Gun Freedom Radio

Our guest today is Amanda Suffecool. Amanda is on the 2023 NRA Board of Directors Ballot. 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. Amanda is a degreed engineer who spends her spare time sharing her love of country, constitution and specifically the 2nd Amendment with others. Amanda has been an NRA certified instructor for more than 13 years, in 8 different disciplines and has added FEMA, OSHA and now ALICE active shooter response trainer credentials to the mix. In this interview from the floor of the 2023 SHOT Show in Las Vegas, NV we talk to Amanda about her areas of expertise and why she is a good candidate to serve on the Board of Directors of the NRA.

Our guest today is Tony Simon. Tony is the owner of Simon Says Train and The 2nd is For Everyone: Diversity Shoot (2A4E). After the Sandy Hook tragedy the extreme anti-gun legislation in New Jersey motivated Tony to get involved in the 2A movement. In 2015 he started “The 2nd is For Everyone: Diversity Shoot. This program has grown since the first event from 6 attendees to having trained HUNDREDS of people from every possible demographic. 1) We are excited to have YOU as our guest as we celebrate our 400th Episode! Your Social Media posts are some of the most educational and thought-provoking of the hundreds of 2A Advocates I follow. Have you always had that “voice” or did it develop over time? 2) 2015 is when you started 2A4E...we are now in 2023...how is it going? 3) Over these years, what has been your biggest hurtle or frustration with 2A4E and your 2A Advocacy in general? And what has been your most encouraging moment? 4) You will be traveling all the way across the US to be one of the speakers at the

Our guest today is AZ US Congressman Andy Biggs. Representative Andy Biggs was first elected to serve the people of Arizona’s Fifth District in 2016. He has consistently been a champion of our Individual Liberties, our Second Amendment Rights and has previously served as Chairman of the House Freedom Caucus. 1) We have titled this episode “Surviving The Swamp” because it looks like something is always clogging the efforts to “drain the swamp”. But your recent stand, along with 19 other Freedom-minded elected officials in voting in a new Speaker of the House was encouraging that We The People do not just have to accept the status-quo. 2) You will be one of the speakers at the 10th Annual Celebrate & Protect the 2A Rally Event on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the AZ State Capitol. Tell us why that is such an important event to lend your voice to. 3) People who believe that the Bill of Rights and the 2A are inherent and unalienable rights – as part of natural law, endowed by our Creator, not to be infringed – t

Our guest today is Raul Mendez. Raul is a survivor of a mass shooting event in a normally quiet neighborhood in AZ. Raul used his firearm in self-defense and is living proof that guns in the hands of law-abiding citizens save lives and he will continue to spread awareness and share his story, in hopes that others realize the importance of protecting our God given Second Amendment right. 1) You and your family – including your daughters and your pregnant wife - faced a violent murderer who turned a family party into an event torn by violence without warning. What do you say to people who tell us that when danger strikes, we should “just call the police”? 2) What specific things do you credit with your preparedness to respond to the unexpected? 3) What you and your friends survived, and how you acted together to stop the threat is amazing and more people should realize how quickly a normal day can be turned upside down by a murderer determined to cause harm. But, it seems like your story is an inconvenient

Our guest today is Arizona State Representative Quang Nguyen. Quang is an Arizona State House Legislator representing Legislative District 1. Quang is also the President of the Arizona State Rifle & Pistol Association, and in 2021 Quang was honored as the National Legislator of the year by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). 1) You will be one of the 30 Speakers at the 10th Annual Celebrate & Protect the 2A Rally Event on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the AZ State Capitol. When I asked you for a quote about why the 2A is so important, you stated, “I live to defend the Second Amendment, because I have lived without the Second Amendment.” Talk to us about that. 2) You and I know that the Bill of Rights was written for everyone. It was never intended to be a political issue nor a political football, but it sadly has become just that. Is it possible to push politics back out of the discussion about our Individual Liberties to keep and bear arms? 3) We have a nationwide – actually worldwide audience,

