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Best podcasts about laura carno

Latest podcast episodes about laura carno

Bearing Arms' Cam & Co
Colorado Media Ignoring Option of Armed Staff to Protect Schools

Bearing Arms' Cam & Co

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 27:03


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.

Mandy Connell
09-11-25 Interview - Laura Carno - It's Time to Get Guns in Schools

Mandy Connell

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 8:46 Transcription Available


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.

Dan Caplis
Jon Caldara in for Dan on Charlie Kirk assassination; Laura Carno, FASTER Colorado on Evergreen HS shooting

Dan Caplis

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 35:34 Transcription Available


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.'

Dan Caplis
Laura Carno Joins Steve Reams To Discuss Colorado's Strict Gun Control Laws

Dan Caplis

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 33:00 Transcription Available


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.

Dan Caplis
Laura Carno on Aftermath of Minnesota Mass Shooting

Dan Caplis

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 35:11 Transcription Available


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.

Gun Funny
AF 411 – The Tomato Whisperer

Gun Funny

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 41:00


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. 

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Bearing Arms' Cam & Co
Colorado Gun Ban on the Move

Bearing Arms' Cam & Co

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025 23:35


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.

Dan Caplis
Fake accents, debate rule squabbling has Kamala campaign teetering; Laura Carno, FASTER Colorado on Georgia school shooting

Dan Caplis

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2024 35:10 Transcription Available


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
RSWC #203 John Castillo

Riding Shotgun With Charlie

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 63:22


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

Bearing Arms' Cam & Co
Colorado Session Enters Final Stretch With Multiple Threats to Gun Owners

Bearing Arms' Cam & Co

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 29:36


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.

The Situation with Michael Brown
4-19-24 - 7am - Laura Carno of Faster Colorado Talks with Jon

The Situation with Michael Brown

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 35:37 Transcription Available


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The Brian Nichols Show
815: Teachers Packing HEAT - Crazy Idea or Common Sense?

The Brian Nichols Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 31:25


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!

Leland Conway
Laura Carno Joins The Show and More On A New Gun Bill Leland Supports

Leland Conway

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 33:43 Transcription Available


The Ross Kaminsky Show
2-20-24 *INTERVIEW* Laura Carno of FASTER Co. on New Bill Making Arming Teachers Impossible

The Ross Kaminsky Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 9:54 Transcription Available


Bearing Arms' Cam & Co
Colorado Democrats Ready to Californicate the Right to Carry

Bearing Arms' Cam & Co

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 21:58


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
RSWC #188 Laura Carno

Riding Shotgun With Charlie

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 53:55


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    

Firearm Trainer's Podcast For American Firearm Instructors

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.

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RapidFire
Episode 147 – Toby talks about the 2a rally at the statehouse. Second hour interview with Laura Carno, author and advocate.

RapidFire

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023


The Gun Experiment
From Policy to Practice: Examining the Implementation of Armed School Employees with Laura Carno of FASTER Colorado

The Gun Experiment

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 78:12


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.

The Howie Carr Radio Network
Toby Leary: Government Destruction with Laura Carno | 8.16.23 - The Grace Curley Show Hour 1

The Howie Carr Radio Network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 39:01


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!

The Deborah Flora Show
The Deborah Flora Show 07.21.2023

The Deborah Flora Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 40:50


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.

Dan Caplis
Jon Caldara readies for 2023 Courage Classic Bicycle Tour; Laura Carno on FASTER School Safety Training Raffle

Dan Caplis

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 35:50


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)

Bearing Arms' Cam & Co
Interest in Armed School Staff Soaring in Colorado

Bearing Arms' Cam & Co

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 28:52


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.

The Disruption Zone
DZ Ep 230 – Thomas Massie and Laura Carno

The Disruption Zone

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2023 33:44


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.

The George Show Podcast
Brauchler 4-4-23 7am

The George Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 42:28


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.

Leland Conway
INTERVIEW: Laura Carno, FASTER Colorado on myths about arming teachers, school faculty

Leland Conway

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 12:47


Leland Conway
Still Talking Shooting, Laura Carno Talks Arming Teachers, Faculty and More

Leland Conway

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 35:19


Leland Conway
Exec. Director of FASTER Laura Carno Joins Leland to Talk Arming Teachers, Faculty and More

Leland Conway

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 12:47


Mandy Connell
03-28-23 Interview - Laura Carno - Let's Talk About Arming Teachers and Staff

Mandy Connell

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 11:50


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.

