Bearing Arms' Cam & Co

It's been several years since Silencer Central CEO Brandon Maddox was told by a higher-up at Wells Fargo that the bank would not do business with his suppressor company, but as Maddox tells Bearing Arms, now the company is happily taking his money.

Cam details a recent story in an Ohio paper that falsely asserted firearms are the leading cause of death of kids in the Buckeye State, what led to that claim, and why the paper's correction doesn't go far enough.

Advancing American Freedom's Amy Swearer joins Cam to discuss two defensive gun uses in New York where prosecutors are looking to put the armed citizens who acted in self-defense in prison: not for pulling the trigger, but for possessing an unregistered gun without a carry permit.

National Foundation for Gun Rights VP Hannah Hill explains why she's still optimistic about SCOTUS accepting a gun and mag ban case, and what she thinks the gun control lobby will do if and when these bans are struck down.

New York Attorney General Letitia James says the state will no longer require applicants for a concealed carry license to allow law enforcement access to their social media histories; a win for the First, Second, and Fourth Amendments.

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals appears skeptical of a truck driver's position that Minnesota's refusal to recognize his GA and FL carry permits violates his 2A rights, but as Cam points out, one of the best arguments in the plaintiffs' favor was never raised during oral arguments.

SAF's Kostas Moros joins Cam to discuss a big win regarding the right to carry, as well as some good news from the Ninth Circuit.

The 2026 legislative session has wrapped up in the Virginia, but not before Democrats sent more than a dozen gun control bills to Gov. Abigail Spanberger for her approval. NRA ILA Executive Director John Commerford joins Cam to discuss the damage done and what gun owners need to do now.

Braden Langley joins Cam to discuss the online reaction to Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon's recent range pics, and the broader dangers of an exclusionary attitude towards the Second Amendment and gun ownership.

Wake Forest sociology professor and gun owner David Yamane joins Cam to discuss his participation in Bridging the Divide, which brought gun owners and gun control advocates together to try to find common ground on several policies.

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is expected to soon sign into law a bill banning the sale of so-called assault firearms and magazines that can hold more than 15 rounds. NRA ILA Executive Director John Commerford joins Cam to discuss the organization's legal response to the legislation, which is set to take effect on July 1 this year.

The Supreme Judicial Court in Massachusetts is weighing whether adults under the age of 21 can be banned from possessing a handgun in the state, with oral arguments taking place this week. Cam has details on that case, as well as several important legislative updates from across the country.

Armed American Radio's Mark Walters joins Cam to discuss the Supreme Court's oral arguments in U.S. v. Hemani as well as the Texas primaries on Tuesday, where Democrat turnout shows 2A advocates can't take any race for granted this year.

Cam offers his analysis and perspective on today's oral arguments in U.S. v. Hemani, including the potential for an unlikely coalition of justices in the majority of the upcoming decision.

Gun Owners of America's Erich Pratt joins Cam to discuss West Virginia's SB 1071, which would establish a state office to sell post-1986 machine guns to residents. Pratt is urging WV gun owners to contact Senate Judiciary chair Tom Willis at 304-357-7867 or tom.willis@wvsenate.gov and urge him to hold a hearing on the bill before Sunday's legislative deadline to move bills out of committee.

Advancing America's Freedom's Amy Swearer joins Cam to discuss her testimony in opposition to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's gun and magazine bans, which were defeated in a House committee Tuesday afternoon.

Second Amendment advocate Dan Wos joins Cam to discuss the bill banning Glocks and other striker-fired pistols in New York, and how gun control advocates are using guilt trips to gain support for that ban and other anti-2A measures.

Oregon's Measure 114 has been on hold since December, 2022, but that hasn't stopped some Democrat lawmakers from trying to make substantial changes to the permit-to-purchase and magazine bans included in the measure. Attorney Tony Aeillo, who's leading the litigation challenging Measure 114 in state court, joins Cam to clear up some of the confusion surrounding the measure. If you'd like to help defray the legal expenses of the litigation, you can do so here: https://www.givesendgo.com/StateCourt_StopMeasure114

The 2026 legislative session in Minnesota has only been underway for a couple of days, but as MN Gun Owners Caucus chair Bryan Strawser details, anti-gun lawmakers are already taking aim at so-called assault weapons and "large capacity" magazines.

Virgin Islands Safe Gun Owners head Kosei Ohno joins Cam to discuss the outrageous behavior of USVI lawmakers in their attempt to stifle opposition to a sweeping gun control law.

New Mexico Shooting Sports Association's Zachary Fort has the latest on the sweeping gun ban bill in New Mexico and Cam has details of a major change to a "permit to purchase" measure in Virginia.

Connecticut Citizens Defense League's Holly Sullivan joins Cam with details of Gov. Ned Lamont's bill targeting the sale of Glocks and other striker-fired pistols, along with news about a brand new firearms conference for New England 2A activists.

FASTER Colorado's Laura Carno joins Cam with a look at some of the new assaults on the right to keep and bear arms making their way through the Colorado legislature, as well as an update on FASTER Colorado's efforts to train school staff to serve as a first line of defense against killers on campus.

American Suppressor Association head Knox Williams joins Cam to discuss the shocking defeat of a Virginia bill that would have imposed a $500 tax on the sale of all suppressors. Plus, Cam details today's oral arguments in the Third Circuit over New Jersey's expansive "gun-free zones."

Cam gives an update on some of the worst anti-2A bills in state legislatures around the country, as well as a look at 2A Sanctuary efforts in Virginia, a campus carry bill in Louisiana, and more.

