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Riding Shotgun With Charlie #216 Mark Keefe NRA Managing Director of Editorial & Public Affairs   Like everyone who has read any of the NRA's magazines or watched American Rifleman, or even seen some shows on The Outdoor Channel or The History Channel, I've seen Mark Keefe for years. Emails between the NRA staff and me while setting up the show with Doug Hamlin (RSWC #213), I saw that Mark was on the email last. I had to ask if he would be available and interested. And he was.  I was pleasantly surprised when Mark came out before I interviewed Doug to check and make sure everything was good to go.   Mark has been shooting since he was young. His grandfather used to drink beef from a can. When the beer got old, they used to shoot the beer cans with the beer in them while using a BB gun. That's quite a reactive target, for sure! As a young teenager, the family elders decided he was “old enough for the Thompson.” But it was only semi-auto until he was older. He also did some shooting in the Boy Scouts.    In 1988, Mark wanted to be a Shooting Sports Director for the Boy Scouts so he could teach rifle, shotgun, and archery. To do this, he had to become an NRA Certified Instructor. In this process, he reconnected with Phil Schreier (RSWC #182). His interest in collecting historical firearms really took off. Mark told me the story about Phil getting a job volunteering at the NRA Museum and telling him that you never know where it will lead and you have to grow up sometime. The following year, Phil ended up offering Mark the weekend work at the Museum saying… you never know where it will lead and you have to grow up sometime. Mark has been there 34 years, and Phil has been there 35 years.   After being at the Museum a few years, he started as the assistant technical editor for some of the magazines. He worked through the ranks as associate technical editor, managing editor, and finally editor and he ran American Rifleman for 21 years. In the early 2000's, he was encouraged to start a column so the readers could learn more about the NRA contributors. That was the beginning of The Keefe Report. He still kept reviewing guns, the current issues, and his regular duties.     In the late 1990's/early 2000's, the NRA started having the staff and writers get out and gain experience with the firearms they were reviewing. That's when Mark had the chance to travel the world and do some training and hunting. Learning to shoot a rifle at moving game is different from hunting in the United States. These hunting trips and experiences really gave them the chance to experience the usefulness and dependability of the firearms they were using. While using firearms in the field, he began to see why some of the designs of rifles or cocking methods or stocks were built the way they are. It made more sense once they put them to use in real situations.    In the early 2000's Mark was on a hunt with people from The Outdoor Channel. They told Mark there really needed to be an American Rifleman TV show. But he didn't have a lot of video experience. He, his staff, and Phil came up with a plan to get the show going and what the content would be. He told me a great story about someone who went back to Europe and was able to find brass from rounds fired by Alvin York! It's an amazing story!   Mark's most recent title is the Managing Director of Editorial & Public Affairs. He's got his hands in many things NRA and media related, from The Keefe Report to American Rifleman, but also keeping up with the new trends in social media. Mark is NRA to the core. And a firearm guy through and through. He told me after we were done filming that we didn't even get to any of the hunting stores. I can't wait for those.   Favorite quotes: “I think he's probably old enough for the Thompson.” “You can't really slap a rifle trigger, but you can pull it quickly.” “We wanted to take people places they couldn't go.” “We blend the story of the people who used these guns.” “We're involved in things that we just don't get credit for.”   National Rifle Association https://home.nra.org/   American Rifleman https://www.americanrifleman.org/   NRA Publications on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@NRApubs   NRA Explore/NRA Programs https://explore.nra.org/   NRA Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NRA   NRA Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nra/   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.    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  

