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We welcome all people regardless race, gender, political party, sexual orientation or background to learn about your 2nd Amendment civil rights and many facets of firearms ownership. We discuss legislation, gear, guns, training and gun culture while havin

Tony Simon


    • Apr 7, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 21m AVG DURATION
    • 78 EPISODES

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    The The 2nd is For Everyone (2A4E) podcast is a fantastic resource for anyone interested in the Second Amendment and firearms rights. From its informative and educational content to its entertaining and thought-provoking discussions, this podcast covers a wide range of topics that are both relevant and important.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is the wealth of knowledge and expertise that hosts Tony and Sean bring to each episode. They provide valuable insights into various aspects of firearms ownership, training, activism, and legal issues. Their passion for the Second Amendment shines through in their discussions and they do an excellent job of breaking down complex topics into easily digestible information.

    Another great aspect of this podcast is its focus on New Jersey-specific issues. As a local resident, I appreciate that they highlight places to attend, events happening in the state, and legal updates that directly affect us here. It's refreshing to have a podcast that caters to our specific needs while still providing valuable information for listeners outside of New Jersey.

    However, one possible downside to this podcast is that it can sometimes run a bit long for certain listeners. While the information provided is excellent, some may prefer shorter episodes or more concise segments. That being said, it's a minor issue that can easily be overlooked considering the quality content provided throughout each episode.

    In conclusion, The 2nd is For Everyone (2A4E) podcast is an outstanding resource for anyone interested in firearms rights and activism. Tony and Sean's expertise combined with their entertaining style make for an engaging listening experience. Whether you're new to firearms or a seasoned gun owner, this podcast offers something for everyone, providing valuable information, thought-provoking discussions, and practical advice.



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    Latest episodes from The 2nd is For Everyone (2A4E) podcast

    Happy belated Easter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2024 58:28


    Happy Easter. In episode 99 I continue a discussion on an illegal immigrant that got caught with a illegally purchased firearm. Introduce the Tandemkross Manticore X for the 10/22 and much more.

    Episode 98 The Long Awaited Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 67:52


    Welcome to 2024 and the new season of the 2A4E Podcast. We discuss SHOT SHOW 2024, the Great American Outdoor Show and the Ambassador Academy. I give a introduction to the Ocaso Knives Solstice. I give advice on what rifle to choose a your first one, I give a Mad Minute rant and Shout Outs.

    Fired Up! Ep 97

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 131:15


    I'm laughing this episode without any more tweaks, delays or issues. Enjoy the interview with Justin from Fenix Ammunition and more.

    Arizona 2A Rally experience Ep96

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2023 82:22


    This episode we chronicle the adventure that is me traveling to Phoenix AZ to disk at the 10th Annual 2nd Amendment Rally. I interviewed fellow speaker, podcaster, content creator and advocate Rhonda Mary and interview with 2nd Amendment advocate, new mom and pin up model Lauren Liberty. I also have a Tactical Concepts about the open carrying of firearms at the rally and a Shout Out.

    Episode 95 The Great American Outdoor Show 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 110:03


    I visit the NRA'S Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg PA, the State of the Union Address, an interview with Dave from Hipoint Firearms and more.

    SHOT Show 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 94:05


    This is SHOT Show 2023 the firearms industry trade show in Las Vegas NV. I discuss as much as I can about the trip to LV, who we saw, what we did with two interviews. We also discuss legislation that happened while I was at SHOT and the 2 weeks afterward. I hope you enjoy the podcast

    Episode 93 Massive Non-compliance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2023 71:55


    We're discussing the ATF's pistol brace ruling, a defensive gun use that went viral and we're going to SHOT Show 2023.

    Happy Holidays/New Year 2023 ep 91

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 105:49


    This episode spans the end of 2022 and the first week of 2023. It covers a lot of news that happened and is happening now. I also give an update on the Ruger SR22 22lr pistol. We have the usually rants and a shout out to 2A advocacy organizations that are winning in court on a weekly basis.

    Episode 90 Gun control's racist roots

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2022 109:39


    We're encompassing the month of November in this episode. It includes election results, run down of the work done in October and November, an interview with Joe Morse of "The Shooting in the Woods" podcast and "Shooting Gallery NE" on YouTube. We also discuss training with Joe during Training Concepts. In Gun Culture I discuss the firearms community's need to beware of false advocates and more. It's a fun show. Enjoy.

    Man on Fire : Episode 89

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 76:19


    This took forever to drop. I apologize. It contains rants about gun reviews and reviewers that lie to viewers, review of the SIG P320 line of handguns, the upcoming election, legislation and a Shout Out to 2A heavy lifters.

