Gun Freedom Radio

Our guest today is Jason Swarr. Jason is a veteran Marine, the owner of Terror Trader, and the founder and owner of Skillset Magazine. 1) Your most recent magazine cover has a strong “Ghostbusters” vibe, which is perfect for Halloween month! Tell us about that cover story. 2) We are accustomed to seeing “Christmas Stores” that sell holly-jolly all year round, but you have a store that sells horror all year round...talk to us about that. 3) What was the impetus for you to start your own magazine, and what is the main mission of what you communicate through Skillset Magazine?

Our guest today is Connor Boyack. Connor is founder and president of Libertas Institute, a free market think tank in Utah. Named one of Utah's most politically influential people by The Salt Lake Tribune, Connor's leadership has led to dozens of legislative victories spanning a wide range of areas such as privacy, government transparency, property rights, drug policy, education, personal freedom, and more. A public speaker and author of 21 books, Connor is best known for The Tuttle Twins books, a children’s series introducing young readers to economic, political, and civic principles. Connor lives near Salt Lake City, Utah, with his wife and two homeschooled children. 1) Let’s start with the title of one of your Tuttle Twins books, because I think this is on everyone’s minds... the “Fate of the Future”. What is the fate of our future? 2) Our children are our future, and fortune favors those who know their history. Our educational system seems to be in disarray and decay. In that vein, you have a new education

Our guest today is Dave Kopp. Dave is the co-founder and President of the Arizona Citizens Defense League and the AzCDL Foundation. Dave is an East Coast transplant, a former computer programmer and a family man. Dave spends his time restoring and protecting the right to keep and bear arms through legislative lobbying. He is a strong voice protecting Arizonans against anti-rights groups and legislation that seek to limit our freedoms. 1) In political philosophy, the phrase “consent of the governed” refers to the idea that a government's legitimacy and moral right to use state power is justified and lawful only when consented to by the people or society over which that political power is exercised. Is our “consent” merely the vote we used to “hire” our Representatives? So, after they are in office they get to do whatever they want? 2) In AZ you head up two important organizations. Both the AzCDL and the Foundation. How are these two organizations similar and how are they different? 3) Does the AzCDL also have

Our guest today is Brian Hill. Brian is owner and head instructor of The Complete Combatant in Dahlonega, GA. He is a Heckler & Koch (HK) Brand Ambassador, a Rangemaster Certified Master Instructor, and a Certified Red Dot Instructor and an Endorsed Instructor with Modern Samurai Project. Brian holds a Force Science Analyst Certification and is also certified by Massad Ayoob Group as a Deadly Force Instructor Brian is a 4th degree Black belt in Jiu Jitsu, has graduated from The Law Of Self Defense Instructor program and is a form deputy with the Fulton County Sheriff’s Department. 1) The shooting sports are an integral part of Americana, but unfortunately many of our live-fire ranges are under pressure to close. Your small private outdoor range is nestled in a hill, in the middle of 48 acres, and even it is facing a similar crisis. Talk to us about what is happening. 2) What does it boil down to? Is this a 2nd Amendment issue, a Special Land Usage Zoning, or a Noise Ordinance issue? 3) How helpful would it

Our guest today is Paul Lathrop. Paul is the Deputy Director of New Media for the Second Amendment Foundation (www.saf.org). He started his work in second amendment media as the owner and co-executive producer of the Polite Society Podcast on the Self Defense Radio Network and now produces several shows on a regular basis. Paul is also the creator of Amm-Con, which is the Alternative Mass Media Conference. 1) Let’s start with Amm-Con. Give us the 411 on this ever-growing annual event. Where, When, Who should come? - This FREE conference is for ANY CITIZEN-JOURNALIST! Podcasters, Bloggers, YouTube creators, and anyone else in new media that has a connection to the 2nd Amendment Community. - Sat & Sun Oct 2 & 3, at the Westin Dallas Fort Worth 2) What are some of the topics we will be covering during Amm-Con? - Technology & Techniques to Produce a Podcast, Understanding Anti-Gun Propaganda, Researching for Proper Language Use, How to Process a FOIA Request, Choosing and Respecting Your Audience, Unmucking So

