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A well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state. The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.  Bearing Arms editor Cam Edwards provides a daily dose of 2nd Amendment news and commentary, alongside interviews with experts, newsmakers, and gun rights a…

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    A Huge Update From the No On 9 Campaign

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2026 37:31


    The Civil Rights Coalition's Toby Leary joins Cam with latest news in the fight to repeal Massachusetts' most recent infringements on our Second Amendment rights, including a substantial donation from a grassroots supporter willing to match what others are giving.

    With Freedom Restored, What's Next for Tate Adamiak?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2026 30:49


    Patrick "Tate" Adamiak was scheduled for his re-sentencing hearing today, but instead he's joining Cam to discuss his presidential pardon, his continued efforts to clear his name, and what his future might hold.

    Red State Coalition Urges SCOTUS to Address 'Cooling Off' Periods for Gun Transfers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 41:26


    24 attorneys general and the Arizona legislature are asking the Supreme Court to grant cert in Beckwith v. Frey and strike down Maine's 72-hour "cooling off" period on firearm transfers.

    New Jersey's Nutty Self-Defense Ban Faces New Federal Lawsuit

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2026 27:26


    Knife Rights' Doug Ritter joins Cam to discuss the brand new lawsuit challenging New Jersey's bizarre ban on carrying almost anything other than a firearm for the purposes of self-defense.

    What's in Store for the Iron Rose Rise Together Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2026 32:23


    Iron Rose Women's Shooting Club founder TerryAnn Bowen joins Cam with a preview of the group's second Rise Together weekend, which will bring together instructors and students from all across the country for two days of training and community in Manchester, New Hampshire.

    Texas-Sized Gun Rights Policy Conference Coming This Weekend

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2026 34:06


    This year's GRPC is shaping up to be one for the ages, with two days of Second Amendment advocates, attorneys, and policy makers on hand. Mark Walters joins Cam for a preview of what to expect and how to attend.

    California City Readies Attack on Gun Stores

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 33:23


    Goodland Guns owner Dan Ashton joins Cam to talk about the latest developments in Goleta, California, where the city council has imposed a moratorium on new gun stores while also looking to craft new laws and regulations for existing FFLs.

    DOJ's Stance on Suppressors Draws Questions on Capitol Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 31:45


    Former Deputy Assistant ATF Director and Operation Fast & Furious whistleblower Peter J. Forcelli joins Cam to discuss his recent testimony on Capitol Hill in support of removing suppressors from the National Firearms Act.

    Unions Spending Big to Defend Massachusetts Gun Control Laws

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 32:44


    The Civil Rights Coalition's Toby Leary tells Cam that the anti-gunners are getting scared as Election Day approaches, with one union in the state dropping $500,000 to defeat the Coalition's No on Nine campaign and keep the state's abusive gun laws in place.

    Why the Left's 'Common Use' Test Can't Save Their Semi-Auto Bans

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2026 44:17


    Gun control advocates defending the bans on so-called assault weapons that are facing Supreme Court review say the number of gun owners or AR-15s in circulation shouldn't matter. As Cam argues, even under the 'common use' metric proposed by lefties like The New Republic's Matt Ford, the bans can't survive SCOTUS scrutiny.

    Amicus Briefs Highlight Important 'Common Use' Questions

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2026 42:05


    New Jersey firearms attorney Daniel Schmutter joins Cam to discuss two amicus briefs he authored in the Viramontes case that raise important points about what arms are in "common use" and protected by the Second Amendment.

    Digging Into the Massive New Survey of Gun Owners

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 43:49


    The Reload's Stephen Gutowski joins Cam as they delve into the mountain of data released by Georgetown professor William English in his 2026 Firearm Owner Survey.

    Where Non-Crimes Are Leading to Real Felony Charges

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2026 31:46


    Massachusetts firearms attorney Daniel Hagan joins Cam to discuss some of the incredible abuses of the Second Amendment that his clients are being subjected to, including multiple arrests and felony charges for activities that aren't unlawful in the state.

