Podcast appearances and mentions of laura carno

Chuck And Julie Show with Chuck Bonniwell and Julie Hayden Colorado GOP Betrayal, Open-Primary Battles, and the Grassroots Fight for Party Control in Colorado Is Craig a con man? It appears we were duped by newly elected CO GOP Chair Craig Steiner…. Who assured us he was for opting out of the disastrous open primary but then stacked his committees with RINOs who hate the idea of opting out. Chuck Bonniwell and Julie Hayden Open with an Apology In this episode of The Chuck and Julie Show, hosts Chuck Bonniwell and Julie Hayden open by apologizing to listeners for having briefly trusted newly elected Colorado Republican Party Chair Craig Steiner. They explain that after hearing Steiner speak and after hearing support from figures such as Ted Harvey, they believed he might genuinely support the Republican opt-out effort and help revitalize the party. Within days, however, they say Steiner's committee appointments convinced them that he had misled the grassroots and was instead aligning with the establishment wing of the Colorado GOP. Craig Steiner and the Opt-Out Fight The central issue of the episode is the Colorado Republican Party's fight over the opt-out, which Chuck and Julie describe as essential if Republicans want Republican voters to choose Republican candidates. They argue that open primaries and jungle-primary-style systems weaken the party, empower outsiders, and reduce the role of grassroots Republicans. Steiner, in their view, had promised support for the opt-out but then appointed anti-opt-out or establishment-aligned figures to important committees, making his early leadership look like a betrayal rather than a unifying move. Committee Appointments and Party Power Chuck and Julie spend significant time discussing the bylaws committee, legal affairs committee, and other internal party appointments. They criticize the removal or sidelining of pro-opt-out voices such as James Peabody and object to appointments of figures they identify as establishment Republicans, including Laura Carno, John Fielding, Tom McCracken, and others. Chuck notes that the legal affairs committee has been deeply involved in the party's legal strategy around the opt-out and related lawsuits, so changing its balance could affect whether the party continues fighting for grassroots control or moves toward an establishment-backed primary structure. Caucus and Assembly Versus Jungle Primaries The hosts argue that Colorado's caucus and assembly system may be messy, cumbersome, and imperfect, but it still gives party activists and Republican voters meaningful influence over candidate selection. By contrast, they warn that jungle primaries and open-primary systems make parties nearly irrelevant and turn ballot access into a pay-to-play process controlled by wealthy donors, consultants, and signature-gathering operations. Julie emphasizes that the question anti-opt-out Republicans rarely answer is how candidates would actually get onto the ballot once the caucus system loses power. California as the Warning Example Chuck and Julie repeatedly point to California as an example of what they believe Colorado must avoid. They discuss California's long ballot-counting process, mail-in ballots, ballot harvesting, and races where Republican candidates appeared strong early but allegedly lost ground as later counts came in. They especially focus on the Los Angeles mayoral race involving Spencer Pratt, saying that late-arriving vote batches and slow counting create distrust. For the hosts, California represents the political future that establishment Republicans and Democrats are enabling in Colorado through open primaries and expanded mail-ballot systems. Unaffiliated Voters and the Future of the Colorado GOP The episode also addresses the growing power of unaffiliated voters in Colorado. Chuck and Julie note that more ballots are being mailed to unaffiliated voters than to Democrats and Republicans combined, which they say undermines the meaning of party primaries. They argue that unaffiliated voters can already change affiliation easily if they want to participate in a party nomination process, so the current system weakens party identity without solving a real problem. Their concern is that conservative Republican candidates will have little chance if nominations are shaped by unaffiliated voters and donor-funded campaigns rather than party members. Substack, Media Censorship, and Political Humor Later in the show, Julie explains how Substack became popular during the COVID era as a platform for writers and commentators who were being limited by YouTube, Facebook, Google, and other large technology companies. She says Substack gave independent writers a place to publish, build email lists, and monetize their work, but she worries that left-leaning voices may now be moving into the platform and shifting its culture. Chuck and Julie also discuss political comedy, arguing that conservative or independent voices such as Greg Gutfeld and Tim Dillon succeed because they are funny, while much of left-wing commentary has become humorless and predictable. Budgets, Blue States, and Political Drift The hosts also briefly compare state budgets and political cultures, especially Florida and New York, arguing that New York spends far more while producing worse results. They connect this to education bureaucracy, Medicaid spending, illegal immigration, and progressive governance. The discussion returns to Colorado as they mention budget problems, Medicaid concerns, and the possible loss of TABOR refunds. This section reinforces the show's broader theme that government growth, progressive policies, and establishment politics produce higher costs and weaker accountability. Closing with No More Optimism Chuck and Julie close by acknowledging that the episode is shorter than usual because of a scheduling conflict, but they say the warning about Steiner and the Colorado GOP could not wait. They again admit that they were briefly optimistic and now believe that optimism was misplaced. Their closing message is that grassroots Republicans should understand they have been betrayed, that the fight over the opt-out is not finished, and that they intend to continue challenging the establishment forces they believe are trying to push Colorado toward jungle primaries and donor-controlled politics.