This episode we FINALLY have Claude Werner -  The Tactical Professor - on the show.  https://thetacticalprofessor.net/ He has been a mentor of ours from a distance since our days of being on the Total Protection Interactive forum starting back in 2007.  Listeners of the podcast will likely have heard us quote Claude, discuss his blog, or discuss and reference his writings multiple times through the last few years.  He is a wealth of knowledge, and this interview was long overdue.  Some of the topics covered: Negative Outcomes -  Social Space Gunfighting Class -  Ohio Police Carbine Qual and more.. https://thetacticalprofessor.net/2020/10/24/teach-your-children-to-shoot/ The Tactical Professor is Claude Werner. His background combines extensive work in the military, self defense training, and white collar financial services communities. This eclectic experience base gives him a view of self defense equipment and techniques that is more attuned to the needs of people with median lifestyles than some segments of the industry. His background includes: §  Retired Army Captain, with 10 years service in Special Operations §  Market Research Director for 3 commercial real estate firms §  National Director of Real Estate Research at a Big Four Accounting Firm §  Match Director, International Defensive Pistol Association Georgia State Championship; 2000, 2001, 2002 §  IDPA Area Coordinator for Georgia and Alabama §  Former Chief Instructor at the elite Rogers Shooting School IDPA Classifications are: Master – Stock Service Revolver (SSR), Stock Service Pistol, Enhanced Service Pistol, Custom Defensive Pistol. Numerous wins in pistol competition. NRA Certified Instructor for Basic Pistol, Rifle, and Shotgun; Personal Protection In The Home; Refuse To Be A Victim; and Home Firearms Safety. tacticalprofessor | An elite marksman. A real shooter with aim. (thetacticalprofessor.net) WE ARE PUMPED TO HAVE A NEW AFFILIATE LINK FOR ORIGIN AND JOCKO FUEL!!!  Help support this show by purchasing any of your JiuJitsu gear, Jocko Supplements, books clothing and more... link below. Origin/Jocko Fuel – Bringing back American manufacturing, producing the best Jiu-Jitsu Gis on the market, Jeans, rash guards, and world class supplements to help you on the path.  Use EvoSec10 at checkout for 10% off, this helps us greatly.  EVOSEC Originusa.com AFFILIATE LINK Tenicor – www.tenicor.com they are educators, and innovators in the holster market.  They are firearms instructors themselves, pressure testing their gear in multiple force on force events every year.  We support those who do the work.   Please visit our new sponsor Training Ground at https://thetrainingground.life  Training Ground offers top notch trianing in Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Tang Soo Do and Firearms.  An environment where learning is paramount for both students and instructors.   Again, patronizing our sponsors helps us greatly.     

On this episode of Frum FWD I sit down with the Raziel Cohen aka "The Tactical Rabbi" who is a religious Jew originally from Los Angeles who teaches people from all walks of life the importance of self protection and being responsible, safe, and proficient with firearms.  His passion is to equip people with the knowledge, safety, and skills to protect themselves in this world not just with firearms but general self protection tips from years in his industry.  On this episode we get into how a frum kid from LA got into the firearms industry and is now a full time NRA Certified Instructor for Pistol and Rifle. He has also been featured in the news and on many viral YouTube videos. To check him out online click the link below: https://shorturl.at/5aPw0 This episode is sponsored by GBC Facility Services. GBC provides all inclusive janitorial, housekeeping and maintenance services to many different sectors across North America. Reach out to receive a no obligation proposal by emailing: Info@gbcfs.com

Dan Hinkson, owner of Be Ready Enterprises LLC, is a retired Marine officer with over 20 years of service and combat experience in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He is an NRA Certified Instructor, a competitive shooter, an AR-15 gunsmith, a Black Belt Instructor in the Marine Corps Martial Arts Program, and a CPR trained Combat Lifesaver.Links Website: http://bereadyllc.com/Civil Defense Radio Information Website: www.civildefenseradio.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/CivilDefenseRadio Telegram: Civil Defense Radio ChannelMeWe: Civil Defense RadioAdvertisersGlobal Partners: https://mywbw.info/preston230/

Mickey talks to the leading expert on US self-defense law, Attorney Andrew Branca from the State of Maine. He has over two decades experience, specializing in self defense cases, and has contributed to major media outlets like the Wall Street Journal, National Review, Chicago Tribune and many more. Andrew Branca is also a NRA Certified Instructor and Master Class Shooter in multiple IDPA divisions. Andrew teaches lawyers how to argue self-defense cases with the Continuing Legal Education system in many states. To learn more about Andrew Branca, his book and vast educational resources for conceal carry, check out LawsofSelfDefense.com. PDF CHART - Foundation to Self-Defense Law Analysis Cheat Sheet https://lawofselfdefense.com/elements   RELATED PODCASTS: When is it Legal to Shoot? Guns and Justice | Higher Line Podcast #60 The Tactical Professor | Higher Line Podcast #74 All You Need to Know About Concealed Carry Insurance | Higher Line Podcast #39 SUPPORT THE PODCAST. GET GUNFIGHTER GUN OIL --- Music Attributions: Intro - "3rd Eye Blimp" by Otis McDonald Outro - "I Want More" by Silent Partner The Carry Trainer Higher Line Podcast is available on iTunes, Google Play, YouTube and Stitcher.

