy” - book series. He is a contributing writer for AmmoLand News, Daily Caller, Truth About Guns and several other publications. Dan can be found on radio stations across the Country speaking on behalf of gun-rights and exposing the strategies of the anti-gun crowd. Dan is also the Host of "The Loaded Mic" and has been a guest on the Sean Hannity Show, Armed American Radio, NRATV and many others. 1) You are a busy and talented guy! Tell us about your new gig with AmmoLand News doing their 2nd Amendment Updates! 2) One of the stories you covered is the failure of FL - “The Freedom State” according to Governor Desantis – to pass Constitutional Carry...yet AGAIN! What is the hold up? 3) You are the author of three books in the “Good Gun, Bad Guy” series. Tell us about your inspiration to write these and are there any more in the works?

Our guest today is Lauren Snyder. Lauren "Liberty" Snyder is a differently-abled model and political activist from Long Island, New York who now resides in Arizona with her husband and two dogs. Lauren is the 2nd Vice Chair and Communications Director of the AZ Libertarian Party. Lauren also is a Member of The DC Project: Women who are dedicated to safeguarding our Second Amendment. On March 3, 2022 Lauren offered testimony at an AZ State Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing. After Lauren's emotional testimony about having been sexually assaulted and also being a survivor of domestic violence, AZ District 19 Senator Lupe Contreras (D) made a statement saying that if citizens feel the need to be Responsibly Armed outside their homes then, quote..."Why even walk around at that point. Stay at home behind closed doors". 1) Can you give us brief synopsis how things went on the day you testified? 2) There’s a saying that “when someone tells you who they are you should believe them”. What should Senator Contreras’s constituents know about him. 3) If more people would speak up from their personal experience, as you did, our Government would surely better represent us. But, the word “testimony” sounds very intimidating. Can you help demystify it for our audience? 4) A letter was sent to Senator Contreras by you and the DC Project. Has the Senator responded to you? 5) The Senator blocked you on Twitter. Has he since removed that block?

Our guest today is Michael Findlay. Michael is the Director of Government Relations for the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). As the trade association for America’s firearm, ammunition, hunting, and recreational shooting sports industry, the National Shooting Sports Foundation seeks to promote, protect, and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. NSSF has a membership of more than 9,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearm retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and endemic media outlets, including more than 300 members in Arizona alone. 1) The AZ FIND Act is good for business and good for the Second Amendment, yet is struggling to get the votes it deserves by some of Arizona's Senators, who profess to be Pro-2A. Can you help us understand what this Bill is? The FIND Act is the Firearm Industry Non-Disclosure Act HB 2473 Nothing in the measure actually would force banks to do business with the firearms industry. Instead, it is designed to financially penalize those who do not: No bank could get a contract with state or local government without first certifying that it does not have policies against doing business gun manufacturers, dealers and others. (Source: Tucson dot com) HB 2473 was introduced by State Representative Frank Carroll (R) Sun City West 2) Which AZ Senators are trying to avoid voting on this Bill? Senator David Livingston (R) Peoria, refused to allow a vote on the proposal Senator Vince Leach (R) Tucson Senator J.D. Mesnard (R) Chandler 3) How does this impact the average citizen? “FIND removes the roundabout way that a small minority of activists are using the banking industry to deny a constitutional industry from providing the tools for citizens to use their constitutional Second Amendment rights” FIND stops allowing big bankers to virtue signal for all the wrong things. Standing in the way of helping people access legal and Federally Regulated life-saving tools of self-defense is to empower predators and wrong-doers.

Our guest today is Ashley Hlebinsky. Ashley is one of the nation’s foremost authorities on firearms history. She has served as both Curator of the Cody Firearms Museum (CFM) and Project Director for the museum’s multimillion dollar renovation and her work fosters dialogue for a range of diverse audiences Ashley is a highly sought-after museum consultant, guest speaker, writer, expert witness in the US and Canada, and a television host and producer. 1) You are forever adding to the “hats” you wear, and the organizations you are connected with. In the past few months you began working with Walk The Talk America. And that connection began from a very personal place for you. Tell us about how this came about? 2) You have a couple of new projects in the works. You are currently in the process of founding the University of Wyoming Law School's Firearms Research Center with 2A scholars George Mocsary and David Kopel. What is the goal of this project? 3) You are also working with the LA Police Museum. Tell us about the scope and purpose of this project? 4) You will be one of our speakers for the 9th Annual Celebrate & Protect the 2nd Amendment Rally Event at the AZ State Capitol Building on Saturday, February 19th from 10:am – 2:pm. You are accustomed to taking deep dives into history and speaking to inspire and educate people – can you give a sneak peek into what you will be speaking on at the Rally?