Our guest today is Geoffrey Botkin. Geoffrey, along with his sons, is a director of TRex-arms, and are very serious about training and arming the modern day minute-man. He hosts the podcast “Stand Up And Lead”. Geoffrey understand the need for us to articulate misplaced truths and lessons about family dynamics, and the strength of the family institution. His works in progress include a documentary on the role families can play in the development of civil society. He also publishes materials through the Western Conservatory of the Arts and Sciences, primarily for leaders in the United States, Europe and Africa. 1) On your podcast you recently had an episode titled, “When Cops Run Out of Ammo” focused on the cautionary tale that South Africa has become. Talk to us about that. 2) We have borrowed our theme today from the name of your organization. Tell us about the purpose and mission of “Stand Up And Lead”. 3) Your TRex-arms website’s stated focus is on “training and arming the modern day minute-man”. What do

Our guest today is John Lott. John is a world-recognized expert on guns and crime and the author of a number of books including “The War On Guns: Arming Yourself Against Gun Control Lies”. He is an American economist, who served in the Trump Administration as Senior Advisor for Research and Statistics in the Office of Justice Programs for the US Department of Justice and then the Senior Advisor for Research and Statistics in the Office of Legal Policy for the US Department of Justice. John is the President of the Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC), which is a research and education organization dedicated to providing an objective and accurate scientific evaluation of both the costs and benefits of gun ownership as well as policing activities. John’s work gives those of us who are protecting our 2A Rights a solid foundation of precision-focused research. 1) You recently wrote an op-ed in Real Clear Investigations titled: “Despite What Biden Says, Guns Factor in Only a Small Percentage of Violent Crime

Our guest today is Alan Gottlieb. Alan is the Founder of the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF). The SAF is dedicated to promoting a better understanding about our Constitutional heritage to privately own and possess firearms. Alan is also the author or co-author of numerous books including “Things You Can Do to Defend Your Gun Rights” and “Assault on Weapons: The Campaign to Eliminate Your Guns”. 1) It is almost time once again for the Annual Gun Rights Policy Conference! Tell us about this year’s GRPC. (Where? When? What are some key topics?) 2) The SAF is always busy fighting against Anti-Rights Legislation. What are some of the cases you are currently working on? 3) The SAF is the original sponsor of an important event called Amm-Con, which brings together bloggers, journalists, podcasters, and media personalities who are Pro-Constitution and Pro-Second Amendment. Why is this event important enough to have garnered the support of the SAF?

Our guest today is Kari Lake. Kari is the former anchor for Fox 10 News in Phoenix who became a symbol of truth in journalism when she walked away from the mainstream media despite being number one in the ratings for more than two decades. Now she's running for Governor of Arizona on a platform of common sense conservatism dedicated to individual liberties, low taxes, limited regulation, and protecting Arizona's great Western heritage. 1) The next election is going to be so important, not just for AZ, but all over the nation. There is still so much about the 2020 Election that feels unsettled with the ongoing forensic audit. Clearly, what happens in one state does impact other states, and the importance of hiring (with our votes) Constitutionally-anchored Public Servants has never been greater. What makes you uniquely qualified to be Arizona’s next Governor? 2) Our current AZ Governor has been lukewarm at best about his support of our 2A Rights. What do our listeners need to know about your stance on our rig

Our guest today is Tara Craft. Tara is a firearms instructor, blogger, and Second Amendment advocate who shares her experiences as a female gun owner on various social media platforms. Tara began her Instagram account, “How I Carry”, as a way to document the challenges of learning to carry a concealed firearm, which led to her and her husband founding Gen2 Training, LLC to offer beginner classes to their rural community. She is a member of the DC Project and Virginia Citizens Defense League, and Tara believes that Second Amendment rights are for everyone and encourages everyone to advocate for the right to bear arms. 1) Walk us through your journey from passively supporting the Second Amendment to actively advocating for it. 2) Your videos are clever and effective. The Hard Knock Life video, regarding obstacles facing new gun owners, was particularly powerful. Was there a specific moment that caused you to make that one? 3) Everyone has a day-one at learning something. Why does it seem so difficult to prom

