Gun Freedom Radio

On-Location Interview with Michael Sodini, Founder of Walk The Talk America from the 2024 GOA G.O.A.L.S. Event in Knoxville TN 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. 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

Our guest today is Gabe Eltaeb. Gabe is a proud American Comic Book artist and writer, and the owner of Big Man Comics. Gabe understands the impact that storytelling has on our American culture, and that as the culture goes, there also goes politics, legislation, and laws. 1) Tell us about yourself and why you left a career of working for DC Comics to building your own brand. 2) You have said that all art is propaganda. Please unpack that for us. 3) You believe that every one of us has more power to shape our world than we realize. What do you mean by that? 4) You will be a speaker at the 2024 Amm-Con Event in San Diego, CA on Friday September 27th. What will you be speaking about? 5) How do people follow you? Originally Aired 8.26.24

Our guest today is Bill Romanelli. Bill is an outdoor writer and avid hunter, angler and ab diver. He is also a spokesperson on behalf of the NSSF National Shooting Sports Foundation’s Project ChildSafe Program, where he works with firearm manufacturers, law enforcement, conservation groups and gun owners to emphasize the sporting community’s commitment to safety and responsibility and to promote storing firearms securely when not in use. 1) What is Gun Storage Check week all about? - Suicide Prevention Week is September 1-7 2) Why do it twice in one year? 3) Why is gun storage so important to talk about? 4) What can folks do if they want to be involved? - Make sure it’s secure and visit the website https://gunstoragecheck.org/ 5) NSSF also invests in Hunt SAFE. Talk to us about this initiative. 6) How do people follow NSSF? Originally Aired 8.26.24

Our guest today is Maj Toure. Maj is the founder of Black Guns Matter (BGM) and the Solutionary Community Center. He is a political activist and educator. Maj has traveled to all 50 states, with his organization, educating people in urban America about their 2nd amendment rights. Black Guns Matter focuses on safe and legal firearms knowledge, conflict resolution, and the importance of the 2nd amendment, spreading a message of freedom, liberty, autonomy, and community empowerment taking it into communities that need it the most. 1) Concerning freedom issues, what is the current vibe? 2) Is the Solutionary Center & University a physical building or a virtual space? 3) What do you foresee for your work over the next decade? 4) What is your proudest moment to date? Originally Aired 8.21.24

Our guest today is Kerrie Ann Auclair. Kerrie is a committed advocate for the Second Amendment and a seasoned firearms instructor deeply dedicated to creating safer communities through education. Kerrie is the State Director for Women for Gun Rights (WGR) in Massachusetts and Armed Women of America (AWA). She serves on the board of the Second Amendment Institute (SAI) and is the Women’s Advocacy Director and Women’s Program Assistant for Gun Owners Action League (GOAL). Kerrie is also one of the co-hosts for Sisters In Arms - A Firearm Story on YouTube. 1) The title of this episode alludes to something rotten happening to gun rights in MA. Can you please elaborate? 2) Tell us about the work you do with Woman for Gun Rights? 3) What led you to become a female firearm instructor? 4) Armed Women of America is currently doing a benefit auction through our POGAuctions .com. Why is AWA such an important organization? 5) You host a Podcast called Sisters in Arms – what has been your most impactful episode and w

Our guest today is Jerry Sheridan. Jerry is a Constitutional Conservative Republican, and understands that the role of Sheriff besides keeping people safe is to serve the People in protecting the Constitution, people’s liberties and freedoms including gun rights. Jerry is a member of the CSPOA (Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association), and he is a 2024 GOP candidate for Maricopa County Sheriff. 1) What is the difference between a sheriff’s office and a police department? (You would be surprised how many don’t really know what the sheriff does.) 2) What is the biggest issue you face when taking office. 3) What can you do about the fentanyl crisis here in Maricopa County. 4) What does being a constitutional sheriff mean to you? 5) How do people follow you?

Our guests today are Jan Ennenga & Beth Rees, of Armed Women of America. Jan Marie Ennenga is the executive director for Armed Women of America and Beth Rees is a Certified Meeting Professional and the founder of REES | The Event Runner™️. Beth specializes in creating memorable experiences for purpose-driven start-ups, corporations, small businesses, associations, and nonprofits, including Armed Women of America. 1) Jan, who is the AWA, and is your organization new to the women's firearm training organization space? 2) Beth, what makes AWA special in your opinion? 3) Jan, someone listening is thinking, “There's not a chapter near me, but I'd love to start one.” What do they do to get started? 4) Jan, why are fundraisers important for the organization? 5) Beth tell us about the auction specifics, such as the broad range of donated items, the donors you have, and those you still need. 6) Jan & Beth, how do people follow the work you do, both separately and together? 7) How do people bid on the 2024 AWA

Our guest today is John Fahrner. John is the Senior Development and Marketing Officer at Gun Owners of America. He has been working in the firearms industry for over 12 years in a number of roles and companies. He brings his vast knowledge and time in the industry to GOA focusing on industry relationships. Besides working at GOA John runs the Fully Loaded Reviews YouTube channel and is the Co-host of the GOA podcast State of the Second. 1) What is G.O.A.L.S.? (Gun Owners Advocacy & Leadership Summit) 2) What should we expect to experience at GOALS? 3) Who should go to GOALS? 4) Why is GOA investing in a convention like this? 5) How do people follow you and sign up for G.O.A.L.S.?

