Podcasts about second amendment

Happy Independence Day. It's coming up. And I must say that I think differently about this one, more than normal.On the heels of watching an election get stolen and Donald Trump BBQ'd by the Leftists in the court, I treasure my freedom.Do Leftist really think about freedom or even care. Consider their plight.They speak freely of their hatred of President Trump, MAGA, conservatives, Republicans, God, religion, the police, the military, and so on.But is this really their views? I think they are slaves to their conventions. Wholly afraid to truly speak their minds. BTW, so are many of us. I'm not, but I know many who are.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We are talking about freedom on our holiest day to celebrate the topic, Independence Day.Independence. How many times have we felt this. Like when we learned to walk. We became somewhat independent.When we learned how to read. To drive. When we turned 18. Remember as a kid, you couldn't wait to turn 16 to drive. Then 18, to become an adult. You had had enough from the rules and restrictions of your parents, and you LONGED for independence. If you moved out, you got it. And realizations hit you. Rents, car payments, food costs, and so on. Then you realized that independence came with a cost. Or you could remain dependent, and suck it up, Buttercup!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Ethan and discuss the night he and his sister went to see a movie when he observed a lone male with a large duffle bag sitting in the theater and the internal battle that ensued.Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect themselves and their loved ones from criminal violence. On the ASP Podcast you will hear the true stories of life or death self defense encounters from the men and women that lived them. If you are interested in the Second Amendment, self defense and defensive firearms use, martial arts or the use of less lethal tools used in the real world to defend life and family, you will find this show riveting.  Join host and career federal agent Mike Willever as he talks to real life survivors and hear their stories in depth. You'll hear about these incidents and the self defenders from well before the encounter occurred on through the legal and emotional aftermath. Music: bensound.com

On this  installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the bill in congress and give an update regarding the NFA items that were in play and then discuss the Iowa Supreme Court's recent ruling regarding carriage of firearms while "criming". Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect themselves and their loved ones from criminal violence. On the ASP Podcast you will hear the true stories of life or death self defense encounters from the men and women that lived them. If you are interested in the Second Amendment, self defense and defensive firearms use, martial arts or the use of less lethal tools used in the real world to defend life and family, you will find this show riveting.  Join host and career federal agent Mike Willever as he talks to real life survivors and hear their stories in depth. You'll hear about these incidents and the self defenders from well before the encounter occurred on through the legal and emotional aftermath. Music: bensound.com

How would you explain Leftism to an extraterrestrial? Worse, how would they interpret it, if they landed and turned on any media.No matter how you answer that question, it would land you in an insane asylum or your Leftist city of choice. Because the description of Leftism in an culture is simply, they are crazy. We explore many of the latest examples of cra-cra in this episode and hope you enjoy it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The cabal against Conservatism is real.The world's biggest advertisers are getting squeezed between Congress and federal regulators on their history of uniting against purportedly harmful speech, which conservative brands, publishers and politicians portray as illegal and ideological collusion.The House Judiciary Committee released an interim staff report Friday on the defunct Global Alliance for Responsible Media, alleging the World Federation of Advertisers-created coalition colluded with foreign governments to pressure Twitter to censor Americans' speech after Elon Musk closed his acquisition of the social media company, since rebranded as X.Source: Just the NewsYou would think Leftists would learn their lessons, particularly in the wake of the results of Trump's policies…See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of the National Crawford Roundtable podcast the guys celebrate Independence Day with fun facts and favorite memories of celebrating the 4th of July. They also pose (and answer) the question, "Do 21st Century Americans have a true understanding of the significance of July 4th?"