Our guest today is Mark Walters. Mark is the syndicated host of two national radio programs, Armed American Radio and Armed American Radio's Daily Defense with Mark Walters. Mark's voice can be heard on over 200 radio stations in hundreds of cities 6 days a week across America. He is the co-author of of three critically acclaimed books, Lessons from Armed America, Lessons from Unarmed America, and Grilling While Armed. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms. 1) Where did this passion to discuss our Constitutional Protections come from for you? It seems more personal to you than it does the average person - where does that come from? 2) You have the unique position, after the years of talking to others who spend their lives working to protect the 2A, of seeing where we have been, and where we are...what outlook or forecast do you see for the trajectory of our Rights? 3) There is an important court case in process as we speak. The State of MD is working on a Rifle Ban but 25 other states are pushing back on it...Let’s unpack this. - The Second Amendment Foundation and Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms today expressed their sincere gratitude to the Attorneys General in 25 states for joining an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court, supporting their challenge to a Maryland gun ban law and urging the high court to hear the case. - the 37-page amicus brief is loaded with strong legal arguments supporting the Maryland case, known as Bianchi et.al. v. Frosh. The Attorneys General are led by Arizona AG Mark Brnovich and West Virginia AG Patrick Morrisey. They are joined by their colleagues in Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Wyoming. - All four of this Court's Second Amendment precedents on arms bans—Heller, McDonald, Caetano, and Miller—eschewed means-ends balancing. This Court's approach has always been categorial. - The rifles at issue here are "in common use," as lower courts have acknowledged. "Common use" is not determined by how often a gun is fired in self-defense. "Common use" encompasses all lawful uses, including hunting and self-defense. Arms bans do not become constitutional if they slice protected classes of arms into smaller subclasses. Dick Heller's 9-shot .22 caliber revolver was not particularly common, but handguns are very common. - Maryland Attorney General Frosh initially waived his right to file a response to the petition, but on January 14 the Supreme Court called for a response. The Court granted Frosh (and consequently his amici) an extension of time for the response, which is due March 14. Source Article: https://reason.com/volokh/2022/02/11/maryland-rifle-ban-in-the-supreme-court/ 4) You like to say that more gun owners does not automatically equal more people engaged in protecting our Constitution. What CAN we do to wake people up and welcome them into Advocacy? 5) You will be one of our speakers for the 9th Annual Celebrate & Protect the 2nd Amendment Rally Event at the AZ State Capitol Building on Saturday, February 19th from 10:am – 2:pm. Why is it important for you to fly all the way from GA to AZ to talk about the same thing you discuss from the comfort of your studio every day?

Our guest today is Helen Moore. Helen is the Executive Director of TWAW Shooting Chapters Inc dba Armed Women of America. The mission of Armed Women of America is to enable women to be their own self-protector, creating freedom, peace of mind, and confidence in themselves. 1) Armed Women of America – tell us about this group? How does it intersect with The Well Armed Woman? 2) What do you see as your main mission as the Executive Director of AWA? 3) Give us a look into your background and your resume. What prepared you for the role you are now in? 4) You will be one of our Speakers at the 9th Annual Celebrate & Protect the 2nd Amendment Rally Event at the AZ State Capitol Building on Saturday, February 19th from 10:am – 2:pm. Can you give us a preview of what you plan to say to the attendees?

Our guests today are: Lana Bryan is an Operations Manager for US LawShield and oversees 9 states for the company and has been with the company for 8 years. Lana has been an NRA Instructor for many years and has been an avid shooter for 30 years. Her passion of empowering women and teaching children the safety and fundamentals of shooting is her passion. Cyn Ladd is the District Manager for the State of Arizona for US LawShield. 1) Tell us individually why YOU are connected to US LawShield? Lana, you go first. 2) The whole Kyle Rittenhouse story has brought all of this kind of thing into sharp focus, but there are hundreds of similar stories that happen in the blink of an eye. What are some of the real-life events that you have seen people go through? 3) US LawShield will be sponsoring Stephen Willeford – the Hero of Sutherland Springs to speak at this year’s Celebrate & Protect the 2nd Amendment Rally Event on the lawn of the AZ State Capitol on Saturday, February 19th, 2022 from 10:am – 2:pm. Tell us how you and Stephen became connected?

Our guest today is Mike Sullivan. Mike is the vice-president of Riders United for a Sovereign America (RidersUSA). Mike has been involved in grass roots activism for the last 10 years. He is a firm believer in the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Rule of Law and government by the people. He has been a strong pro gun rights activist and supporter of the right to keep and bear arms. Mike, along with RidersUSA, AZFirearmsAuctions, and GunFreedomRadio are the organizers of the 9th Annual Celebrate & Protect the 2nd Amendment Rally Event at the AZ State Capitol Building on Saturday, February 19th from 10:am – 2:pm. 1) This family-friendly festival style event is designed to encourage Americans to be involved in protecting our Constitutional Rights. To all of our listeners out there, give us a few ideas on what can each of us can do individually to make a difference. 2) Rallies have recently gotten a black-eye in the Media and it seems there is a push to try to make people afraid to participate in these kinds of gatherings. Let’s talk about what actually goes on at the Celebrate & Protect the 2A Rally happening on Saturday, February 19th at the AZ State Capitol from 10:am – 2:pm. 3) Who are some of the Speakers this year? 4) Just before the Rally you will be leading a motorcycle parade to kick off our festivities. If people want to participate in that, what are the details? 5) If you had one thing you wanted to impart to the MILLIONS of brand new first time gun owners across the US, what would it be?

Our guest today is Stephen Willeford. Stephen is the Hero of the Sutherland Springs Massacre. On the morning of Sunday, November 5, 2017, Stephen Willeford performed a courageous act of faith and heroism. Alerted by his daughter that a mass shooting was occurring at the neighboring First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, Stephen wasted no time in response. Stephen confronted the murderer without hesitation. His many hours logged at the gun range and his years of experience in gun safety helped prepare him in this response. Though his expert training and practice were used in this decisive moment, Stephen credits his faith in God for keeping him calm and focused throughout this unimaginable situation. 1) We can only hope we would have the courage to act as you did that day Stephen. And we greatly honor that you give the credit to God. This is likely the most traumatic day of your life, and the fact that you will continue to revisit those horrific moments in order to alert the rest of us to the importance of being trained and ready is amazing. 2) You will be in AZ speaking at our 9th Annual Celebrate & Protect the 2nd Amendment Rally Event at the AZ State Capitol Building on Saturday, February 19th from 10:am – 2:pm. US LawShield is sponsoring your visit to AZ. What is the connection between USLS and the comments you plan to make at the Rally.

