Gun Freedom Radio

On-Location Interview with Chris Cheng, History Channel’s Top Shot Season 4 Champion, from the 2025 SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Chris is a self taught amateur turned pro after beating 17 competitors to win $100,000, the title of “Top Shot” and a pro shooting contract with Bass Pro Shops. He’s worked in Silicon Valley for 15 years and is passionate about bringing new shooters into the gun community. Chris serves on both NRA and NSSF Outreach committees, and is on the board for Operation Blazing Sword and Pink Pistols, a pro-LGBT, pro-2A organization, as well as on the board for the Asian Pacific American Gun Owners Association known by their acronym APAGOA. APAGOA and Operation Blazing Sword submitted an amicus brief for an upcoming Supreme Court case (Ocean State Tactical vs Rhode Island) to challenge RI’s AW and high capacity magazine ban. We also submitted an AB to the famous Bruen case. Chris is also in the process of writing a war novel about The Purple Heart Battalion, a group of courageous Americans of

On-Location Interview with Paige Roux, firearms instructor and owner Some Chick Who Shoots LLC, from the 2025 SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Paige Roux is a firearms instructor and owner of Some Chick Who Shoots LLC, a platform and training academy to help others become comfortable with guns. Paige’s family has owned one of the largest indoor shooting ranges in Arizona, Shooter’s World, since 2002. Not only is this is where she grew up, but where she found her passion to be the voice for women in the firearms industry. As a Contributor for Turning Point USA, Paige travels around the country to speak to TPUSA student chapters about the importance of the 2nd Amendment and educate them on current gun policies. She is also the host of TPUSA’s weekly show, Reloaded, where viewers get an exclusive inside look on her life and family, running three indoor shooting ranges, being a young business owner, while trying to save our right to keep and bear arms. SHOT Show (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show) is an annual eve

Our guest today is Eli Crane. Eli is a Former Navy SEAL who currently serves as the U.S. Representative for Arizona’s 2nd Congressional District. In the Navy, Eli served 13 years and completed five wartime deployments with SEAL Team 3. Elected to Congress in 2022, Rep. Crane focuses on border security, fiscal responsibility, and reforming Washington. He’s also a member of the House Freedom Caucus and serves on key committees. 1) You will be back in AZ in March for an event to support veterans. Tell us about the America’s Mighty Warriors event. • America’s Mighty Warriors mission is to honor the sacrifices of our Troops, Veterans, and Gold Star Families by providing programs that improve quality of life, resiliency and recovery. • Event – 10th Annual Marc A. Lee Birthday Bash o Marc was the first Navy SEAL KIA in Iraq (KIA 8/2/06). o Marc’s incredible acts of bravery in service to his country earned him some of the highest honors, including the Silver Star, Bronze Star with Valor, and Purple Heart. o Keynote

Our guest today is Shane Krauser. Shane is a conservative activist and founder of United Patriots of Arizona, advocating for constitutional values, Second Amendment rights, and limited government. 1) Tell us about United Patriots of AZ. 2) What do you perceive as the great problem America is dealing with today and what is the solution? 3) What is one of the greatest misunderstandings our current culture has about guns in our society? 4) Talk about the difference between the cultural battle and the political battle and how each should be addressed. 5) How do we inspire the masses to buy into the American experiment all over again? 6) How do people follow you? Originally Aired 2.10.25

Our guest today is Cyn Ladd. Cyn is the AZ State Director for Gun Owners of America, where she advocates for Second Amendment rights and works to protect gun owners' freedoms through public outreach and policy efforts. Cyn is also a Member of Women For Gun Rights and regularly testifies before the AZ State Legislature. 1) Tell us about the exciting event that GOA has coming up on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at the AZ State Capitol. Tell us about the GOA AZ Freedom Festival. 2) Where does your passion to protect our rights come from? Please share your personal journey from being a small business owner to being a GOA lobbyist and advocate for individual liberties and the right to keep and bear arms. 3) What has been your proudest moment in your advocacy thus far? 4) What has been your biggest challenge or frustration in advocating for our Bill of Rights?