NRA Certified Instructor, Author and Ammoland Writer John Petrolino joins me for this weeks show to talk about safety and his new book Decoding Firearms. We also talk a little bit about New Jersey's confusing firearms laws. Support the Podcast? CashApp $Zubick17 or Venmo @Michael-Zubick --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stopgunbans/support

In this hour: - Inspired by Tom's words, Gregory Reeser became an NRA Certified Instructor in 2009, and recently wrote a book for new gun owners titled "Being Armed". -The Unloved .41 Magnum Cartridge - A caller forgot to wear his gun and almost paid with his life Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 05.31.20 Hour 3

Riding Shotgun With Charlie #075 Brooke Cheney A Great Start Shooting School The DC Project   I met Brooke Cheney at The DC Project dinner in Washington last summer.  Then we ran into each other again in Massachusetts at the Gun Owners Action League Concealed Carry Fashion show back in March. Of course, we kept in touch and with the current times, I needed to stay local for a show.  We did use some Leadslingers Hand Sanitizer, thanks for LeadslingersWhiskey.com, and headed out for a drive.    Brooke grew up and learned a little about firearms when she was a young girl. Her dad would load up a firearm and have her shoot them.  When she was dating her to-be-husband, they would go shooting, and he would load the firearm and have her shoot it. It wasn’t until after she had children, that she really needed to learn about firearms since they were going to be in the house.    Like many of us, after we take a safety course, we learn that we have more to learn. She learned that the course to get her license was just the beginning of the journey she was going to be on.  She ended up getting into competitive shooting and built a backyard range for practicing.  When she looked into insurance for the backyard range,she decided that it was time to become an instructor.  In less than a week, she was an NRA Certified Instructor, teaching courses to help women get their Connecticut permits.    Brooke shares when she had what she calls her “Wonder Woman Moment”! She realized that she can instruct and help women have their own Wonder Woman Moment to overcome their fears and concerns about firearms and firearm ownership. At A Great Start Shooting School,  Brooke offers many courses and opportunities for women to learn and get comfortable using their firearms.  Instructing led to a chance to work with A Girl and A Gun and teach at their National Conference.    Becoming active with firearms and instructing led to her getting involved politically about gun laws with the Connecticut Citizens Defense League, especially after Newtown since it was so close to her. Her actions have led to her getting involved with Dianna Muller and The DC Project.  The DC Project heads to the Capital every year to connect with Congress members, sharing their stories about why gun ownership among women is very important.    Back in 2006, you could have never gotten her to believe that she would be doing all of the things she’s doing.  Besides competitive shooting, instructing and becoming a Training Counselor, CCDL, AG & AG, & DCP, she also does something on her AGSSS YouTube channel. Its the Suicide Prevention Saturday!  Its a live video chat she does on Saturdays at 9 pm/eastern time. She’s put a lot of study into mental health and issues and how it’s related to gun owners and suicides. SPS gives her an outlet to reach out and talk about these issues.     We barely had time to bring up SPS because she’s got a lot going on.  And she’s still a mom and wife and has to work, too!    Favorite Quotes: “You have to become a competitor to learn what you need to learn to get better” “It also built my confidence to realize that it was OK that I sucked”  “I tell everyone of my Wonder Woman moment, where I packed my own range bag”  “Every step of my career has been an impetus from someone else” “Being a gun owner has made me more confident, it has made me more educated about our political system” A Great Start Shooting School Website https://www.agreatstartshootingschool.com/ Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/agreatstartshootingschool/ YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZAeFAuFzQcPNREbIp8pcyA   Team Icarus Shirts (Look Like Brooke!) https://teamicarusshirts.wixsite.com/icarus/brooke?fbclid=IwAR0wYFczP_Vj6NfR5sEyqnFm3wdhP_EAS15wrgBfnJfeoV74w5oeE8jNJuw   The DC Project https://www.dcproject.info/   Connecticut Citizens Defense League https://ccdl.us/   A Girl & A Gun https://www.agirlandagun.org/ Please support the Riding Shotgun With Charlie sponsors and supporters.    Leadslingers Whiskey https://leadslingerswhiskey.com/ inifo@leadslingerswhiskey.com   Asfaleia Designs https://asfaleiadesigns.com/   Keyhole Holsters  Veteran Owned, American Made http://www.keyholeholsters.com/   Dennis McCurdy Author, Speaker, Firewalker http://www.find-away.com/   Or listen on:iTunes/Apple podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/riding-shotgun-with-charlie/id1275691565   Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/4EEPud0XzYz4wo0MYmA9uB   iHeartRadio https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-riding-shotgun-with-charli-30654270/   Self Defense Radio Network http://sdrn.us/  

