Gun Freedom Radio

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, but you Serve in the AZ Legislature. Like several States across the nation, AZ has a democrat governor, how will the current legislature advance legislation to protect our gun rights? 4) Do you have any 2A bills on the 2023 agenda? 5) Talk to us about your 2021 bill that protects the firearm industry in Arizona. 6) We expect the left to introduce gun-control bills, how will you handle these bills as Chairman of the Judiciary Committee. Originally Aired: 1.31.23

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 Capitol. Tell us why that is such an important event to lend your voice to. 5) What is the biggest fight in America right now? 6) What can Americans do to get in the fight?? 7) How do people follow you and purchase your book? Originally Aired: 1.23.23

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!

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?

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 – too often we think all of that means that is the end of the conversation and our Rights will ultimately triumph over rhetoric. What are your thoughts on that? 4) Federal vs State – where is the most good we as citizens can do in our efforts to protect, defend and reclaim our Individual Liberties? Originally Aired: 2.8.23

Our guests today are Philip Van Cleave, who has been the President of the Virginia Citizens Defense League since 2001. And Alga Evans, the Student Engagement Director for VCDL Academy. 1) What is the VCDL Academy? 2) Young adults (colleges, universities, and high school) and the next generations will take their turn at steering the wheel of this nation, how do we reach them and encourage them to protect their right to keep and bear arms? 3) The Second Amendment is a non-political issue. However, nowadays politics play a huge role in both destroying and protecting our Bill of Rights. How do we use politics for good? 4) What is Practical Politics and who is it aimed at? 5) How do people support VCDL Academy and follow the work of the VCDL? Originally Aired: 5.15.23

Cheryl Todd, AZ State Director to The DC Project and VP of the AzCDL testified before the before the AZ House Judiciary Committee on SB1428. This Bill proscribes an Arizona political subdivision from prohibiting a gun show from occurring within the Subdivision. The Bill received a party line 5 to 3 “Do Pass Recommendation”, which means that the Democrat Legislators agree with Discriminating against Lawful Commerce, simply because of their Political ideation. • In some locales, gun shows are singled out for additional restrictions or sometimes prohibited all together, while other events proceed without interference. Such discrimination is not justified as gun shows are safe and lucrative for the host jurisdictions. • Cities and counties should not be playing political favorites when it comes to hosting events open to the public. Testimony to the AZ Legislature on SB1428 in 2023 The ugliness of discrimination is alive and well – and even applauded - in certain areas of our State. The truth of this saddens and angers me, as it should all reasonable people. While every one of us in this room surely believes that we would vehemently stand up against discrimination, it has been my personal experience that some actually believe discrimination is perfectly fine - when that discrimination is based in Political ideation. And when it is focused on people like me, who work in the firearms industry and who do business at events such as Gun Shows. The firearms industry is safe, legal and highly regulated. Yet, Gun Shows, and the organizers and vendors of Gun Shows, are regularly shunned and discriminated against and treated as second-class citizens. SB1428 stands in the gap and protects me and my family business from being arbitrarily singled out and told in so many words to “know my place” and “stay where I belong”. And allows us the same advantages as any other public event. It is with full conviction for what is right and true that I stand against discrimination, and in support of SB1428, and ask you to do the same.

Our guest today is Chris Davidson. Chris is an entrepreneur, consultant, and community leader who believes in free market capitalism, small government, and the US Constitution, and to that end is a Project Manager on a major fundraising campaign to support The Second Amendment Foundation. 1) Recently Amazon cancelled their Smile program that many of us who are affiliated with non-profits relied on for donations and financial support. Being in Pro-2A Advocacy unfortunately automatically blocks a lot of avenues for not only outreach but also for fund-raising. But, you are working on something big for the SAF. Tell us about that. 2) You wear many hats, and among those is the Founder & Lead Strategist for Orca Strategies, LLC. Tell us about some of the work you have done under that umbrella. - helped your home state of Virginia flip from blue to red in Glenn Youngkin’s historic victory over the heavily favored former governor Terry McAuliffe. 3) You have been named in the “Top 40 Under 40”, you have grown your local Chamber of Commerce as their President, and you have hosted various startup competitions including “Virginia Shark Tank”. You are clearly someone who works to empower individuals to break out of their old habits and forge new paths to personal success. How does that tie into your latest project with SAF? 4) How do people begin supporting this freedom-oriented manufacturer of American Made products and have the convenience of monthly set-and-forget shipment of household goods? www.PatriotHousehold.com/GFR Originally Aired 5.17.23

