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SB 3, which would outlaw the sale and manufacture of most semi-automatic long guns in the state, advanced out of committee after an hours-long hearing on Tuesday. FASTER Colorado's Laura Carno says the future of the bill may ultimately come down to the presidential aspirations of Colorado's governor.

Kamala Harris is stumbling toward the September 10th debate on ABC with wavering policy positions, fake accents targeting specific audiences, and her campaign bickering with rules for the debate - notably the muting of microphones as agreed to by Joe Biden's team.Laura Carno, Executive Director of FASTER Colorado (Faculty/Administrator Safety Training & Emergency Response) joins Dan to break down the details of what we now know about the school shooting at Apalachee High School near Winder, Georgia.Home - FASTER Colorado

Riding Shotgun With Charlie #203 John Castillo Father of Kendrick Castillo   While on a trip to Denver to film some shows, Laura Carno (RSWC #188) introduced me to John Castillo. He's the father of a hero, Kendrick Castillo, in the truest sense of the word. Just over 5 years ago, there was a school shooting at the STEM School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.    Two students decided to attack the school and shoot as many people as possible then commit suicide. They entered in two separate locations. According to one of the students, one of the shooters entered a room and yelled to everyone ‘don't move'. Kendrick jumped up and attacked one student, while getting shot in the chest. This gave two other students time to jump up and go after the shooter. One was shot with non-life threatening injuries. Kendrick's injury was fatal.    John tells me how he was notified and went to the school. He was texting some other parents, looking for Kendrick. No one saw him. Eventually he made it to the police. There he was able to describe Kendrick and what he was wearing. The officer told him to follow them. They confirmed that Kendrick was shot and died. But John and his wife, Maria, were not able to see Kendrick as his body was at the crime scene. It was several days before he was able to see Kendrick.    Just the week before, John and Kendrick were out doing some shooting and training at Front Sight Training Institute in Pahrump, NV. There they learned that the best thing to do is to go after the shooter. Most of the time, the shooter is not expecting someone to fight back. Kendrick knew what he was facing, dying while hiding or dying while fighting and saving others.    While in Littleton, I was able to visit Castillo's home. Kendrick's bedroom is a shrine to him and his bravery and heroism. There are lots of posthumous awards from several organizations. There's also awards he earned in robotics. There is also a local brewery, Strange Craft Beer Company,  that makes a special brew in honor of Kendrick every year. John gave me a can from the most recent batch of “Kendrick's Ale.”   The silver lining is that John and Maria know it wasn't any of the firearms used that are the reason for Kendrick's death. It's the people who wanted to do harm to others before they took their own lives. It's Kendrick who saved lives and gave his for those people. This hasn't turned the Castillos into anti gun people. Quite the opposite. They are totally on board with arming school staff.   This led to Laura Carno and John connecting. Laura is with FASTER Colorado FASTER has trained a few thousand school staff in over 300 schools around the country. The program isn't just for teachers. It's for any school staff- secretaries, custodians, or teachers. The program started with Jim Irvine (RSWC #186) after the Sandy Hook tragedy. It's been spreading across the country and currently in Colorado, Ohio, and Arizona. The program takes school staff who want to protect students from learning firearm safety and fundamentals, through trauma first aid, and then into responding to active shooters. I've been through the Level 1 course in Ohio a few years ago. It was very impressive! The active shooter training for my group was done in a real school when school was out of session.    John has been able to go out and speak at various rallies around Colorado talking about how arming school staff. is what needs to be done for the people who want the training and are willing to carry in schools. He does this so other parents won't have to go through what he and Maria have gone through. They live close to where Kendrick was put to rest. They visit the site everyday.    I think it's time to crack that beer. I've been waiting to have it until I put this show out.    Thank you for your heroism. Rest In Peace, Kendrick.  Favorite quotes: “Mr. Castillo, Kendrick rushed the shooter.” “We discovered FASTER Colorado, which supports having armed school staff.” “He knew what the consequences and the odds if he didn't act at that moment.” “Mental health threats, or self harm threats, are not the same as a physical threat." “We don't want his life to be in vain that he just rushed a shooter and it was over. There has to be more to it than that.”   FASTER Colorado https://fastercolorado.org/   FASTER Saves Lives https://fastersaveslives.org/   Denver 7 News recent story https://www.denver7.com/follow-up/nearly-70-000-donated-to-construct-memorial-to-2019-stem-school-shooting-hero Second Amendment Foundation https://secure.anedot.com/saf/donate?sc=RidingShotgun    Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms https://www.ccrkba.org/     Please support the Riding Shotgun With Charlie sponsors and supporters.    Buy RSWC & GunGram shirts & hoodies, stickers & patches, and mugs at the store! http://ridingshotgunwithcharlie.com/rswc-shop/   Dennis McCurdy Author, Speaker, Firewalker http://www.find-away.com/   Self Defense Radio Network http://sdrn.us/   Buy a Powertac Flashlight, use RSWC as the discount code and save 15% www.powertac.com/RSWC   SABRE Red Pepper Spray  https://lddy.no/1iq1n   Or listen on: iTunes/Apple podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riding-shotgun-with-charlie/id1275691565

With just a week left in the Colorado legislative session, a number of gun control bills have already made their way to Gov. Jared Polis. FASTER Colorado's Laura Carno tells Bearing Arms that there are several anti-2A measures still under consideration, including a sweeping semi-auto ban that may be struggling to find support in a key Senate committee.