Our guest today is Jim Lamon. Jim is a veteran, an engineer, and the founder of an Arizona-based solar engineering and construction company that employs 1,700+ workers nationwide. He's been a life-long, America First conservative who has committed much of his time and money supporting the state of Arizona. And now, Jim is running for United States Senate for the State of AZ. 1) The 2022 Election is going to be an exciting one, across the nation and here in AZ. We are seeing so many people step up for the first time to run for office. Like yourself. Was there a lightning rod moment that caused you to decide to run for US Senate, or was it a culmination of things? 2) We have heard plenty of politicians SAY that they support the Second Amendment, but much like our current Senator, Mark Kelly, their actions and their words do not align. Talk to us about how you would use the office you seek to protect, preserve and restore our Second Amendment Rights. 3) Should you win the office you seek you will spend a fair amount of your time in Washington DC. How will you stay connected to your constituents here in AZ and work on vital issues like the Border crisis? 4) In your business, you were part of a rare breed of American manufacturers. What can you do, should you become AZ’s next US Senator to support other organizations who are trying to cut the cord of dependency on China and other importers? 5) What are the other major issues here in AZ that you will be working on from the Federal level of government should you be elected? 6) The state of AZ currently has two Liberal Democrats serving as US Senators, Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly. You are running as a strong Constitutionalist Republican candidate. What makes you uniquely qualified to hold one of the seats of US Senator for AZ?

Our guest today is Erich Pratt. Erich is the Senior Vice President for Gun Owners of America (GOA). GOA is a national grassroots organization representing more than two million Americans dedicated to promoting their Second Amendment freedom to keep and bear arms. And Erich just authored an important new book titled Firing Back: How to counter anti-gun propaganda and become a better 2A activist. 1) Let’s start with some personal background on you and your family. You have personal experience with a Government that became corrupted and tyrannical, and how that was directly related to the disarming of the citizenry. How did this impact your family? 2) Those of us who pay attention to the messaging of Politicians and Media understand the tidal wave of misinformation poured on the average American Citizen every single day. But, for those perhaps not as tuned in, why was now the moment you chose to write “Firing Back”? 3) Taking a look at some of the chapters, the first gives the secret to the best way advocates of the Second Amendment can verbally fire back. 4) The next three seem to go hand in hand: Guns save lives, gun-control is dangerous and so-called gun-free-zones are some of the most dangerous places in our nation. Unpack some of that for us. 5) What do you say to people who insist that other countries that have already disarmed their citizens are safer than the United States? 6) Our mutual friend Maj Toure has been saying for years that all gun-control is racist and you discuss this in chapter seven. Can you walk us through the reasons why this is true? 7) The final chapter of your book challenges the reader to put into practice the Activism discussed in the book. Can you give us a teaser on that?

Our guest today is Rob Morse. Rob Morse 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 Ammoland at Clash Daily. 1) Reviewing some of your recent articles is an excellent way to take a wrap up a very eventful 2021. Article 1: Now We Know There are Armed Good Guys on Our Streets https://slowfacts.wordpress.com/2021/11/26/now-we-know-there-are-armed-good-guys-on-our-streets/ 2) Article 2: Mass Murder at a High School in Oxford Township Michigan https://slowfacts.wordpress.com/2021/12/01/mass-murder-at-a-high-school-in-oxford-township-michigan/ 3) Article 3: Restitution for Unconstitutional Laws https://slowfacts.wordpress.com/2021/12/07/restitution-for-unconstitutional-laws/

Our guest today is Deb Ferns. Deb is the Founder of both Women’s Outdoor Media Association and the She Never Quit Event. The SNQ is an annual charity event that fosters community and leadership encouraging and promoting women who are, and who want to become, active in the shooting sports, archery, fishing, and hunting through social and mass media. The 2021 SNQ brought together women of every skill level from all across the nation to enjoy camaraderie and the outdoor sports in a safe and fun environment with world-class trainers. 1) As an attendee I can enthusiastically say Congratulations on a hugely successful event! Tell us about it. 2) We had the opportunity to interview several of your Board Members and attendees. One of the attendees had come back for her second year and she used the word “transformative”. For people who haven’t been to one of your events, help them understand why that word is so perfect. 3) Your trainers are world-class and your individual ranges and events are safe and because they are safe they are FUN! Talk to us about who your trainers were in 2021. 4) Talk to us about who does attend, and who SHOULD attend. 5) The SNQ is a charity event. Who benefits from the proceeds? 6) When and where is the 2022 event?

Our guest today is Major General Mick McGuire. Major General Michael T. McGuire, US Air Force (Retired) has dedicated nearly 38 years of his life to serving our country. From navigating aerial combat over Iraq to negotiating with state and federal legislators, “Mick” has a proven track record of leading diverse teams through challenging situations. From 2013-2021, McGuire served as the Adjutant General of the Arizona National Guard and, more recently, as the current Chairman of the Board for the National Guard Association of the United States, which is the voice for nearly 45,000 current and former National Guard officers throughout the country. The McGuire family has deep roots in Arizona, dating back to the 1930s, when his great grandfather settled in the state. Major General McGuire, USAF (Ret.) upheld this legacy, having lived in Arizona for much of his adult life. And now "Mick" McGuire is a 2022 Candidate for AZ U.S. Senate Seat. 1) The state of AZ currently has two Liberal Democrats serving as US Senators, Kyrsten Sinema and Mark Kelly. You are running as a strong Constitutionalist Republican candidate. What makes you uniquely qualified to hold one of the seats of US Senator for AZ? 2) Stepping into the rough and tumble arena of Politics is not an easy decision. Was there a lightning rod moment that caused you to decide to run for US Senate, or was it a culmination of things? 3) You recently spoke at the Annual Meeting for the AZ State Rifle & Pistol Association. In your speech you described a time in which you were pressured to overstep the US Constitution by people in very high places. Please tell our audience about this incident and how you handled it. 4) Should you be elected, how will you use your role as US Senator to impact our Second Amendment Rights? 5) Besides the Second Amendment, what are the other major issues here in AZ that you will be working on from the Federal level of government should you be elected?