Our guest today is Lindsey Graham. Lindsey who is nationally known as “The Patriot Barbie”, defied the lockdowns in Oregon, where she reopened and single handedly took on the tyrannical government. After losing six businesses and being threatened, harassed and tormented by the media, antifa, the governor of Oregon and BLM activists, Lindsey and her family moved to Arizona for safety and freedom. Starting over, she became a loud and bold conservative activist, influencer, podcast host, author and firebrand media personality. 1) When you moved out of Oregon what made you choose Arizona? 2) You took a bold stance in Oregon, and the pushback against you would have crushed a lesser person. Tell us what all of that looks like standing where you are today. Would you have done anything differently? 3) Why didn’t you start new businesses in AZ, and what is your next step? 4) You will be one of the speakers at the 10th Annual Celebrate & Protect the 2A Rally Event on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the AZ State Capit

Our guest today is Tim Rafferty. Tim is a founding father, past president and director of RidersUSA. For the last 20 years Tim has been active regarding issues that impact the Sovereignty of the United States, not the least of which is the Second Amendment. 1) Who is RidersUSA ? 2) What do you mean by the word “Sovereignty”? 3) What are some of the projects RidersUSA has worked on? 4) We are blessed to join Riders in organizing the 10th Annual Celebrate & Protect the 2A Rally Event on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at the AZ State Capitol. What events does RidersUSA sponsor each year? 5) How does one join RidersUSA? 6) How do people find out more about the Rally? ( 2ARallyAZ .com )

Our guest today is Ed Monk. Ed is the Owner of Last Resort Firearms Training. With experience as a law enforcement officer, schoolteacher, firearms trainer, and Army officer, Ed has researched and provided training on the Active Killer threat for over 14 years. He has trained School Resource Officers and other Law Enforcement Officers, armed staffs of public schools, and church security teams on countering the Active Killer. 1) Why do you say the US has been failing at Active Killer Response for the past 30 years? 2) How is our country failing? 3) What should we do differently? 4) What kind of training do you provide for those who want to be better prepared?

Our guests today are Bill Wilson, Craig Kozeniesky & Lanny Barnes. Bill Wilson serves as the CEO of PrairieFire. He previously served 28 years in the US Navy as a SEAL Officer, retiring as a Captain in 2014. Craig Kozeniesky is the Vice President of PrairieFire. Craig served 28 years in the U.S. Marine Corps, retiring as a Colonel and as Deputy Commander of Marine Forces Special Operations Command. Lanny Barnes is a three-time Olympian in Biathlon and is a National & World Champion in several shooting disciplines. Lanny is part of the PrairieFire Team. 1) Bill...What is PrairieFire? 2) Craig...Talk to us about the Rank Championships? 3) Lanny...What is the Celebrating Heroes Event? 4) Bill...What does the purchase of Front Sight mean to PrairieFire? 5) Craig...What are PrairieFire's plans for 2023? 6) Lanny...you have spent much of your life training and competing...What is the $1million Tournament and what will it take as a competitor to take part in this exciting event?

Our guest today is Adam Kraut. Adam is the Executive Director of the Second Amendment Foundation. He is an attorney who has been practicing law in firearms related matters since the Fall of 2014 and has represented individuals, industry members, and pro-rights organizations in state and federal courts, as well as administrative matters. #1) Congratulations on your new position as Executive Director at Second Amendment Foundation! How this came about? #2) What will this position entail? #3) What challenges and opportunities does the SAF face in the near future? #4) How much does the recent Supreme Court decision in the Bruen v NY State Rifle & Pistol Association factor into those challenges and opportunities? #5) The SAF is one of the most active Pro-2A Organizations that litigates anti-2A laws. For a Member-Based Organization the cost of pressing these suits forward is tremendous. How can people help with the important work you and the SAF are doing?