Have you ever wondered if the heroes who could save students' lives in the first critical moments of a school shooting might already be there on campus? What if the very teachers teaching our kids could also help protect them if the unthinkable happened? Studio Sponsor: Cardio Miracle - "The finest heart and health supplement in the world!": https://www.briannicholsshow.com/heart In this riveting episode of The Brian Nichols Show, host Brian Nichols interviews Laura Carno, head of FASTER Colorado. FASTER trains school staff like teachers, janitors and nurses in firearms and emergency response so they can serve as armed first responders if a shooting breaks out. Brian and Laura have a fascinating discussion around why FASTER is so crucial for school safety in an age where response times are growing longer and attacks can unfold in seconds. Laura shares the origins of FASTER, details what their intensive training curriculum for school staff looks like, and explains how parents and administrators can get FASTER implemented in their districts. She makes an impassioned case for why schools should guard our children at least as closely as we guard luxury goods or politicians. Brian weighs in on how solutions like FASTER empower ordinary citizens to take responsibility for protecting themselves rather than waiting helplessly for the cavalry. If you care about keeping kids safe and bolstering Second Amendment rights, you can't afford to miss this lively, thoughtful discussion. Tune in to hear Brian and Laura's perspectives on everything from response times during past school shootings to how policies in Colorado have evolved when it comes to campus carry. They also touch on how parents everywhere can get involved with efforts in their own states. ❤️ Order Cardio Miracle (https://www.briannicholsshow.com/heart) with code TBNS at checkout for 15% off and take a step towards better heart health and overall well-being!

Riding Shotgun With Charlie #192 Quinn Cunningham FASTER Colorado   I've mentioned the “Olympic rings” idea before. It's where I know person A and they know person B, but I don't know person B. Ok, it's a classier version of the Six Degrees of Separation. In this case, I know Laura Carno (RSWC #188), and Laura knows Quinn Cunningham. If you missed The Gun Experiment Ep 83, Laura said Quinn is who she wants on her side in a gunfight. He is someone you'd want too and you could also train with him.    Laura was selling me on having Quinn in the stagecoach. Not a hard sell. She gave me some of his back story. Again, it's a story that I've heard and read about. You may have heard it, too.  And you'll hear it right from him at the end of the show.    Quinn is a SWAT officer, a FASTER Colorado instructor, and a competitive shooter, sponsored by Shadow Systems. An influence on what being a man is came from his brother in law. He showed Quinn about virtue, leadership, and shooting and marksmanship. He grew up in Nebraska and would take the .22 rifle out shooting and tell his folks he didn't know why the ammo supply was depleting. His decision to get into law enforcement was due to watching Lethal Weapon back in the 1980's. They drove fast and shot guns and he knew he wanted to do that.    After 22 years of being a police officer, he worked in the jail, got to work the streets, and finally got on the SWAT team. To get on SWAT, there's more training, you need to be an LEO for a number of years, have good performance evaluations, mental and physical challenges, and performance under stress. Now, he instructs at the local police academy.   Getting into competition shooting was a way for Quinn to check some of the things he was teaching at the academy. Going to a GLOCK competition, he thought shooting at stable targets from a standing position would be easy. When the buzzer went off, he started shaking and missing shots. There was going to be a lot to learn from this kind of shooting. He had to focus on mindset, marksmanship, and fundamentals under stress. This opened up the world of high performance shooting to him. He found himself completely addicted to it. He worked his way through the rankings and in 2017, found himself at number 2 in the World Police & Fire Games. That year the French team took 1st, 3rd, 5th, 6th, and 7th. But Quinn was at 2nd. Talking with the competitors from around the world and hearing how they trained was also beneficial to him.    Quinn is one of the lead instructors with FASTER Colorado. His years as a police officer, SWAT, competitive shooter, and trainer has been instrumental with this position. FASTER Colorado has four levels of courses, each building off the other. FASTER gives school staff the skills and information needed to respond to active shooter incidents. I've done a number of shows with people from FASTER Saves Lives, and I have a few more coming soon.    He skimmed over the incident during the conversation.I wasn't sure about asking about the story, the reason Quinn does FASTER, but he offered it up and I wanted to hear it. You will too. The shooting at Arapahoe High School happened in 2013 and it lasted 80 seconds long. Quinn was one of the responding SWAT members. He was injured at the time and responded regardless. He took someone else's rifle and a traffic jacket to identify himself as a good guy.  What he saw changed his life and his direction. He works with FASTER trying to make sure incidents like this don't happen again.  Favorite quotes:  “I was a SWAT guy. I walked up there thinking I was this big, bad dude. And I just got my ass kicked.” “Dry fire will get you so much better.” “Every school, there is someone in every school planning to shoot that school, right now.” “You act totally different than you think you act.” “We need to get this message out. If I have to go through a little bit of pain so kids live, then… so be it.” FASTER Colorado Website https://fastercolorado.org/   FASTER Colorado Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FasterColorado/   FASTER Colorado Twitter https://twitter.com/FASTERColorado   FASTER Saves Lives Website https://fastersaveslives.org/   Shadow Systems https://shadowsystemscorp.com/   Quinn Cunningham Instagram https://www.instagram.com/qcunningham9859/ Second Amendment Foundation https://secure.anedot.com/saf/donate?sc=RidingShotgun    Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms https://www.ccrkba.org/     Please support the Riding Shotgun With Charlie sponsors and supporters.    Buy RSWC & GunGram shirts & hoodies, stickers & patches, and mugs at the store! http://ridingshotgunwithcharlie.com/rswc-shop/   Dennis McCurdy Author, Speaker, Firewalker http://www.find-away.com/   Self Defense Radio Network http://sdrn.us/   Buy a Powertac Flashlight, use RSWC as the discount code and save 15% www.powertac.com/RSWC   SABRE Red Pepper Spray  https://lddy.no/1iq1n   Or listen on: iTunes/Apple podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riding-shotgun-with-charlie/id1275691565