    Will SCOTUS Strike Down Waiting Periods Next Term?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 36:48


    The Supreme Court will have the chance to strike another blow in support of our Second Amendment rights if it grants cert in a lawsuit challenging Maine's 3-day waiting period on gun transfers.

    Colorado Waiting Period Challenged As More Gun Laws Kick In

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 42:23


    Second Amendment advocate and activist Alicia Garcia joins Cam to discuss this week's oral arguments in Garcia v. Polis challenging the state's 3-day waiting period, as well as multiple new gun laws that have kicked in this month.

    Major California Gun Control Bill on the Move

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 38:34


    Californians could soon be required to take a four-hour training course and demonstrate proficiency with a firearm before being able to acquire a firearm under a Senate bill that cleared the State Assembly on Monday.

    Firearms, Faith, and the Great Outdoors

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 40:22


    Pete Rogers, host of the popular Christian Outdoors podcast, joins Cam to talk about the importance of the Second Amendment, the need an ecumenical approach to hunting and shooting, and why his show's blend of faith and the great outdoors is resonating with so many people.

    Gun Store Owner Speaks Out After New Neighbors Try to Shut Him Down

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 25:16


    Goodland Guns owner Dan Ashton joins Cam to discuss the attack of the NIMBYs in Goleta, California, where his new neighbors are doing everything they can to keep him from opening his doors.

    DOJ Pardon Attorney Explains New Rights Restoration Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2026 30:03


    DOJ Pardon Attorney Ed Martin joins Cam to discuss the new process for prohibited persons to regain their Second Amendment rights, as well as the ongoing efforts to secure a pardon for Patrick "Tate" Adamiak.

    'No On 9' Campaign Heating Up... Here's How You Can Help

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 27:54


    The Civil Rights Coalition's Toby Leary joins Cam with the latest developments in the No On 9 campaign to repeal some of Massachusetts' most abusive gun control laws, including an upcoming fundraiser with some incredible firearms going up for auction.

    The Argument Against 2A Doomerism

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 41:13


    Zach Clark, the 2A influencer also known as Armed J0y, joins Cam to discuss his participation in a new lawsuit challenging Colorado carry laws, his on-the-scene reporting from Palmetto State Armory's first day selling suppressors without NFA restrictions, and why 2A doomers are off base.

    Celebrations and Questions Follow DOJ's NFA Decision

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 32:17


    The DOJ did not ask for a stay in a federal lawsuit challenging the NFA's registration scheme on items that no longer have a transfer or making tax imposed, and the judge's decision is now in effect. So what happens now? GOA's Ben Sanderson and NRA-ILA's John Commerford join Cam to talk about the rapidly changing legal environment.

    Clyde and Congressional Coalition Call on DOJ to Drop Defense of NFA Registry

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 37:22


    Rep. Andrew Clyde (R-GA) explains why nearly 50 members of Congress are calling on Attorney General Todd Blanche to end the DOJ's defense of the NFA's registration requirement on items no longer subject to the making and transfer taxes zeroed out under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

    The Latest on the No On 9 Campaign

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 36:31


    The Civil Rights Coalition's Toby Leary joins Cam to discuss the latest news on the effort to repeal Massachusetts' Chapter 135 gun control laws, as well as the damage the laws are doing to gun owners and the Second Amendment in the state.

    Should This Massachusetts Law Be DOJ's Next 2A Target?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 32:12


    If the DOJ's Civil Rights Division is looking for more places where there's a pattern and practice of governments violating our Second Amendment rights, the commonwealth of Massachusetts and its absurd "suitability" provisions for issuing, suspending, and revoking licenses to carry should be a top target for litigation.

    Gun Controllers Freak Out Over NFA Decision

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 34:05


    Anti-gun activists are melting down after a federal judge in Texas ruled the NFA's registration requirements are unconstitutional when it comes to items where the making and transfer taxes have been zeroed out.

