Podcast appearances and mentions of laura carno

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!

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!

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.

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.

Deborah is joined by Laura Carno, political analyst and limited government advocate, to discuss the election results, underlying trends and steps forward for the conservative movement.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, 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, 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 - 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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Laura Carno of FASTER joins Jon Caldara to discuss gun training for teachers and other school staffers, along with an upcoming event promoting the courses.

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!

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 […]

Our guest today is Laura Carno. Laura is a political strategist setting straight the relationship between citizens and their government. She is the author of "Government Ruins Nearly Everything", is a Senior Fellow at Independent Women's Forum, and is the Executive Director of the FASTERColorado Charter. Laura has dedicated herself to setting straight the relationship between citizens and their government.  She helped to recall Colorado Senator John Morse with her “Don’t you Dare” campaign, and helped to send Mark Udall home with her Udall Lied campaign. She is active in Coloradans For Civil Liberties, an organization helping to win back the gun rights for the citizens of Colorado. 1) Your book "Government Ruins Nearly Everything" has come to mind so many times over the past few months. Some of the people we have elected into Government are definitely “ruining” things and forcing many of us across the nation to succumb to their power by using fear. Talk to us about choosing “safety” over liberty. 2) Balancing and properly prioritizing safety and liberty brings me to a school safety program called FASTERSavesLives. Talk to us about what FASTERColorado is, and how schools can make our kids (hopefully) safer when they come back in the Fall. 3) You wrote an article titled “Why the spike in first-time gun purchases amid coronavirus is an encouraging sign”. What do you mean by that? 4) What do you think is the single most impactful and important things we can do to help welcome or mentor the millions of brand new first time gun owners across the nation?

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??

The Illinois School Board Association is set to consider a resolution in support of allowing school districts to have trained and vetted armed school staff for student safety. Laura Carno, a visiting fellow with the Independent Women's Forum, joins Cam to talk about the growing number of districts that are taking that step.

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.

A charter school in Douglas County voted for arming volunteers who’ve gone through training. Charlie with Cruise and Tour tells Mandy about the ziplines and other fun activities available during next year’s Costa Rica trip.Laura Carno from the Independent Women’s Forum explains the FASTER program. It’s not a beginner’s course and designed to train school staff extensively for carrying a weapon on school grounds. Space Command has officially been established, so does that mean they’ll get laser guns? Studies show vaping is causing health problems. Men in the workplace actively avoid women.

While West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin says he's having "good dialogue" with the White House on background checks, President Trump was more eager to talk about mental health with reporters over the weekend. Beto O'Rourke, hoping to reset his struggling presidential campaign, hit up a gun show in Arkansas to tout his sweeping gun control platform. And former Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper's out of the presidential race, but as Laura Carno, visiting fellow for the Independent Women's Forum explains, if he decides to run for U.S. Senate instead, his past support for expanding the state's gun control laws could cause him big political problems.

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.

"Red Flag" gun laws are growing in popularity across the U.S., including most recently in Colorado where a new law was signed in April 2019.  We are joined by Laura Carno to discuss the pros and cons of Red Flag legislation, the impact of these laws on suicides and mental health, the influence of the NRA/gun lobby and a deep dive into understanding the due process provided for in the Colorado law compared to other states that have similar laws on the books.   References: Text of new CO law - HB19 1177   The Folly of Red Flag Laws (Washington Times, April 2019)   Dave Kopel testimony at US Senate (March 2019)   Colorado Red Flag Bill is now law (Colorado Sun, April 2019)   Red Flag laws may kill more than they save (Complete Colorado, April 2019)     Impact of gun bills in Australia on suicides and homicides (American Journal of Public Health, Nov 2018)   Red Flag Laws Save Lives (Moms Demand Action, March 26, 2019)   Red Flag Laws (Everytown for Gun Safety, March 25, 2019)   2018 Was By Far the Worst Year on Record for Gun Violence in Schools (Vox, December 10, 2018)   How the Gun Industry Funnels Tens of Millions of Dollars to the NRA (Business Insider, January 16, 2013)   How does US Gun Control Compare to the Rest of the World (Newsweek, June 19, 2017)   The Myth Behind Defensive Gun Ownership (Politico, January 14, 2015)

Steffan is live in Highlands Ranch to discuss the shooting incident at the STEM school. Randy Corporon grabs the mic as Steffan traverses the landscape. Laura Carno calls in to provide her perspective on how to stop future school shootings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk with Brian Hill about TacCon 2019 & training.  We talk with Laura Carno about red flag laws in CO and we discuss a special limited time offer for our listeners We also have several emails to talk about! Please send email to onair@politicsandguns.com