I do my best to help Democrats. It's tough love for certain. But sometimes that's the best kind of love.I don't hide things from Democrats. My shows are readily available. No firewalls or money commitment. I do my best to educate Democrats and I use the same patience I do for all sufferers of brain injuries.But they remain self-destructive. Bad actors. They fight against common sense, and truth like their lives depend on it. In a way, their lives to depend on it.Imagine having to FIGHT to keep people from finding out the real truth?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I'm not sure how many shows I can do on Trump trouncing the Democrats. It has to be a record for me talking about the same topic. But Trump is no stranger to setting and breaking records. From the stock market to just plain “getting crap done”, Trump has set the new standard of presidential excellence. Let's all prepare for the letdown coming in 4 years, regardless of who replaces Trump. We have stellar candidates waiting in the wings, and Democrats have no chance of winning. But even when we get who we want, that person will not be Trump.Yes, Trump will be missed. And not just because of his big personality, but because of his ability to make things happen. And that's the Democrats' problem. They have no idea where to send the troops. Whenever Democrats prepare for battle, Trump not only takes the hill, he wipes out the village.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I have to give it to the Democrats. They can take some punches, especially for being sissies.When you look at all they must endure with all of Trump's winning, I mean, they're built like tofu—soft, mushy, and completely tasteless—but somehow, they still survive getting run over by a political Trump Train. Not a light tap. I'm talking about a full-throttle, whistle-blaring, conductor-waving, make-room-on-the-track kind of hit. And they just keep crawling back like they think they're Rocky. Sorry, Dems. This ain't a comeback story. It's a rerun, and Trump's ratings are going through the roof.Unless they change their evil ways, Democrats are doomed. It has been destined by God Himself.I heard a report that we have the cheapest gas in 4 years. Think this is an accident. This is something people notice. And they know who to credit. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Another week and the carnage on the Left continues. The stench of decaying Leftist rot permeates all of Democrat-controlled enclaves in America. Metaphorical bodies litter the wasteland of any place where Democrats are in charge. An apocalypse of their own creation.They walk around like Zombies, unaware of how stupid and vulnerable they are. Each of them victims or victims-in-waiting, as they trudge through their meaningless lives waiting for Leftism to finally befall them.The scene is reminiscent of scientists who work on something so destructive, meant to take out their competition, but instead the potion gets leaked in the lab and kills all of them. In the case of Leftism, it didn't leak it. They just carelessly mishandled the Constitution, and it morphed into this grotesque thing called Leftism. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On today's Wake Up America: We open with Zohran Mamdani's plan to bring government-run grocery stores to NYC. Austin breaks down why this isn't “equity”—it's economic insanity, with examples from Kansas, Florida, and Soviet history. Then, the Trump vs. Elon Musk feud explodes over the Big Beautiful Bill. Who's right about the spending? What's really in the bill? And how does it impact YOU? At 8:00 AM CT, Camellia Peterson joins to discuss Ron DeSantis' push to reform university accreditation, reclaim higher education from ideological rot, and launch a multi-state conservative alternative. Finally, Congressman Eric Burlison joins at 8:30 AM to expose how an unelected Senate parliamentarian gutted his pro-Second Amendment amendment from the BBB—and what it means for gun rights going forward.

It was Sweeps Week for Trump with SCOTUS.The Supremes handed Trump wins so big, it's like they're writing the victory speech for JD Vance in 2028.Today, we're kicking off with a ruling that slaps down pesky lower court judges who think they can outrank the President.[X] SB – AG Bondi94 Fed judicial district. 5 held 35 of 40 nationwide injunctions.That was orchestrated.Tariff, military readiness, DOGE, etc.[X] SB – Norm Eisen on MSNBC says he's planning lawsuits…Coming up, we'll roast Ketanji Brown Jackson's dissent that reads like a Reddit thread gone wrong, send some criminals to Africa for a diversity twist, and celebrate Trump's legal ninja moves. Buckle up, because the Left's losing it, and we're loving it!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Democrats continue shooting themselves in the foot, and it's a blast to watch. I'm going to talk about Trump's triumphs, but let's recap Democrats for the time being. For example, let's not forget about the LA fires. CA is still ripping off homeowners on that deal. And on the heels of that, we got the LA riots from the, what was it? Oh…NO KINGS!How has that deal gone over, now that the money is spent and it did NOTHING to change Trump's policy on illegal immigration. In fact, the president increased the detainees to be deported from 650 to 3000 a day. That's a true FAFO result.And daily the president is deporting these buttclowns and rubbing his policies in the face of LeftistsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What really happened inside that Michigan church on June 22, 2025?   In this exclusive Gun Owners Radio special, we sit down with Jay Trombley, a volunteer security team member, and Jeff Pitt, the firearms trainer who prepared them — just days after Jay and his team stopped a heavily armed shooter before tragedy struck. You'll hear: - How seconds of decisive action saved hundreds of lives - Why training and mindset mattered more than gear - Behind-the-scenes footage and firsthand accounts of the attack - The critical role of awareness and preparation in houses of worship - The untold truth the media left out   This isn't just a story — it's a blueprint for preparedness and personal responsibility. The mainstream media won't cover it this way, so we will.