Our guest, Gary Shankweiler is a martial artist and an NRA Certified Instructor with over 50 years of experience with firearms. Keeping politics out of it — whether or not you are a proponent of more gun control laws, the fact is the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution reads: "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." That being the case, if you’re purchasing a gun you MUST take it seriously. Our talk includes the following and more: What to do before you purchase a pistol for self-defense Some factors you should consider before choosing a firearm How to safely and responsibly handle and store firearms in your home For those living in and around the Lehigh Valley area, Gary offers an Introduction to Firearms course as part of HKA’s Streetwise Self-Defense Seminars.

Silicon Valley veteran Chuck joins us to talk a little about Social Media Marketing in the firearm industrylink for reporting: https://bit.ly/2PEmEvx A little about Chuck: Social media can be a potent tool in promoting your business. But navigating the rules and regulations can be challenging. Facebook’s Chuck Rossi works with the company’s Policy and Operations teams, and will provide guidance for members looking to optimize their Facebook presence. A 30-year veteran of Silicon Valley as a software engineer and manager for IBM, Google and other corporations, Chuck is also a USPSA and 3-Gun shooter, and an NRA Certified Instructor, an NROI certified Range Officer, and he leads corporate team building shooting events. Through the United States Digital Service, he’s worked as a consultant at the FBI’s CJIS division, working on the Uniform Crime Report and NICS 2.0.