Riding Shotgun With Charlie #188 Laura Carno FASTER Colorado   It seems like I've known Laura Carno since I started this journey. In 2019 at GRPC, she asked me and Derek Leblanc (RSWC #033) why we called each other “brother” and we weren't calling her “sister”. Since then, she has been our “sister from a different mister”.  This year, I was going to Colorado for some personal stuff, and I was able to reach out to Laura to talk about FASTER Colorado.  FASTER, as it is known, is Faculty & Administrator Safety Training and Emergency Response.   Laura grew up in California with a very pro police and pro military family, but they weren't necessarily a “gun family”. As a young woman in her early 20's she was followed out of a gym by a big guy and her “spidey senses” went off. The only thing she had was a metal pipe for self defense. That was what opened her eyes and realized she may need to be able to protect herself.    Before FASTER, Laura was involved with some local politics and she wrote a book called Government Ruins Nearly Everything which you can, and should, buy on Amazon. The book is a great read, and I do suggest it for everyone! It isn't expensive and it is eye opening!   When she started paying attention to politics, her California friends said the Republicans weren't really doing much, particularly for gun rights, so maybe she should become a “small L libertarian”. In 2008, she realized that Mr Obama wasn't going to do anything good for guns and gun owners.  She kept saying “yes” to new opportunities and she found herself doing new things she never dreamt of doing. By 2013, when Michael Bloomberg came to Colorado for a voting recall, she was running an ad that said “If guns are for you, don't own one. But don't you dare tell me how to defend myself.”  That led to a connection to NRA TV and Cam Edwards (RSWC #168). Eventually, Laura was friends with folks from the Buckeye Firearms Association and school security came up.    Laura went to Ohio to see what this FASTER program was about. She saw that the people taking the class were willing to die for their students. So why shouldn't they have the necessary tools to save the same students. She put in lots of calls and contacts to county sheriffs to let them know about FASTER and see if they were interested in having this in their rural areas. They've got law enforcement and military who train the school staff. Currently they have graduates in 37 school districts and have over 300 people trained to save school children.    One of the events that has opened the eyes of the public was the shooting in Uvalde, TX. People have started to realize that the police are not going to be there to stop school shootings in progress. But the biggest one so far was the Covenant Christian School shooting in Nashville. The police were there in 12 minutes and started taking care of business when they got there. One of the things that also changed is how fast the body-cam and school camera videos were released. These videos made people realize that if the school office was able to return fire and stop the murderer at the school entrance, it would have ended differently.    When talking about things they've learned during the last 8 years, not knowing who would be the teachers/staff willing to step up and take the FASTER courses has shown them some of the least likely people are the willing ones. They're the quiet professionals willing to do what's necessary to save their students' lives.    We talk a lot about the program and the different levels that they do training on. They're up to Level 4 in Colorado. Each of the levels do get more challenging. It's not just shooting, then shooting and moving. It's very realistic to what you're seeing on the body-cam videos.    Please check out the whole conversation with Laura. There's a mountain of work that they're doing. And that we need all over the rest of the country. There's also more interviews with FASTER Saves Lives staff coming up! So stay tuned!   Favorite quotes:  “I know how to take care of myself in other realms of my life, but how do I protect myself.” “I kept saying ‘yes' to things I could have never predicted for myself.” “There are certain attacks that happen that there is no other defense than another firearm.” “Nothing bad has happened in these schools where there's armed employees.” FASTER Colorado Website https://fastercolorado.org/   FASTER Colorado Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FasterColorado/   FASTER Colorado Twitter https://twitter.com/FASTERColorado   FASTER Saves Lives Website https://fastersaveslives.org/ Second Amendment Foundation https://secure.anedot.com/saf/donate?sc=RidingShotgun    Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms https://www.ccrkba.org/     Please support the Riding Shotgun With Charlie sponsors and supporters.    Buy RSWC & GunGram shirts & hoodies, stickers & patches, and mugs at the store! http://ridingshotgunwithcharlie.com/rswc-shop/   Dennis McCurdy Author, Speaker, Firewalker http://www.find-away.com/   Self Defense Radio Network http://sdrn.us/   Buy a Powertac Flashlight, use RSWC as the discount code and save 15% www.powertac.com/RSWC   SABRE Red Pepper Spray  https://lddy.no/1iq1n    