Chuck And Julie Show with Chuck Bonniwell and Julie Hayden Colorado GOP Betrayal, Open-Primary Battles, and the Grassroots Fight for Party Control in Colorado Is Craig a con man? It appears we were duped by newly elected CO GOP Chair Craig Steiner…. Who assured us he was for opting out of the disastrous open primary but then stacked his committees with RINOs who hate the idea of opting out. Chuck Bonniwell and Julie Hayden Open with an Apology In this episode of The Chuck and Julie Show, hosts Chuck Bonniwell and Julie Hayden open by apologizing to listeners for having briefly trusted newly elected Colorado Republican Party Chair Craig Steiner. They explain that after hearing Steiner speak and after hearing support from figures such as Ted Harvey, they believed he might genuinely support the Republican opt-out effort and help revitalize the party. Within days, however, they say Steiner's committee appointments convinced them that he had misled the grassroots and was instead aligning with the establishment wing of the Colorado GOP. Craig Steiner and the Opt-Out Fight The central issue of the episode is the Colorado Republican Party's fight over the opt-out, which Chuck and Julie describe as essential if Republicans want Republican voters to choose Republican candidates. They argue that open primaries and jungle-primary-style systems weaken the party, empower outsiders, and reduce the role of grassroots Republicans. Steiner, in their view, had promised support for the opt-out but then appointed anti-opt-out or establishment-aligned figures to important committees, making his early leadership look like a betrayal rather than a unifying move. Committee Appointments and Party Power Chuck and Julie spend significant time discussing the bylaws committee, legal affairs committee, and other internal party appointments. They criticize the removal or sidelining of pro-opt-out voices such as James Peabody and object to appointments of figures they identify as establishment Republicans, including Laura Carno, John Fielding, Tom McCracken, and others. Chuck notes that the legal affairs committee has been deeply involved in the party's legal strategy around the opt-out and related lawsuits, so changing its balance could affect whether the party continues fighting for grassroots control or moves toward an establishment-backed primary structure. Caucus and Assembly Versus Jungle Primaries The hosts argue that Colorado's caucus and assembly system may be messy, cumbersome, and imperfect, but it still gives party activists and Republican voters meaningful influence over candidate selection. By contrast, they warn that jungle primaries and open-primary systems make parties nearly irrelevant and turn ballot access into a pay-to-play process controlled by wealthy donors, consultants, and signature-gathering operations. Julie emphasizes that the question anti-opt-out Republicans rarely answer is how candidates would actually get onto the ballot once the caucus system loses power. California as the Warning Example Chuck and Julie repeatedly point to California as an example of what they believe Colorado must avoid. They discuss California's long ballot-counting process, mail-in ballots, ballot harvesting, and races where Republican candidates appeared strong early but allegedly lost ground as later counts came in. They especially focus on the Los Angeles mayoral race involving Spencer Pratt, saying that late-arriving vote batches and slow counting create distrust. For the hosts, California represents the political future that establishment Republicans and Democrats are enabling in Colorado through open primaries and expanded mail-ballot systems. Unaffiliated Voters and the Future of the Colorado GOP The episode also addresses the growing power of unaffiliated voters in Colorado. Chuck and Julie note that more ballots are being mailed to unaffiliated voters than to Democrats and Republicans combined, which they say undermines the meaning of party primaries. They argue that unaffiliated voters can already change affiliation easily if they want to participate in a party nomination process, so the current system weakens party identity without solving a real problem. Their concern is that conservative Republican candidates will have little chance if nominations are shaped by unaffiliated voters and donor-funded campaigns rather than party members. Substack, Media Censorship, and Political Humor Later in the show, Julie explains how Substack became popular during the COVID era as a platform for writers and commentators who were being limited by YouTube, Facebook, Google, and other large technology companies. She says Substack gave independent writers a place to publish, build email lists, and monetize their work, but she worries that left-leaning voices may now be moving into the platform and shifting its culture. Chuck and Julie also discuss political comedy, arguing that conservative or independent voices such as Greg Gutfeld and Tim Dillon succeed because they are funny, while much of left-wing commentary has become humorless and predictable. Budgets, Blue States, and Political Drift The hosts also briefly compare state budgets and political cultures, especially Florida and New York, arguing that New York spends far more while producing worse results. They connect this to education bureaucracy, Medicaid spending, illegal immigration, and progressive governance. The discussion returns to Colorado as they mention budget problems, Medicaid concerns, and the possible loss of TABOR refunds. This section reinforces the show's broader theme that government growth, progressive policies, and establishment politics produce higher costs and weaker accountability. Closing with No More Optimism Chuck and Julie close by acknowledging that the episode is shorter than usual because of a scheduling conflict, but they say the warning about Steiner and the Colorado GOP could not wait. They again admit that they were briefly optimistic and now believe that optimism was misplaced. Their closing message is that grassroots Republicans should understand they have been betrayed, that the fight over the opt-out is not finished, and that they intend to continue challenging the establishment forces they believe are trying to push Colorado toward jungle primaries and donor-controlled politics.