Our guest today is Kym Zadrozny. Kymberly has worked as a business women for a Fortune 500 Company and three start-up businesses. Kym’s personal experience with harassment and assault motivated her to take a stand for the Mature women. Mature women are often targets of domestic abuse, physical and sexual assault, harassment, and threats. She is a USSCA (United States Concealed Carry Association) Instructor and a member of the Arizona Church Security Network (AZCSN). 1) Can you share details of your personal experience with harassment and assault? 2) What motivated you to join the United States Concealed Carry Association? 3) Training mature women 50 years of age and older on defensive training and gun safety and training sounds like a niche business. How did you get involved in this? 4) You are starting a new company called Faith Protect. What are your organizational goals? Originally Aired: 5.22.23

Our guest today is F. Paul Valone. Paul is the President of Grass Roots North Carolina, the Executive Director of Rights Watch International, Host of the Guns, Politics and Freedom Radio Show, and the Author of Rules for ANTI-Radicals: A Practical Handbook for Defeating Leftism. 1) How have you managed to make so much progress on gun rights in NC? a) Recently repealing NC’s Jim Crow-era pistol purchase permit system and expanding church carry to encompasses churches which sponsor schools – both of which were passed by overriding Gov. Cooper’s veto. b) Also a committee hearing for constitutional carry. 2) Why did you write Rules for ANTI-Radicals? 3) In the book, you say that conservatives are generally not prepared for politics. Why is that? 4) Do people need to be dedicated activists to get the most from your book? Originally Aired 5.19.23

Our guest today is Janel Lamb. Janel is the author of two books, a mom, a grandma and the wife of Mark Lamb, who most of us know as The American Sheriff. Janel is focused on Faith, Family, and Freedom, and as a Law Enforcement and political spouse, she shares personal stories of wins and losses, and spreads a message of hope! 1) You are the author of two books, “The Sheriff’s Wife” and “Bravery & Blinders”. Tell us a little bit about each book and what the driving force was behind writing each one? 2) Being a parent and grandparent in our current world is nothing like it was when our kids were young. What are your thoughts on how young parents can navigate the minefield. 3) Your husband has been elected Sheriff of Pinal County multiple times, and now he has just made a big announcement about his next campaign...how does your family handle the snakepit that politics can be? 4) Firearms and our Right to keep and bear them are under attack like never before in my lifetime. Politicians went from saying “we aren’t trying to take your guns, to ‘Hell, yes!’ that is exactly what we are doing. And there is an anti-gun group our there attempting to speak for all Moms (Moms Demand Action). They certainly do not speak for me – I demand and advocate for our Constitutional Rights – what say you to all of this? Originally aired 5.26.23

Our guest today is Mike Crawford. Mike is a 2024 Candidate for Sheriff of Maricopa County. He has lived a life of Service to this nation, first as a volunteer firefighter while in high school, then in the United States Air Force, followed by becoming a Deputy Sheriff special agent for the DEA Narcotics Taskforce and Extradition Fugitive Deputy in his native state of New Mexico. Once Mike moved to Arizona, he joined the Glendale Police Department as a Police Officer, becoming a Motor Instructor, and is a recognized motorcycle expert in the Arizona court system. Mike’s campaign to become Maricopa County Sheriff is a culmination of a lifetime of experience and Service. 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 Sheriff who values the Constitution make a big impact against them Originally Aired 6.16.23

Our guest today is Seak Smith. Seak is a wife, mother of three, a Patriot, a fierce warrior for children and the Founder of MOM & DAD Army. MOM Army is a survivor led organization with a mission to activate and unite millions of Mama Bears and their allies in the battle to stop the war on children and their innocence. MOM Army's vision is a world where children feel safe, loved, protected and honored. In the first 9 months since their launch on Instagram, MOM Army has grown to 25 chapters across America, Canada, the UK and Australia. 1) What are parents and concerned citizens saying about the attacks on children and what we can do to solve some of these issues? 2) What are some of the challenges in growing a national organization? 3) Where can MOM Army create the biggest change and impact to stop the war on children? 4) Who are your Dads in DAD Army? 5) You are also a Member of The DC Project. How are these two organizations similar and how are they unique from one another? Originally aired: 5.24.23

Our guest today is Michael Infanzon. Michael is the Chief Lobbyist for the Arizona Citizens Defense League and Managing Partner at EPIC Policy Group, where he covers a multitude of policy areas, focused on firearms rights and firearms related businesses, veterans issues, motorcycle rights and economic development/small business. 1) What’s a nice guy like you doing being a lobbyist? 2) Why do lobbyists get a bad reputation? 3) In your experience what is the hardest type of bill to get passed? And the easiest? 4) Is there a key piece of legislation that you are particularly proud to have worked on? 5) For several years Arizona has had Governors who have been friendly to the Second Amendment, but currently Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed every good gun Bill that has crossed her desk. These Bills have gone through rigorous debate and survived many layers of votes, only to die with the stroke of a politically-driven pen. How do we un-politicize our God-given rights and stop allowing politicians to use them as a political football? 6) You were recently meeting with elected officials in Washington DC. Was that a fruitful trip and why?