Our guest today is OK State Representative Jay Steagall. Representative Steagall serves House District 43 in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Representative Steagall also owns & operates a gun store, and served our country as a senior KC-135 pilot in the US Air Force Reserves. With extensive experience defending this country through his military service, and now owning and operating a local gun shop, Jay considers himself a fearless defender of our Constitutional rights. His strong belief that without the Second Amendment, we would be ill-equipped to defend the rest of the Bill of Rights is one shared by our Founding Fathers. 1) What is the current status of Gun Rights in your home state of Oklahoma? 2) You had a big hand in passing of the SB1081 – Anti-Red Flag Gun Laws Bill signed into law in May 2020 by Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt. How can you encourage other states to do the same? 2) You have clearly lived a life dedicated to Service. First the Military and now in public office. Talk so us about

Our guest today is Connie Wray. Connie is the host of the Docu-Series “The Next Stage” and recently partnered with Walk The Talk America for a deeply personal episode. After losing her 25-year-old step-daughter to suicide in 2018, Connie became active in Suicide Prevention Advocacy. Connie currently hosts a monthly series for Crisis Support Services of Nevada called Talk It Out Tuesdays. The company has been instrumental in helping those who have struggled with addiction, anxiety, depression, PTSD & autism. 1) Can you give us a brief background on your life and upbringing? You're a military brat, a mother, former radio host & now a suicide prevention advocate. 2) When did you and our husband realize your daughter, Katie, was dealing with mental health issues? 3) Why was it important for you to connect with Walk The Talk America? What surprised you most from this experience? 4) What is your stance on gun ownership after this experience? 5) What are you doing currently in your advocacy work? 6) What do yo

Our guest today is Tom Hall. Tom is a firearms instructor with FASTERSavesLives which is practical violence response training that has been protecting and saving the lives of school children across the nation for a decade. Tom also helps to produce the monthly FASTER Challenge Program, using competition and fun target practice to help keep training and practice at the forefront of our minds. 1) FASTERSavesLives program - goals and structure 2) FASTER Challenge program. And how to purchase the awesome patches, including the #PolkaDotsAreMyCamo Patch! 3) Ohio Supreme Court decision and how it negatively impacts the successful work of FASTERSavesLives. 4) Tell us about your YouTube Channel and the Four Boxes of Liberty.

Our guest today is Paloma A. Capanna. Paloma has been speaking and writing about the Second Amendment as the modern civil rights movement for nearly fifteen years. In more than 25-years in state and federal courtrooms, Paloma has represented plaintiffs in ground-breaking civil rights litigation. An award-winning activist and writer, Paloma chases truth until it’s treed. And her latest work is a book titled “The Events of January 6, 2021: What Impact the Second Amendment Movement?”. 1) We want you to talk us through your book, but I would like to start at the end if we can. Can you tell us if you have reached any conclusions? 2) The push to re-define what and who is a “domestic terrorist” is ingrained in the January 6th events, but it feels like a chicken and egg type of situation. 3) Your book has a “Call to action” for Second Amendment supporters. 4) Is there a hopeful message in all of this?

Our guest today is Rick Ector. Rick is a Civil Rights Advocate – a Keynote Speaker – an Expert Witness – a Freelance Writer and a Firearm Instructor. Rick is a NRA credentialed Firearms Trainer based in Detroit, Michigan. In addition to empowering citizens how to assume a greater role in their own safety, he also provides several community events throughout the year. His biggest event is the “FREE Shooting Event For Ladies” in which he trained nearly 2,000 women over one weekend in August 2020! And it is time to gear up for the 2021 event! 1) Tell us about the details for this year’s event. Where, when, who should come? 2) You always have a star-studded lineup of well-known trainers at this event, who are you expecting this year? 3) The man who has been nominated for the head of the ATF, David Chipman, has been quoted as being very condescending toward all of the brand new, first time gun owners across the nation as though they couldn’t possibly become trained and responsibly armed. What would you say to any