This episode of the Dan Caplis Show is a must-listen for anyone concerned about the safety of our communities and the integrity of our justice system. Today's conversation with Larimer County Sheriff John Fan and Laura Carno, founder of Faster Colorado, sheds light on the complexities of law enforcement and the challenges they face in keeping our communities safe.Sheriff Fan shares his expertise on a recent sting operation that led to the arrest of Hunter Rivera, the Weld County GOP chairman, on serious charges of soliciting a child prostitute. The conversation delves into the details of the operation and the importance of transparency in law enforcement. Meanwhile, Laura Carno discusses her organization's efforts to train law enforcement and school staff in response to school shootings, highlighting the need for collaboration and community involvement.The episode also touches on the topic of gun control, with a discussion of Senate Bill 25, which aims to restrict the sale of semi-automatic firearms. The conversation raises questions about the effectiveness of such laws and the potential consequences for law-abiding citizens. Additionally, the episode features a caller who shares his personal experience with Victor Marx, a candidate running for governor in Colorado, and sheds light on the complexities of mental health and the importance of empathy.If you're interested in learning more about these important topics and hearing the full conversation, tune in to this episode of the Dan Caplis Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Dan Caplis Show, guest host Sheriff Steve Reams is joined by Laura Carno, founder of Faster Colorado, a program providing training for armed school staff. They discuss the importance of school safety and the role of gun-free zones in attracting potential shooters. Laura shares her concerns about the Red Flag expansion bill, which she believes could lead to abuse and infringement on Second Amendment rights. The conversation also touches on the upcoming Republican State Assembly and the importance of elections in shaping Colorado's gun laws.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

FASTER Colorado's Laura Carno says a number of school districts across the state are expressing interest in arming staff members after last week's shooting at Evergreen High School, despite local media outlets ignoring the lifesaving work the organization is doing.

FASTER Colorado's Laura Carno says a number of school districts across the state are expressing interest in arming staff members after last week's shooting at Evergreen High School, despite local media outlets ignoring the lifesaving work the organization is doing.