In this week's episode we talk with Laura Carno and Quinn Cunningham from Faster Colorado about their training programs for school personnel. Today's episode is also brought to you by the following: This episode is brought to you by LASR Classic trainerI use the LASR Classic system in classroom because it allows me to teach… The post S6E06 Faster Colorado first appeared on The Firearm Trainer Podcast.

How's it going everybody and welcome to The Gun Experiment.  This week Keith and I talk with the Executive Director of FASTER Colorado and take a deeper look at how to harden our schools and protect our nation's children. I want to remind everyone that we release new content every Tuesday morning so be sure to subscribe and share the show with friends. Subscribe here New Republic Ammunition from Target Sports USA is accurate, reliable, and it comes in six popular calibers. Be sure to sign up for their Ammo+Membership at Targetsportsusa.com which gets you 8% off all ammo purchases and makes you eligible for their truck giveaway in September. Ways to support the show: Join our mailing list: Thegunexperiment.com Subscribe and leave us 5 stars and comment on Apple or Spotify Follow us on instagram and/or Twitter: Instagram   Twitter Be a part of our growing community, join our Discord page! Today's  interview is brought to you by 4Patriots.com  4 Patriots provides long-lasting and delicious food options that are specifically designed to provide you and your loved ones with the sustenance you need when you need it most.  Keith and I have put their food through taste testing and we were really impressed. Head to 4patriots.com and make sure that when the time comes your family is prepared for the worst. Be sure to get 10% off anything you order with our discount code Gunexperiment10 I. Interview  Today's guest appears regularly in Colorado and national media, as well as the occasional blog. She is a political media strategist and the author of the book: Government Ruins Nearly Everything, Reclaiming Social Issues From Uncivil Servants.  She is currently the Executive Director of FASTER Colorado; please welcome Laura Carno to the show. I want to get to Run and Gun, but before we do, let's talk about Ridgeline Defense.  Ridgeline is one of the nations premier training facilities and offers programs based on proven tactics and real world experience Their highly trained staff specializes in pistol, carbine, precision rifle, breaching, sniper operations, and low visibility force protection.  If you are looking to take your skills to the next level, you've found your new training partner. Check them out at Ridgelineshooting.com II. Run and Gun  III. Let's Mix It Up Let's Mix It Up is brought to you by Flatline Fiberco.  Flatline makes everything from slings, and dump pouches to their brand new IFAK Pouch. We recently did a thorough review of their IFAK and we were super impressed. It carries everything you need in a small and manageable size. Check out all of their handmade products at Flatlinefiberco.com, and be sure to use the discount code “gunexperiment10” at checkout to get 10% off. On this episode of Let's Mix It Up, we take a deeper look at how to harden our schools and protect our school children. IV. Outro  We want to thank Laura for coming on the show and telling us about FASTER Colorado. We think it goes without saying that we need to protect our innocent children at all costs.  Hopes, prayers and more gun control certainly won't accomplish it, but hardening our schools certainly can. We hope more states start to see programs like Laura's as a proactive way to accomplish this and we thank her so very much for leading this charge. FASTER Colorado     Twitter  To everyone listening we want to thank you again for taking time out of your day to tune into our show; You can find links in the show notes to all of our social media, so be sure to follow us on Instagram, Twitter and Discord so we can keep the conversation going.    We may earn a small portion of the sale from some of the product/service links discussed in our show and provided in these notes.  It doesn't come at a cost to you, but helps us to grow the show, buy gear to review and continue to create great content. We will never affiliate ourselves with companies or products that we do not personally stand behind. Thank you for your support.

