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Luis Valdes, Florida State Director for Gun Owners of America, joins Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge for 2A Tuesday to celebrate a federal court ruling striking down New Mexico's 7-day firearm waiting period as unconstitutional. Valdes discusses national CCW reciprocity, NFA suppressor injunctions, and self-defense rights in light of recent violent crime in New York City, while Marc shares a cautionary lesson on Missouri concealed carry renewal fees and county transfer penalties. Listen to The Marc Cox Morning Show live on 97.1 FM Talk in St. Louis or stream worldwide on the free Audacy App! #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #2ATuesday #LuisValdes #GunOwnersOfAmerica

Hour 3 opens with Marc Cox and Kim St. Onge addressing a local officer-involved shooting and Times Square knife violence before Bryce Hill from the Illinois Policy Institute breaks down 500,000 people leaving SNAP rolls after new federal work requirements were enforced. On 2A Tuesday, Luis Valdes from Gun Owners of America celebrates a federal court striking down New Mexico's 7-day gun waiting period. Kim on a Whim wraps up the hour highlighting how American grocery store abundance proves the triumph of free-market capitalism over socialist policies. Listen to The Marc Cox Morning Show live on 97.1 FM Talk in St. Louis or stream worldwide on the free Audacy App! #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #BryceHill #LuisValdes #2ATuesday

The Marc Cox Morning Show delivers common-sense conservative coverage on September 1st. Marc and Kim break down new data showing food stamp enrollment plummeting after Trump work requirements took effect, feature DHS Director Markwayne Mullen shredding a reporter over commercial driving school fraud, and hear from former State Senator John Lamping on conservative turnout strategies for Missouri's Amendment 3. Bryce Hill from the Illinois Policy Institute analyzes 500,000 residents leaving SNAP rolls, Luis Valdes from Gun Owners of America celebrates a federal court striking down New Mexico's gun waiting period, and Corey Koedel exposes Missouri public school administrative bloat. Listen to The Marc Cox Morning Show live on 97.1 FM Talk in St. Louis or stream worldwide on the free Audacy App! #971FMTalk #StLouis #STLNews #MarcCoxShow #MissouriPolitics #2ATuesday

South Florida State Sen. Bryan Avila is running as Lt. Governor, and has a mixed record on gun rights over legislative reaction to the Parkland High massacre. Gun Owners of America's Luis Valdes breaks down Avila's background and voting history

Local and state candidates' stances on gun-rights issues, support for GOP gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds, and the issues before voters and legislators

Primary Day in Florida, and candidates supporting the preservation of gun rights are running for key legislative seats. The Florida Head of Gun Owners of America, Luis Valdes on potential issues facing lawmakers

In Segment 1's 2A Tuesday, Gun Owners of America (GOA) Florida State Director Luis Valdes joins the broadcast during primary election campaign travel to discuss a landmark ruling from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas (Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF). Valdes outlines the legal challenge following budget reconciliation legislation that reduced National Firearms Act (NFA) transfer and manufacturing taxes on suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns to zero dollars. The court ruled that without an active tax revenue collection mechanism under Article I, the federal government lacks constitutional authority to mandate NFA Form 1/Form 4 registration, fingerprinting, background checks, and registry filings for zero-taxed items. Valdes details the Department of Justice appeal window, federal agency oversight, and upcoming U.S. Supreme Court Second Amendment litigation regarding state-level semi-automatic firearm and magazine capacity bans. Hashtags: #2ATuesday #LuisValdes #GunOwnersOfAmerica #NationalFirearmsAct #NFA #SecondAmendment #ATF #Suppressors

