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Show Notes: Episode 75. Domestic Violence Restraining Orders and the Second Amendment (United States v. Rahimi) In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, to discuss United States v. Rahimi, a second amendment case before the United State Supreme Court involving the constitutionality of 18 USC 922(g)(8), prohibiting the possession of a firearm by someone subject to a domestic violence restraining order. Resources: Domestic Violence and the Second Amendment – Nelson Lund https://lawliberty.org/domestic-violence-and-the-second-amendment/ 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(8) - 18_usc_922g8.pdf https://www.law.gmu.edu/assets/files/faculty/18_usc_922g8.pdf United States v. Rahimi - SCOTUSblog https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/united-states-v-rahimi/ Stephen Halbrook Amicus Brief for National African American Gun Association Inc. https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/22/22-915/284094/20231004141846798_22-915%20Amicus%20Brief%20of%20National%20African%20American%20Gun%20Association%20Inc..pdf FPC Amicus https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/22/22-915/284194/20231004162323139_22-915%20bsac%20Firearms%20Policy%20Coalition.pdf Rahimi https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/22/22-915/284156/20231004130239138_Rahimi%20final%2010.02.2023.pdf Rahimi https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/22/22-915/280662/20230927174948653_Rahimi%20-%2022-915%20-%20Respondent%20Brief%20-%20FINAL.pdf Home - Supreme Court of the United States https://www.supremecourt.gov/ Second Amendment Roundup: “Do as I Say, Not as You Ruled” https://reason.com/volokh/2023/10/31/second-amendment-roundup-do-as-i-say-not-as-you-ruled/ Stephen Halbrook https://stephenhalbrook.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/22-915-Amicus-Brief-of-National-African-American-Gun-Association-Inc.pdf Tags: #liberty #freedom #rights #responsibilities #personalresponsibility #firearms #guns #SCOTUS #supremecourt #constitution #law DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast.

Show Notes: Episode 74. Ten Natural Steps to Training the Family Dog with Matthew Duffy (Part 1) In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by Matthew Duffy to discuss his book, Ten Natural Steps to Training the Family Dog: Building a Positive Relationship. If you are an average dog owner looking for answers to your dog-training needs, then it’s time to take the Ten Natural Steps to Training the Family Dog. Whether you’ve finally taken the plunge and adopted a puppy or dog but have no idea how to train it or make it a member of your family, or whether you have a dog that has been unruly for months or years, this is the book for you! Thousands of people just like you have gone to Matthew Duffy, a 30-year veteran dog trainer, for help. And just as they were able to take control of their dog using Matthew’s techniques in Ten Natural Steps to Training the Family Dog, you will too! This straightforward book, which is centered around positive reinforcement, teaches you the techniques and step-by-step instruction you need to train your dog effectively and quickly. The training techniques outlined in the book apply equally well to all breed types and ages. In Ten Natural Steps to Training the Family Dog, Matthew teaches you: •how to transform a rambunctious dog into a composed family member without the use of negative emotion; •how to develop self-control in your dog without the use of formal commands; •how to manage your dog’s behavior when challenged by distractions; •how to teach the five basic formal commands, step by step; •how to better understand the way your dog thinks; and •the basic principles of shaping your dog’s behavior. A Message from Matthew “The head of the average family I deal with often falls short on enough time to comfortably manage all the aspects of pack living: too little time for the kids and spouse, even less time for himself or herself, and next to no time for the dog. In our amped-up American lifestyle, we have so much on our daily plate that there is little room left for any additional challenge, like owning a dog. How sad it would be to miss out on such a rewarding and ancient relationship. This has been my job over the past three decades: helping families minimize the challenge of dog ownership so that it fits on their daily plate. Honestly, with a few environmental controls and the right kind of relationship development, anyone can enjoy a canine companion as the first breeders intended: an animal uniquely developed to live among people.” Resources: Duffy's Dog Training https://www.whitefangventures.com/?page_id=3201 Duffy’s on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: https://www.facebook.com/duffysdogtraining https://www.instagram.com/duffysdogtraining/ https://twitter.com/DuffysDogs Ten Natural Steps to Training the Family Dog: Building a Positive Relationship by Matthew P. Duffy https://www.amazon.com/Ten-Natural-Steps-Training-Family/dp/1456526308/ref=sr_1_2?crid=AXIWRKR5CDCS&keywords=matthew+duffy&qid=1698696609&sprefix=matthew+duffy%2Caps%2C406&sr=8-2 Dog Training and Eight Faces of Aggressive Behavior: A Master's Solution to Barkers, Growlers and Biters by Matthew P. Duffy https://www.amazon.com/Training-Eight-Faces-Aggressive-Behavior/dp/1492336718/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1YJ4NWLNQPV76&keywords=matthew+duffy&qid=1699021279&sprefix=matthew+duffy%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-1 Franklin: The Man behind the United States Commando Dogs by Matthew P. Duffy https://www.amazon.com/Franklin-behind-United-States-Commando/dp/069206270X/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1YJ4NWLNQPV76&keywords=matthew+duffy&qid=1699021279&sprefix=matthew+duffy%2Caps%2C118&sr=8-3 Tags: #liberty #freedom #dog #dogtraining #doglover #dogtrainer #dogtrainingtips #balancedtraining #GSD #labrador #K9 #serviceanimal #responsibilities #personalresponsibility #firearms #guns #training #mindset Instagram: @duffysdogtraining Facebook: @duffysdogtraining Twitter: @DuffysDogs DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast.