Our guest today is AZ State Representative Frank Carroll. Representative Carroll is a two-term member of the Arizona House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation. He also serves on the Government Elections Committee and the Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water. Born and raised in Chicago, Carroll was the son of a Chicago Police Officer. He is a strong Second Amendment activist and works each day to preserve our inalienable rights by standing with our Forefathers who fought for the ideals, values and principles that made our country exceptional. 1) Tell us about your current efforts to curb discrimination by the banking community and other financial institutions against firearms manufacturers, gun shops, and others. 2) Let’s discuss the growing ESG movement (environmental, social and corporate-governance) that has potential to further encroach on the firearm community. 3) Federalism and federal overreach coming from Washington is a growing problem for our Individual Freedoms. And while each state is supposed to uphold State’s Rights, doesn’t the ultimate weight of responsibility rest on the shoulders of individual citizens?

Our guest today is Tiffany Shedd. Tiffany is a conservative Republican candidate for Arizona State Attorney General. In addition to being an attorney, she is a farmer, small business owner, homeschool mom, Republican Precinct Committeewomen and an NRA and 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. Tiffany is running for Attorney General to defend Arizonans’ Second Amendment rights, secure our southern border, and fight back against federal overreach. 1) Stepping into the rough and tumble arena of Politics is not an easy decision. Was there a lightning rod moment that caused you to decide to run for AZ Attorney General, or was it a culmination of things? 2) Talk to us about your stance on the Second Amendment and how the position of Attorney General impacts our State Rights to keep and bear arms. 3) Should you be elected what is your plan for securing the border. 4) What makes you uniquely qualified to hold the office of AZ Attorney General?

Our guest today is Eli Crane. Eli Crane is a Former Navy SEAL, the CEO of Bottle Breacher, a Brand Ambassador for Sig Sauer and is running for elected office as the Congressional U.S. House of Representatives in AZ-1 to unseat Democrat Representative Tom O’Halleran. Eli has five war time deployments, three of them to the Middle East with SEAL Team 3 and served our country for 13 years. Eli is a husband, a father, a veteran, an entrepreneur and a man of faith. 1) You have served our nation in the armed forces, and started your own business. Now you want to seek elected office in here in AZ with a Run for Congress in AZ-1. Thank you for your continued Service to our nation. What drives you to make the leap into the Political arena? 2) Tell us about your company, Bottle Breacher and your experience of taking your company into the “Shark Tank”? 3) When one family member serves in the Armed Forces the entire family is part of that service. The same is true for being self-employed and will be true should you be elected. Tell us about how much of an impact your time in the Navy with SEAL Team 3 has on your approach to your business acumen and your calling to run for office? 4) You actively support a couple of Non-profits through your work at Bottle Breacher: America's Mighty Warriors, Navy SEAL Foundation. Why are these important to you? 5) You are a Brand Ambassador for Sig Sauer. If you are elected, you might very well be the only Congressman who has that distinction on their resume. Tell us about your connection to Sig. 6) What are the major issues here in AZ that you will be working on from the Federal level of government should you be elected?

Chris Swainhart is the Executive Producer of GunStuff TV and the award-winning cinematographer who has filmed all over the world, producing hundreds of commercial film projects for companies worldwide. Chris's work with Deb Ferns, the Founder of The Women’s Outdoor Media Association (WOMA) caused him to be involved with the 2021 She Never Quit (SNQ) Event which is an annual charity event that fosters community and leadership encouraging and promoting women who are, and who want to become, active in the shooting sports, archery, fishing, and hunting through social and mass media. The annual SNQ is organized by WOMA and is a collaboration of women who publicize, promote these activities through their involvement in print, social, and educational media. Founded in 2009 by Deb Ferns, WOMA continues to highlight and encourage women in outdoor sports. The 2021 SNQ brings together women of every skill level from all across the nation to enjoy camaraderie and the outdoor sports in a safe and fun environment with world-class trainers.

Sara Stilwell is the Founder of HerWildLife.Org , an organization that women serving past and present as Military, Law Enforcement and First Responders could have outdoor events at which they feel safe, find camaraderie and gain opportunities for mentorship. Sara's passion to serve others caused her to be involved with the 2021 She Never Quit (SNQ) Event which is an annual charity event that fosters community and leadership encouraging and promoting women who are, and who want to become, active in the shooting sports, archery, fishing, and hunting through social and mass media. The annual SNQ is organized by The Women’s Outdoor Media Association (WOMA) is a collaboration of women who publicize, promote these activities through their involvement in print, social, and educational media. Founded in 2009 by Deb Ferns, WOMA continues to highlight and encourage women in outdoor sports. The 2021 SNQ brings together women of every skill level from all across the nation to enjoy camaraderie and the outdoor sports in a safe and fun environment with world-class trainers. Sara's passion to serve others caused her to be involved with the 2021 She Never Quit (SNQ) Event which is an annual charity event that fosters community and leadership encouraging and promoting women who are, and who want to become, active in the shooting sports, archery, fishing, and hunting through social and mass media. The annual SNQ is organized by The Women’s Outdoor Media Association (WOMA) is a collaboration of women who publicize, promote these activities through their involvement in print, social, and educational media. Founded in 2009 by Deb Ferns, WOMA continues to highlight and encourage women in outdoor sports. The 2021 SNQ brings together women of every skill level from all across the nation to enjoy camaraderie and the outdoor sports in a safe and fun environment with world-class trainers.

Carolina Sizemore grew up in Texas and always had a familiarity with hunting, fishing and the outdoors as a natural way of life. However, she has just recently experienced the transforming mindset of safely and confidently handling firearms. Recognizing that fear in any area of life holds you back from pursuing your dreams she spends her life coaching and mentoring women to identify and overcome those fears. Her connection to the non-profit TrinityOaks.org caused her to be involved with the 2021 She Never Quit (SNQ) Event which is an annual charity event that fosters community and leadership encouraging and promoting women who are, and who want to become, active in the shooting sports, archery, fishing, and hunting through social and mass media. The annual SNQ is organized by The Women’s Outdoor Media Association (WOMA) is a collaboration of women who publicize, promote these activities through their involvement in print, social, and educational media. Founded in 2009 by Deb Ferns, WOMA continues to highlight and encourage women in outdoor sports. The 2021 SNQ brings together women of every skill level from all across the nation to enjoy camaraderie and the outdoor sports in a safe and fun environment with world-class trainers.