Our guest today is Gina Godbehere. Gina is a 4th generation Arizonan and is a 2024 Candidate for AZ Maricopa County Attorney. With over 25 years of experience in the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, serving as a Bureau Chief and trial attorney in assignments including Juvenile, Gang, Homicide, and the Repeat Offender Unit, Gina has a wealth of experience and is seeking to be elected to Serve as the County Attorney of the largest County in AZ. 1) Politics can be a real snakepit. And AZ Politics have gotten particularly dramatic over the past few years. What is it that makes you want to toss your name into that arena? 2) What is the role of the County Attorney's Office? 3) On your website you specifically mention that AZ needs a more strict enforcement of gun possession laws. Tell our audience how your role as MCA will impact responsibly armed citizens. The increase in gun crimes, especially among youth, calls for strict enforcement of gun possession laws. This is vital not just for immediate safety, but al

Our guest today is Adam Boyd. Adam is a former law enforcement officer and SWAT operator with a distinguished career dedicated to serving and protecting the community. Transitioning from his tactical background, Adam founded Soleful Training, a company specializing in implementing comprehensive organizational wellness programs designed to enhance physical and mental health in the workplace. And, Adam is the visionary behind the Tour de Patriot, a 1200 mile endurance bike ride through the 13 original colonies. 1) Tell us about your Tour de Patriot project. a. Why did you create the project? b. What are you hoping Tour de Patriot will accomplish? 2) Tell us about your career background and your company, Soleful Training. 3) How does this ride tie into our Bill of Rights, particularly our Second Amendment? 4) How do people follow you and support Tour de Patriot?

Our guest today is Mike Pineda. Mike is a 2024 Candidate for Mayor of Avondale, AZ. Mike currently serves as Vice Mayor, and seeks to continue using his personal and professional experience to Serve this small city, just west of Phoenix with huge impact. 1) Politics, even in small cities and towns, can be a rough arena. And serving as an elected official is a team sport that involves your entire family. What are the driving issues that caused you to run for Mayor of Avondale? -My three tenets are Community, Education, and Small Business. 2) The race you are in is non-partisan, yet we find ourselves in a time in history when political party ideologies are deeply ingrained in the decisions that elected officials make. How do you navigate these issues? -Leadership matters, and decision-making as a Mayor requires experience, skill and collaborative relationships. Through my many years of serving on City Council and as Vice Mayor, particularly in the West Valley area where several small cities work closely togeth

Our guest today is Adam Kraut. Adam is an attorney with a background in law in firearms-related matters representing individuals, industry members, and pro-rights organizations in state and federal courts, and is the Executive Director of the Second Amendment Foundation. 1) Talk to us about the Gun Rights Policy Conference. a) What and where is it? b) Who should come? c) Why is this a “Must-See” event? 2) Connected to but separate from GRPC is an event called Amm-Con. Ammo-Com is in its 7th year, having originated at the Chicago GRPC in 2017. a) What is Amm-Con? b) Who should come? 3) Under the Biden Administration and the incessant push to deprive citizens of their 2A Rights, SAF is busier than ever. a) What are some of your big wins? 1. Cargill Supreme Court decision a. Adam’s professional background with the “Final Rule” b) What big challenges are still on the horizon?

Our guest today is Shelli Boggs. Shelli is a 2024 candidate for Maricopa County School Superintendent. She is a proud Arizona mom, grandmother, teacher, and education leader who got started in Arizona politics when she saw firsthand the decline in education quality and the invasion of radical politics into the classroom. Shelli has a proven record for putting students’ safety and academics first, supporting parental rights, and ensuring teachers and staff are properly trained through professional development and mentorship. 1) Help our viewers understand the position that you are campaigning for. 2) How do you hope to positively impact Education in the state of AZ? 3) Many people do not understand that Maricopa County is a very large county with millions of residents. In fact Maricopa County is the 4th largest county in the nation. How can a single set of policies serve such a huge and diverse population? 4) What makes you uniquely qualified to hold this position?