Show Notes: Episode 73. Gun Control Myths In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, to discuss common gun control myths. Resources: Firearms Policy Coalition -- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/Cy3wUf1qNZP/ Second Amendment Myths and Misinformation | The Heritage Foundation https://www.heritage.org/the-essential-second-amendment/second-amendment-myths-and-misinformation Data Visualization | Defensive Gun Uses in the U.S. | The Heritage Foundation https://datavisualizations.heritage.org/firearms/defensive-gun-uses-in-the-us/ Quote https://freedomandprosperity.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot-2023-05-13-at-11.22.25-PM.jpg The Seven Myths of Gun Control: Reclaiming the Truth About Guns, Crime, and the Second Amendment: Poe, Richard https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Myths-Gun-Control-Reclaiming/dp/0761525580 The Founder’s; Second Amendment: Origins of the Right to Bear Arms (Independent Studies in Political Economy): Halbrook, Stephen P.: 9781566637923: Amazon.com: Books https://www.amazon.com/Founders-Second-Amendment-Independent-Political/dp/1566637929/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2WC9ABRJJ8QJC&keywords=the+founders+second+amendment&qid=1698594830&sprefix=the+founders+second+%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-1 More Guns Less Crime: Understanding Crime and Gun Control Laws: Lott Jr., John R.: 9781707911974: Amazon.com: Books https://www.amazon.com/More-Guns-Less-Crime-Understanding/dp/1707911975/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1BLI8C8VD5SGU&keywords=more+guns+less+crime+john+lott&qid=1698594838&sprefix=more+guns+les%2Caps%2C93&sr=8-1 Gun Control Myths: How politicians, the media, and botched "studies" have twisted the facts on gun control: Lott Jr, Dr John R, Pollack, Andrew https://www.amazon.com/Gun-Control-Myths-politicians-botched/dp/B08C95PD1K/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2T743URTHXYPB&keywords=gun+control+myths+john+lott&qid=1698594852&sprefix=gun+control+myths%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-1 The War on Guns: Arming Yourself Against Gun Control Lies: 9781621575801: Lott Jr., John R.: Books https://www.amazon.com/War-Guns-Yourself-Against-Control/dp/1621575802/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1PQOMX20MRZNK&keywords=war+on+guns+john+lott&qid=1698594864&sprefix=war+on+guns+john+lott%2Caps%2C89&sr=8-1 7 Gun Control Myths That Just Won’t Die https://thefederalist.com/2015/10/07/7-gun-control-myths-that-just-wont-die/ The Seven Myths of Gun Control: Reclaiming the Truth About Guns, Crime, and the Second Amendment - Foundation for Economic Education https://fee.org/articles/the-seven-myths-of-gun-control-reclaiming-the-truth-about-guns-crime-and-the-second-amendment/ Gun control | International Liberty https://danieljmitchell.wordpress.com/tag/gun-control/ Leviathan - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leviathan Another Leftist Has an Epiphany on Guns | International Liberty https://danieljmitchell.wordpress.com/2020/12/26/another-leftist-has-an-epiphany-on-guns/ Tags: #liberty #freedom #rights #responsibilities #personalresponsibility #firearms #guns #training #mindset #guncontrol #myths DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast.