On-Location Interview with Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President for Gun Owners of America (GOA), from the 2025 SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Erich Pratt is the Senior Vice President for Gun Owners of America (GOA). GOA is a national grassroots organization representing more than two million Americans dedicated to promoting their Second Amendment freedom to keep and bear arms. Pratt has appeared on numerous national radio and TV programs such as NBC’s Today Show, MSNBC, CNN, CBS and Fox Cable News.  His columns have appeared in newspapers across the country, including USA Today. Pratt is the author of a civil government textbook, The Constitutional Recipe for Freedom, and uses it to teach civil government to high school students in the evenings. SHOT Show (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show) is an annual event held in Las Vegas, primarily for professionals in the firearms, ammunition, and outdoor industries. The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) hosts this event, which is one of the largest trade show

On-Location Interview with Michael Sodini, Founder of Walk The Talk America (WTTA), from the 2025 SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Micheal talks about an exciting benefit auction that everyone can help support! Hosted by Pot Of Gold Auctions, this online only auction is the 2nd Annual effort an is 100% supported by the Firearms Industry and YOU! And 100% of the realized auction prices to directly to WTTA to further their life-saving mission. Walk the Talk America (WTTA) believes that by improving the quality and availability of mental health resources to gun owners we can reduce suicide by firearm. WTTA is paving the way by educating mental health professionals about gun culture and breaking negative stigmas around mental health for gun owners. They are saving lives. SHOT Show (Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show) is an annual event held in Las Vegas, primarily for professionals in the firearms, ammunition, and outdoor industries. The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) hosts this event, which is one of th

Our guest today is Rob J. Young. Rob is a survivor of a mass shooting, a Motivational Speaker, a Consultant, and a Retired Police Sergeant. 1) Your story is heartbreaking, yet inspiring. Many people believe that if you are a victim of a violent attack involving a firearm, that you will automatically despise or fear guns, but that is not the attitude you took. Please share your story with us. 2) You grew up and became a police officer who was on the scene of another murder at a school. Your unique experience helped you with the family of the murdered student. Talk to us about that. 3) In an emergency situation, the importance of preparedness cannot be overstated. What is your take on how to best practice a preparedness mindset? 4) What do you say to people who insist that teachers must only call 911 and wait for help to come?

On-Location Interview with Diva Richards, Motivational Speaker and host of Do Work Podcast, from the 2024 GOA G.O.A.L.S. Event in Knoxville TN. Diva Richards is the co-creator of WARRIOR Combat and the Format Lead. She is a motivational life coach with over 24 years of experience within the fitness industry and entrepreneurship sector. She is the Founder and President of You vs You Athletics, LLC., located in Cheryhill, NJ. Diva is a professional, international public speaker and fitness presenter. She is the host of the Do Work podcast, and The Do Work Method Motivational and Life Coaching Program. She brings real-life success and experienced guidance to her clients and followers. Diva has a deep rooted passion for all things 2A and wants to encourage more women to come to the space as it is their GOD given right. Diva lives in Philadelphia, PA where she studied music and dance. The first annual Gun Owners of America (GOA) Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit (GOALS) event was held in August of 2024

Our guest today is Michael Infanzon. Michael is the Chief Lobbyist for the Arizona Citizens Defense League and Managing Partner at EPIC Policy Group and handles Government Affairs for the Arizona Firearms Industry Trade Association (AZFITA). 1) Arizona is a battleground state in many ways, including for gun rights. Talk to us about the current state of Second Amendment Rights in Arizona 2) The word Grassroots has been misused over the years. Please help us define the word and the role of Grassroots Advocacy in Protecting Gun Rights. 3) As we prepare for the 2024 Election, on both the state and federal level, what do Gun Owners need to know?