Hour 4 opens with Segment 1's 2A Tuesday, featuring Gun Owners of America Florida State Director Luis Valdes analyzing a federal court ruling from the Northern District of Texas (Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF) that struck down National Firearms Act (NFA) registration requirements for zero-taxed suppressors and short-barreled firearms. In Segment 2, RNC Regional Director Zack Kraft joins the broadcast to evaluate 2026 primary election dynamics, field strategy, campaign finance contrasts with the DNC, and domestic manufacturing job growth. In Segment 3, guest Ryan Wiggins analyzes Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) national platform proposals—including defense spending, law enforcement, and judicial restructuring—alongside a published essay on non-profit homeless shelter governance. Hour 4 concludes with Segment 4 as Ryan Wiggins discusses family vacation planning, Disney resort operations, and cruise hospitality. Hour Hashtags #2ATuesday #LuisValdes #ZackKraft #RyanWiggins #NationalFirearmsAct #GOA #RNC #Midterms2026 #DemocraticSocialists Hour Guest List Luis Valdes — Florida State Director, Gun Owners of America (Hour 4, Segment 1) Zack Kraft — Regional Director, Republican National Committee (Hour 4, Segment 2) Ryan Wiggins — Commentator & Guest Host (Hour 4, Segments 3 & 4)

...is anything by civil. PLUS, John O'Connor, attorney and author of the book Postgate: How the Washington Post Betrayed Deep Throat, Covered Up Watergate, and Began Today's Partisan Advocacy Journalism, discusses the history of stolen and elections and the acceptance of corruption and nastiness in politics today. Gun Owners of America's Luis Valdes discusses Pritzker still pushing gun control and tells Shaun the Democrats will never stop trying to disarm us. And our National Anthem: sung by the one and only Meatloaf!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

State law, federal law, and what local laws say about ‘gun free zones.' The Florida head of Gun Owners of America Luis Valdes on a local case on banning open carry. Intentional and unintentional violations of the Second Amendment, legal challenges, and the road to hell that is paved with ‘good' but illegal intentions.

Pres. Trump makes promise to allow reciprocal open carry rights across the US. Florida head of Gun Owners of America Luis Valdes on the Supreme Court not hearing a couple of gun rights cases, including from Florida on under 21 purchases. But, SCOTUS will rule on assault rifles in next term.

The US Supreme Court ruled in favor of Second Amendment rights for marijuana users, striking down federal law. Florida head of Gun Owners of America Luis Valdes on what the move means, plus West Virginia legislation, and Florida's James Uthmeier is now the most gun rights Attorney General in state history.

Laws in states across the country, including California and Virginia, have failed to effectively restrain law breakers. Florida head of Gun Owners of America Luis Valdes on background checks, purchase restrictions, HOA rules, waiting periods, and lawsuits against the long arms of governments. Plus, and endorsement of Florida's Attorney General James Uthmeier.

The segment opens with critical commentary on political rhetoric involving calls for “revolution,” contrasted with warnings about violent language and extremist symbolism in modern politics. The discussion then shifts to an interview with Luis Valdes of Gun Owners of America, who frames the Second Amendment as essential to preventing authoritarian control and compares disarmament efforts to historical regimes in Cuba, Nazi Germany, and communist states. Valdez describes his family's personal experience with Cuba's communist government, including political repression and forced separation, using it as a foundation for his argument that armed citizens are necessary to preserve liberty. The conversation broadens into a philosophical defense of the Second Amendment as interconnected with First, Fourth, and Fifth Amendment rights, warning that erosion of one constitutional protection enables broader government overreach. The segment closes with promotion of an upcoming Gun Owners of America leadership summit in Iowa focused on advocacy and constitutional rights. Hashtags: #SecondAmendment #GunRights #GunOwnersOfAmerica #LuisValdez #Constitution #Liberty #PoliticalDebate #Cuba #MorningShow #2ATuesday

Hour 3 opens in Studio C with production updates and platform housekeeping, then quickly pivots into political and cultural firestorms, starting with previewed guests including U.S. Sen. Eric Schmidt and discussion of his recent golf outing with Bryson DeChambeau, alongside broader political analysis of Iran tensions, Middle East strategy debates, and commentary tied to figures like John Fetterman and competing tax policies between Missouri and Illinois, including detailed breakdowns of fuel tax burdens. The hour shifts into a high-energy interview with Todd Piro, who joins while battling a chest cold and reacts to national crime incidents, judicial leniency concerns, and political friction surrounding Trump-related controversies, reflecting broader frustration with the justice system and political polarization. Next, Luis Valdes of Gun Owners of America delivers a strong Second Amendment defense, arguing against disarmament, comparing global authoritarian regimes, and emphasizing constitutional rights across the First, Fourth, and Fifth Amendments while promoting upcoming advocacy events in Iowa. The hour closes with “Kim on a Whim,” focused on new guidance from the American Academy of Pediatrics urging restored daily recess in schools, sparking a broader discussion on student discipline, classroom behavior, and whether removing recess is harming child development more than it helps academic performance. Hashtags: #Iran #GasTax #PoliticalDebate #ToddPiro #GunRights #GOA #LuisValdes #SecondAmendment #EricSchmidt #Fetterman #EducationPolicy #Recess #AmericanAcademyOfPediatrics #SchoolDiscipline #StLouisTalk