    Episode 88 Are you ready to fight?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2022 58:08


    In this episode I ask if Americans are ready to fight against their civil rights bring taken using the lie of "for your safety" by politicians and anti-gun advocates. We discuss bipartisan support for 2A rights, review the Kershaw Shuffle 2 folding knife, discuss trends in the firearms industry, a Mad Minute and a Shout out to our 2A4E volunteers.

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    Episode 87 Bamboozled!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 91:30


    This episode has been delayed being released for too long. It's been months since episode 86 and episode 87 was recorded multiple times. I included those in this episode. We're discussing the government of the Ukraine giving firearms to citizens, recent active shooters, the SCOTUS ruling on the 2nd Amendment and more.

    Episode 86 SHOT Show/GAOS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2022 121:10


    This episode is about what I did and saw at the 2022 SHOT Show, firearms industry trade show in Las Vegas and the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg PA. I have an interview with FN America about their new Browning Hi Power. Thank you all that support us and the work we do.

    Episode 85 Happy New Year!! 2021 year in review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2022 131:23


    Happy New Year! I'm going to have segments that were recorded but not released in this episode. In this podcast I interview with Jon Anderson, media director of the Nebraska Firearms Owners Association after the first 2A4E Diversity Shoot in Omaha. Discuss what you need when selecting an "Apocalypse Gun", discussion on the Kyle Rittenhouse case, Alec Baldwin shooting and the Kim Potter shooting, Shout outs to many organizations and people and more.

    Episode 83 Independence Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 78:49


    Happy Independence Day! On this episode we are discussing America's birthday, the people that signed the Declaration of Independence, my recent purchase of a Bear Creek Arsenal 7.62x39 AR upper, jumping to conclusions before asking questions, why should you train and more. Also another Mad Minute that's wel over a minute (I've got to buy a watch.).

    Episode 82: Road Head, 3,000+ miles of rolling commentary

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2021 99:22


    This episode encompasses a 3,000 mile journey on the road with no script. I was a speaker and attendee at Kevin Dixie's 2021 Train and Learn event outside of St. Louis Missouri. I drove solo 18+ hours in one stretch going out to MO, I recorded the first part of the show when I was exhausted and needed to stay a little awake. The 13+ hour journey from MO to South Carolina is another part of the show. The title is supposed to be funny and a little irreverent.I hope it didn't offend you. If it did..... I don't expect you to donate to 2A4Epodcast on Patreon.com

    Episode 81 Rise up!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2021 92:38


    We discuss the announcements from anti-gun politicians and how their proposed legislation would have little to no effect on mass shootings, gang violence or suicides. Divisiveness inside the 2A movement and the firearms community. Run down of recent 2A4E Diversity Shoots and shout outs to our volunteers.

    Cowboy Up! Episode 80

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 85:12


    It's time to Cowboy up, take the reins and start advocating for your civil rights. We discuss upcoming legislation, fighting divisiveness from outside the firearms community and divisions in the firearms community. Why should the firearms community reach out to the non-stereotypical firearms owner? I review the Henry Repeating Arms Big Boy Steel .357 Magnum lever action carbine, discuss firearms manipulation and give shout outs. This episode also contains what may be the longest Mad Minute I've ever recorded.

    Episode 79 It's a Trap!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 93:23


    This week we're discussing recent events, the NRA's bankruptcy, crazy 2A legislation, I review the Winchester 1300 and a Shout Out to my friends at CNJFO.

    Episode 78 Join the Resistance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 67:06


    This episode was recorded post election and is about what firearms owners can do to ensure that their rights aren't taken away. It is also post January 6th and the breach of the Capitol. I also review the Pre B CZ75 9mm handgun. Do not panic. Don't believe everything you read or hear. Fight for your rights regardless of political affiliation.

    Episode 77 Super Woke

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2020 80:42


    We discuss the newest fallout from the pandemic, being Super Woke. Talk about the choosing of Amy Coney Barrett as a Supreme Court justice. Discuss the virtual 2nd Amendment Rally and I review the Honey Badger folding knife. I also launched the November Giveaway! The Vickers Guide AR15 Vol. 2 limited edition.

    Episode 76 Civil War

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 102:50


    In this episode I discuss America's next Civil War, Kyle Rittenhouse and Breonna Taylor. I review the High Tower Armory 90/22 bullpup chassis for the Ruger 10/22. I announce our "Lovetron" tee shirt contest. And a shout out goes to all of the volunteers that have made the 2A4E Diversity Shoots possible.