Daphane Cassidy is on the Board of Directors of the Women’s Outdoor Media Association (WOMA) and works as a Digital Media Specialist for the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the firearm industry trade association, where she produces and maintains content for NSSFs websites, e-newsletters and other online communications. As a Director of WOMA, Daphne helped to organize the 2021 She Never Quit (SNQ) Event which is an annual charity event that fosters community and leadership encouraging and promoting women who are, and who want to become, active in the shooting sports, archery, fishing, and hunting through social and mass media. The annual SNQ is organized by The Women’s Outdoor Media Association (WOMA) is a collaboration of women who publicize, promote these activities through their involvement in print, social, and educational media. Founded in 2009 by Deb Ferns, WOMA continues to highlight and encourage women in outdoor sports. The 2021 SNQ brings together women of every skill level from all across the nation to enjoy camaraderie and the outdoor sports in a safe and fun environment with world-class trainers.

Marsha Petrie Sue is the Chair of the She Never Quit (SNQ) Event which is an annual charity event that fosters community and leadership encouraging and promoting women who are, and who want to become, active in the shooting sports, archery, fishing, and hunting through social and mass media. The annual SNQ is organized by The Women’s Outdoor Media Association (WOMA), of which Marsha is the Founder, is a collaboration of women who publicize, promote these activities through their involvement in print, social, and educational media. Founded in 2009 by Deb Ferns, we continue to highlight and encourage women in outdoor sports. The 2021 SNQ brings together women of every skill level from all across the nation to enjoy camaraderie and the outdoor sports in a safe and fun environment with world-class trainers. Of the many roles that Marsha serves in, Mentor is one at which she is most proud and skilled.

Our guest today is AWR Hawkins. Dr. AWR Hawkins is an award winning journalist at Breitbart News who holds a PhD in Military History from Texas Tech University. AWR is a leading voice defending the Second Amendment, and in discussions on guns and self-defense with an examination of the political and cultural assault on the right to keep and bear arms. 1) We titled today’s show “Is News Still Newsworthy?”. It seems like major historic events get overlooked too often for the latest “shiny object”. You seem to find a happy medium in the stories you write on. When you are deciding on which news stories to report on, how much does cultural relevance weigh in? 2) One of the biggest stories in our nation right now SHOULD be the SCOTUS case on whether or not “keep and bear arms” means that citizens have the right to bear arms outside their homes. We have heard very little about it on many of the big legacy networks. What is your take on that near-silence? 3) Some stories are crossovers – news and culture. The Alec Baldwin story where he was involved in a fatal shooting on his movie set. What is the current status of that story? 4) What are some of your most important recent stories? And are the “important” ones also the ones that gain the most readership?

Our guest today is Kimberly Yee. Born and raised in Arizona, Treasurer Kimberly Yee is the first Chinese American Republican woman to win a major statewide office in the history of the United States. As Treasurer, Kimberly Yee is currently the highest ranking statewide elected Republican woman in Arizona. In the Arizona Legislature, Kimberly served as Senate Republican Majority Leader and became the second woman elected to this position in Arizona’s history, second only to U.S. Justice Sandra Day O’Connor who served the position in 1973. Kimberly has received an A rating from the NRA for her protection of the 2A and has also gained endorsements members of the AzCDL and the AZ Firearms Trade Association. 1) Why are you running for Governor of AZ? And what makes you uniquely qualified to be one of 50 US Governors? 2) You have a done a lot of great work at the Treasurers office. What are some of the successes that you are most proud of? 3) The IRS is trying to get into our bank accounts with this reconciliation bill, can you tell us more about it and what can be done to stop it? 4) Border Security is major issue right now around the county. There’s also reports that the Biden Administration is paying 450,000 dollars to those affected by separation. How do you react to that? What are some policies that you would implement if Governor? 5) What are going to be the top issues if you’re elected Governor?

Our guest today is Chris Cheng. Chris is a self-taught competitive shooter and tech guy who beat out 17 competitors to become History Channel’s Top Shot Season 4 Champion. Chris is a techno-nerd, an Asian-American and openly gay – single-handedly breaking the stereotype of the “average” American gun owner and Second Amendment Advocate. And, combining guns and tech, Chris recently created a groundbreaking NFT digital art auction along with RECOIL Magazine. 1) First of all, congratulations on your successful auction! How much did you raise and what organizations will benefit from the proceeds? 2) Second...what the heck is an NFT and how do you auction one off? 3) What lessons did you learn from this very first ever effort? 4) Do you have plans for another auction in the future?

Our guest today is Matt Salmon. Matt has previously served in both the Arizona State Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives, and now he is running for Governor of AZ. In his previous elected positions, he 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) In your previous offices you clearly distinguished yourself as a Representative of your constituents and you are skilled in the political arena. But, that arena is a lion’s den at best. What makes you want to jump back into it and run for Governor of AZ? 2) What makes you uniquely qualified to be one of the 50 United States Governors, and specifically the Governor of the great State of AZ? 3) You have served in AZ Government before both at the State and Federal levels. How did you use your previous roles to impact our 2A Rights? 4) Our current AZ Governor has been lukewarm at best about his support of our 2A Rights. What do our listeners need to know about your stance on our rights to keep and bear arms? 5) What are the key issues that you believe our next Arizona Governor will face?