The show opens in a temporary studio with technical issues and guest-heavy programming, then moves quickly into political controversy surrounding Donald Trump, including renewed claims about deep state resistance, skepticism over past assassination narratives, and criticism of intelligence officials like John Brennan. A major national security thread develops after reporting that a former California mayor pleaded guilty to acting as an illegal Chinese agent, fueling broader discussion on CCP infiltration, immigration policy, AI-generated media, and foreign interference risks inside the United States. International coverage centers on escalating Iran tensions and U.S. diplomatic positioning ahead of high-level talks with China, alongside debate over military readiness and war powers authority. Senator Eric Schmidt argues Iran's capabilities have been significantly weakened and emphasizes preventing nuclear development while avoiding long-term conflict, while also responding to criticism over U.S. defense stockpiles. Domestic political conflict intensifies as reports surface of Virginia lawmakers allegedly considering restructuring the state Supreme Court through retirement-age changes to reshape its composition and influence redistricting rulings, prompting comparisons to court-packing strategies and broader warnings about institutional manipulation. The show expands into Missouri legislative wrap-up issues, including abortion ballot measures, tax reform proposals, and initiative petition battles, while local reporting highlights St. Charles County short-term rental restrictions and MetroLink security staffing shortages. Guest segments include Rachel Campos-Duffy discussing her new book on American patriotism and cultural identity ahead of the 250th anniversary, Luis Valdes defending gun rights and constitutional protections, and Todd Piro addressing crime and judicial frustration. The final hour focuses on public safety and political accountability, including San Francisco police recruitment incentives and a developing St. Louis County Ethics Committee review involving County Executive Sam Page over alleged dual employment, closing on themes of institutional trust, political escalation, and contested control over courts, elections, and public safety policy. Hashtags: #DonaldTrump #Iran #CCP #China #EricSchmidt #RachelCamposDuffy #VirginiaPolitics #CourtPacking #Redistricting #SupremeCourt #GunRights #LuisValdes #SanFrancisco #PoliceFunding #MissouriPolitics #StLouisCounty #ElectionIntegrity #PublicSafety #DeepState #TalkRadio

Shaun is the bearer of good news! PLUS, 'America's Rabbi', Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, tells Shaun about his newest book Comeback Nation: How Israel Annihilated Its Adversaries in a Seven-Front War for Survival written with his son, Mendy, hoping to galvanize support against the Islamo-Fascists and analyzing both the physical and spiritual battles playing out in Israel. And Gun Owners of America's Luis Valdes tells Shaun about the Chicago doctor behind the RIFL Act proclaiming that poor people don't benefit from owning firearms - when they are the ones who benefit the most. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kristi Noem's husband has breasts and the rest of the Middle East sides with US! PLUS, Matt Gilliam, attorney in Pacific League Foundation's Environment and Natural Resources practice group, tells Shaun about his client's petition to the Supreme Court to strike down a state rule requiring government GPS trackers on his lobster fishing vessel 24/7—even when he’s not fishing. And Gun Owner of America's Luis Valdes talks to Shaun about Pritzker's overreaching bill to serialize ammunition.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morning news then Luis Valdes from Gunowners of America digs into the DC court of appeals overturning of the magazine bans. How could this affect us in the fight to turn back Measure 114 here?