Our guest today is Jerry Sheridan. Jerry is a Constitutional Conservative Republican, and understands that the role of Sheriff besides keeping people safe is to serve the People in protecting the Constitution, people’s liberties and freedoms including gun rights. Jerry is a member of the CSPOA (Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association), and he is a 2024 candidate for Maricopa County Sheriff. 1) There is so much evidence that the Federal Government has weaponized the DOJ and other three-letter agencies against the Citizens. What can a Sheriff do about that? 2) What are your thoughts about the current non-enforcement of immigration and drug / human trafficking laws in Maricopa County? 3) An issue that too many people are not familiar with, yet being impacted by is the exorbitant spending of taxpayer moneys with the Melendres lawsuit at MCSO. What can you tell us about this issue? 4) Red flag laws and the underlying threats against gun rights are not going away anytime soon. How will having a Sher

Our guest today is Sheriff Mark Lamb. Mark is the Pinal County Sheriff and Candidate for the United States Senate in the 2024 AZ US Senate race. As a constitutional conservative, Sheriff Lamb has always been a strong supporter of our 2nd Amendment rights and the enforcement of all of our laws, including those that pertain to fighting illegal immigration, and he is determined to protect the rights and freedoms of the people whom he serves. 1) What caused you to enter the race for AZ US Senate? 2) You have been the highest LE Official in Pinal County for several years. Federal issues are different than County or State issues – how will you impact our state as a US Senator? 3) When it comes to the Second Amendment, what is a red line that you will not compromise on? 4) What makes you uniquely qualified to serve as one of our nation’s 100 Senators, representing the great state of AZ?

Our guest today is John Kolis. John is the author of “Pistol Practice: The Shooting Range Guidebook that Teaches you How to Practice”. John is an Air Force veteran, long-time recreational shooter, and an NRA and USCCA certified instructor with extensive classroom and one-on-one teaching experience. 1) There are lots of books on shooting, what makes Pistol Practice unique? 2) How and when did you come up with the idea for the book? 3) We met at SHOT Show, and it was your first time attending. Tell me about your experience engaging the 2A community. 4) What is the Pistol Practice Affiliate Instructor Program?

Our guest today is Michelle Ugenti-Rita. Michelle is a native Arizonan who has served in the Arizona legislature for 12 years in both the AZ State House and the AZ State Senate. In the 2024 election, she is campaigning for a seat on the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors. 1) Serving for over a decade in the AZ State Legislature has to have prepared you for several elected positions. What is it about the MCBOS that caused you to toss your hat in the ring? 2) Most people had never heard about the MCBOS before the 2020 Election, and then suddenly every national news outlet was talking about it. How can the voters better supervise the Supervisors in the future? 3) Some say that Maricopa County is too large to trust to so few people with such a long list of responsibilities. What do you say about that? 4) What has been your proudest moment as an elected official? 5) What has been your hardest lesson as a leader? 6) What makes you uniquely qualified to hold one of the five seats on the Maricopa County Board of S

Our guest today is Stacey Goodman. Stacey is the author of "The Dust Never Settles", which is her true, first-hand account of serving as an emergency responder at ground zero in New York on 9/11. 1) Thank you for your service. Please tell us your story. I served with the Suffolk County Police Department Long Island, NY for 21 years retiring at the rank of Detective. I had 6 years on when I was activated by a Federal Agency, D.M.O.R.T. ( Disaster Mortuary Operational Response Team) which at the time was a volunteer agency under Health & Human Services mostly comprised of medical professionals. My job was as a logistics specialist to assist the Medical Examiner and I since I was sworn in as a temporary federal agent, my responsibility became that of performing preliminary IDs of all remains brought in to the temporary morgue before being transferred to the NYC Medical Examiner’s Office. I worked 12-hour shifts 7 days a week for 23 days on the pile. I suffer some health issues related to my service at Ground Z

Our guest today is Professor David Yamane. David is an Asian American and lifelong liberal from the San Francisco Bay Area. He became a first-time gun owner as a forty-two-year-old and embarked on an immersive twelve-year study of American gun culture from his unique perspective as a Professor of Sociology. David is the author of the new book, “Gun Curious,” which translates what he has learned, and is a perfect book for anyone who is curious and open-minded about the issue of firearms. 1) What does “gun curious” in your book’s title mean? 2) What is one surprising takeaway from your journey into American gun culture? 3) What do people tend to misunderstand about guns, gun owners, and gun culture? 4) How can we have better conversations about guns?

Our guest today is Sonny Leggett. Retired US Army Colonel, Sonny Leggett, is the Chief Communications Officer of the PrairieFire in Nevada, which is a 550-acre campus developed as a premier destination for shooting enthusiasts worldwide. 1) Tell us the PrairieFire Story. The name alone is intriguing. (PF celebrated their Grand Opening September 23, 2023 – formerly known as FrontSite under different management) 2) What kind of training opportunities are available at PrairieFire? Is it open to the general public, or must one have a membership? 3) PrairieFire supports a variety of non-profits. What are some of the fund-raising events you have held? And what events are coming up? 4) This episode is titled “Igniting Excellence” because in our experience the PF Team exemplifies that. And because you also have Leadership, Learning, and Development Programs, which is not standard practice at the average shooting complex. Talk to us about these programs.