There is no hope for MSNBC. Leftism is baked into their DNA. Hoping for change in them is like expecting a vegan to open a butcher shop.Case in point:MSNBC interviewed Democrat Congressman Ro Khanna who said that the “strike on Iran has caused the first crack in the MAGA base”. [X] SB – Ro KhannaFact that there is a bipartisan opposition alreadyNot bipartisan opposition to much in WA, and people are notFirst true crack in the MAGA base. 1/3 of the people are revolting.A crack in MAGA? A crack in MAGA? What delusion you must suffer to believe that MAGA would abandon President Trump for protecting us now and into the future?MAGA's not cracking; it's doubling down. But the media loves a contrarian Republican to prop up their narrative. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If there is one thing we should get used to or be used to it's change. Yet, it's the thing we tend to fear the most.Change is the law of life.When you can't change a situation, it's a challenge to change yourself. I know from life and certainly from doing this show that change is inevitable and it's constant. It may appear to not happen for an instant or two, the snapshot I call it. But the video keeps playing. And though some change is incremental, it's happening. We can adapt to most of it, to control it to a degree. But then life happens.Perhaps that 11-year old seems like the perfect child. Then something happens at 12. Or maybe the job is going well, then they hire a new person, or your boss moves on, and you get a new one.A new store opens in the neighborhood, a new traffic light gets installed, and so on. Small changes, for the most part, but still changes. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This country has been due for a course-correction for decades. And like most things that have been just cruising along, the institutional people revolt on change.Tax policy…Frankly, social security needs a major overhaul where one can OPT OUTI'd opt out even if they said that 20% had to remain in to help the poor.Our trade policy, military policy…In a plot twist even M. Night Shyamalan couldn't dream up, nearly a million undocumented immigrants have voluntarily left the United States since January, driven by a federal campaign that's part carrot, part stick, and all business.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

There is a lot of news today that is not being covered because President Trump was forced to take action against Iran.Democrats have a new ball to play with, so like clockwork, they criticized what every president before Trump said was absolutely necessary.At some point if you say that Iran can't have a nuke and they continue trying to build a nuke, one of the presidents would have had to stop them.Anybody think Biden would have done it?He didn't in his first term, but do you believe he would have acted THIS time, had he been re-appointed?What about Harris? Would ANY Democrat have acted on what every president universally has declared we would not allow Iran to achieve?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kevin Small, Director of Grass Roots & Advocacy, CRPA joins Rick to discuss current stories regarding your Second Amendment rights and how you can help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with former pastor, current firearms instructor and security professional Angelo and discuss two different third party encounters he found himself a party to and when a defender should or maybe shouldn't get involved.  Find Angelo's training at higherpurpose.training Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect themselves and their loved ones from criminal violence. On the ASP Podcast you will hear the true stories of life or death self defense encounters from the men and women that lived them. If you are interested in the Second Amendment, self defense and defensive firearms use, martial arts or the use of less lethal tools used in the real world to defend life and family, you will find this show riveting.  Join host and career federal agent Mike Willever as he talks to real life survivors and hear their stories in depth. You'll hear about these incidents and the self defenders from well before the encounter occurred on through the legal and emotional aftermath. Music: bensound.com.