Show Notes: Episode 72. Are We Good Enough for Liberty? by Lawrence Reed (rerun of Ep. 40) Alex Ooley is joined by Lawrence (“Larry”) Reed to discuss Reed’s book, Are We Good Enough for Liberty?, and the importance of character to the preservation of liberty. Lawrence Reed: https://www.lawrencewreed.com/ Are We Good Enough for Liberty?: https://fee.org/resources/are-we-good-enough-for-liberty/ https://fee.org/media/32960/good-enough-for-liberty-revised-final-1.pdf “Spreading Freedom to the World”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7RJcAdDHZE Other Links: https://fee.org/people/lawrence-w-reed/ https://fee.org/articles/wanted-moral-courage/ https://fee.org/resources/blinking-lights-project/ Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Poland https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=895476625267037&set=a.290535892427783 https://www.lawrencewreed.com/about https://fee.org/articles/fee-s-president-emeritus-lawrence-reed-to-be-honored-in-warsaw-and-receive-order-of-merit/ https://www.mackinac.org/30044 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Order_of_Merit_of_the_Republic_of_Poland https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Recipients_of_the_Order_of_Merit_of_the_Republic_of_Poland https://www.president.pl/president/competences/orders-and-decorations https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Grand_Crosses_of_the_Order_of_Merit_of_the_Republic_of_Poland DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast. This podcast is also available on other platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theforgeoffreedom Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2263714 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-forge-of-freedom/id1663691635 iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-forge-of-freedom-106982838/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/24GFU6uBP3IV9G1e2bFsz6 PodLink: https://pod.link/1663691635 Tune-In: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Education-Podcasts/The-Forge-of-Freedom-p3486880/?topicId=265885603 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bb7145f8-24dc-49d2-8b43-0c6e4d98686d/the-forge-of-freedom Spotify for Podcasters: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/forgeoffreedom Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/the-forge-of-freedom/PC:1001051774 Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/km4st-29d5c3/The-Forge-of-Freedom-Podcast YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6_liiJJ_k4OeOjgXa1hiD_eyrpiwDf3r&si=DTsNuDPNiJot5rQr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/forgeoffreedom/videos

Show Notes: Episode 70. What is the 9th Amendment? In this episode, Alex Ooley shares an article from the Tenth Amendment Center by Mike Maharrey called, “Constitution 101: The Ninth Amendment.” The Ninth Amendment is often overlooked and ignored, but it serves a crucial purpose by affirming the limited nature of the government that was intended to be formed. Resources: Constitution 101: The Ninth Amendment | Tenth Amendment Center https://tenthamendmentcenter.com/2016/07/05/constitution-101-the-ninth-amendment/ Episode 5. The Forge of Freedom – The Bill of Rights - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxF_6WB1cVg Constitution Owner’s Manual | TAC Store https://shop.tenthamendmentcenter.com/product/constitution-owners-manual/ Our Last Hope: Rediscovering the Lost Path to Liberty | TAC Store https://shop.tenthamendmentcenter.com/product/our-last-hope-rediscovering-the-lost-path-to-liberty/ Michael Maharrey https://www.michaelmaharrey.com/ Mike Maharrey (@mmaharrey10th) / X https://twitter.com/mmaharrey10th Facebook - Mike Maharrey https://www.facebook.com/mmaharrey/ The Lost History of the Ninth Amendment | TAC Store https://shop.tenthamendmentcenter.com/product/the-lost-history-of-the-ninth-amendment/?doing_wp_cron=1467755897.0164000988006591796875 TenthAmendmentCenter (@TenthAmendment) / X https://twitter.com/TenthAmendment Tenth Amendment Center - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/user/TenthAmendmentCenter Facebook - Tenth Amendment Center https://www.facebook.com/tenthamendmentcenter/ Tenth Amendment Center (@tenthamendmentcenter) • Instagram photos and videos https://www.instagram.com/tenthamendmentcenter/ Tags: #liberty #freedom #rights #responsibilities #personalresponsibility #Constitution #billofrights #law DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast.