Our guest today is Lanny Barnes. Lanny is a three-time Olympian in Biathlon and is a National & World Champion in several shooting disciplines. Lanny is currently teaching courses to military, law enforcement and competitive shooters on the physiological and psychological aspects of shooting. Lanny & her twin sister, Tracy, spend a majority of their free time traveling around to schools, 4-H clubs, and Boys & Girls Clubs, talking to children about following their dreams, setting goals, and leading a healthy active lifestyle. And if all of that isn’t enough to fill a calendar, Lanny also takes wounded vets and terminally ill kids on hunts through Freedom Hunters and OE4A. 1) When the topic came up recently about US Olympians bringing activism into their sport – particularly activism that appears to be less than pro-American you put up a particularly thoughtful social media post about your own experiences as an Olympian – over multiple years – who represented your sport and our nation. Help people better unders

Our guest today is Amanda Suffecool. Amanda is a Pro 2A leader, trainer, and educator. She is the Ohio South-Eastern Region Director for the DC Project, Host of the syndicated radio show, “Eye On The Target” and she is the creator of the NRA Carry Guard Conceal Carry Fashion Show. 1) Concealed carry fashion show Why What can we expect Who will we see What are you showing us 2) Eye On The Target Radio Show Whats new Radio, TV, and Radio Row at SHOT show in 2022 3) DC Project New Podcast Coming Soon! What is the Southeastern region doing

Our guest today is Jeff Zink. Jeff is a Republican Candidate in AZ running for US Congress against incumbent Democrat, Ruben Gallego. Jeff has been a College Professor, Scuba diving instructor, an NCAA basketball official, and a business owner with more than 40 years in Sports Medicine. 1) What was the moment that tipped the scales for you and made you decide to step into the rough and tumble political arena? 2) You have been very active in the AZ Election Integrity Audit. What has been the most frustrating (and the most rewarding) things about this experience? 3) What are your stances concerning the Second Amendment? 4) Like thousands of other families, your family has a connection to the events that took place on January 6, 2021. Can you bring us up to speed on that? - My son who was arrested by the FBI on February 4th. He spent a month and a half being moved from one place to another so that I could not keep up where he was until he was flown to Washington DC.

Our guest today is AZ Senator Kelly Townsend. Senator Townsend has proudly served the citizens of the 16th Legislative District since 2013. Kelly is an accomplished author with books published in the USA, Croatia, and Slovenia. She is well traveled internationally, with a deep interest in other cultures and customs, languages, and of course, international and state government. And she is a fierce defender of the Constitution and is a national leader in the Article V movement and our AZ Election Integrity Audit. 1) We have moved into a new phase of the audit here in AZ. Talk to us about what we know and what we anticipate in the near future. 2) You have been a regular speaker at each of our annual Celebrate and Protect the Second Amendment Rally Events. Why is the 2A important to you? 3) What is the Convention of States? 4) What is the Article V movement?

Our guest today is Alan Myers. Alan Myers is a San Diego CPA and forensic accountant. For 10 years, he has dedicated himself to researching, studying and analyzing the Federal Reserve System, banking and the national debt. Alan is a writer, speaker and radio commentator on these and other related topics. The national monetary system is the most powerful system in our country because everything in our country is connected to it. Unfortunately, says Alan, this system was not designed to work in the best interest of the people or our country. 1) Let’s blast through your book titled, Fed Ed: Basic Monetary System Education. What are the absolute HAVE-TO takeaways that we need to leave our audience with to have a better educated citizenry. 2) What is the origin and development of money? 3) What are the historical characteristics of what defines what money is? 4) Does crypto fit enough characteristics to actually be or become money? 5) Why is the Fed depicted on the cover of your book as a Hydra? 6) Let’s di