Deb Ferns is the Founder of The She Never Quit (SNQ) Event is an annual charity event that fosters community and leadership encouraging and promoting women who are, and who want to become, active in the shooting sports, archery, fishing, and hunting through social and mass media. The annual SNQ is organized by The Women's Outdoor Media Association (WOMA) is a collaboration of women who publicize, promote these activities through their involvement in print, social, and educational media. Founded in 2009 by Deb Ferns, we continue to highlight and encourage women in outdoor sports. The 2021 SNQ brings together women of every skill level from all across the nation to enjoy camaraderie and the outdoor sports in a safe and fun environment with world-class trainers.

A twelve year veteran of the NRA, Lars has covered almost every aspect of both the NRA's political and program-side. 1) One of the biggest news stories in the 2A world is the first gun case to reach the Supreme Court in more than a decade - New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen. What are the basic facts behind case? 2) Why did it take so long for another 2nd Amendment case to reach the highest court in the land? 3) Experts are saying this case reaches beyond the 2nd Amendment, that the underlying issues are greater than the right to keep and bear arms. If that’s true, how could it reach beyond the 2nd Amendment. 4) What part has the NRA played in this case? 5) What is the best and worst case scenario?

Our guest today is Paloma A. Capanna. Paloma has been speaking and writing about the Second Amendment as the modern civil rights movement for nearly fifteen years. In more than 25-years in state and federal courtrooms, Paloma has represented plaintiffs in ground-breaking civil rights litigation. An award-winning activist and writer, Paloma chases truth until it’s treed. And her latest work is a book titled “The Events of January 6, 2021: What Impact the Second Amendment Movement?”. 1) When we had you on back in August we broke down a lot of the details that seem to lead to a reasonable conclusion that people who have been arrested in the January 6th events were targeted simply because of specific clothing they were wearing that day and that there were FBI Agents among the crowd who were actually ramping up the people and egging people on to enter the building. Do I have that correct? 2) This many months later, the top three bullets are: 2a) Order of DC District Court Judge Royce Lamberth on 10/13/2021 in the case of Christopher Worrell, which found DC Warden and Director of Prisons in contempt for failing to turn over prisoner medical records to the court on time AND which directed the US AG to launch an investigation into the conditions of all defendants incarcerated pending trial relative to the events of January 6. The call to action here is to call the Assistant AG in charge of civil rights, Kristen Clarke [(202) 514-3847], to ask for a "thorough and unbiased investigation" into the prison conditions in accordance with Judge Lamberth's Order. 2b) Arrest of defendant Jeremy Michael Brown on 9/26. DOJ is calling him a "self-identified Oath Keeper" (no evidence he was a member, including his position that he was not). He says that the FBI tried to recruit him in December 2020 to be a "confidential informant." He got interested in the Oath Keepers after the November election and was at the December MAGA rally in WDC. He drove up from FL to the January 6 events with one of the four defendants who are alleged to be "Oath Keepers" who already took a plea, including a term to be "confidential informants" of the government. That person in his car reported Brown to the FBI. On January 6, while Brown was on the Capitol lawn, Brown's FBI handler called him wanting to know exactly where he was. It's another "Fast & Furious." Where are the assets? What's going on? Brown isn't the only one saying his FBI handler was calling him on January 6. Second-in-command of the Proud Boys has already been complaining of the same thing. 2c) Records of Ashli Babbitt starting to come through to Judicial Watch and to me basis Freedom of Information requests. I now have a time line of the shooting, and the procession of her body for that week. What DC Metro also released was their interview notes with US Capitol Police officers the night of January 6. If you read my blog "15:15," you learned what I learned: there were 15 armed USCP officers in that hallway + 3 unidentified uniformed officers in front of and then next to the group of 10 citizens + 3 riot USCP officers closing in immediately behind them up the stairwell, just steps away. It is fair to say we are lucky that the entire group wasn't gunned down where they stood, unarmed, and making absolutely zero retaliation against any LEO in their vicinity. Talk about chilling information for anyone who is an activist at the Capitol.

Our guest today is Kevin Jackson. Kevin is a creator, director, movie producer, best selling author and nationally syndicated show host. He is the founder and CEO of The Kevin Jackson Network. In the wake of the anti-police narrative that exploded in the summer of 2020, Kevin funded and produced the film, “Bleeding Blue” to offer a voice to the men and women who Serve in law enforcement. 1) Tell us about your new film, “Bleeding Blue”. Was there one specific event or moment that put this project in motion or was it a culmination of things? 2) What do you see happening with police officers in our culture today? 3) How has the media impacted people’s perception of policing in America? 4) What do police officers go through that most people don’t know about or realize? 5) How do you see people in Arizona being able to help the police and what action can we take to keep them funded in Arizona?