Our guest today is Alan Myers. Alan Myers is a San Diego CPA and forensic accountant. For over a decade, he has dedicated himself to researching, studying and analyzing the Federal Reserve System, banking and the national debt. 1) We are hearing more and more about a Federal Digital Monetary system. This could lead to a cashless Society and having every purchase, like the guns and ammo we buy, scrutinized by a Big Brother-esque system. What are your thoughts on this? 2) You teach classes on both Basic Natl Debt Education and Basic Climate Education. Can our nation move to a Digital Monetary system and not be impacted by the ESG social credit system? Or have ESG “morality police” checking in on our personal credit scores? ESG stands for Environmental Social and Governance, and refers to the three key factors when measuring the sustainability and ethical impact of an investment in a business or company. Most socially responsible investors check companies out using ESG criteria to screen investments. 3) Let’s

Our guest today is Jared Raman. Jared is the owner of "Got Your 6" - a mobile app designed to assist gun owners with organizing with like-minded people in their community to help push back on tyranny in all of its forms. Jared has been a 2A lobbyist/activist in the state of Nevada and created the Got Your 6 company when the Nevada State legislature passed the Red Flag Law in 2019 (Assembly Bill 291). Got Your 6 is unapologetically pro-civilian and unapologetically pro-2A. 1) Bringing people together is how we get things done! The anti-rights side definitely understands this concept, and it is encouraging to see someone who values our Individual Liberties working to use collaboration to our advantage. How does the app work? 2) What hurdles have you and your company overcome? 3) Who uses this app and who needs this app, but isn’t yet using it? Give us some examples of how ordinary people, like you and me, have used the Got Your 6 App? Gain lists of trusted 2nd Amendment attorneys throughout the country, a nati

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. Michael Gibbs is a Systems Engineer in the aerospace industry, a patented inventor, instrument-rated pilot, published author of numerous technical and political publications, rescue diver, and a highly involved advocate for our rights and freedoms. 1) What is your political background? 2) Tell us about your relationship with Dave Kopp 3) What AzCDL accomplishments are you most proud of? 4) The AzCDL annual meeting is coming up, can you tell us about that? 5) What does the future hold for AzCDL?

Our guest today is Eli Crane. Eli is a Former Navy SEAL and is running for elected office as the Congressional U.S. House of Representatives in AZ-2 to unseat Democrat Representative Tom O’Halleran. Eli is an America First candidate who is pro-life, pro-second amendment, and has the courage to take a stand against cancel culture and the radical left. Eli is a husband, a father, a veteran, an entrepreneur and a man of faith. 1) You have won the AZ Primary in your run for the Congressional U.S. House of Representatives in AZ-1 to unseat Democrat Representative Tom O’Halleran. What is the current state of the 2022 Race? 2) By many assessments things across the US are a mess. Inflation, porous borders, pronoun issues. But, it can’t be all bad news, can it? From your perspective, what is the state of the nation? 3) What is your take on the FBI raid on Mar-a-lago? If the Feds will raid a former President’s home, what could they do to ordinary families? 4) Piggybacking on the previous question. The Government wanti

Our guest today is Melanie Sturm. Melanie is the founder of Engage2Win where she aims to change communication for good, and The Win Coach for leaders of all stripes – elected officials, political candidates, corporate executives, advocates, and non-profit and movement leaders. Because persuasion involves winning people over to common ground they instinctively share Melanie teaches how to inspire an audience, including skeptics, to follow your lead, not based on what you say, but of what your audience hears you say. Based on the truism that people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care, Melanie teaches how to become more “hearable” by cultivating Six Powers of Persuasion. 1) What are the Six Powers of Persuasion? 2) What does it mean to Engage to Win? Can we really win over people who are hostile to our message? 3) Currently the main divide in the nation is between Conservatives and Marxists. If, as some believe, conservative ideas and values are the best for the most people, and Marxis

Our guest today is Austin Smith. Austin is a proud 5th-Generation Arizonan and Conservative Republican who is campaigning for election to be an AZ State Representative in LD 29. 1) What drove you to put your hat in the ring? And what key issues are you eager to positively impact? 2) What would you say to other people who are hesitant to dive into the rough and tumble world of politics? 3) Through your work with Turning Point Action you have helped to develop leadership among thousands of young people. And we have titled this episode, “Next Gen Leadership”. Based on your experience, what would you say about the outlook of the future? 4) How did you choose your running mates, Steve Montenegro & Janae Shamp? 5) What uniquely qualifies you to be fill one of the seats in the Arizona State House as a Representative for LD29?