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 mission.” Originally Aired 9.6.24

Our guest today is Rob Morse. Rob is the host of the Self-Defense Gun Stories Podcast and co-host of the Polite Society Podcast. He blogs at his Slowfacts blog and his articles appear at OpsLens at Clash Daily. 1) You and your wife, Jen, recently visited AZ to take part in a training program called FASTER Saves Lives. Tell us about that program – what is it and who should take it. 2) You have written multiple articles about how often lives are saved by ordinary citizens who have taken the personal responsibility of being their own first responder. Why do you think there are still people who deny the truth and effectiveness of Responsibly Armed Citizens? 3) How can we collectively be more impactful in re-normalizing gun ownership in the US? 4) Are there any tactics that our side of the discussion about Individual Liberties can appropriate from the side that thinks Big Government is the cure for all our ills? Originally Aired 5.31.23

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 28 & 29, San Diego, CA) – tell us about why this is a DO NOT MISS event. 6) How do people follow you? Originally Aired 9.5.24

Our guest today is Dr. Jenn Stankus. Dr. Jenn is an emergency physician, attorney, military veteran serving as an Airborne Army JAG officer and a military judge, former law enforcement, and is now Reality TV Star. She has competed on American Ninja Warrior Military Edition, and was a top contestant in Surviving Mann Sessions 1 and 2, is the Host of Surviving Mann the Aftermath. 1) How did you get involved with Surviving Mann and American Stories and what is the show about? 2) Tell us a little about Surviving Mann All Stars that will be filming in Belize. 3) What is Lifeline, and why do you see this as your most important work so far? (Also starring Sheriff Mark Lamb) 4) You work as an expert witness in criminal defense cases. What are you seeing in terms of legal liability in self-defense cases, and what lessons can be learned for people from that? 5) What is Byrna, how did you get involved with them, and what are you doing with them? Originally Aired 6.19.24

"Teaching our children how to be safe is the most common-sense and the least controversial thing any of us could ever do. From their earliest ages we teach our children how to safely interact with pools of water, busy crosswalks, and kitchen knives. Training children takes away the forbidden curiosity that comes with making items like firearms mysterious and taboo. It is only when the topic is “firearms” that we suddenly decide that Political Agendas will dictate how well we train our children for safety. And it is inexcusably irresponsible to not empower our children with knowledge for how to be safe around firearms. AZ HB 2332 does allow for parents to opt out. So, those who want their children to stay uninformed and therefore, less safe, are free to do so. However, when MY children are trained to be safe, it makes YOUR children safer as well. And vice versa, which is why offering this education is not only appropriate, it is invaluable and necessary. In my own home we make education and training a priority, and my little 3-year old granddaughter, Kinsley, will skip into the kitchen, open the cutlery drawer filled with sharp and pointy forks and knives. She will reach in – go right past all the sharp instruments – grab her favorite pink spoon and head off to eat her ice cream. No drama. No special laws needed. No legislative hearings. Why? Because Kinsley has been taught what knives are to be used for and what they are not to be used for. HB2332 simply does the same thing for a different tool, firearms. It is with the strongest voice possible that I support HB2332 and I encourage you to do the same." Cheryl Todd, AZ State Director to The DC Project and VP of the AzCDL testified before the before the AZ Senate Education Committee on AZ HB 2332 which requires that, beginning July 1, 2024, school districts and charter schools must provide public school students in grades 6 through 12 with one or more training sessions in firearms safety in an age-appropriate manner. School districts and charter schools are required to notify the parents of any student who will receive training at least two weeks before the training is provided and must allow parents to opt the student out of the training. • Children are naturally curious about many things, including guns. That curiosity should be satisfied in a professional, controlled environment where they can safely learn how to respond to the presence of a firearm. • Safety classes will be taught by professional instructors and will not involve having children handling firearms at any time.