Tiffany Johnson and Aqil Qadir on Widening the 2A Tent. (Diversity and Inclusion in the Firearms Community)   David sits down with the lovely, armed and responsibly dangerous Ms. Tiffany Johnson, Esq. of the FrontSightPress blog, and her partner Aqil Qadir of Civilians Safety Academy, to talk about diversity and inclusion in the Second Amendment community.  Joined by David's wife for her first-ever podcast appearance, the group discusses how the firearms community is often its own worst enemy in terms of welcoming others to the fold.  They also take to task the NRA for its questionable marketing tactics and lack of ownership for past mistakes.  Listeners may be interested to learn that many of the United States' gun laws have historically-verifiable racial beginnings.  What role did the NRA play in them?  Listen and find out.  You might be surprised! We can't thank Tiffany and Aqil enough for placing their trust in us to come onto the show and talk about an issue that so many shy away from.  We hope that you enjoy the conversation as much as we did.  We certainly left with two extraordinary new friends as a result.   About Tiffany Johnson: Tiffany is a “late bloomer” who underwent a 180-degree-conversion in the world of firearms. She grew up subscribing to common fears and misconceptions about guns and gun owners.  After college, she reluctantly enrolled in a Rangemaster handgun safety course, and she was hooked. In addition to being mentored by Tom and Lynn Givens and other Rangemaster instructors, Tiffany has also trained under Jim Higginbotham, John Farnam, Craig Douglas, Massad Ayoob, Jeff Gonzales, Marshall Luton, and several respected veterans of the self-defense community. She is member of the NRA and the Second Amendment Foundation, and she has earned instructor credentials from the State of Tennessee, the State of Mississippi, the National Rifle Association, Massad Ayoob Group, and Rangemaster (Advanced Instructor Certification). Tiffany is also a lawyer and a teacher, teaching college courses at the University of Memphis where she coordinates their legal studies program.  Prior to starting her own business as a freelance legal writer and researcher, she practiced personal injury and civil rights law.   About Aqil Qadir: Aqil is the founder and lead instructor of Citizens Safety Academy. His background as a firearms instructor started at age 12, teaching urban youth in his father’s gun club. He followed in his dad’s footsteps, becoming an NRA Certified Instructor at the age of 22. Together they have been teaching Handgun Carry Permit classes since 1993. Aqil has over 20 years of law enforcement experience, and more than half of that time was spent as a police firearms instructor. Since leaving law enforcement, his passion has been teaching responsible citizens how to protect themselves and their families.     Episode Resources Tiffany's Blog - Front Sight Press  http://frontsightpress.com/   Citizens Safety Academy https://citizenssafety.com/     Connect With Us After the Show Do you follow us on Instagram or Facebook? Instagram @ShootersNationRadio https://www.facebook.com/shootersnation/     Get News and Special Offers! Be sure to sign up for the Shooters Nation Mail Blast newsletter by visiting https://www.shootersnation.com/mailblast and adding yourself to our mailing list.   Got an idea for a future episode?  Let us know at https://www.shootersnation.com/idea    Sponsors Squared Away Customs Quality Custom Kydex Holsters and Carry Gear Be sure to use discount code "SHOOTERSNATION" when ordering!   Like what you're hearing? Want to support the podcast and help make future episodes possible?  Every dollar donated helps make this show possible. https://www.shootersnation.com/donate  

Today's Flash Back Friday comes from Episode 163, originally published in August 2013. Mark Walters is a nationally syndicated host of Armed American Radio and author of, "Lessons from Unarmed America." He joins the show to discuss the measures taken by Obama to reduce gun violence and if any of them are realistic.  Walters has been penning The Ordinary Guy column as a regular contributor to Concealed Carry Magazine for over 5 years.   As a freelance writer for a local industrial trade publication and a vocal second amendment activist in Tampa, Florida, Mark's letters and opinions  appeared many times in the Tampa Tribune.   His book, Lessons From Armed America, co-written with Kathy Jackson ( forward by Massad Ayoob), was released in October 2009 by Whitefeather Press and highlights the stories of those who found found themselves the victims of violent crime and either used a gun or wished they had one when they needed it most, including his own story. In November of 2002 just two weeks after the birth of his daughter Lindsey, Mark found himself the intended victim of an attempted carjacking while approaching a traffic light on E. Fletcher Ave. in the Suitcase City section of Tampa, FL at 6:20 am on his way to work.  A well known drug and crime infested area bordering the University of South Florida, Mark passed through the area every day.  Luckily on that November morning he was carrying a Glock 36, 45 caliber handgun resting in a Sidearmor Kydex IWB holster.  When the criminals… both of them…found themselves unable to get into the vehicle stopped just off of his left bumper, they turned their attention to him. Watching the frightening events unfold in front of him and happening at a frantic pace, Mark un-holstered his weapon and leveled his 45 at the criminal standing just feet away from him and approaching his vehicle.  When confronted with a gun pointed directly at his chest, the closest attacker waved off his partner and both men retreated to their vehicle.  Fleeing like the cowards they were, Mark was able to make it home alive that day. That frightening experience became the subject of his first column with Concealed Carry Magazine titled “The Importance of Carrying Your Gun 100% of The Time”, now listed as one of Concealed Carry Magazines “Best of”. Since that time, Mark writes about ordinary folks like you and I who have used a weapon to defend themselves as well as interviewing some of the nations biggest news makers and activists.  The list includes rock stars, country singers, radio personalities, national and local politicians, TV stars, internationally recognized trainers, weapons experts, criminal psychologists, television hosts, authors, real people who have used a firearm to defend themselves against violent attack and regular, ordinary folks who make a difference. Mark was one of the headline speakers at the Second Amendment March in Washington, DC on April 19th, 2010 joining other guests such as Suzanna Hupp, Sheriff Mack, Dick Heller, Mancow, and others who proudly proclaimed the birthright of every American to keep and bear arms.  He has appeared numerous times as a guest on local and national radio shows including a co-hosting appearance on the nationally syndicated G. Gordon Liddy show.  In addition, Mark was a recent guest on Fox Businees Channel's The Stossel Show, with John Stossel to discuss the topic of More Guns, Less Crime and appears weekly as a guest on the popular live web TV program, American Trigger Sports Network with host James Towle to discuss the right to self-defense every Wednesday afternoon at www.atsn.tv. Mark is a member of the NRA, an NRA Certified Instructor in three disciplines, a member of the National Shooting Sports Foundation as well as a card carrying member of GeorgiaCarry.org, the Gun Owners of America and a vocal 2nd amendment activist.   In the spare time of his “real life,” he ran his own successful business for over 13 years and now works full time to bring you Armed American Radio. Mark defends our freedoms on AAR with the RIGHT voice at the RIGHT time and brings a frank discussion of the right to defend your life to FREEDOM loving Americans EVERY week. Websites: www.ArmedAmericanRadio.com www.DeltaDefense.com