Our guest today is John Petrolino. John is a U.S. Merchant Marine Officer, a writer, a firearms instructor, and the author of Decoding Firearms: An Easy to Read Guide on Basic Gun Safety & Use. 1) Tell us about your book “Decoding Firearms” 2) How does a Merchant Marine end up being Blogger & Media Figure of the Year? 3) You recently branched out a little further and filmed a series of interviews to help commemorate the Second Amendment Foundation’s 50th Anniversary. Tell us about that project. 4) You were one of the speakers at the 2024 Amm-Con Event. Tell us about that event.

Our guest today is Michael Gibbs. Michael is the President of AzCDL and a registered lobbyist for the organization, as well as the Arizona Director of the Tenth Amendment Center. 1) Tell our audience about the AzCDL and the work you do as the President of this organization. 2) This is an election year, so we are hearing the Presidential Candidates talk about gun rights and what they will do from Federal level. The AzCDL is non-partisan, but what is important for us to know about the choices we have before us at the ballot box. 3) AzCDL is a state-level organization. The Bill of Rights is a Federal Document. How does AzCDL impact and protect the rights of the citizens of your state? 4) The AzCDL has their Annual Meeting coming up. Tell us about that, and what attendees can expect at the event. Originally Aired 9.26.24

On-Location Interview with Jacek “Jack” Waliszewski, author of Code Name Spike, from the 2024 GOA G.O.A.L.S. Event in Knoxville TN. Jacek “Jack” Waliszewski is an award-winning author, career-long U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret, was featured in the 3x Emmy Award winning documentary RETROGRADE and came to America as a political refugee as a result of the Cold War. His most recent book, Code Name: SPIKE was discovered in the national archives, and he spent more than 5 years researching the memoir. It is the first Special Operations Memoir written after World War II, and after 80 years, the Department of Defense cleared it for publication in 2024. The first annual Gun Owners of America (GOA) Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit (GOALS) event was held in August of 2024 and featured: “Over 32 hours of speeches and panels viewed and streamed over the two convention days, with thousands of people in attendance in Knoxville and hundreds of thousands viewing online through Rumble, YouTube, X (day one, day

Our guest today is Charlie Cook. Charlie is an award-winning writer, speaker, and the host of Riding Shotgun With Charlie. He is a firearms instructor and a musician and combines those worlds as the creator of the viral Gun Gram video series. Charlie is also one of the organizers of the annual Amm-Con workshopping Event for 2A Media. 1) You live in MA where an extreme gun control law goes into effect on Oct 23, 2024. As a firearms instructor, what changes are there going to be for getting a carry license. 2) How did a musician become a “Blogger of the Year” and a writer for Ammoland, Armed Lifestyle Magazine, & News2A. 3) Being a one-man team, how are you able to keep everything going, like the YouTube channel, podcasting the show, social media for new episodes, and keeping up with keeping the show going? 4) You are one of the organizers for an annual event called AMMcon. What is it and who should plan to attend?

Our guest today is Theresa Inacker. Theresa has been an Attorney for more than 24 years, is the New Jersey State Director for Women for Gun Rights, and is a Trustee of the Executive Board for The Coalition of New Jersey Firearm Owners (CNJFO). Theresa is admitted to practice law in the States of New York and New Jersey, the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and The Supreme Court of the United States. 1) Talk to us about the sometimes contentious relationship between the 2A and the Courts. Shouldn’t the Bruen SCOTUS decision have streamlined how the courts interpret 2A issues? 2) What is the state of gun rights in your home state of NJ? 3) You already wear many hats in support of our Second Amendment, but you are seeking a new position on the Board of the NRA. Talk to us about that. 4) Tell us about your 2024 Fundraiser for WGR-NJ! ***APOLOGIES*** Our Studio experienced a Internet Outage during this interview and approximately 20 minutes of the video and audio was lost and irretri