Are you a disruptor or do you go with the flow? Clearly, most of the world goes with the flow, the status quo. But there are those among us who see something that needs changing and we act. Thank God for the disruptors. Innovators move the world forward—governments either resist, exploit, or try to co-opt their success. Trump is the political disruptor who proved the system can be broken."Change doesn't happen by asking nicely—it happens when someone flips the table. From the steam engine to the iPhone, disruptors force the world to adapt… while governments scramble to tax it, regulate it, or claim credit for it. Today, we're taking a ride through history's biggest ‘table-flippers'—and yes, we'll talk about how Trump fits right into this legacy."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anybody who voted for Biden is an idiot disruptor.Anybody who supports Democrats or their insane policies are idiot disruptors.Antifa, BLM (pretty much useless at this point), NGOs, Leftist academics, most of the Fed government, almost all of DC, the media, social media, the LGBTQ movement, the Women's Movement have all been exposed.Liars, hoaxers, virtue-signalers, anti-American, anti-child, anti-woman, anti-man, anti-Christian, anti-God…pretenders. Frauds. They hate for no reason. They hate Trump, but couldn't give you a valid reason if you put a gun to their heads. They hate us for supporting Trump, because they foment hate. They froth at the mouth with hate. No logic, no reasoning ability, just idiotic. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I unpack the political implications of the Senate Parliamentarian's latest ruling on Republicans' attempt to deregulate suppressors and short-barreled firearms. We also cover Rhode Island becoming the latest state to adopt a ban on AR-15s and other semi-automatic rifles. Finally, we recap a pair of recent Second Amendment rulings out of the Ninth and Fourth Circuits before wrapping up with highlights from outside The Reload.

Maine State Rep. Jennifer Poirier joins Cam to talk about the deplorable tactics anti-gunners are deploying to put a "red flag" law in place, at the expense of both the Second Amendment and access to mental health services for those in crisis.

The Left's hypocrisy glows like a neon sign in a blackout. Leftists really are getting so predictable it's pathetic. Their hypocrisy shows like a stain in the crack of white underwear.They'll excuse a Democrat's drone strikes but clutch their pearls when Trump neutralizes a threat. It's not about principle; it's about power. And they're terrified Trump's got it.I've been discussing the REAL leadership shown by Trump. Is there any doubt this man is the leader of the free world?The media's desperate attempts to spin Trump's success as failure—and why the markets are laughing in their face.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I must say that I love watching real leadership. We speak of leadership often, but it's overworked much of the time. I mean the typical leadership is “by the book”. It's common sense and doesn't take much guts to implement. For example in parenting, you will protect your child. That's “leadership” of sorts. So you try to keep your child out of harm's way. It's natural. Common sense.But let's say your child gets involved with the wrong crowd. Are you willing to confront gang leaders on their turf and tell them to leave your child alone? Or do you let things play out?What people respect about Trump is he's the guy who confronts the gang leader. Tells him to back off or else. And the “or else” isn't an idle threat.I remember having a discussion with my wife about why our sons listened to me and not to her. I said, because I only threaten once, then I act. What have you done that's really tested your leadership? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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On this  installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss a recent federal appeals court decision regarding federal bans on gun possession in school zones and then we talk about a recently passed bill banning "assault weapons" in the state of Rhode Island.Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect themselves and their loved ones from criminal violence. On the ASP Podcast you will hear the true stories of life or death self defense encounters from the men and women that lived them. If you are interested in the Second Amendment, self defense and defensive firearms use, martial arts or the use of less lethal tools used in the real world to defend life and family, you will find this show riveting.  Join host and career federal agent Mike Willever as he talks to real life survivors and hear their stories in depth. You'll hear about these incidents and the self defenders from well before the encounter occurred on through the legal and emotional aftermath. Music: bensound.com.