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

Steffan has Donald Trump’s presser on the SCOTUS confirmation hearings, the Democrat opposition to his administration, and reaction to his UN speech. Then, political strategist Laura Carno talk to us about the reports that Jared Polis pushed a female employee back in 1999.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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: Greg Stube - Special Forces Warrior, Speaker, and Author of Conquer Anything. A Combat-wounded veteran, after returning home and receiving extensive medical care, Greg’s inspiring story makes him a sought after speaker inspiring others to achieve their highest possible goals in both their professional and private lives. Thomas Yoxall - the Responsibly Armed Citizen who saved the life of an AZ Highway Patrolman who was being attacked on a lonely stretch of highway. Thomas is also a street photographer and will soon begin hosting a radio segment on AZ’s KTAR about PTS. Laura Carno - is a political strategist setting straight the relationship between citizens and their government. She is the author of “Government Ruins Nearly Everything”, and founder of I Am Created Equal, and the FASTERColorado Charter.

  Guest:  Laura Carno, conservative activist and author..........we will discuss the state of the NRA and the criticisms following the South Florida school shooting............. Please check our blog or follow me on Twitter.            

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.

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

Laura Carno on her work to facilitate arming teachers in schools.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Laura Carno joins Tron to talk about the streets on the North End. The city has decided that it knows better than the people who actually live in the city when it comes to the streets. It also doesn't want you to think that they are going back on their previous agreement with the residents on the North End, but oh they DEFINITELY ARE!!

This beautiful Sunday has Kery Pickett, Tom Del Beccaro, Laura Carno, James Okeefe and Kaylegh McEnany join Tron to talk about everything from the just released FISA Memo to the streets in the Old North End.

Laura Carno talks local political issues in Colorado Springs, Sara Carter joins the show to talk Iranian unrest and Uranium One, Dan Perkins talks his books 'Why Can't Grammy Remember me?' and 'The Brotherhood of the Red Nile, a Terrorist Perspective', Gregory Wrightstone will join the New Year's Eve radio party to talk about global warming. As always we'll take your call this Sunday at 1pm on AM 740 KVOR! HAPPY NEW YEAR!

This week we'll chat with local conservative activist Laura Carno about taxes in Colorado Springs. Also scheduled is Jillian Likness to discuss Colorado Young Republicans and upcoming events. Benjamin Wiker, author of 'THE REFORMATION: 500 YEARS LATER' joins our show. We'll assess President Trump's U.N. speech he gave on Tuesday and your call this Sunday at 1pm on AM 740 KVOR!

The week I'll talk with Wayne Allen Root. Also joining the show is Laura Carno. We discuss the Colorado Classic clogging up the west side of Colorado Springs. I'll talk about the violence in Charlottesville. North Korea and their threat to our country and allies is certainly the major topic of discussion. As always, the best in guests and conservative conversation with your call this Sunday at 1pm on AM 740 KVOR!

My first guest on the Tami Jackson Show* tonight will be Laura Carno. 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. Carno knows it's not the job of hired civil servants to tell us what size soda to drink, which light bulbs to buy, or what kind of insurance our family needs. Laura believes instead that we're all adults who don't need to be told how to live, who need to stand our ground when government gets the relationship with its citizens upside down. When elected officials forget whose money they are spending and whose rights they are eroding, when they forget who's the boss and who's the public servant—then it's up to citizens to speak out and reset the balance. Laura is the author of the book, Government Ruins Nearly Everything: Reclaiming Social Issues from Uncivil Servants. In the book description: What government touches, it breaks. So why do we ask it to solve our most pressing and personal issues: abortion, schools, guns and marriage? Has its failures with VA hospitals, the war on drugs, farm subsidies, the IRS, NSA leaks, and the war on poverty given us any reason to trust them? Laura's also the subject of a terrific article that's right up my alley at The Daily Signal, "Meet the Colorado Woman Training Teachers to Use Guns to Stop School Violence." The article begins: This fall, some Colorado teachers will return to school armed with knowledge—and guns. Laura Carno, author of “Government Ruins Nearly Everything: Reclaiming Social Issues from Uncivil Servants,” is bringing advanced firearms training to school teachers. Listen in as Laura Carno and I have a conversation about the over-reach of big government and the vital importance of the Second Amendment! ************************ My second guest will be John Biver. John Biver is a writer, activist, and analyst with over twenty-five years of experience in the political arena. John is a Christian, an American citizen, and he currently works in the field of applied political science. When not earning a living the old fashioned way in the private sector, he has worked at the RNC and on Capitol Hill in DC, and at the state and local level in Illinois politics and government. Biver continues to advise candidates and officeholders, and is a graduate of Virginia Wesleyan College, where he studied political philosophy and political science. His personal website is johnbiver.com. John and I will be discussing the latest on the American political scene. We'll grade President Trump and talk about his successes and failures thus far, and what we'd like to see accomplished in the next three plus years. Follow Laura Carno on Twitter at @lauracarno, John Biver at @jbiver1, and me at @tamij AND tweet your questions/comments during the show using hashtag #tjrs. *Sponsored by Rentacomputer, your premier source for Internet/WiFi rentals, by ROBAR® Guns, a True Custom firearms and firearms finishing shop located in Phoenix, AZ, and found online at RobarGuns.com, and by Dispatches, your site for the BEST conservative resources to fight and win the information war.