Theme: Do-ers Do To Get Stuff Done Hour #1 Guests: - Adrianna Eschete - Chief Range Safety Officer, NRA Certified Instructor, The Well Armed Woman Certified Instructor, The Well Armed Woman Louisiana State Leader, and the Louisianna DC Project Delegate. - Kim Condon – the DC Project Delegate from Mississippi, an NRA Certified Instructor, founder and owner of Boondocks Firearms Training Academy™, located in Raymond Mississippi. And both of these ladies recently participated in The Well Armed Woman Mid-South Purple PowWow! - Chris Bird - a former British Army officer with service in the Royal Military Police and author of Surviving a Mass Killer Rampage: When Seconds Count, Police Are Still Minutes Away. Chris recently wrote an article published in the Washington Times about “How vigilant Americans can thwart aggressors and fight terrorism”

Theme: Walking The Talk Hour #2 Guests: - Dr Tim Wheeler - Timothy W. Wheeler, MD, founder of the Doctors for Responsible Gun Owners (DRGO) talking about Florida’s Docs vs Glocks law passed in 2011 and the court battles over it, which is about doctors asking their patients about their guns - Kim Condon - Kim Condon is the DC Project Delegate from Mississippi, a small business owner, and an NRA Certified Instructor. - Knox Williams - Knox Williams is the President and Executive Director of the American Suppressor Association (ASA), a non-profit trade association which represents the suppressor industry. Responsibly Armed Citizen Report Dan’s Tip Of The Week

Theme: The DC Project DC Project Mission statement: We are female firearms professionals establishing relationships with our individual lawmakers to reveal the faces and stories of 2nd Amendment supporters and to serve as advisers on America's gun culture. Hour #1 Guests: - Amanda Suffecool – Co-host of “Eye on The Target Radio”, NRA Certified Instructor, and ALICE Trainer (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter, Evacuate), DC Project Speaker Coordinator (History: 2A, militia and the constitution) - Amy Dillon - U.S. Marine. Firearms Instructor. Writer. , DC Project Speaker (Military) - Dianna Muller – Founder / Organizer of the DC Project, retired Police officer, Captain of Team Benelli 3-Gun, a Certified Firearms Instructor, and is the Co-host of Shooting Gallery on the Outdoor Channel

Theme: Firearms Are Serious Fun Hour #2 Guests: - Robyn Sandoval –a converted anti-gunner, and now Manager of Julianna Crowder’s A Girl And A Gun Women’s Shooting League - Deb DeSpain - Registered Nurse, Mom, NRA Certified Instructor, & 2016 Bianchi Cup competitor - Scott Lavin – Wildlife Recreation Branch Chief, AZ Game and Fish Department Responsibly Armed Citizen Report Dan’s Tip Of The Week

Gun Freedom Radio on 960am the Patriot, Dan and Cheryl Todd Talk with Frank Mercy an NRA Certified Instructor about those new to shooting sports. We also talk with Babara Baid, Owner and Publisher of Women's Outdoor News on how to safely and leagally travel with your firearm, and Bethany Mullen, with Refuse to Be a Victim with Halloween Safety tips. Also Dans Tips of the Week

NRA Certified Instructor, Darren Alvarez, joins the podcast to educate us on gun rights and the Castle Doctrine.