Show Notes: Episode 71. Firearms Trainers You Should Know In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, to discuss how to find quality firearms instructors and some that Mike and Alex know are quality trainers. Resources: Ken Campbell, Chief Executive Officer, Gunsite Academy - Gunsite Academy https://www.gunsite.com/gunsite-instructors/sheriff-ken-campbell/ Who is Massad Ayoob? - Massad Ayoob Group https://massadayoobgroup.com/who/ Available Classes | Active Response Training https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/available-classes Trainers You Should Know- Citizens Safety Academy | Active Response Training https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/trainers-you-should-know-citizens-safety-academy Tom Givens - Rangemaster https://rangemaster.com/tom-givens/ Newsletter - Rangemaster https://rangemaster.com/newsletter/ Thunder Ranch https://thunderranchinc.com/courses Mike Seeklander - Bio - Shooting-Performance.com https://www.shooting-performance.com/training/instructors/ Classes – Rogers Shooting School (Bill Rogers) https://rogersshootingschool.com/collections/classes CSA Instructors – Citizens Safety Academy https://citizenssafety.com/csa-instructors/#section-aqil-credentials About Langdon Tactical (Ernest Langdon) https://langdontactical.com/about About – Defense Training International (John Farnam) https://defense-training.com/about/ https://defense-training.com/schedule/ John Correia - Active Self Protection https://activeselfprotection.com/our-owner-and-founder-john-correia/ Marlan Ingram - Openrange https://www.openrangesports.com/search/marlan/ NRA Training https://firearmtraining.nra.org/student-courses/ David Yamane re Dr. William April https://gunculture2point0.wordpress.com/2021/08/06/resources-by-and-about-william-aprill-of-aprill-risk-consulting/ Tiger McKee https://www.amazon.com/Book-Two-Guns-Martial-2005-01-19/dp/B01K3N6SOK https://www.thetacticalwire.com/features/977907c8-c754-4fe9-bfdd-5f2ca8830a3a https://www.guntalk.com/post/the-next-shot https://www.guntalk.com/post/fighting-safely https://www.guntalk.com/post/avoidance-and-escape https://www.guntalk.com/post/fightin-stance https://www.guntalk.com/post/concealment-draw-2 https://www.guntalk.com/post/follow-through https://www.thetacticalwire.com/features/977907c8-c754-4fe9-bfdd-5f2ca8830a3a Lee Weems https://www.youtube.com/c/leeweems https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lee-weems Gun Talk (Tom Gresham and Ryan Gresham) https://www.guntalk.com/ Tags: #liberty #freedom #rights #responsibilities #personalresponsibility #firearms #guns #training #mindset DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast.

Show Notes: Episode 69. Four Questions to Ask in Your Next Gun Control Debate In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, to discuss some suggestions about how to approach your interactions and conversations with gun control advocates. Resources: Four Questions to Ask in Your Next Gun Control Debate https://www.ammoland.com/2023/09/four-questions-to-ask-in-your-next-gun-control-debate/#axzz8EpaZ1dO9 The Secrets to Winning Hearts and Minds on the Second Amendment (John Correia's GRPC Speech) - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVnQ0_uxj6I&t=17s Gun Rights Policy Conference 2023 Saturday Afternoon Session - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYRV25xwsuk&t=4989s How to Win the Gun Control Debate in Favor of Guns https://www.ammoland.com/2017/10/winning-gun-control-debate/#axzz4xlJQRrKc Crime Prevention Research Center (John Lott) https://crimeresearch.org/ Gun Talk (Tom Gresham) https://www.guntalktv.com/ District of Columbia v. Heller :: 554 U.S. 570 (2008) :: Justia US Supreme Court Center https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/554/570/ McDonald v. Chicago | Oyez https://www.oyez.org/cases/2009/08-152 New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. Bruen | Oyez https://www.oyez.org/cases/2021/20-843 Home - Second Amendment Foundation https://saf.org/ Firearms Policy Coalition https://www.firearmspolicy.org/ Gun Owners of America https://www.gunowners.org/ Tags: #liberty #freedom #rights #responsibilities #personalresponsibility #firearms #guns #debate #conversation #communication DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast.