IT'S TIME TO GET GUNS IN SCHOOLS I've been too squishy about this in the past. Gun control is a fantasy. All the laws we've passed in Colorado did nothing to stop a student from shooting two other students in Evergreen yesterday and then taking his own life. It's time to put armed staff in schools, even though I realize that may not have stopped yesterday's shooting. Perhaps if students knew there were armed teachers they would be less likely to do things like this. Perhaps if we sent the message that schools are no longer a soft target it would give people pause. And I've got Laura Carno on today at 12:30 to talk about a program that has been in existence for years that uses a very high level training program to arm teachers or staff who volunteer to go through the program. Find out more about the program and lean on your school district to implement it. Find out more about Laura by clicking here.

Jon Caldara, President of the Independence Institute, fills in for Dan on a very dark Wednesday which saw Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk killed by an assassin's bullet on the campus of Utah Valley University. Laura Carno, Executive Director of FASTER Colorado, joins the show to discuss the Evergreen High School shooting, which left two students severely wounded and the suspected gunman dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. She emphasizes how resistant JeffCo Public Schools have been to instituting armed staff members in school buildings and establishing those settings as 'hard targets' rather than green-lighting them for violent attacks as 'gun-free zones.'

In the second hour of today's edition of The Dan Caplis Show, Sheriff Steve Reams fills in and talks with gun advocate Laura Carno.

Laura Carno, Executive Director of FASTER Colorado (Faculty/Administrator Safety Training & Emergency Response) joins George Brauchler (in for Dan) to discuss the details and logistical aftermath of the Minneapolis church shooting and the importance of making such vulnerable spaces with our most precious assets (children) 'hard targets' for would-be mass murderers.

Welcome to the Ava Flanell Show, Episode 411. Today I'm going to chat with Laura Carno from Faster Colorado, and discuss the latest ruling on California's ammo background check law. I'm your host, Ava Flanell. 

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.

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.

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!

Coloradans with concealed carry licenses could soon find themselves unable to lawfully carry almost everywhere in the state, thanks to a bill currently being drafted that would create a huge number of "gun-free zones". As FASTER Colorado's Laura Carno tells Cam, the bill would not only curtail the right to carry in many public places, but would prohibit schools districts from adopting (or keeping) policies allowing for armed school staff.

Coloradans with concealed carry licenses could soon find themselves unable to lawfully carry almost everywhere in the state, thanks to a bill currently being drafted that would create a huge number of "gun-free zones". As FASTER Colorado's Laura Carno tells Cam, the bill would not only curtail the right to carry in many public places, but would prohibit schools districts from adopting (or keeping) policies allowing for armed school staff.

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.

Toby Leary, co-owner of Cape Gun Works, fills in for Grace Curley to touch everything from the aftermath of the fourth Trump indictment to everyday government overreach. Toby welcomes author Laura Carno to the show to talk about the theme behind her newest book, Government Runs Nearly Everything. Tune in to hear what she has to say!

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.

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.

KY Congressman Thomas Massie gets sassy on guns, and FASTER COLORADO Executive Director Laura Carno talks about keeping our kids and schools safe by arming school staff and responding to evil with equal or greater force. Back to back fascinating conversations. The post DZ Ep 230 – Thomas Massie and Laura Carno appeared first on The Disruption Zone.

What is the solution to school shootings?  George welcomes the former Chief of the Dallas School District, Craig Miller and the Executive Director of the FASTER program, Laura Carno.  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.

After the Life Sentence handed to the Parkland School Shooter Jon wonders about the impact on the Death Penalty and school safety.  He welcome John Castillo, who lost his son in the STEM school shooting and Laura Carno from the FASTER Program.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 […]

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.

Joe Biden threatens to use his F-15s against Americans who want to exercise their 2nd Amendment rights. Is Colorado Springs Utilities trying to control energy usage of rate payers? Jeff discusses this with Springs Taxpayers founder, Laura Carno.

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.

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.

Colorado Springs City Council plans on filling the vacancy of Richard Skorman with one of seven applicants. We should demand to know their positions on mask mandates, the Taxpayer Bill of Rights, the transportation "fee" scam, vaccine mandates and more. We don't know any of those things, yet council plans to quickly move forward. I talk with Laura Carno of Springs Taxpayers and ask you to apply grassroots pressure to get those answers before someone gets appointed.