Mark Walters is a nationally syndicated host of Armed American Radio and author of, "Lessons from Unarmed America." He joins the show to discuss the measures taken by Obama to reduce. gun violence and if any of them are realistic.  Walters has been penning The Ordinary Guy column as a regular contributor to Concealed Carry Magazine for over 5 years.   As a freelance writer for a local industrial trade publication and a vocal second amendment activist in Tampa, Florida, Mark's letters and opinions  appeared many times in the Tampa Tribune.   His book, Lessons From Armed America, co-written with Kathy Jackson ( forward by Massad Ayoob), was released in October 2009 by Whitefeather Press and highlights the stories of those who found found themselves the victims of violent crime and either used a gun or wished they had one when they needed it most, including his own story. In November of 2002 just two weeks after the birth of his daughter Lindsey, Mark found himself the intended victim of an attempted carjacking while approaching a traffic light on E. Fletcher Ave. in the Suitcase City section of Tampa, FL at 6:20 am on his way to work.  A well known drug and crime infested area bordering the University of South Florida, Mark passed through the area every day.  Luckily on that November morning he was carrying a Glock 36, 45 caliber handgun resting in a Sidearmor Kydex IWB holster.  When the criminals… both of them…found themselves unable to get into the vehicle stopped just off of his left bumper, they turned their attention to him. Watching the frightening events unfold in front of him and happening at a frantic pace, Mark un-holstered his weapon and leveled his 45 at the criminal standing just feet away from him and approaching his vehicle.  When confronted with a gun pointed directly at his chest, the closest attacker waved off his partner and both men retreated to their vehicle.  Fleeing like the cowards they were, Mark was able to make it home alive that day. That frightening experience became the subject of his first column with Concealed Carry Magazine titled “The Importance of Carrying Your Gun 100% of The Time”, now listed as one of Concealed Carry Magazines “Best of”. Since that time, Mark writes about ordinary folks like you and I who have used a weapon to defend themselves as well as interviewing some of the nations biggest news makers and activists.  The list includes rock stars, country singers, radio personalities, national and local politicians, TV stars, internationally recognized trainers, weapons experts, criminal psychologists, television hosts, authors, real people who have used a firearm to defend themselves against violent attack and regular, ordinary folks who make a difference. Mark was one of the headline speakers at the Second Amendment March in Washington, DC on April 19th, 2010 joining other guests such as Suzanna Hupp, Sheriff Mack, Dick Heller, Mancow, and others who proudly proclaimed the birthright of every American to keep and bear arms.  He has appeared numerous times as a guest on local and national radio shows including a co-hosting appearance on the nationally syndicated G. Gordon Liddy show.  In addition, Mark was a recent guest on Fox Businees Channel's The Stossel Show, with John Stossel to discuss the topic of More Guns, Less Crime and appears weekly as a guest on the popular live web TV program, American Trigger Sports Network with host James Towle to discuss the right to self-defense every Wednesday afternoon at www.atsn.tv. Mark is a member of the NRA, an NRA Certified Instructor in three disciplines, a member of the National Shooting Sports Foundation as well as a card carrying member of GeorgiaCarry.org, the Gun Owners of America and a vocal 2nd amendment activist.   In the spare time of his “real life,” he ran his own successful business for over 13 years and now works full time to bring you Armed American Radio. He also believes that anyone who has been suckered by Al Gore is, well… a sucker. Mark defends our freedoms on AAR with the RIGHT voice at the RIGHT time and brings a frank discussion of the right to defend your life to FREEDOM loving Americans EVERY week. Listen to Armed American Radio at www.ArmedAmericanRadio.com. Visit Delta Defense at www.DeltaDefense.com.