If there is one thing we should get used to or be used to it's change. Yet, it's the thing we tend to fear the most.Change is the law of life.When you can't change a situation, it's a challenge to change yourself. I know from life and certainly from doing this show that change is inevitable and it's constant. It may appear to not happen for an instant or two, the snapshot I call it. But the video keeps playing. And though some change is incremental, it's happening. We can adapt to most of it, to control it to a degree. But then life happens.Perhaps that 11-year old seems like the perfect child. Then something happens at 12. Or maybe the job is going well, then they hire a new person, or your boss moves on, and you get a new one.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I was thinking about DEI since we formed Unified Solutions America that focuses companies on meritocracy.I thought what if DEI were applied everywhere. So you would have fat jockeys, for example.Or why would a doctor need a license? I saw this report the other day on a doctor in Tucson AZ who killed dozens of people over about a 3 year period and he killed 6 of them in the last 6 months he worked. He was on drugs, depressed…And they expected him the self-report. Next, if he didn't self-report, they expected a peer to report him.From Interactive Polls2026 Congressional ballot polling had Democrats up by 3 pts last month. May 20-21 Republicans 45 Dems 48Jun 18-19 Republicans 52 Dems 44See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Citizen journalist John Petrolino (The Penn Patriot) absolutely DEMOLISHED New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin during a live press conference! Watch as this brave patriot asks the ONE question that left the AG stumbling and exposed the anti-gun agenda! Also in this epsiode: SUPREME COURT VICTORY: Mexico's lawsuit against Smith & Wesson gets DESTROYED - Justice Kagan admits AR-15s are "widely legal" NEW JERSEY WIN: English Town becomes first city to refund unconstitutional carry permit fees - $150 back to gun owners! SENATOR EXPOSED: Exclusive footage analysis of Alex Padilla's staged "arrest" by federal agents - the TRUTH revealed NATIONAL GUARD DEPLOYMENT: Constitutional analysis of Trump sending military to LA riots - Posse Comitatus explained GUN SHOW ALERT: Escondido gun show June 21-22 - Mayor Dane White will be working the SDCGO booth! SDPD GOES DARK: Police encrypt all radio communications - what this means for public safety transparency AR-15 TRUTH BOMB: Why gun owners need to STOP downplaying the power of America's rifle SEAL1's STUMP MY NEPHEW: The surprising story of how Soviets forced Walther out of Germany VIRAL SELF-DEFENSE FAIL: "Sock on Bat" TikTok girl gets the reality check she needs Q&A: Moving to California with off-roster guns, transporting loaded magazines, and more SEAL ONE SPOTLIGHT: Interview with Navy SEAL veteran about the ultimate gun cleaning solution

As Second Amendment policy returns to the national spotlight under a second Trump administration, one provision buried in a massive reconciliation bill could spell the beginning of the end for suppressor regulations under the National Firearms Act. The House version removes them from the tax scheme entirely, while the Senate version goes even further—potentially gutting […]

In this video I discuss critical Second Amendment cases including a unanimous supreme court order on warrantless search and seizures!

Like clockwork, instead of congratulating President Trump for doing what every other president promised and failed to do, Democrats want to impeach the man.It's time to teach a lesson to the real despots of the world, and that's what President Trump did.More than 700 Iranian nationals who illegally entered the U.S. were released into the country by the Biden administration, according to data obtained Sunday by The Center Square from a Border Patrol agent.Israeli Army Radio reports that the lone ballistic missile fired at Israel last night following the destruction of Iranian nuclear sites was intercepted by a U.S. missile defense system.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Iran FAFOed. The MOP bomb weighs 30,000 pounds and is dropped from 7.5 miles above the target.It speeds towards earth at 700 mph. Just the weight of the bomb alone would cause everything around it to be destroyed within a 100 ft radius.This laser-guided monster penetrates the earth to about length of a football field, then detonates a 5600-pound explosive. The official name for the ordnance is GBU-57 MOP. The bomb essentially contains enough explosive power to kill everything above ground within a mile.When dropped to earth, the sheer weight and speed of the projectile cause the bomb to penetrate deep into the earth. The detonation is delayed until the bomb finally settles. Once triggered, a shock wave is delivered that feels like a earthquake due to all the rock and sediment surrounding the warhead. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As Second Amendment policy returns to the national spotlight under a second Trump administration, one provision buried in a massive reconciliation bill could spell the beginning of the end for suppressor regulations under the National Firearms Act. The House version removes them from the tax scheme entirely, while the Senate version goes even further—potentially gutting the $200 tax on other NFA-regulated items. Joining us is Knox Williams, president and executive director of the American Suppressor Association, to unpack what's in the bill, what could derail it, and how his organization is fighting to end suppressor bans and taxes across the country. Also discussed: the Biden-era legacy of regulatory overreach, Trump's executive order to review federal actions against 2A rights, and what gun control nonprofits like Giffords are doing to push back. American Suppressor AssociationThe National Firearms ActThe Big Beautiful BillHouse-Passed One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act Includes Removal of $200 Tax Stamp on SuppressorsBig Beautiful Bill Now Includes SHORT Act, Hearing Protection