On this episode of America At Night with McGraw Milhaven, McGraw is joined by Luis Valdes, national spokesperson for Gun Owners of America, to discuss shifting attitudes within pro–Second Amendment circles, including reactions to recent debates surrounding Alex Pretti and changing views on carrying firearms. Valdes outlines where gun-rights advocates stand today and what these shifts could mean for future policy and activism. Next, Elena Schlossberg, Executive Director of the Coalition to Protect Prince William County, joins the program to examine the rapid expansion of data centers across America. She explains how these massive facilities impact local communities, infrastructure, energy use, and land development, and why residents are increasingly pushing back. Later, Peter Ames Carlin, acclaimed author, discusses his books “The Name of This Band Is R.E.M.” and “Tonight in Jungleland: The Making of Born to Run.” Carlin reflects on the creative journeys of R.E.M. and Bruce Springsteen, offering behind-the-scenes stories and insight into how these iconic artists shaped American music. Let me know if you'd like this shortened for promos, made more dramatic, or tailored for social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shaun exposes the tragedies being used against us. PLUS, Luis Valdes, Florida State Director for Gun Owners of America, talks to Shaun about the Democrats' renewed calls for gun control. And James Bradley, author of the new book Precious Freedom: A Novel of the Vietnam War, tells Shaun to watch out for history repeating itself as he tries to wake Americans up to the war propaganda we are constantly being fed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thanksgiving relatives can make Second Amendment discussions uncomfortable. Countering bad people, why gun laws don't work, and arming yourself at the Holiday dinner tables. Plus, an open carry lawsuit-win in Florida, recent life-saving gun owners across America, and national reciprocity legislation, with the Florida head of Gun Owners of America's Luis Valdes.

Restoring gun rights and the impact of campus carry after recent university shootings. Florida head of Gun Owners of America Luis Valdes on Second Amendment issues

For 2A Tuesday Marc Cox talks with Luis Valdes about gun rights during the government shutdown including ATF operations the NFA tax and a potential lawsuit. They examine gun registration laws in Illinois low compliance rates and red flag laws in states like Maine. The discussion turns to gun free zones and whether they reduce or increase risk in public spaces. They close by looking at state-level gun control efforts in Illinois California and New York criticism of Governor JB Pritzker and concerns about government restrictions on civil liberties.

Luis Valdes, National Spokesperson for Gun Owners of America joins to talk about banks threaten the second Amendment and Supreme Court and Hawaii concealed weapon.

In this hour Marc and Dan discuss numbers showing crime is down. CDC saying Covid shots should be decided by patients. Luis Valdes, National Spokesperson for Gun Owners of America joins to talk about banks threaten the second Amendment and Supreme Court and Hawaii concealed weapon. Finally, Buck Don't Give a #$&@.

Today on the Marc Cox Morning Show; Fox News Radio, Jonathan Savage is in London and joins the show to talk about what is happening today in Israel. Former Missouri Senator John Lamping joins to talk about deploying the National Guard, violence in Columbia and more. Luis Valdes, National Spokesperson for Gun Owners of America joins to talk about banks threaten the second Amendment and Supreme Court and Hawaii concealed weapon. Dr. George Hruza, Missouri State Representative District 89 joins the show to talk about socialism and more. Ryan Wiggins, Host of Wiggins America joins to talk about Yahoo releasing the most important cases that the Supreme Court will hear. Plus a song honoring Charlie Kirk.

Marc and Dan talk with Luis Valdes for 2A Tuesday about constitutional carry, concealed carry on public transportation, and whether teachers should be allowed to carry firearms in schools. They discuss Florida's sales tax holiday on guns and ammunition through the end of the year, compared to West Virginia's year-round exemption. Valdes also addresses the history of Jim Crow-era gun laws, current challenges to blanket bans, and the debate over mental health and gun ownership. The conversation includes international comparisons, such as the UK's knife control policies, highlighting the broader fight for Second Amendment rights.

Hour 3 begins with Todd Piro's take on New York's proposed tax hikes, tax migration, and the lifestyle differences between New York, Florida, and Missouri. Then Marc and Dan host 2A Tuesday with Luis Valdes of Gun Owners of America, covering constitutional carry, teachers carrying in schools, Florida's gun and ammo tax holiday, and efforts to repeal discriminatory gun laws. The hour closes with a Buck Don't Give a ____ segment on RFK Jr.'s statements about healthcare incentives, Medicare reimbursements, and pharmaceutical influence on medical decision-making.