Our guest today is Martha Llamas. Martha Llamas is a survivor of domestic violence and was shot by her violent ex-boyfriend and left for dead. She does not think the responsibility lies with the guns but with their owners and wants to promote a healthy dialogue in the support of second amendment rights. Martha is an inspiring immigrant woman from Jalisco, Mexico, and has transcended her humble beginnings to manifest the American dream. Escaping poverty and domestic abuse, she journeyed to the U.S., enduring hardship to create a better life for herself and her family. 1) Your life story should be made into a movie. Many people who have been victimized by violent crime seem to become anti-gun. You consider yourself a Survivor and an advocate for the Second Amendment. Is there a correlation between those two mindsets? 2) Your mom had eight children? And she is who brought you to the US? How was she able to secure citizenship for all of you? 3) Your entrepreneurial spirit mirrors our own. Tell us about your various businesses. 4) In 2021 you were honored with the Champion for Freedom Award and got to meet President Trump. Tell us about that. Originally Aired 6.12.23

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 recent article in Lady Shooter Lifestyles Magazine. Originally Aired 9.6.24

Our guest today is Shirley Watral. Shirley, is the author of Amazon bestseller Heels to Holster, is a motivational speaker and firearms trainer. Her book Heels to Holster is a memoir of how she discovered the warrior inside as she survived an abusive relationship and thrived in the aftermath. She serves as the DC Project Florida state director since 2020, with the mission to raise awareness among the community and legislation that firearms safety and violence prevention are achieved through education, not legislation. 1) How are you using your personal story in Heels to Holster to empower other people? 2) Many people who have been victimized by violent crime seem to become anti-gun. You consider yourself a Survivor and an advocate for the Second Amendment. Is there a correlation between those two mindsets? 3) Tell us about The DC Project and what drives your passion to serve as the Florida State Director and spread the message about #EducationNotLegislation ? - Public being misinformed about firearms and people in the firearms community - Media play on words (mass shooting vs mass killing, Assault Rifle vs Armalite Rifle, weapons of war, automatic vs semi automatic, etc) 4) Recently FL Governor DeSantis invited the DCP to an important bill signing event – tell us about that? - Hollywood Beach boardwalk shooting blamed on permitless carry (which becomes Law on July 1, 2023) Originally Aired: 6.14.23

Our guest today is Mychael Waller. Mychael is the youngest, African American Federal Firearms Licensed (FFL) dealer in Illinois. He is the C.E.O. and owner of his online gun store, Mj’s Firearms, LLC and Protect 1*, LLC, Outdoor Range and Training Facility. After surviving two separate self-defense shootings, one while walking with his young son, Mychael had further motivation to become an advocate and trainer for gun safety and the freedom of law-abiding citizens to bear arms to protect themselves and their family. 1) You have survived two separate attempts on your life by strangers. Self-defense is very real to you. What prepared you to successfully defend yourself? 2) How are you and your son after having gone through such traumatic events? 3) You were recently on the Firearms & Freedom Docuseries. How did that come about? Originally Aired 6.21.23

Our guest today is Dr. John Lott. Dr. Lott 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. He is a world-recognized expert on guns and crime and the author of a number of books including "More Guns, Less Crime" and his latest "The War On Guns: Arming Yourself Against Gun Control Lies". 1) People who want more legal restrictions on Responsibly Armed Citizens have been peddling the phrase “Guns are the leading cause of death in children”. You recently posted some research results that show that to be a false claim. Let’s dig into the reasons why that is false. - Some reports use stats for ages 3-24 - there is a spike in the ages of 15-16 and particularly for black males - reports use all deaths involving firearms (including suicides and justifiable self-defense homicides) 2) We all want to save lives and make our communities safer. The Gun-Control Advocates claim that raising the age of gun-ownership to 21 will be the magic to do just that. Based on your research, will that change in the law really save lives? 3) California Governor Newsom is pushing for an Amendment to the US Constitution to restrict Gun Rights. Does his proposal make any sense to the stated goal of saving lives? • Raising the federal minimum age to purchase a firearm from 18 to 21 • Mandating universal background checks • Instituting a waiting period for all gun purchases • Barring civilian purchase of “assault weapons” 4) You recently testified at a Texas House Select Committee offering compelling information about how to effectively protect our schools – and that armed staff will save lives because they are the true immediate responders – and the Legislators simply ignored the facts and instead attacked your character. How important is it to speak up as you did even in the face of insult? 5) You made an interesting wager recently...asking Gun-Control activists to put their money where their theories are. Talk to us about that. - If Brazil’s Firearm Ban Is So Great, Why Won’t Gun-Control Activists Bet On It? Originally Aired 6.23.23