Deborah welcomes Laura Carno, Executive Director of Faster Colorado, an organization that arms and trains school staffers. They discuss the 64% increase in gun ownership in the past few years and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Caldara once again fills in for Dan, starting off with a bicycle ride for a great cause. Team Parker rides in honor of Jon's daughter, Parker Caldara, who passed away from cancer just shy of her first birthday in 2001. They ride to keep her memory alive and also to raise money for Children's Hospital to help other parents and kids facing similar situations.2023 Courage Classic Bicycle Tour - Team ParkerTo read more about Parker:Parker's Story Due to the amazing generosity of donors, Team Parker exceeded their goal of $20,000 for last year's ride. Because of this, Jon will be riding during the event this year.Also, Laura Carno, Executive Director for FASTER Colorado, discusses the FASTER School Safety Training Raffle to help fund scholarships for school employees to take FASTER training courses. She outlines the prize package available in exchange for your donation.FASTER Colorado – Armed Teacher Training - Independence Institute (i2i.org)

FASTER Colorado's Laura Carno says she's hearing from school districts across the state who are adopting policies allowing for armed school staff, with the Covenant School shooting in Nashville serving as a painful wake-up call for many educators concerned about keeping kids safe on campus.

During this second hour, Laura Carno Executive director of FASTER Colorado, a program that provides high-level training in armed response and emergency medical aid calls the program and makes the case that educators should receive practical violence response training. We also hear from Priscilla Rahn, Co-chair of the Colorado GOP and she shares her experience in the DPS system. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

LET'S TALK ABOUT ARMING TEACHERS AND STAFF I realize this is the most controversial of all security measures at school, but it is the most likely to stop a shooter in their tracks during a school shooting. My friend Laura Carno is on to discuss the FASTER Colorado program, which trains teachers and staff how to safely carry and use a firearm in a active shooter situation at school. It's all volunteer, so no one will ever be forced to carry or arm themselves, but it would give those who want to go through a training an opportunity to protect the kids in their schools. Find out more about FASTER Colorado by clicking here.

Laura Carno joins the podcast to discuss this month's policy focus: Gun Control Doesn't Keep Us Safer. We expose the realities of increasing crime across the country, the common misperceptions about gun control, the solutions that have worked, and why public safety should be the first responsibility of elected officials. Laura Carno is a senior fellow at Independent Women's Forum, a political media strategist, and the Founder and Executive Director of FASTER Colorado, an organization that trains armed K-12 school staff at no cost to the school. Through her media company, I Am Created Equal, Laura helped to recall the Colorado State Senate President in 2013 over his gun-control agenda and his refusal to give his constituents a fair hearing. Laura also founded a local government watchdog organization in Colorado Springs, called SpringsTaxpayers.com, that protects the interests of taxpayers from government overreach. Laura is the author of Government Ruins Nearly Everything: Reclaiming Social Issues From Uncivil Servants.--She Thinks is a podcast for women (and men) who are sick of the spin in today's news cycle and are seeking the truth. Once a week, every week, She Thinks host Beverly Hallberg is joined by guests who cut through the clutter and bring you the facts. You don't have to keep up with policy and politics to understand how issues will impact you and the people you care about most. You just have to keep up with us. We make sure you have the information you need to come to your own conclusions. Because, let's face it, you're in control of your own life and can think for yourself. You can listen to the latest She Thinks episode(s) here or wherever you get your podcasts. Then subscribe, rate, and share with your friends. If you are already caught up and want more, join our online community. Be sure to subscribe to our emails to ensure you're equipped with the facts on the issues you care about most: https://iwf.org/connect. Independent Women's Forum (IWF) believes all issues are women's issues. IWF promotes policies that aren't just well-intended, but actually enhance people's freedoms, opportunities, and choices. IWF doesn't just talk about problems. We identify solutions and take them straight to the playmakers and policy creators. And, as a 501(c)3, IWF educates the public about the most important topics of the day. Check out the Independent Women's Forum website for more information on how policies impact you, your loved ones, and your community: www.iwf.org. Subscribe to IWF's YouTube channel. Follow IWF on social media: - on Twitter- on Facebook- on Instagram#IWF #SheThinks #AllIssuesAreWomensIssues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura Carno, executive director of FASTER Colorado, joins Dan in the wake of Elishjah Dicken's heroism as an armed civilian who stopped a mass shooter at an Indiana mall from killing many more people than the three who were sadly lost. She focuses on the process of getting proper training with firearms to best utilize them during a moment of crisis in public places like malls, schools, and grocery stores. Also, should such public gathering places strike down 'gun-free zones' which only serve to make such destinations soft targets?

Laura Carno, executive director of FASTER Colorado, joins Dan in the wake of Elishjah Dicken's heroism as an armed civilian who stopped a mass shooter at an Indiana mall from killing many more people than the three who were sadly lost. She focuses on the process of getting proper training with firearms to best utilize them during a moment of crisis in public places like malls, schools, and grocery stores.