The Marc Cox Morning Show opens with Marc and Dan discussing Lara Trump's speech at the Missouri Right to Life banquet before 1,100 attendees, focused on fundraising to overturn Amendment 3 and the debate over initiative petition reform. They also cover Missouri abortion laws, the Charlotte murder of Iryna Serhutska, and a Supreme Court ruling upholding ICE enforcement. Hour 2 features Hans von Spakovsky on constitutional interpretation, Supreme Court rulings on immigration, and commentary on justices Amy Coney Barrett, Sonia Sotomayor, and Ketanji Brown Jackson. John Lamping joins to talk Missouri politics, Amendment 3, and initiative petition reform. Political commentary includes Chuck Schumer's economic criticism and Democratic policies, plus local stories like the Miss America pageant and a stolen St. Louis food truck. Hour 3 begins with Todd Piro's humorous take on New York tax hikes, tax migration, and lifestyle differences between New York, Florida, and Missouri. Then Marc and Dan host 2A Tuesday with Luis Valdes of Gun Owners of America, covering constitutional carry, teachers carrying in schools, Florida's gun and ammo tax holiday, and the repeal of discriminatory gun laws. The hour closes with a Buck Don't Give a ____ segment on RFK Jr.'s claims about healthcare incentives and pharmaceutical influence. Hour 4 brings in Eben Brown of Fox News Radio on the Supreme Court's 6–3 ruling lifting restrictions on immigration raids in Los Angeles and the federal trial of Ryan Wesley Routh, accused of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump. Ryan Wiggins joins the conversation to weigh in on government subsidies, rising health insurance premiums, and the broader impact of government intervention in healthcare, education, and housing.

RFK Jr. takes on the Democrat Senators! PLUS, Gun Owners of America's Luis Valdes tells Shaun that Federal Troops would not be needed in Chicago if Illinois did not overstep on legal gun owners! And Jay Young, Founder & CEO of King Operating Corporation and author of the book The Upside of Oil and Gas Investing, tells Shaun how American oil companies and oil investing has made a roaring comeback with a change in governments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gun Owners of America's Luis Valdes tells Shaun that Federal Troops would not be needed in Chicago if Illinois did not overstep on legal gun owners! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Federal Reserve is a scam, and Jerome Powell is working every day to undermine you, the American people! Shaun's "brother from another mother," Luis Valdes of Gun Owners of America, discusses Illinois' newest gun laws, how they're affecting crime in Chicago, and what GOA is doing to challenge these laws! And Mary Grabar, author of Debunking FDR: The Man and the Myths, talks to Shaun about communists and socialists running (and ruining!) some of our great American cities!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Response from the EP Autos review then Luis Valdes from the Gun Owners of America talks their lawsuit just filed to remove the restriction on mailing firearms through USPS.

Taco Tuesday by El Taco Rustico! 1st hour: Chris reviews the new Superman movie, most of the pre-release haters are wrong. Luis Valdes from Gun Owners of America comes on to talk about 2nd amendment in the Trump 2nd term. 2nd hour: Tomato Tariffs on Mexico. Bad thing or not so bad thing? Gregory Wrightstone of the CO2 Coalition comes on the show to talk Executive Order Ending Market-Distorting Subsidies for Unreliable, Foreign-Controlled Energy Sources.3rd hour: Ron Arenas joins the show

Send us a textLuis Valdes, Florida Director of GOA, joins Royce on this episode to talk about the NFA and 2nd Amendment implications of the "Big Beautiful Bill". Tune in and share!!Support the showGiveSendGo | Unconstitutional 2A Prosecution of Tate Adamiak Askari Media GroupBuy Paul Eberle's book "Look at the Dirt"Paul Eberle (lookatthedirt.com)The Deadly Path: How Operation Fast & Furious and Bad Lawyers Armed Mexican Cartels: Forcelli, Peter J., MacGregor, Keelin, Murphy, Stephen: 9798888456491: Amazon.com: BooksVoice of the Blue (buzzsprout.com)