Cheryl Todd of Gun Freedom Radio: The HISTORY of Women and Guns! Even when women could not legally vote, we did legally have guns. Our foremothers used guns to hunt, to protect their land and livestock, and to guard over the safety of their families. Firearms and ammunition in the home were basic household tools – as basic as having, say, a hammer and nails. Yet, here we are in the 21st Century now trying to reclaim that normalcy and those Rights to possess, carry and use these life-saving tools of protection. Somewhere along the way someone told us that women don’t use tools. And too many of us bought into it. And someone told us that Moms – you know good moms – don’t allow certain kinds of tools into their homes. And a group even commandeered the word – Moms. Moms Demand something...not really specified...but it equates to “guns are bad” and if you are a mom, or a woman, or a decent human being of any kind you will agree with them...or else face being ostracized and cancelled. Can you imagine – all the strong, smart, capable, competent women in our nation, and really the world, being convinced that hammers and nails are too dangerous for we women to handle? And yet, too many of us have bought into THAT idea when it comes to firearms and ammunition. It’s embarrassing, really. And it’s time to reclaim our equal rights to own whatever tools we need to pursue life, liberty and happiness – whether it’s hammers, nails, guns or ammo. We know names like Annie Oakley (who became a sharpshooter out of the necessity to put food on the table for her family), Ida B Wells (an African-American feminist, investigative journalist, educator, and early leader in the civil rights movement – helping to co-found the NAACP), Harriet Tubman (anti-slavery superhero of the Underground Railroad), AND the many (mostly forgotten) women who fought in the American Civil War. And, then there was Eleanor Roosevelt – the First Lady of four-term Democratic President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Ashley Hlebinsky is that woman. Ashley not only was the curator for the Cody Firearms Museum for several years, and is a walking talking history encyclopedia, but she also has made history by testifying to Congress setting the record straight about MIS-NAMED “Ghost Guns” and in doing so has worked to preserve our freedoms. Suzanna Gratia Huff might have stopped a murderer from killing and wounding nearly 50 people. Suzanna has continued to use her voice to advocate for more life-saving freedoms for all of us. A woman who is one of my personal heroes is Julianne Versnell – one of our hosts every year for this very event, GRPC. Julianne has spoken at the United Nations, to defend the right of women to protect themselves with firearms. Through instruments such as the wrong-headed Arms Trade Treaty, international gun control is a genuine threat and could ultimately strip individual firearms rights from people here in the United States and indeed all over the world. Julianne has positively impacted the international debate on behalf of all women. Finally, no conversation about the History of Women and Guns could be complete without mentioning one of my mentors, Dianna Muller, who founded The DC Project: Women for Gun Rights. Dianna saw the need to bring women together to counter the anti-rights groups with the truth that women DO own guns, carry guns, and we value our Rights to do so. Dianna has grown The DC Project into a powerful force that has a State Director in all 50 states and whose members have run for offices, won elections, and have testified in front of both state and federal Legislative bodies on behalf of protecting our Second Amendment Rights. We stand on the shoulders of giants and we cast their vision into the history of our nation’s future.

Our guest today is Philip Van Cleave. Philip has been the president of the Virginia Citizens Defense League since 2001, and is an award-winning Grassroots Activist. Philip served as a reserve deputy sheriff in Texas for 7 years, and is an NRA instructor. Philip believes in the Right to Keep and Bear Arms as a fundamental human right and is an unabashed supporter who has fought for the right to keep and bear arms for many years in Virginia and across the US. 1) The State of Virginia has a very consequential election coming up where multiple seats are up for the vote. Talk to us about who is up for election this year? -Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, all 100 House Delegate Seats and multiple local positions. 2) Should gun owners in Virginia take advantage of new early voting laws? 3) What’s at stake in the elections? 4) What is the VCDL agenda for the next legislative session? 5) The VCDL organizes the biggest 2A Rally in the nation. Do you have another Rally scheduled for 2022?

Our guest today is Simmone Park. Simmone Park is a multilingual management consultant and stand-up comedian who has lived and worked in ten countries so far. For six years after a violent assault at gunpoint, Simmone was fervently anti-gun and changed her location every 3-4 months, unaware that she had feared for her safety. After taking time to heal, process the experience, and work on overcoming her trauma, she now lives in Hawaii, where she feels at peace. Simmone also decided to educate herself on guns and the law and is now Pro-Second Amendment and ultimately chose to work for a pro-freedom law firm, Attorneys for Freedom, that fights for the rights of citizens in Hawaii and Arizona. 1) Thank you for being willing to go back to the worst moments of your life and talk to us about the day you were assaulted at gunpoint. 2) You have said that part of the trauma that resulted from that horrific assault is that it caused you to start thinking of people in terms of their race. 3) There are loud voices across the nation, many of them women who are actively pushing the idea that women, minorities, and especially victims of crime should want to throw our 2A Rights away. Yet, you, being a member of all of those demographics, have become pro-2nd amendment. Tell us about how you have come to this determination? 4) What was it like the first time you shot a pistol? 5) You were not born in the US which places you in a legal citizenship status that prevents you from owning a firearm, yet you still choose to take safety training/tactical gun courses. Why is that? And how do you feel not being able to own a firearm? 6) How did you come to work with Attorneys for Freedom? 7) Tell us about the Attorneys On Retainer program. 8) You have said that gun rights are women’s rights. Why do you believe this?

Our guest today is Rob McNealy. Rob is a serial entrepreneur, podcaster, cryptocurrency advocate, self-defense activist, welder/artist, and indie filmmaker. He earned an MBA from Colorado State University. Rob is a Co-Founder of TUSC (The Universal Settlement Coin), a decentralized, non-ICO cryptocurrency project that is focused on supporting financially marginalized industries with their payments issues. 1) Explain this to us like we are 5 year olds. What is it? How do we use it? Why do we need it? 2) What are cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and TUSC? 3) What are blockchains? 4) Why should people care about them? 5) What problems are you trying to solve with TUSC? 6) Where does the value if TUSC come from? 7) How do people get it?

Our guest today is Jason Swarr. Jason is a veteran Marine, the owner of Terror Trader, and the founder and owner of Skillset Magazine. 1) Your most recent magazine cover has a strong “Ghostbusters” vibe, which is perfect for Halloween month! Tell us about that cover story. 2) We are accustomed to seeing “Christmas Stores” that sell holly-jolly all year round, but you have a store that sells horror all year round...talk to us about that. 3) What was the impetus for you to start your own magazine, and what is the main mission of what you communicate through Skillset Magazine?