Tune in here to this Tuesday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show with Jason Lewis filling in! Jason kicks off the program by welcoming Donald Bryson, CEO of the John Locke Foundation, to discuss the foundation’s bold new venture into filmmaking through John Locke Studios. The conversation centers around In the Pines, a powerful short film dramatizing the 1898 Wilmington coup—the only successful coup in American history. Jason praises the film’s storytelling and historical relevance, noting how it challenges the typical Hollywood narrative by offering a conservative perspective wrapped in compelling drama. Bryson explains the motivation behind the project, emphasizing the shift from print to visual media as a way to better engage modern audiences. He also touches on the backlash from left-leaning critics, which both he and Jason see as confirmation that the film struck a nerve. With additional projects like Letter to the Key already released, the discussion highlights how John Locke Studios is redefining how conservatives tell stories and preserve overlooked parts of history. We’re also joined by Dr. John Lott, esteemed economist and author of More Guns, Less Crime, for a deep dive into both Second Amendment policy and an unexpected turn into foreign affairs.Dr. Lott weighs in with his analytical perspective, agreeing that the outcomes were surprisingly effective given the high stakes. The two discuss the backlash Trump faces from within his own party—particularly the "war caucus"—and whether his instincts could lead to a deal with Iran without compromising U.S. or Israeli security. Their conversation blends economic reasoning with geopolitical nuance, offering listeners a fresh take on complex global dynamics through the lens of data, deterrence, and diplomacy. Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riding Shotgun With Charlie #232 Mekkos Beech Memphis Beech, Instructor & YouTuber   I met Mekkos in a YouTube mastermind group hosted by Will Workman (RSWC #185). His YouTube channel is called Memphis Beech. So I asked the obvious question: are you in Memphis? I was scheduling a short southern tour and reached out to Mekkos. I was very lucky to have Mekkos on the show. He's a great guy, very knowledgeable, and a good tour guide! I'm glad we were able to connect and become friends. We met up at Top Gun in Memphis and headed down towards Beale Street and ended the show in Arkansas.    Mekkos grew up in a military family, including his mother, with relatives in the Marines, Army, and Navy. He joined the Marines but he didn't grow up shooting but started his training in the military. He was a helicopter electrician and when he got out there weren't a lot of jobs in aviation. So he found a career in IT doing cyber security for most of the time. He got into competitive shooting, mostly IDPA. He started as an RSO at Top Gun and offers classes there.    The classes he offers are just the continuing training that people need. He teaches IDPA classes, but he's also got classes like Mastering the Pistol and Beyond the Permit. He also has private one on one coaching sessions. He's got quite the credentials, too, being certified by Massad Ayoob Group, Tom Givens' Rangemaster, Active Self Protection, Last Resort Firearms Training, as well as the NRA, USCCA, and NAAGA. You can see he's a smart man.    We spent some time talking about Tennessee. It is a permitless carry state but there are still lots of restrictions. They have what they call an “enhanced permit” which allows a permit holder to carry in more places than someone without one. I think he's got a great take on “Constitutional carry” saying “the state establishes the Second Amendment as their carry permit.” Therefore the state cannot control where you can and cannot go while you're carrying. His definition of permitless carry is as long as you can legally buy a gun and carry it, but there are rules and addendums you have to follow.    The issue for permitless carry states is that you, as the citizen, still have to know what their laws are about where you can carry and even use force. This is why it is good to take some additional training. After studying defensive gun uses, he discovered that many of the skills used in the DGUs are not skills that people are getting at the permitting courses. Again, it is why those who carry should seek out additional training, take more classes, and read books about self defense. This is why when a state goes to permitless carry, training increases. When the government says you have to take a course and that's all you need to know, that is often where people stop taking training.    When he started his YouTube channel, it was to focus on the competition side of things. He was going to show viewers how to go through various stages and help with their competitive shooting issues. But there was a holster review that took off and got tens of thousands of views.    Some of the other topics include working with students who have a fear of firearms. Sometimes, the instructor doesn't know the student had a situation where they were affected by someone else using a firearm or if a woman is a DV survivor. I bring up a course I'd like to make and he helps guide me through what it should have.    One of the reasons I wanted to start a show is to expand my circle of friends. My circle went to Will Workman, which led to his mastermind, which led to Mekkos. I'm honored he was able to make time to do the show, that we became friends, and that he shared his wisdom with us.  Favorite quotes: “In Constitutional Carry, the state establishes the Second Amendment as their carry permit.” “It takes a little bit of emotional intelligence to keep people on track to remember the information from the first six hours.” “I have a huge passion for shooting. I have a huge passion for the pistol sports. I want to share that passion with others.”  “I think of IDPA as a game. I think of USPSA as a sport.” Memphis Beech  https://www.memphisbeech.com/   YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@MemphisBeech   Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/memphis.beech.coaching   Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mbeech901/   EDC: Every Day Conversations Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/edc-every-day-conversations-hosted-by-memphis-beech/id1667064527 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.    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