A SCOTUS victory for President Trump! PLUS, Dylan Sharkey, Assistant Editor at the Illinois Policy Institute, tells Shaun what is coming Illinois' way on July 1st in new laws and taxes. Luis Valdes, Florida State Director for Gun Owners of America, compares Pritzker's elections to elections in Communist Cuba and says his reelection attempt is rooted in political power. And Our National Anthem: sung by Boston Pops tenor Fran Rogers! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Luis Valdes, Florida State Director for Gun Owners of America, compares Pritzker's elections to elections in Communist Cuba and says his reelection attempt is rooted in political power.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chicago protests for criminals! PLUS, Shaun talks to Luis Valdes, Florida State Director for Gun Owners of America, about Illinois' new attempt to give more rights to criminals while the courts go after law-abiding citizens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shaun talks to Luis Valdes, Florida State Director for Gun Owners of America, about Illinois' new attempt to give more rights to criminals while the courts go after law-abiding citizens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Republicans and their cheering fans in Con Inc. media are a bunch of listless vessels with no ideological direction on most issues. The one shining exception is the gun rights movement. We're joined today by Luis Valdes, national spokesman for Gun Owners of America, for a presentation on where things stand with gun rights both federally and in the states. Valdes celebrates numerous policy and legal successes of GOA, but also warns that there is more to be done. The gaping hole in gun rights is the gun-free zones. As a Floridian, he discusses the lessons of the FSU campus shooter and how RINOs in Florida support gun control without campaigning on it. Also, as a former police officer, Valdes is passionate about the need to treat civilians and police equally. He confronts some of the arguments from police organizations in support of various gun control laws. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Court documents are released by Maryland Police revealing the true criminal history of Abrego Garcia, the illegal immigrant from El Salvador.  Dana breaks down the history of due process in our Constitution and how this applies to Garcia's deportation.  The Maryland sheriff has ZERO doubts that Abrego Garcia is a MS-13 gang member.  Former NYPD and Florida Resident John Cardillo joins us to debut The Dana Show's recurring segment, Red State RINO Hunting. Cardillo explains how Republicans in Florida are trying to use lawfare to take DeSantis' “Hope Florida” initiative.  A shooting occurs at Florida State University. The attorney for Austin Metcalf's murderer chastises the father of Austin Metcalf for attending the public press conference saying it was disrespectful. Luis Valdes from Gunowners of America joins us to react to the shooting at Florida State, how Florida is ranked the worst red state for 2A and why the Florida GOP won't repeal their gun control laws.Help us keep the lights on by visiting our sponsors…Relief Factorhttps://relieffactor.comTurn the clock back on pain with Relief Factor. Get their 3-week Relief Factor Quick Start for only $19.95 today! Goldcohttps://DanaLikesGold.com Weather the Roller Coaster! Get your GoldCo 2025 Gold & Silver Kit. PLUS, you could qualify for up to 10% in BONUS silverByrnahttps://byrna.com/danaDon't leave yourself or your loved ones without options. Visit Byrna.com/Dana receive 10% off Patriot Mobilehttps://patriotmobile.com/DanaDana's personal cell phone provider is Patriot Mobile. Get a FREE MONTH of service code DANAHumanNhttps://humann.comSupport your metabolism and healthy blood sugar levels with Superberine by HumanN. Find it now at your local Sam's Club next to SuperBeets Heart Chews.  KelTechttps://KelTecWeapons.comDana personally owns and uses Keltec. Innovation & Performance at its best!All Family Pharmacyhttps://AllFamilyPharmacy.com/DanaCode Dana10 for 10% off your entire orderPreBornhttps://Preborn.com/DanaDonate by dialing #250 and saying “BABY” or give securely at Preborn.com/Dana.Beamhttp://shopbeam.com/DanashowSleep like never before—Beam has improved over 17.5 million nights of rest. Try it now at with code Danashow for 40% off.Ancient Nutritionhttp://ancientnutrition.com/DanaCollagen and wellness, powered by Ancient Nutrition—get 25% off your first order with promo code DANA.

Luis Valdes from Gun Owners of America returns for 2A Tuesday on the Marc Cox Morning Show, calling out the government's failure to address mental illness while scapegoating guns. Valdes and Marc agree that America doesn't have a gun problem—it has a mental health crisis. They highlight high-profile tragedies like Parkland and Covenant School as examples of failures in the system, not in the Second Amendment. Valdes slams red flag laws as ineffective and unconstitutional, calling for serious reform in mental health care. Plus, he tears into the Biden administration's ongoing attempt to reclassify pistols as short-barreled rifles, despite legal precedent and court rulings against the ATF's brace ban.