    ATF's Proposed Rule Changes Reach Major Deadline

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 32:58


    Public comments are now closed on the dozens of rule changes proposed by the ATF. Second Amendment Foundation's Kostas Moros joins Cam with SAF's stance on several of the proposals, including some changes they'd like to see made.

    Idaho Armed Citizen and the Importance of Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 38:16


    USCCA Principal Training Advisor and former FBI Special Agent Rob Chadwick joins Cam to talk about the heroic actions of Jordan Salinas in taking on an active shooter in Idaho, as well as what the armed citizen's regimen says about the importance of regular training.

    Why Gun Control Activists Can't Praise Idaho Armed Citizen

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 30:10


    Gun control advocates claim they're not opposed to gun ownership, so long as gun owners are "trained and responsible." So why won't any of them praise the trained and responsible armed citizen who helped stop a mass shooting in Idaho last weekend?

    Bad News for Fans of Virginia Gun and Magazine Ban

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2026 39:18


    NRA-ILA's chief litigator Joseph Greenlee joins Cam with good news for Virginia gun owners and bad news for fans of gun and magazine bans, plus a preview of the amicus briefs Greenlee is working on for the Supreme Court's upcoming "assault weapon" cases.

    Florida Carry Sues Over 'No Guns' Signs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2026 29:22


    Florida Carry Executive Director Sean Caranna joins Cam with news of TWO new lawsuits filed by the 2A group; one over St. Augustine's "no guns allowed" signage at many government buildings, and the second over Jacksonville's illegal registry of gun owners who visited City Hall.

    Virginia Democrats Boost Gun Sales to Historic Highs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2026 35:52


    The Reload's Stephen Gutowski joins Cam to discuss his new column at the Washington Post focusing on the unintended consequences of the Democrats' gun and magazine ban in Virginia.

    2A Issues Piling Up at SCOTUS

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 23:15


    Armed American Radio's Mark Walters joins Cam to discuss the growing number of 2A challenges that could soon receive the Supreme Court's attention, including "gun-free zones," right to carry reciprocity, and the Second Amendment rights of young adults.

    No on Nine: The Latest on the Campaign to Repeal Mass Gun Law

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2026 37:49


    The Civil Rights Coalition's Toby Leary joins Cam with the latest news on the efforts to repeal Chapter 135 at the ballot box this November, as well as his reaction to the First Circuit upholding Massachusetts' ban on so-called assault weapons.

    NJ Firearms Attorney Breaks Down Third Circuit's Huge Ruling on Semi-Auto/Mag Bans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2026 39:51


    Daniel Schmutter, lead counsel for the Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs in its challenge to New Jersey's "assault weapon" and magazine ban, joins Cam to share his take on the Third Circuit decision striking down the ban, as well as what happens next.

    Legally Armed In Detroit Will Introduce Hundreds to Shooting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 22:48


    Firearms instructor Jackie Emslie joins Cam to preview this weekend's Legally Armed in Detroit event, where hundreds of women are expected to take their first shots and learn about real gun safety.

    Third Circuit Treats Second Amendment As the First-Class Right That It Is

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 24:45


    NRA-ILA Executive Director John Commerford joins Cam to discuss the big win in the Third Circuit striking down New Jersey's ban on so-called assault weapons and large capacity magazines.

    The Arguments and Implications of SCOTUS Taking On 'Assault Weapon' Bans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2026 44:05


    SAF's Kostas Moros joins Cam to talk about the importance of the Supreme Court's decision to address bans on AR-15s and other semi-automatic firearms, and debunks some of the arguments we're likely to hear from defenders of the bans.

    Cape Gun Works Owner Sees Liberation Day On the Horizon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 43:40


    Cape Gun Works owner and founder of The Civil Rights Coalition Toby Leary joins Cam with his reaction to SCOTUS taking up an "assault weapon" case, and what CGW is doing for customers in anticipation of "Liberation Day."