If you have a good ecosystem it will balance itself. It will invite things in it needs and remove things it doesn't. Nature is perfectly adapted for this. Leftists worry about some animal or organism becoming extinct, and Nature just laughs. Something will fill every void.As full of ourselves as we are, the earth would not miss us, if we were to leave…I don't know what one man will do to another man. But I know that Nature doesn't give a crap.If we want to live like heathens, Nature doesn't care. Litter, burn trash in the open, it doesn't matter.Or live clean, recycle, and so on. Nature will adapt.I was going to speak on Israel and Iran last week, but I decided to wait and see what happened over the weekend.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

You had to know President Trump was going to bomb Iran.I'm not sure you could give out that many hints. Israel did the dirty work, and boy were they amazing at it. They wiped out the leadership of the military in one fell swoop. That alone should have sent Iran a serious enough message to leave Israel the flunk alone. Israel got them to all meet in one location, then dropped a bomb on them. What sophistication in their clandestine operations they must have. I have nothing but respect from Mossad…Stuxnet…Stuxnet is a powerful computer worm designed by U.S. and Israeli intelligence that to disable a key part of the Iranian nuclear program. Targeted at an air-gapped facility, it unexpectedly spread to outside computer systems, raising a number of questions about its design and purpose.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, we're taking a close look at the federal gun free school zones law with National Review's Charles Cooke. A federal appeals court just upheld the zones against a Second Amendment challenge for what may be the first time in the post-Bruen era. Cooke argued the law is bad policy, but he agreed it doesn't violate the Second Amendment. Instead, Cooke argued it's actually an unconstitutional expansion of the federal government's power to regulate interstate commerce. He noted the law had already been struck down by the Supreme Court over this issue once before. However, Congress passed a new version soon afterward. Cooke said the new law has the same problem the old one had. We also talked about the current push to partially repeal the National Firearms Act through budget reconciliation. Cooke again said he'd like to see repeal make it through the process, but he had doubts that delisting silencers or short-barrel shotguns can clear the Byrd Rule. He also expressed some skepticism about whether language in the bill to try and nullify state NFA mirror laws would work in practice. Special Guest: Charles Cooke.

In This Episode Erin and Weer'd discuss: the murder and attempted murder of Minnesota Representatives and their spouses in what may (or may not) be a political assassination; a New Jersey Town refunding $150 of concealed carry permit fees back to its citizens; the US Department of Justice writing an Amicus Curiae brief against Illinois' ban on "assault weapons" and "high capacity magazines", saying it violates the Second Amendment; Weer'd interviews Kerry Slone of We The Female on training women who have experienced firearm-related trauma; and then Weer'd fisks Senators Chris Murphy and Chuck Schumer as they lie about suppressors. 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. Show Notes Main Topic Suspect in Minnesota lawmaker shootings, taken into custody N.J. Town Resolves That Excessive Permitting Fees are Unconstitutional DOJ Says Illinois Gun and Magazine Ban Violates Second Amendment Kerry Slone We the Female Kerry Slone Twitter (X) Weer'd Audio Fisk Chris Murphy Hearing Protection Speech Chuck Schumer Hearing Protection Speech House Passes Bill That Would Deregulate Suppressors, Eliminate the $200 Tax Stamp Virginia Beach shooter killed 12 using silencer and high-capacity magazine. Now, lawmakers might look at both. Killing of Brian Thompson M7 Rifle ShotSpotter is a Failure. What's Next? Reports on Repeal on all the Tax Stamps