Mandy Connell
03-28-23 FULL SHOW - Laura Carno Talks About the Faster Program for Schools

Mandy Connell

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 104:35


The George Show Podcast
Brauchler 10-17-22 7am

The George Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2022 40:57


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.

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed
She Thinks: Laura Carno: Policy Focus: Gun Control Doesn't Keep Us Safer

The Ricochet Audio Network Superfeed

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022


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 […]

She Thinks
Laura Carno: Policy Focus: Gun Control Doesn't Keep Us Safer

She Thinks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 27:03


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.

The Jeff Crank Show
Joe Biden Threatens to Use His F-15s Against Americans Who Want to Exercise Their 2nd Amendment Rights

The Jeff Crank Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2022 40:12


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.

Dan Caplis
Laura Carno, FASTER Colorado on heroism of Elishjah Dicken taking out mass shooter at Indiana mall

Dan Caplis

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 35:59


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?

Dan Caplis
Laura Carno on Elishjah Dicken heroism taking out Indiana mall mass shooter

Dan Caplis

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 10:47


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.

Unstoppable Freedom
#22 – Arm Your Teachers?

Unstoppable Freedom

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2022 34:52


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.

Dan Caplis
Laura Carno endorses Heidi Ganahl; Barb Kirkmeyer battles crowded field for GOP nomination in new 8th district

Dan Caplis

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2022 35:34


Laura Carno, executive director of FASTERColorado, details why she is supporting Heidi Ganahl in the Colorado GOP primary for governor. Also, Barb Kirkmeyer aims to separate herself from a crowded, competitive Republican field for Colorado's newest Congressional District (CO-8) - which figures to be one of the most hotly contested nationally in November as well. She joins Dan to discuss the race.

Bearing Arms' Cam & Co
Surge in interest in armed school staffers

Bearing Arms' Cam & Co

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2022 20:02


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.

Leland Conway
FASTER Colorado Exec Dir Laura Carno on Training Armed School Staffers

Leland Conway

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 14:12


Leland Conway
How Did This Shooting Happen, FASTER Colorado Exec Dir Laura Carno on Training Armed School Staffers

Leland Conway

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 34:37


The George Show Podcast
Brauchler 5-26-22 7am

The George Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 43:40


George continues the discussion of School Safety with Kory Nelson of Douglas County and Laura Carno from the FASTER program.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Caplis
Laura Carno, Executive Director of FASTERColorado on gun training for authorized school staff members

Dan Caplis

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 35:58


In the wake of yet another school shooting, this time in Uvalde, Texas, Executive Director of FasterCOLORADO Laura Carno discusses her organization's efforts to help arm and train teachers and other school staff willing to obtain concealed carry permits.

Peter Boyles Show Podcast
Peter Boyles March 23 7am

Peter Boyles Show Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 39:11


Peter is on vacation and George Brauchler fills in.  This hour George welcomes Laura Carno, Executive Director of FASTER to talk about self defense firearms training and if Matthew Dolloff was following proper training during the altercation with Lee Keltner.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Jeff Crank Show
Local Issue: Colorado Springs Council Vacancy Alert

The Jeff Crank Show

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2021 73:10


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.

The Jeff Crank Show
Biden's Shameful Exit From Afghanistan

The Jeff Crank Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 82:19


We talk Biden's shameful exit from Afghanistan, Laura Carno discusses springs politics, and Derrick Wilburn lays down a blistering attack on critical race theory. That and more today on the Jeff Crank Show!

The Bespoke Parenting Hour Podcast
Unsafe: How Defunding School Resource Officers Puts All Students at Risk

The Bespoke Parenting Hour Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2021 41:16


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.

Backbone Radio with Matt Dunn
Backbone Radio with Matt Dunn -- February 25, 2018 -- HR 1

Backbone Radio with Matt Dunn

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2018 40:32


Jan Cook filling in for Matt Dunn. Talking about the Broward County high school shooting. Special guest Laura Carno joins her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lock N Load with Bill Frady podcast
Lock N Load with Bill Frady Ep 1151 hr 3 Mixdown 1

Lock N Load with Bill Frady podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2017 46:23


We talk some FASTER Program and political shenanigans with Laura Carno out of Colorado.     http://www.fastercolorado.com/    

Lock N Load with Bill Frady podcast
Lock N Load with Bill Frady Ep 1130 Hr 1 Mixdown 1

Lock N Load with Bill Frady podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2017 46:24


FASTER stands for Faculty/Administrator Safety Training and Emergency Response FASTER is coming to Colorado. Tonight I am joined by Laura Carno to discuss what this means to the schools of Colorado.   To help sponsor a teacher go to; www.FasterColorado.com