LAURA CARNO - With increasing violent events at schools and average police response time at 3+ minutes, we need new strategies to prevent more tragedies. FASTER Colorado is one such strategy.Meet Laura Carno.She's the Executive Director of FASTER Colorado, an organization that trains staff, teachers, and administrators to conceal carry and respond to emergencies in schools. She's also the author of Government Ruins Nearly Everything.Laura Carno is a Colorado citizen who understands that politicians are not kings, endowed with some birthright to parcel out our freedoms in tiny doses as they see fit. She knows it's not the job of hired civil servants to make decisions on how we live our lives —in big ways and small way.

While most of the media's attention is focused on gun control efforts on Capitol Hill, away from the spotlight many school districts are quietly investigating the possibility of having armed school staff members in place. FASTER Colorado's Laura Carno tells Cam that the group has been overwhelmed with interest on the part of school districts, and are hoping to train hundreds of educators and staffers before the end of the year.

Meghan is joined by Kim Stevens, aka Concealed Carry Kim, to discuss the eternal and true principles regarding our right to self-defense. We discuss Captain Moroni and the 5 specific strategies he implemented to illustrate and achieve safety for his people, including putting on the whole armor of God, setting boundaries, staying ahead of the enemy, using our "sixth sense", and taking counsel from prophets. Throughout the conversation, we emphasize the truth that you are worthy of protection and deserve to feel safe, and that taking steps to ensure the well-being of yourself and your family is acting in accordance with Heavenly Father's will for all His children. Kim is originally from Cedar Rapids, Iowa and converted to the LDS Church when she was 17. She is an NRA Basic Pistol Instructor, Refuse to be a Victim presenter and Range Safety Officer. Kim has attended the FASTER Colorado program and passed level 1 with 100%. She is also a SAFE (Situational Awareness for Everyone) instructor certified through Yousef Badou, a former Marine trainer. Kim joined a direct sales company called Damsel in Defense and has been an independent rep since 2016. Most recently, she attended the instructor certification course for the ALIVE active shooter survival program. Kim and her husband Wil were sealed in the Chicago Illinois Temple in Nov of 1993. The have have 5 kids, 4 girls 1 boy. Our oldest is almost 27 and our youngest is 15. They also have two grandkids - a boy who is almost 3 and a girl that just turned 2. You can find Kim on Facebook and Instagram under the handle @concealed.carry.kim.Love the Latter-day Disciples Podcast?! Please consider rating and leaving a review on whichever podcast platform you use and help spread the word to your family and friends so they can listen along as well. You can find us on Instagram @lddisciplespodcast. Our sister-site, Honey + Lilies, is your one-stop shop for all the things related to temporal preparation, from food storage to disaster prep, and everything in between! Be sure to check them out!

Kenny Robertson of Wex Training Group joins me this week to talk about a new emergency medical training program aimed at concealed carriers. Robertson spent 22 years in the Army Green Berets as part of the 5th Special Forces Group. He served in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syrian, and Lebanon as a medic. After that, he spent years training others to do the same thing as director of the Tactical Casualty Combat Care and Prolonged Field Care programs at the Joint Special Operations Medical Training Center in Fort Bragg, NC. Now, he's teamed up with Brandon Wexler and Charrie Derosa of Wex Gunworks in Delray Beach, Florida to bring that same level of training to the civilian world. The high-profile gun shop, which has been featured everywhere from NBC News to The Washington Post to The Washington Free Beacon, hopes to bring that same caliber of training to those who carry guns. Robertson was nice enough to give me a demo of the class recently. I was lucky enough to go through a Stop the Bleed course when I trained with FASTER Colorado a few years ago. The principles in the Wex class are much the same, but the experience is elevated. For one, it's much more visceral. More realistic. Ultimately, more impactful. Lots of training courses have training tourniquets and CPR dummies. Wex takes that to the next level by adding detailed training dummies, including ones that actually bleed. It's far more memorable to try and apply a tourniquet high and tight when blood is literally spurting out onto your hands. When the skin feels natural and the flesh compresses like the real thing, it hits differently in your mind. The added feedback of actually witnessing the bleeding stop instead of just imagining it is game-changing. On top of that, Robertson's real-life stories of how he has applied these techniques to save lives in the field make it all that much more memorable. It's the kind of training I'm convinced people who concealed carry should invest in. After all, we spend thousands to carry a gun in the unlikely case we'll be in a deadly force incident. Well, if you're preparing for what might happen in a shootout, you should probably prepare for what you'll do if you or somebody else actually gets shot. All the same principles apply here. You can't count on a medic getting to you before you bleed out. So, you better learn to help yourself. Besides, you're more likely to run into some sort of medical emergency in your daily life than you are to run into a deadly force attack. Better to be prepared than sorry. Special Guest: Kenny Robertson.