    Can ATF Reforms Outlast the Trump Administration

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 23:18


    ATF Director Robert Cekada and Chief Counsel Robert Leider outline the internal steps that are taken to prevent the agency's reforms from quickly being undone by future administrations, and the critical role that gun owners play in ensuring reforms continue.

    Cekada and Leider on Reforming the ATF

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2026 27:54


    ATF Director Robert Cekada and Chief Counsel Robert Leider join Cam to discuss the mission to reform the ATF, with Cekada also revealing a surprising twist about the gun control lobby's complaints over his willingness to sit down with 2A advocates like Colion Noir.

    ATF Director Says Violent Criminals Are Agency's Priority, Not Lawful Gun Owners

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2026 25:37


    ATF Director Robert Cekada and ATF Chief Counsel Robert Leider join Cam to discuss the agency's new proposed rules and a renewed focus on going after violent offenders instead of treating the firearms industry and lawful gun owners as enemies.

    On America's Birthday, a Word of Warhing From Down Under

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2026 45:17


    Australian author, filmmaker, and pro-freedom pundit Topher Field joins Cam to discuss the unique nature of America's firearm freedom, and how a recent self-defense shooting in Australia is helping to change the debate Down Under.

    DOJ Files Suit Over Gun Bans After SCOTUS Announcement

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2026 34:05


    National Association for Gun Rights' Hannah Hill joins Cam to discuss the DOJ's brand new lawsuits against California's Glock ban and Virginia's "assault firearm" ban, which come just a day after the Supreme Court announced it will address semi-auto bans in the next term.

    Did Virginia Gun Owners Just Get a Last Minute Reprieve From Gun, Magazine Ban?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2026 33:39


    Pulaski County Commonwealth's Attorney Justin Griffith joins Cam to discuss the impending gun and magazine ban in Virginia, the prosecutors who say they won't enforce it, the judges who say it can't be enforced, and the Democrat politicians vowing to punish those Commonwealth's Attorneys standing up for the people's right to keep and bear arms.

    Wolford's Wide Impact Beyond 'Vampire Rule'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 42:22


    AAF's Amy Swearer joins Cam to discuss how the Supreme Court's decision in Wolford v. Lopez could impact 2A cases going forward, including bans on commonly owned arms.

    A 2A-Twofer: Breaking Down Wolford and the Real-World Implications of Hemani

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2026 57:33


    Cam does a deep dive into today's SCOTUS decision in Wolford v. Lopez striking down Hawaii's "vampire rule", and talks with attorney Dan Russell about the real-world implications of last week's decision in Hemani.

    Hold My Guns Celebrates Big Win in Ohio

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2026 41:28


    Hold My Guns founder Sarah Joy Albrecht joins Cam to discuss the unanimous passage of a bill in Ohio creating a voluntary off-site storage program for gun owners and FFLs.

    Massachusetts Targets Lawful Gun Owners While Violent Criminals Go Free

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 34:25


    The Civil Rights Coalition's Toby Leary responds to the gun control lobby's attack on a voter referendum to repeal some of Massachusetts' worst gun laws, and says the state needs to focus on repeat, violent offenders instead of lawful gun owners.

    SCOTUS Keeps Us in Suspense on Hardware Cases

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 32:00


    The Reload's Stephen Gutowski joins Cam to discuss the holding pattern five hardware cases are in at the Supreme Court, with justices once again taking no action on two magazine bans and three challenges to "assault weapon" bans.

    SCOTUS Nixes Gun Ban for Marijuana User

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 29:22


    In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court ruled that the federal prosecution of Ali Danial Hemani for possessing guns while "regularly" consuming marijuana violated his Second Amendment rights; a decision that could have far-reaching impacts in almost every state in the country and for millions of gun owners and cannabis users.

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