    Episode 75 Divide and Conquer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2020 60:03


    There is more divisiveness being pushed upon Americans through politicians, the mainstream media and social media networks. I discuss some of the issues that have been used to weaken our country. I discuss Grandmaster Jay and the NFAC militia and his ridiculous assessment of the AR15. I review a Kershaw knife and I give a Shout Out to The Locked & Loaded Latinos podcast.

    Episode 74 Haters gonna hate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 56:05


    I discuss upcoming Federal antigun legislation, pro freedom win in Oklahoma and the murder of an unarmed citizen in Georgia. I start the hater's parade with a Gear Whore review on the Hi Point 995WC 9mm carbine and follow it with a discussion of American Gun Chic's album and gun bunnies.

    Episode 73 The AR15 for Home Defense

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 81:19


    This episode I discuss using the AR15 ,"America's Rifle ", as a defensive firearm to protect you and your family. I discuss the "just as good" mentality versus anything other than the best "will get you killed in the streets " mentality. I discuss ammo, barrel length and stocks. I also recommend where to find training material you can view at home. I compare a Bravo Company BCM Mk2 upper to a Palmetto State Armory Premium build and give a shout out to Matador Arms and all our Canadian friends who believe in the right to keep and bear arms.

    Episode 72 Snitches get stitches

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 70:39


    I discuss how a side effect of the Coronavirus is it reveals the snitches in your social circle. It also reveals the true nature of local, state and federal officials and their feelings about the Constitution. I review my Glock 19 Gen 2 9mm handgun. I discuss firearms training while quarantined and a shout out to Anthony Colandro.

    Episode 71: Not My Apocalypse

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2020 87:21


    I refuse to accept the current crisis as my Apocalypse. Episode 71 is about what we can do as firearms owners to welcome new people, use available resources during the quarantine to educate ourselves and others while stopping current anti-gun legislation. I discuss firearms and ammo choices, blogs, YouTube channels and podcast that are useful and more. Enjoy the show.

    Episode 70: The Return

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2020 75:28


    The podcast is back! The 2019 Minuteman Challenge Chip Holder Championship results,, the DC 2A Rally, SHOT Show 2020, mad minutes, The Yankee Marshal collaboration, new sponsors and more.

    Episode 69 "Fight Back"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2019 74:10


    We are tired of the victim mentality and helplessness the media and politicians propagandize after every mass shooting. We aren't lambs waiting for the government to save us. We're Americans, people that have done amazing things when we stand against evil. We talk about how to fight back this episode even against "pro gun" people that want to placate both sides.

    WE'RE BACK.... AGAIN!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2019 9:48


    Quick update on what's happening with us and the our absence. New episodes coming this week.

    Ep 68 Happy Birthday America! You Racist!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2019 108:23


    "Happy birthday America, you racist!" is episode 68. We're addressing the attempts in social media and mainstream media to get Americans to lash out at each other based on race, gender, sexual orientation and gender. We're also addressing normally anti-gun media attempts at redirecting the racist history of gun control in America without ever mentioning the burden that the Democratic party must bare. Our Gear Whore segment is about the Hunting Tactical Super Sixty and more.

    Episode 67 "FN Timber Creek "

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2019 86:44


    "FN Timber Creek" is episode 67 of the 2nd is For Everyone podcast. Join us and Matt from Timber Creek Outdoors as we talk about the firearms accessories they produce.I talk about the FN America range day, why some people only want combat veterans as their self defense firearms trainer our Mad Minute and more.

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    Ep 66 "YEET CANNON!"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 99:00


    We tell you about the latest 2nd is For Everyone: Diversity Shoot, talk about legislation in Washington state that will effect many other states, the NRA and it's issues. We introduce you to Hunting Tactical's Super Sixty 22 LR rifle, talk about the internet phenomenon "the Yeet Cannon " and the mass shooting that wasn't.

    Episode 65 "FU New Jersey "

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2019 94:31


    Episode 65 is entitled "FU New Jersey " because the Garden State is stomping on our civil rights all the while telling citizens they are making us safer. We're interviewing the 2018 Minuteman Challenge Chip Holder Champion, Jesse Stratowski, we review the Force X Design Venom grip and more.

    Episode 64 "The Poors"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 82:41


    On this episode we speak to the "Tactically thrifty ", "Financially challenged " people like me "The Poors". We have discussions about value for the money, what "good enough" mean, I review a Kabar Dozer knife from our sponsor Kniferights.org and more.