On this episode of the Bespoke Parenting Hour Podcast, host Julie Gunlock speaks with Laura Carno, IWF senior fellow and founder and executive director of FASTER Colorado—an organization that trains armed K-12 school staff—about the consequences of removing school resource officers (SROs) from public schools. Since the death of George Floyd, there has been a big push, particularly in blue cities, to defund the police. That push has now extended into the public school system, where—in light of much opposition—city councils are cutting SRO budgets and, quite literally, taking the security and safety out of schools.--The Bespoke Parenting Hour is a podcast about and for parents who are tired of being told how to do it. There's no one way to parent--there are as many ways as there are kids. Parenting styles, strategies and philosophies should be bespoke--tailor made to fit you, your family, and most importantly, your kids! Twice a month, Bespoke host Julie Gunlock is joined by a variety of guests who are parenting the way they see fit. You can listen to the latest Bespoke episode(s) here or wherever you get your podcasts. Then subscribe, rate, and share with your friends. If you are already caught up and want more, join our online community at iwf.org/connect. Sign up for our emails here: http://iwf.org/sign-up Independent Women's Forum (IWF) believes all issues are women's issues. IWF promotes policies that aren't just well-intended, but actually enhance people's freedoms, opportunities, and choices. IWF doesn't just talk about problems. We identify solutions and take them straight to the playmakers and policy creators. And, as a 501(c)3, IWF educates the public about the most important topics of the day. Check out the Independent Women's Forum website for more information on how policies impact you, your loved ones, and your community: www.iwf.org. Be sure to subscribe to our emails to ensure you're equipped with the facts on the issues you care about most: https://iwf.org/sign-up. Subscribe to IWF's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/IWF06. Follow IWF on social media: - on Twitter- on Facebook- on Instagram #IWF #Bespoke #AllIssuesAreWomensIssues Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of the Bespoke Parenting Hour Podcast, host Julie Gunlock speaks with Laura Carno, IWF senior fellow and founder and executive director of FASTER Colorado—an organization that trains armed K-12 school staff—about the consequences of removing school resource officers (SROs) from public schools. Since the death of George Floyd, there has been a […]

Laura Carno is a political media strategist and the Founder and Executive Director of FASTER Colorado, an organization that trains armed K-12 school staff at no cost to the school. Through her media company, I Am Created Equal, Laura helped to recall the Colorado State Senate President in 2013 over his gun-control agenda, and his refusal to give his constituents a fair hearing. Laura also founded a local government watchdog organization in Colorado Springs, CO called SpringsTaxpayers.com, that protects the interests of the taxpayers from government overreach. Laura is the author of Government Ruins Nearly Everything: Reclaiming Social Issues From Uncivil Servants. Laura is a regular in Colorado media. She has been featured on or published in National Review, The Hill, America’s First Freedom, CNN Headline News, USA Today, and Fox News Channel. TOPIC...Biden and Beto Bumble Gun Policy!! Guy Taylor is the National Security Team Leader at The Washington Times, overseeing the paper's State Department, Pentagon and intelligence coverage. He has reported from dozens of countries and been a guest on the BBC, CNN, NPR, FOX, C-SPAN and The McLaughlin Group. A series Mr. Taylor led on the motives and fallout around Russia's attempts to influence the 2016 U.S. election was recognized with a Gerald R. Ford Journalism Prize for Distinguished Reporting on the Presidency, and a Society for Professional Journalists award. In 2012, he won a Virginia Press Association award for reporting on political, economic and security developments in Mexico. TOPIC...Russia and China flood web with coronavirus lies blaming U.S.!! Dr. Gerard Lameiro is an author, philosopher, economist, and engineer. He is the author of five books and is a popular TV and Talk Radio show guest. Dr. Lameiro was a member of the 1980 Presidential Electoral College and personally cast one electoral vote for Ronald Reagan for President of the United States of America. Dr. Lameiro accurately predicted a Trump victory long before most pollsters and pundits gave Trump even a small chance of winning the presidential election. Dr. Lameiro correctly predicted every State that candidate Trump actually carried in the 2016 election. HIS LATEST BOOK.. “Real World Socialism..” Available from Amazon.com and other retail outlets. Available on Kindle and other devices. TOPIC..When will the Corona Virus Panic End??

District Attorney George Brauchler fills in for Dan, and spells out his opposition to Proposition CC - which would allow the state to 'retain revenue' it is currently required to refund under TABOR, to be used for education and transportation purposes. George believes breaking the compact with Colorado taxpayers would have dire consequences long-term. Laura Carno of FASTER Colorado also joins the program to discuss Florida's decision to arm some of its teachers - and whether to expect more of the same in this state going forward.