Show Notes: Episode 68. Poetry to Carry with You Through Hard Times In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses three poems that continue to inspire him and that he hopes will inspire others to persevere through adversity and live the good life. Resources: Meeting Triumph and Disaster With the Ideal Man - Intellectual Takeout https://intellectualtakeout.org/2022/10/meeting-triumph-and-disaster-with-the-ideal-man/ Taking Poetry to Heart Is a Lifetime Gift - Intellectual Takeout https://intellectualtakeout.org/2022/08/taking-poetry-to-heart-is-a-lifetime-gift/ If— by Rudyard Kipling (Poem + Analysis) https://poemanalysis.com/rudyard-kipling/if/ Desiderata: Original Text https://www.desiderata.com/desiderata.html Desiderata - A Life Changing Poem for Hard Times - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaVaF6TkSUU&t=25s Desiderata by Max Ehrmann - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFxvV7-JDRw What-Will-Matter https://whatwillmatter.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/000-What-Will-Matter-2.png "What Will Matter" Michael Josephson https://appleseeds.org/What-Matters.htm What Will Matter? A Poem by by Michael Josephson. Spiritual Reminders http://billjohnsononline.com/what-will-matter/ If— - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/If%E2%80%94 If by Rudyard Kipling - Read by Sir Michael Caine - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqOgyNfHl1U Timeless Advice from Rudyard Kipling https://fee.org/articles/timeless-advice-from-rudyard-kipling/ Manvotional: "If" by Rudyard Kipling | The Art of Manliness https://www.artofmanliness.com/character/manly-lessons/manvotional-if-by-rudyard-kipling/ "If-" by Rudyard Kipling | The Art of Manliness https://www.artofmanliness.com/if-by-rudyard-kipling/ The Life of Jack London #8: Success at Last | The Art of Manliness https://www.artofmanliness.com/character/manly-lessons/the-life-of-jack-london-as-a-case-study-in-the-power-and-perils-of-thumos-8-success-at-last/ If— by Rudyard Kipling - Poems | Academy of American Poets https://poets.org/poem/if If— by Rudyard Kipling | Poetry Foundation https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/46473/if--- if-rudyard-kipling.jpeg https://blausternschlonge.files.wordpress.com/2012/06/if-rudyard-kipling.jpeg If (image) https://i.pinimg.com/originals/b0/8e/cc/b08ecc28bd264a13c1ad7e2e93be1ea5.jpg If (image) https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0166/0736/products/IF-RDSelFA0_1024x1024.jpg?v=1498713457 If (image) https://images.fineartamerica.com/images/artworkimages/mediumlarge/1/if-by-rudyard-kipling-parchment-style-ginny-gaura.jpg If (image) https://i.pinimg.com/originals/07/11/2f/07112fe18a441fd4e032cc187353af06.jpg Tags: #liberty #freedom #rights #responsibilities #personalresponsibility #manliness #virtue #thumos #life #living #motivation #poetry #poem #kipling DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast.

Show Notes: Episode 66. War is a Racket In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses the book by Smedley Butler called War is a Racket. Originally printed in 1935, War Is a Racket is General Smedley Butler’s frank speech describing his role as a soldier as nothing more than serving as a puppet for big-business interests. Widely appreciated and referenced by left- and right-wingers alike, this is an extraordinary argument against war – more relevant now than ever. Resources: War is a Racket: https://ratical.org/ratville/CAH/warisaracket.pdf Gangsters of Capitalism: Smedley Butler, war is a racket, & beating a coup: https://taskandpurpose.com/news/smedley-butler-gangsters-of-capitalism/ War Is a Racket – Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/War_Is_a_Racket War is a Racket : Feral House: https://feralhouse.com/war-is-a-racket/ War is a Racket: The Profit Motive Behind Warfare: Butler, Smedley: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1434407004/ref=sw_img_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1 Smedley Butler – Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Smedley_Butler WAR IS A RACKET by Maj. Gen. Smedley D. Butler (audiobook): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26O-2SVcrw0 Alexis de Tocqueville – Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexis_de_Tocqueville Smedley Butler and the Racket That Is War – The Future of Freedom Foundation: https://www.fff.org/explore-freedom/article/smedley-butler-racket-war/ January-2023-Future-of-Freedom.pdf: https://www.fff.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/January-2023-Future-of-Freedom.pdf Task & Purpose: https://www.facebook.com/TaskandPurpose https://twitter.com/TaskandPurpose Tags: #liberty #freedom #rights #responsibilities #personalresponsibility #war #warisaracket #imperialism #nationaldefense #nationalsecuritystate