    Ep 63 " But did you die?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2019 58:48


    In this episode we are back at Cobra One Tactical in Great Meadows NJ interviewing Vincent from Gunsitters. I also talk about the health emergency that I suffered while training in St. Louis Missouri with NOC Training. We talk about training above your skill level and I give feedback on the High Tower Armory MBS 95 chassis for the Hi Point 995 9mm carbine.

    Hi Point will rule them all Ep 62

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2019 92:35


    We discuss the High Tower Armory MBS chassis for the Hi Point 9mm carbine, new firearms legislation, lessons about the use of force, the place budget firearms have in the firearms community and give away a knife from our newest podcast sponsor.

    Ep 61 Celebrity Firearm Trainers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2019 119:26


    We're discussing last weekend's Costa Ludas CET1 carbine class ,with Chris Costa, at Cobra One Tactical in Great Meadows NJ. I review the Modern Materiel MOD MAT ACE AR15 I used in the class. What would your loadout be if your went to Venezuela? A Mad Minute and more.....

    Episode 60 Post NRAAM 2019

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2019 45:44


    Episode 60 is our post NRAAM 2019 show. Sean and I discuss the people, places and things that we saw in Indianapolis at the National Rifle Association Annual Meeting.

    Episode 59 Why is the AR15 America's rifle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2019 91:47


    If you are going to the NRAAM in Indianapolis please take time out to vote for Anthony Colandro for NRA Board of Directors in Rooms 201 and 202. In this episode we talk about the AR15 and what's the difference between AR lowers, how to set up ARs for home defense. We talk about chicken franchises and more.

    episode 58 If you aren't adding you're subtracting

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 79:47


    We discuss upcoming legislation, using YouTube as a training aid, I review the Aim Surplus BDG EXO bolt carrier group for the AR15 and we talk about gun owners that are slacking. That and more on this episode.

    episode 57 Live from Cobra One Tactical

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2019 56:04


    We are live at Cobra One Tactical in Great Meadows NJ. We talk to Dan from Cobra One about their range, review the Kabar BK3 Tactical knife, discuss recent firearms legislation, talk about what would be out 80s Miami Vice firearms loadout (stolen from Handgun Radio) and more.

    2nd Amendment heavy lifters -ep56

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2019 93:37


    We discuss 2nd Amendment rights advocates that continuously fight for our rights. I review the GI charging handle for AR15 rifle and compare it to other more expensive charging handles. The Mad Minute is about online patriotism compared to 2A heavy lifters, we have a knife discussion and more.

    Security is a feeling Ep 55

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2019 91:42


    We talk about security being a feeling more than an absolute. I review a Surefire Sidekick keychain flashlight, we discuss lessons learned from the New Zealand massacre, learning how to operate various firearms and more.

    Thinking makes my head hurt- ep 54

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2019 107:03


    We discuss critical thinking in firearms purchases and training, talk about the recent attacks in New Zealand and the book "Praying Safe " by Grant Cunningham and Joshua Gideon. I review the famous Kabar utility knife and we talk about recent positive firearms legislation.

    Your Go Bag will get you killed in the streets ep 53

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2019 86:01


    We discuss why anyone would need a Go Bag/Get Home bag. We talk about this in general terms and discuss some of the basics about putting one together, this isn't a class or a "everything you ever need to know" episode. We discuss upcoming firearms legislation and more. Enjoy the show.

    Episode 52 - Diversity Shoot Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2019 47:47


    Today's podcast is the preshow to the February 28th 2nd is For Everyone: Diversity Shoot at Gun For Hire range in Woodland Park NJ. We have Rob Bermudez from the " March on Murphy " in the studio to talk about the upcoming rally and Anthony Colandro, owner of Gun For Hire range, host of Gun For Hire Radio who is running for NRA Board of Directors.

    Episode 51 Your EDC Sucks!!!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2019 98:06


    We discuss the Benchmade and Surefire political donations to certain anti-gun legislators, a ridiculous article in Recoil magazine about your carry gun, discuss our Every Day Carry and more.

    Episode 50 Great American Outdoor Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2019 90:22


    We discuss our trip to the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg PA, the Mad Minute is about the NRA and being a 2A advocate, shout out to REAL public servants and more.

    Road Rules - Harrisburg

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2019 13:42


    Day one at the Great American Outdoor Show in Harrisburg PA. Talking about Timber Creek Outdoors, Cold Steel, Hi Point, SIG, NRA-ILA and more.

    ep49 Winter Warriors

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2019 80:58


    We're discussing positive firearms legislation, review the Streamlight Pro Tac HLX, talk about med training, a heroic nurse and more.

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