Why do the Democrats hate DOGE so much?! PLUS, Gun Owners of America's Luis Valdes tells Shaun how they caught the ATF red handed using facial recognition to identify LEGAL gun owners and Pam Bondi directing the DOJ Civil Rights Division to go after the states violating the second amendment. Sam Sorbo, author of the book Parents' Guide to Homeschool: Making Education Easy and Fun, tells Shaun her book empowers parents to feel like they are enough to teach their own children and encourages them to step away from the "norm" of public schooling. And Our National Anthem: sung by crooner John Vincent!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gun Owners of America's Luis Valdes tells Shaun how they caught the ATF red handed using facial recognition to identify LEGAL gun owners and Pam Bondi directing the DOJ Civil Rights Division to go after the states violating the second amendment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Where's the money?! PLUS, David Hochberg, VP of Lending for Team Hochberg at Homeside Financial, tells Shaun about his fundraising efforts for the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation's "Get Behind the Vest" Fundraiser - to raise enough money to supply Chicago Police Officers with bullet proof vests. Help the Chicago Police and the Chicago Police Memorial Foundation by donating at www.cpdvest.comGun Owners of America's Luis Valdes tells Shaun about his confidence in Kash Patel as FBI Director while discussing how Democrat Governors are still disarming honest people. And our National Anthem: sung by Technical Sgt. Michael J. Aiello, USAFSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gun Owners of America's Luis Valdes tells Shaun about his confidence in Kash Patel as FBI Director while discussing how Democrat Governors are still disarming honest people.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on AAR we wrap up the year regarding our 2A 2nd Amendment and gun rights as we move into the new year and a new Trump administration. How do we advance out gun rights under a second Trump administration? Do gun rights advance or are we going to be complacent? How do we keep our foot on the gas and advance our 2A rights instead of sitting on our ass? What bills move if any?

The GOP battles on who should be Senate Majority Leader. Dana explains why none of the three choices for GOP Leadership are acceptable. Dana explains how Sen. Rick Scott would be a bad choice for Senate Majority Leader over his failures as head of NRSC in the 2022 Midterms and his past comments on red flag laws. Sen. Eric Schmitt joins us to react to Chuck Schumer withholding Dave McCormick's invitation to Senate orientation over Bob Casey's push for a recount and shares his thoughts on the fight for Senate Majority Leader. Could J.D. Vance serve as Majority Leader AND Vice President? George Clooney says he's stepping away from politics after being used as a “scapegoat”  for Kamala's loss. Dana explains the bad strategies that resulted in a loss for Kari Lake. Florida State Director for Gun Owners of America, Luis Valdes, joins us to discuss who would be the best possible choice for Senate Majority Leader to protect the Second Amendment.Please visit our great sponsors:Black Rifle Coffeehttps://blackriflecoffee.com/danaUse code DANA to save 20% on your next order.  Byrnahttps://byrna.com/danaVisit today for 10% off and get the protection you need.  Hillsdalehttps://danaforhillsdale.comTake some time to learn more about what makes Hillsdale College unique.KelTechttps://KelTecWeapons.comInnovation. Performance. Keltec. Learn more at KelTecWeapons.com today.Patriot Mobilehttps://patriotmobile.com/danaGet a free smart phone with promo code FRIDAY.  Limited-time offer, or while supplies last.  PreBornhttps://preborn.com/danaHelp a woman meet her baby for the first time by donating to PreBorn!  To donate securely dial #250 and say keyword BABY or visit Preborn.com/DANA. ReadyWise https://readywise.comUse promo code Dana20 to save 20% on any regularly priced item.Relief Factorhttps://relieffactor.comDon't mask pain, fight it naturally with Relief Factor.  Visit online or call 1-800-4-RELIEF today!Tax Network USAhttps://TNUSA.com/DANADon't let the IRS control your life—empower yourself with Tax Network USA. Visit TNUSA.com/DANA