Our guest today is Connor Boyack. Connor is founder and president of Libertas Institute, a free market think tank in Utah. Named one of Utah's most politically influential people by The Salt Lake Tribune, Connor's leadership has led to dozens of legislative victories spanning a wide range of areas such as privacy, government transparency, property rights, drug policy, education, personal freedom, and more. A public speaker and author of 21 books, Connor is best known for The Tuttle Twins books, a children’s series introducing young readers to economic, political, and civic principles. Connor lives near Salt Lake City, Utah, with his wife and two homeschooled children. 1) Let’s start with the title of one of your Tuttle Twins books, because I think this is on everyone’s minds... the “Fate of the Future”. What is the fate of our future? 2) Our children are our future, and fortune favors those who know their history. Our educational system seems to be in disarray and decay. In that vein, you have a new educational magazine coming out. Tell us about that. - Tuttle Times—a new monthly magazine for children ages 5-12 with lessons, activities, and projects to learn all kinds of important information about how the world works. 3) Politicians at every level are overstepping anything that our Founding Documents allow them to do with their limited powers. Everyday it seems there are several insults to our Freedoms. Often we know it’s wrong, but sometimes in our busy lives we can’t put our finger on what is wrong. Your Podcast “The Way The World Works” offers people bite-sized wisdom to try to help us keep up. What have been some of your most popular episodes? 4) Our financial system is under attack in several ways. There is a push for a cashless society, inflation is already gobbling up the value of our US Dollar, and crypto is a murky, volatile and confusing topic. Your newsletter recently mentioned the 50-year anniversary of President Richard Nixon’s “New Economic Policy”. What is the significance of his action half a century ago? - On August 15th, 1971, the then-President announced a plan for a “New Economic Policy.” This included executive orders for 10% surcharges on imported goods and freezes on wages and prices. Worst of all, it ended the liquidity between U.S. gold and U.S. dollars. With the sweep of a pen, one man forced government control over free enterprise and brought us into the era of fiat money. 5) One last question. A Socialist magazine, titled “Current Affairs” took issue with your children’s books. Instead their article helped sell a ton of your books. Tell us about that and also about your book for teens, called “How to Not Suck at Life”...which takes us right back to the topic of being a Socialist. - https://tuttletwins.com/blog/current-affairs-magazines-attempted-tuttle-takedown/?mc_cid=f54b7064c4&mc_eid=d5ae7467ce

Our guest today is Dave Kopp. Dave is the co-founder and President of the Arizona Citizens Defense League and the AzCDL Foundation. Dave is an East Coast transplant, a former computer programmer and a family man. Dave spends his time restoring and protecting the right to keep and bear arms through legislative lobbying. He is a strong voice protecting Arizonans against anti-rights groups and legislation that seek to limit our freedoms. 1) In political philosophy, the phrase “consent of the governed” refers to the idea that a government's legitimacy and moral right to use state power is justified and lawful only when consented to by the people or society over which that political power is exercised. Is our “consent” merely the vote we used to “hire” our Representatives? So, after they are in office they get to do whatever they want? 2) In AZ you head up two important organizations. Both the AzCDL and the Foundation. How are these two organizations similar and how are they different? 3) Does the AzCDL also have a Political Action arm? 4) Every year the AzCDL holds a Membership Meeting. Last year I was honored to help with the “digital” portion of the meeting by moderating a panel on Zoom. What are the plans this year? And do you have to be a member to attend?

Our guest today is Brian Hill. Brian is owner and head instructor of The Complete Combatant in Dahlonega, GA. He is a Heckler & Koch (HK) Brand Ambassador, a Rangemaster Certified Master Instructor, and a Certified Red Dot Instructor and an Endorsed Instructor with Modern Samurai Project. Brian holds a Force Science Analyst Certification and is also certified by Massad Ayoob Group as a Deadly Force Instructor Brian is a 4th degree Black belt in Jiu Jitsu, has graduated from The Law Of Self Defense Instructor program and is a form deputy with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department. 1) The shooting sports are an integral part of Americana, but unfortunately many of our live-fire ranges are under pressure to close. Your small private outdoor range is nestled in a hill, in the middle of 48 acres, and even it is facing a similar crisis. Talk to us about what is happening. 2) What does it boil down to? Is this a 2nd Amendment issue, a Special Land Usage Zoning, or a Noise Ordinance issue? 3) How helpful would it be to you and your neighbors if we had passed the Hearing Protection Act to make suppressors more practical to own? 4) If you could tell the neighbors ONE THING THAT MAY CHANGE THEIR MIND, what would it be? 5) What is your greatest NEED currently? How can we help not just your small outdoor range, but other small outdoor ranges overcome similar issues?

Our guest today is Paul Lathrop. Paul is the Deputy Director of New Media for the Second Amendment Foundation (www.saf.org). He started his work in second amendment media as the owner and co-executive producer of the Polite Society Podcast on the Self Defense Radio Network and now produces several shows on a regular basis. Paul is also the creator of Amm-Con, which is the Alternative Mass Media Conference. 1) Let’s start with Amm-Con. Give us the 411 on this ever-growing annual event. Where, When, Who should come? - This FREE conference is for ANY CITIZEN-JOURNALIST! Podcasters, Bloggers, YouTube creators, and anyone else in new media that has a connection to the 2nd Amendment Community. - Sat & Sun Oct 2 & 3, at the Westin Dallas Fort Worth 2) What are some of the topics we will be covering during Amm-Con? - Technology & Techniques to Produce a Podcast, Understanding Anti-Gun Propaganda, Researching for Proper Language Use, How to Process a FOIA Request, Choosing and Respecting Your Audience, Unmucking Social Media, Becoming a 2A Writer, Enhancing Video Interviews, Beyond the Choir, Simon Says Protect the 2A4E, Avoiding Cultural Landmines, How to Find Your Unique Voice, Patreon & Monetization, Becoming A Local Media Expert, Marketing and Branding Yourself, Images are More Powerful than Words, and Blockchain and NFTs: Next Generation "Digital" Firearms. 3) Talk to us about the regular podcasts you run? - Daily Bullet, Polite Society Podcast, Weekly Bullet 4) There is another major event coming up on Sept 25 & 26. The Digital Gun Rights Policy Conference. This is hosted every year by the Second Amendment Foundation, and you play a bigger part than ever, now that it is digital. Talk to us about that.