Leftism is under assault...by the Left. And President Trump is making sure it stays that way.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Leftist lunacy is on full display and we simply expose it like you've never seen.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Leftism isn't just misguided; it's a wrecking ball, demolishing truth and reason in its quest for control. The news cycle is a daily reminder of how far they'll go to keep the grift alive, and today's headlines are a goldmine of their self-inflicted wounds.Let's start with Jamie Raskin, the Maryland congressman who's still peddling the Trump-Russia collusion hoax like it's 2016. This guy tweeted that Trump's “owned by the Russians,” despite the Mueller report, Durham investigation, and years of evidence proving the collusion narrative was a Democrat-manufactured lie. Raskin's not dumb—he's just banking on his base's denial. The Left clings to these hoaxes—Russia, January 6th, you name it—because admitting they're wrong means losing their moral high ground. And that's all they've got. Without their “Trump's a traitor” bedtime story, they're just a party of failed policies and bad haircuts. See Raskin's cringe for yourself: Twitchy on Raskin's Russia Hoax.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Egyptians beat all the Europeans on the March to Gaza flotillas, confiscated their passports, and put them on buses…It's been revealed the Minnesota democratic lawmakers shot last night, State Rep. Melissa Hortman and State Sen. John Hoffman, both recently voted against their party, with Hortman supporting repeal of free healthcare for illegals and Hoffman joining Republicans in the Senate to pass it.They found 109 missing kids in Dallas and arrested nearly 250 people involved in a child trafficking ring but have you seen ANYTHING about it on your feed?Iran with nukes?https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/live-updates-iran-launches-missile-counterattack-on-israel-after-punishing-airstrikes/ar-AA1GEmnP?ocid=BingNewsSerp"We don't know how long it will take," Israel's U.N. Ambassador Danny Danon told reporters. "We will continue to act until we will know that we eliminated the threats."See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on the Active Self Protection Podcast we sit down with self defender Isaac and discuss the day he witnessed a terrible hit and run involving an elderly victim and his decision-making process when deciding between assisting the injured party and making sure the suspect didn't get away.http://www.gunsforeveryone.com/legal-fund/Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect themselves and their loved ones from criminal violence. On the ASP Podcast you will hear the true stories of life or death self defense encounters from the men and women that lived them. If you are interested in the Second Amendment, self defense and defensive firearms use, martial arts or the use of less lethal tools used in the real world to defend life and family, you will find this show riveting.  Join host and career federal agent Mike Willever as he talks to real life survivors and hear their stories in depth. You'll hear about these incidents and the self defenders from well before the encounter occurred on through the legal and emotional aftermath. Music: bensound.com 

On this installment of the Gutowski Files we sit down with investigative reporter Stephen Gutowski of thereload.com and discuss the budget bill that the senate has received from the house that included proposals to remove the tax stamp on silencers (or sound suppressors) and how the senate GOP is attempting to add short barreled rifles and shotguns as items to be de-listed under the act.Active Self Protection exists to help good, sane, sober, moral, prudent people in all walks of life to more effectively protect themselves and their loved ones from criminal violence. On the ASP Podcast you will hear the true stories of life or death self defense encounters from the men and women that lived them. If you are interested in the Second Amendment, self defense and defensive firearms use, martial arts or the use of less lethal tools used in the real world to defend life and family, you will find this show riveting.  Join host and career federal agent Mike Willever as he talks to real life survivors and hear their stories in depth. You'll hear about these incidents and the self defenders from well before the encounter occurred on through the legal and emotional aftermath. Music: bensound.com Video Intro by Joe Russo