Our guest today is Doug Ritter. Doug is the founder and Chairman of Knife Rights. He is an award-winning writer and subject matter expert on survival gear, which led to developing his own acclaimed line of Doug Ritter RSK knives. Doug currently spends the majority of his time rewriting knife law in America to benefit Individual Liberties. Knife Rights has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that we are building that Sharper Future™ as we Rewrite Knife Law in America™. As of August 2022, Knife Rights is responsible for 39 bills repealing knife bans in 25 states and over 150 cities and towns. 1) So, briefly, please explain to our audience who may not be familiar, what is Knife Rights? 2) What are some of your most impactful “wins”? 3) What are ethe current issues you are working on? 4) Does the recent SCOTUS decision on Bruen V NYSRPA impact the work you do at Knife Rights? - New York State Rifle & Pistol Association (NYSRPA) v. Bruen is an influential Supreme Court case in the field of constitutional law

Our guest today is Kari Lake. Kari is the Trump-Endorsed Candidate for Governor of Arizona. She walked away from her career as the most highly-respected and most-watched Anchor in Arizona to protest the fake, corporate media. Kari is committed to returning Arizona back to traditional American Values, embracing our Western Heritage, and creating a strong, safe, and prosperous place to raise a family. Her brand of common sense conservatism is committed to lowering taxes, securing our border, medical freedom, election integrity, and preserving individual liberties. 1) We are only a couple of weeks away from Primary Election day here in AZ, and the field has narrowed in just the past few days. You have never not had the lead in the polls. How are things looking as we come into August? 2) You come from the world of Corporate Media, and one of your biggest adversaries during your campaign has been members of the Media. What accounts for this contentious attitude they seem to have for you? 3) This past legislativ

Our guest today is Tiffany Shedd. Tiffany is a conservative Republican candidate for Attorney General to defend Arizonans’ Second Amendment rights, secure our southern border, and fight back against federal overreach. Tiffany is a water and business attorney, small business owner and lives on a 4th generation Pinal County farm in the middle of 3 major border smuggling routes. If elected, Tiffany will work to stop the invasion at the southern border, stand up for life, the second amendment and parental rights, prosecute election fraud, fight government overreach and ensure Arizona’s water and energy future. Tiffany is a mom and a 4-H certified pistol and shotgun coach. In that capacity, she has taught children the basics of firearm safety and competitive shooting for over 15 years. 1) Since we last spoke the ballots have been mailed out. It seems that AZ can’t get through an election without dealing with some major errors – what is currently happening in your race? 2) Why is protecting the 2A important to you

Our guest today is Matt Salmon. Matt is a front runner in the AZ Gubernatorial Race. Matt has previously served in both the Arizona State Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. In his previous elected positions, Matt earned a reputation for standing on principle and challenging the status quo, ultimately becoming a co-founder of the conservative House Freedom Caucus alongside leaders like Jim Jordan, Ron DeSantis, Mark Meadows, and Mick Mulvaney. During his time in Congress, Matt earned awards for being a “Defender of Liberty,” for being the “Taxpayer Hero” from Citizens Against Government Waste. 1) The AZ Primary Election is quickly approaching and will be hld on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022. Do you feel that the voters have had opportunities to know you and what sets you apart from the other Republican candidates? 2) One issue that is very top of mind for citizens in every state right now is School safety. You are the father of several grown children who have blessed you with grandchildren. How do we k