California Rifle & Pistol Association Legislative Director Rick Travis joins Cam to talk about SB 948, which would create a new permitting scheme to purchase a firearm on top of all of the state's other restrictions on the right to keep and bear arms.

Zachary Fort with the New Mexico Shooting Sports Association joins Cam with the latest on SB 17, which would ban the sale of all gas-operated semi-automatic firearms that can accept detachable magazines and impose a number of new mandates on New Mexico gun dealers as well.

Second Amendment attorney Daniel Schmutter joins Cam to discuss the amicus brief he authored on behalf of the Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clubs and Gun Owners Action League in U.S. v. Hemani, which addresses the troubling mindset from some courts when it comes to finding historic analogues that support modern day gun regulations.

The Reload's Stephen Gutowski joins Cam to talk about members of Congress, Second Amendment organizations, and 2A supporters blasting US Attorney for DC Jeanine Pirro for declaring her office will prosecute "law abiding gun owners" from outside the District if they dare bring a gun into D.C.

Cam and Armed American Radio's Mark Walters discuss a trio of gun control bills up for a Senate committee hearing on Monday, all of them aimed at crippling the right to keep and bear arms

Cam takes a look at the state of state legislatures and bills impacting our right to keep and bear arms, including good bills in South Dakota and Florida and attacks on our rights in Virginia and New Mexico.

American Suppressor Association head Knox Williams joins Cam to talk about the efforts by Virginia Democrats to turn lawful gun owners into criminals, and the lack of majority support among Virginia voters to those efforts.

MN Gun Owners Law Center's Rob Doar joins Cam to break down Minnesota's carry laws, as well as his take on the flipped talking points from some Republicans and Democrats in the wake of Alex Pretti's death this past weekend.

Second Amendment Foundation's Kostas Moros joins Cam to discuss the Second Amendment cosplay from California Gov. Gavin Newsom and other anti-gun Democrats after the shooting of an anti-ICE activist in Minneapolis who was carrying a concealed firearm, as well as the adoption of several gun control talking points from some members of the administration.

NRA board member and Gun Owners Action League Executive Director Jim Wallace joins the show with details on a complete overhaul to the NRA's bylaws, and how NRA members can help shape what those bylaws look like going forward.

Armed American Radio's Mark Walters joins Cam to discuss the oral arguments in Wolford v. Lopez, and makes a surprising prediction about the outcome of the case.

Cam provides his take on today's Supreme Court oral arguments in Wolford v. Lopez, and predicts that Hawaii's "vampire rule" prohibiting concealed carry on private property without the express consent of the owner will be struck down.

Cam takes a look at a Virginia bill imposing new security mandates on all FFLs, as well as a preview of tomorrow's Supreme Court oral arguments in Wolford v. Lopez.

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments next week in a challenge to Hawaii's default ban on concealed carry on all private property, and in early March will address the federal prohibition on gun possession for "unlawful" drug users. Hear why one college professor thinks a split decision is likely, and why Cam believes the professor is off-base with his prediction.

National Shooting Sports Foundation's Larry Keane joins Cam to preview next week's SHOT Show, and explains why the organization is calling for an increase in funding to improve ATF's archaic IT network.

Zach Fort with the New Mexico Shooting Sports Association joins Cam with details on a new omnibus gun control bill that includes (among other things) a broad ban on semi-automatic rifles and new restrictions on gun sellers in the Land of Enchantment.

Armed American Radio's Mark Walters joins Cam to talk about the onslaught of anti-gun legislation introduced in Virginia and what gun owners should be doing to fight back.

American Suppressor Association head Knox Williams says demand for suppressors is running 3 to 4 times what it was just a few months ago now that the $200 transfer tax has been zeroed out, but Democrats in at least one blue state are already looking to impose new taxes on the items.

When crime is rising, the gun control lobby demands we "do something" that involves cracking down on our Second Amendment rights. So what will their argument be now that crime is plunging across the country?

Second Amendment Foundation's Kostas Moros joins Cam to discuss the implications of the Ninth Circuit's recent ruling in Baird v. Bonta, which struck down the state's ban on open carry in 95% of the state.

KnifeRights.org head Doug Ritter joins Cam to discuss the DOJ's recent court filing that claims "there is no constitutional right to carry concealed or inherently concealable weapons" in defense of the Federal Switchblade Act.

New Criterion executive editor and New York Post columnist James Panero joins Cam to discuss his experience in applying for and receiving a NYC carry permit, as well as the hurdles he continues to face in trying to exercise his right to bear arms.

The Reload's Stephen Gutowski joins Cam to discuss some of the top 2A-related stories of the year, starting with the Supreme Court's interest and avoidance of some Second Amendment issues.

WTTA's Mike Sodini joins Cam for a look back at the group's efforts in 2025, including helping new research into the unintended consequences of "red flag" laws.

Assistant AG and head of the DOJ's Civil Rights Division Harmeet Dhillon joins Cam to discuss the Second Amendment Section's new lawsuits taking on D.C.'s "assault weapon" ban and the U.S. Virgin Islands' draconian gun storage scheme and licensing delays.

A new report by the Bloomberg-funded website The Trace, published in partnership with Rolling Stone, is meant to portray the firearms industry as greedy purveyors of violence who flooded American streets with hundreds of millions of ammunition magazines that can hold more than ten rounds. Despite the tone, the piece proves what gun owners have said all alone; these magazines are commonly-owned for lawful purposes and should, therefore, be protected by the Second Amendment.