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

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  

Theme: Mother’s Day Edition 2017 Hour #1 Guests: - Monica Hillis - was born and raised in Colombia. She lived there until her early 20's when she met her husband and moved to the USA. She has one son, is a part time business owner and a full time housewife. She is now deeply involved with the NRA Women's Leadership, and mentoring her friends to use firearms safely. And we are going to talk to her about the culture shock of coming from a country where guns have been removed from the citizens to a country where we battle daily to keep that from happening here. - 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.” Laura is a mom and a grandma is here today to talk to us about the Faster Saves Lives program that can save the lives of school children across the nation. Hour #2 Guests: - Linda Walker – one of the 13 women who currently sit on the National Rifle Association’s Board of Directors, and in her home state of Ohio, she is the Vice President of Buckeye Firearms Association. She and her husband Jim have been married 39 years, and have 3 Patriots for sons, 3 awesome daughter in laws, and 3 wonderful grandkids who like to shoot too! - Cassie Todd-Jameson - Cassie Todd-Jameson is the Daughter of our hosts, Dan & Cheryl Todd! She is also the manager of Pot of Gold Auctions and handles all of the Social Media for AZFirearms, Pot of Gold Auctions and Gun Freedom Radio! She is married to Jason Jameson and has a beautiful daughter, Raelynn! She has grown up around firearms and understands the importance of the second amendment as well as gun safety with having a child in the house. Responsibly Armed Citizen Report

Laura Carno on Bloomberg and guns in ColoradoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Author Michelle Malkin talks about CRTV.com. General AJ Tata comments on James "Mad Dog" Mattis as possible secretary of defense in Trump admin. The Daily Caller's Kerry Picket chimes in on her latest. Colorado's own Laura Carno comments on Research parkway's lane changes. More at TronShow.com

Tonight Rob Morse and Paul Lathrop come in from the Polite Society Podcast to guest host. With Chris Cerino, Laura Carno and Sean Maloney.Follwed by Massad Ayoob and Andrew Branca.

Tonight Rob Morse and Paul Lathrop come in from the Polite Society Podcast to guest host. With Chris Cerino, Laura Carno and Sean Maloney.Follwed by Massad Ayoob and Andrew Branca.

Tonight Rob Morse and Paul Lathrop come in from the Polite Society Podcast to guest host. With Chris Cerino, Laura Carno and Sean Maloney.Follwed by Massad Ayoob and Andrew Branca.

Tron pays tribute to September 11th and remembers the late great Phyllis Schlafley. Liz Peek, Laura Carno plus your calls.

Host Tron Simpson talks to authors Laura Carno, Daniel Horowitz, Jane Hampton Cook and Fox New Military Analyst Lt. Col. Ralph Peters

Keeping Kids Safe In A Broken World with Laura Carno

IWF's Julie Gunlock interviews Laura Carno, the founder of I Am Created Equal, a non-profit focused on individual rights. Julie and Laura discuss Laura's new book Government Ruins Nearly Everything.

Host Tron Simpson is joined by author Kevin Ring, strategist Laura Carno, Fox News contributors Dr. Sebastian Gorka and John LaBoutillier, and Senatorial Candidate Calandra Vargas

  Guest:  Laura Carno, political activist and author, joins us for a discussion of her new book "Government Ruins Nearly Everything: Reclaiming Social Issues from Uncivil Servants".........Laura wrote about the failure of government in fixing our problems.....it is a very timely book given the growing opposition to the federal government.........we will also get Laura's views about Colorado politics and the 2016 presidential election....... Click to support some of our friends.... ...CLICK AUDIBLE.COM, YOUR SOURCE FOR AUDIO BOOKS! CHECK OUT MY FRIEND CARLOS GUEDES AND HIS MUSIC........ FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER......

Guest: Laura Carno, conservative political activist in Colorado.  We will discuss the recalls and other grass roots movements.   Please support our friends:  RANGER SELF DEFENSE   THE BOOKS OF AARON CLAREY (CAPTAIN CAPITALISM)   CUBANOS IN WISCONSIN BY SILVIO CANTO JR THE BOOKS OF DR ILEANA JOHNSON    

Guest:  Laura Carno (I am created equal) is attending the NRA meeting in Houston.  We will discuss the gun control debate.   Our sponsors:    THE BOOKS OF AARON CLAREY (CAPTAIN CAPITALISM)   CUBANOS IN WISCONSIN BY SILVIO CANTO JR  

Guests: Laura Carno, creator of I am created equal PLUS Melanie Sturm, Think Again. Click for our sponsor:  Avalon Professional Translation.