Deborah Flora fills in for Jimmy this week, and during this hour, she talks to Laura Carno from Faster Colorado about school safety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Deborah Flora fills in for Jimmy this week, and during this hour, she talks to Laura Carno from Faster Colorado about school safety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rod Arquette Show Daily Rundown - Tuesday, January 8, 20194:20 pm: Ben Boychuck, Managing Editor of American Greatness, joins the program to discuss why he says Senator Mitt Romney was wrong about President Trump and the Presidency in the op-ed he penned last week4:35 pm: Utah Department of Transportation Project Manager John Thomas joins Rod to discuss how the department is going about trying to solve congestion in the Cottonwood Canyons in both the short and long term5:05 pm: Congressman John Curtis joins the show to discuss his bill that would stop congressional pay during a government shutdown6:05 pm: Representative Dan McCay joins the program to discuss his proposed legislation to repeal SB54, the signature gathering route to the ballot in Utah6:35 pm: Laura Carno, Visiting Fellow with the Independent Women’s Forum and founder of FASTER Colorado, joins the show to discuss why she says armed staff will make our schools safer

This week, on Episode 21 of the After Action Project, we're bringing you into the student's seat of the FASTER Colorado Course as taught by Laura Carno For more information about FASTER Colorado visit: http://fastersaveslives.org/ To support the After Action Project, become a Patron by visiting: https://www.patreon.com/AfterActionProject

This week, on Episode 21 of the After Action Project, we’re bringing you into the student’s seat of the FASTER Colorado Course as taught by Laura Carno For more information about FASTER Colorado visit: http://fastersaveslives.org/ To support the After Action Project, become a Patron by visiting: https://www.patreon.com/AfterActionProject

Hello Internet! In This Episode: Erin and Weer’d discuss proper glassware for liquor; media attention on the Operation Blazing Sword - Pink Pistols merger; and how the Armsel Striker/ Cobray Street Sweeper's pop culture status doesn't match up with its real world performance. Weer'd brings us another interview with Laura Carno of FASTER Colorado,  this time discussing her role in the historic 2013 Colorado Recall Elections. The General Purpose Egghead describes a simple, effective, and inexpensive piece of prepper kit: Penny Stove. In Gun Lovers and Other Strangers, David explains what happens when people's cultural views on guns doesn't reflect reality. The ACP House Dick is back, and so is his Ninja Wagon!  Steven gives us an after action report on what caused the accident and he wants in a vehicle as a private detective. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks, and eligibility for our giveaway of a Hammond Cruiser folding knife by CRKT! Show Notes Main Topic: Glencairn Glass Dana Loesch: LGBT Organizations Join Forces in Fight for Gun Rights Forgotten Weapons Cobray Street Sweeper Forgotten Weapons Cobray Ladies Home Companion Egghead How to make a Penny Stove Gun Lovers and Other Strangers John Lott The Bias Against Guns

In This Episode: Erin and Weer’d discuss what's going on with the merger between Operation Blazing Sword and the Pink Pistols; Weer'd Shares and interview he did with Laura Carno about FASTER Colorado; With all the talk about Judge Kavanaugh's personal life, Weer'd wants to bring us back to his record on guns with a Fisk of an NPR report on his past rulings; and on Yom Kippur, it’s traditional to think about the past. In this segment of Gun Lovers and Other Strangers, David reflects on some of his favorite firearms and how he got them. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like blooper reels, and eligibility for our Hammond Cruiser folding knife by CRKT Givaway! Show Notes Main Topic: Pink Pistol, Operation Blazing Sword Merger Cases of arson-homicide in Australia almost double in 20 years, Australian Institute of Criminology shows FASTER Colorado: FASTER Colorado FASTER Saves Lives Weer'd Audio Fisk: NPR Kavanaugh Could Tip Supreme Court Against Gun Control Laws Women's March slammed for goof in statement on Kavanaugh Supreme Court nomination California Proposition 65 (1986) Justice Thomas Passionately Argues That Convicted Domestic Abusers Need Easier Access To Guns Gun Lovers and Other Strangers Megatron Walther P38

Think teachers should carry firearms to protect students? Well Laura Carno's organization FASTER Colorado is training teachers to do just that. 

Tom talks to Mike Mihalski of Sons of Liberty Gun Works about their replacement policy in the event of an LEO shooting, and Laura Carno of FASTER Colorado about active shooter training for teachers and school staff in Colorado. Plus, mini revolvers good for concealed carry.   Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 8.26.18 Hour 1

Hour #1 Guests: - Laura Carno - a political strategist setting straight the relationship between citizens and their government.  She is the founder of I Am Created Equal, and the author of “Government Ruins Nearly Everything.” And today she is here to talk to us about a school safety program called FASTER Saves Lives and FASTER Colorado. - Chris Wagoner - a U.S. Army Veteran and 35+ year veteran Law Enforcement officer who is in charge of training at a large police academy in North Florida. He writes on subjects including Firearms Rights, Constitutional issues and law enforcement topics which have been published by Fox News, OpsLens.com, Lifezette.com and many more. - Scott Lavin - Wildlife Recreation Branch Chief, AZ Game and Fish Department here to tell us about the 2018 Outdoor Expo on March 24 & 25!

Laura Carno on FASTER Colorado - teaching teachers firearms skills.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.