Our guest today is Yehuda Remer. Yehuda is The Pew Pew Jew and also the author of nine books, including “Safety On, An Introduction to the World of Firearms for Children”. Yehuda is an award-winning Second Amendment Advocate and public speaker who has been interviewed on numerous media outlets and works to dispel the myth that “all Jews are anti-gun,” by giving a voice to those Jews who are proud gun owners and staunch defenders of the Second Amendment. 1) Where does this myth come from about Jews being anti-gun? 2) What is your proudest accomplishment to date? 3) What is your biggest frustration in your advocacy work? 4) You recently spoke at Gun Owners Of America’s GOALS event. Tell us about that experience. 5) You are one of the organizers of an annual event called Amm-Con. Tell us about that event – who should attend and what will they expect from the event?

On-Location Interview with Tony Simon of 2A4E Diversity Shoot from the 2024 GOA G.O.A.L.S. Event in Knoxville TN 2A4E (Second Amendment for Everyone) Diversity Shoot is an ongoing event series that aims to promote diversity, inclusivity, and the Second Amendment right to bear arms in the United States. 2A4E was founded in 2015 by Tony Simon, a firearms instructor and advocate for Second Amendment rights. The first annual Gun Owners of America (GOA) Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit (GOALS) event was held in August of 2024 and featured: “Over 32 hours of speeches and panels viewed and streamed over the two convention days, with thousands of people in attendance in Knoxville and hundreds of thousands viewing online through Rumble, YouTube, X (day one, day two), and Facebook. Over 200 Vendors and exhibitors packed the show floor, showcasing the latest innovations in firearms & gear and allowing our members to get up close and personal with the brands and companies that support the GOA No Compromise mi

Our guest today is Alan Gottlieb. Alan is Founder of the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF). For 50 years the Second Amendment Foundation has been fighting to defend, restore, and expand your Second Amendment rights. In the battleground of the courtroom the fight for the Second Amendment has been built on a foundation of success with the goal to end government overreach and unconstitutional bans that limit your right to self-protection. 1) Congratulations on the 50th Anniversary of Second Amendment Foundation! To what do you attribute the longevity of SAF? 2) What has been your proudest accomplishment? And what has been your biggest frustration over the years? 3) SAF is now a second-generation organization, which is no easy feat. Tell us about some of the second-gen people you have empowered to come alongside you to carry on the mission. 4) SAF is specifically focused on the 2A, but why is SAF so vital to preserving ALL of our Rights? 5) Your annual Gun Rights Policy Conference is coming up (Sat & Sun, Sept

Our guest today is Melonie Kennedy. Melonie is an author, certified firearms instructor, and certified trauma-informed yoga and breathwork instructor. As an author and editor, Melonie’s work has appeared in a variety of media, both online and in print, from poetry anthologies and trade journals to books and magazines, like LadyShooter LifeStyles magazine. 1) How do you reconcile being a firearms instructor and a yoga teacher? Many people might consider those two diametrically opposed. 2) What does the term “Trauma-Informed Instructor” mean? 3) Why do you think women's firearm training organizations, such as AWA, are important? - What role do they play in helping women integrate into the firearms community? 4) How did you become involved with Armed Women of America? Why create an online chapter when AWA already has in-person chapters across the country, in almost every state? How can ladies join AWA, either the AVO chapter or an in-person chapter near them? 5) Tell us about your writing, and specifically your

Our guest today is Tyler Yzaguirre. Tyler is the President and founder of the Second Amendment Institute - a national non-profit organization that focuses on educational advocacy for the second amendment. Tyler is also the author of Gun Rights 101 1) Tell our audience about SAI. -You have a powerhouse Board of Directors. 2) You have been working on a lawsuit recently in DC, tell us about that. - Yzaguirre vs DC – Assault Weapons Ban - Gregory T. Angelo vs DC – CCW on the Metro - Hansen vs DC – Large Capacity Magazines 3) How do you see the upcoming election shaping the future of gun rights in the US? 4) SAI hold several different annual events. What are they and what do you have coming up? 5) How do people follow you? Originally Aired 9.4.24