Show Notes: Episode 67. Flying with Firearms In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, to discuss how to fly with a firearm. The process can seem daunting at first, but it is not difficult if you know a few basic guidelines. Resources: The Definitive Guide To Flying With Guns | Active Response Training https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/flying-with-guns Transporting Firearms and Ammunition | Transportation Security Administration https://www.tsa.gov/travel/transporting-firearms-and-ammunition Civil Enforcement | Transportation Security Administration https://www.tsa.gov/travel/civil-enforcement TSA says there is a proper way to pack, declare and travel with a firearm | Transportation Security Administration https://www.tsa.gov/news/press/releases/2021/12/21/tsa-says-there-proper-way-pack-declare-and-travel-firearm Flying with Firearms: Everything You Need to Know - Pew Pew Tactical https://www.pewpewtactical.com/flying-with-firearms/ Daily Defense 3-9: Traveling With Firearms on Commercial Airlines - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uPJYjO2iMWo How to Fly with a Gun: Everything You Need to Know | Pelican https://www.pelican.com/us/en/discover/pelican-flyer/post/how-to-fly-with-a-gun--everything-you-need-to-know/ What Can I Bring? All | Transportation Security Administration https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/all?page=8 Pocket Knife | Transportation Security Administration https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/pocket-knife Pepper Spray | Transportation Security Administration https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/pepper-spray Self-Defense Sprays | Transportation Security Administration https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/whatcanibring/items/self-defense-sprays Pocket Knives and Airports - TSA Knife Rules – Knife Depot https://knife-depot.com/pages/pocket-knives-and-airports-tsa-knife-rules Another Downside To Flying With Guns | Active Response Training https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/another-downside-to-flying-with-guns UPDATE: Man charged in Louisville airport security breach had weapon in his bag https://www.wave3.com/2023/09/25/update-man-charged-louisville-airport-security-breach-had-weapon-his-bag/ Greenville man arrested for bringing gun to Louisville airport | News | newsandtribune.com https://www.newsandtribune.com/news/greenville-man-arrested-for-bringing-gun-to-louisville-airport/article_b02f3b76-5bc8-11ee-98cc-3b41ed4ac756.html TSA set for record number of guns found at airports – Bearing Arms https://bearingarms.com/tomknighton/2023/10/03/tsa-set-for-record-n75580 U.S. Attorney threatens to revoke carry permits for those caught with a gun in carry-on baggage – Bearing Arms https://bearingarms.com/camedwards/2023/10/02/u-s-attorney-threatens-to-revoke-carry-permits-for-those-caught-with-a-gun-in-carry-on-baggage-n75550 Airlines: American: https://www.aa.com/i18n/travel-info/baggage/firearms-and-ammunition.jsp Alaska Air: https://www.alaskaair.com/content/travel-info/baggage/special-baggage/transporting-firearms Allegiant: https://www.allegiantair.com/restricted-articles Air Canada: https://www.aircanada.com/us/en/aco/home/plan/baggage/restricted-and-prohibited-items.html#/ Delta: https://www.delta.com/us/en/baggage/special-items/overview Frontier: https://faq.flyfrontier.com/help/bags-seats-general-info-can-i-bring-a-firearm-with-me Jet Blue: https://www.jetblue.com/help/musical-instruments-and-other-special-items Southwest: https://www.southwest.com/help/baggage/special-baggage-sports-equipment Spirit: https://content.spirit.com/Shared/en-us/Documents/Contract_of_Carriage.pdf United: https://www.united.com/en/us/fly/baggage/sports-equipment.html Tags: #liberty #freedom #rights #responsibilities #personalresponsibility #firearms #guns #travel #flight #TSA #airline DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone

Notes: Episode 64. Jeff Knox: Fighting to Save the NRA Alex Ooley is joined by Jeff Knox, Director of The Firearms Coalition, an independent rights advocacy organization comprised of gun clubs, grassroots organizations, and individual activists. Founded in 1984 by gun rights legend, Neal Knox, The Coalition has been actively working to educate, inform, and influence the public and our servants for almost 40 years. To join The Firearms Coalition, support their work, and subscribe to their newsletter and other services, visit www.FirearmsCoalition.org. Resources: Firearms Coalition https://firearmscoalition.org/ NRA Director Nominations & Petitions | The Firearms Coalition https://firearmscoalition.org/nra-director-nominations-petitions/ Can the NRA be Saved? Open Call for Activist NRA Board Candidates! | The Firearms Coalition https://firearmscoalition.org/can-the-nra-be-saved-open-call-for-activist-nra-board-candidates/ The Knox Report: Fighting to Save the NRA - Firearms News https://www.firearmsnews.com/editorial/fighting-to-save-the-nra/460236 Jeff Knox - AmmoLand https://www.ammoland.com/author/jeff-knox/ Jeff Knox (@JeffKnox) / X https://twitter.com/JeffKnox Jeff Knox / Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FirearmsCoalition Neal Knox - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neal_Knox NRA in Danger – NRA's internal scandals imperil its survival https://nraindanger.wordpress.com/ Neal Knox - The Gun Rights War: Neal Knox, Chris Knox https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0976863308/ref=sw_img_1?smid=A1MU0TH93M3G6W&psc=1 DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast. #freedom #liberty #2A #constitution #NRA #firearms #rights #responsibilities #grassroots

Notes: Episode 64. Jeff Knox: Fighting to Save the NRA Alex Ooley is joined by Jeff Knox, Director of The Firearms Coalition, an independent rights advocacy organization comprised of gun clubs, grassroots organizations, and individual activists. Founded in 1984 by gun rights legend, Neal Knox, The Coalition has been actively working to educate, inform, and influence the public and our servants for almost 40 years. To join The Firearms Coalition, support their work, and subscribe to their newsletter and other services, visit www.FirearmsCoalition.org. Resources: Firearms Coalition https://firearmscoalition.org/ NRA Director Nominations & Petitions | The Firearms Coalition https://firearmscoalition.org/nra-director-nominations-petitions/ Can the NRA be Saved? Open Call for Activist NRA Board Candidates! | The Firearms Coalition https://firearmscoalition.org/can-the-nra-be-saved-open-call-for-activist-nra-board-candidates/ The Knox Report: Fighting to Save the NRA - Firearms News https://www.firearmsnews.com/editorial/fighting-to-save-the-nra/460236 Jeff Knox - AmmoLand https://www.ammoland.com/author/jeff-knox/ Jeff Knox (@JeffKnox) / X https://twitter.com/JeffKnox Jeff Knox / Facebook https://www.facebook.com/FirearmsCoalition Neal Knox - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neal_Knox NRA in Danger – NRA's internal scandals imperil its survival https://nraindanger.wordpress.com/ Neal Knox - The Gun Rights War: Neal Knox, Chris Knox https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0976863308/ref=sw_img_1?smid=A1MU0TH93M3G6W&psc=1 DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast. #freedom #liberty #2A #constitution #NRA #firearms #rights #responsibilities #grassroots

Show Notes: Episode 65. Structure of the Federal Courts and Duncan v. Bonta “High-Capacity” Magazine Case In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by his father, Mike Ooley, to discuss the structure of the federal courts and the status of the Duncan v. Bonta challenge to California’s “high capacity” magazine ban. Resources: Duncan v. Becerra - Michel & Associates, P.C. https://michellawyers.com/duncan-v-becerra/ 2023-09-22 Decision Signed by Judge R. Benitez https://michellawyers.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023-09-22-Decision-Signed-by-Judge-R.-Benitez2263869.1.pdf 9th Circuit Panel (Duncan v. Bonta) https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.ca9.345123/gov.uscourts.ca9.345123.3.0.pdf CRPA Files Opposition to Stay of Injunction in Duncan v. Bonta - CRPA https://crpa.org/news/blogs/crpa-files-opposition-to-stay-of-injunction-in-duncan-v-bonta/ Duncan Decision A Big Win, State Likely To Appeal - CRPA https://crpa.org/news/blogs/duncan-decision-a-big-win-state-likely-to-appeal/ Judge Benitez finally drops Duncan v. Bonta Decision - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HTJ51_kOGM Legal Guides - CRPA https://crpa.org/resources/legal-guides/ En Banc Chart https://crpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/en-banc-chart.jpg FAQ and Analysis RE Ninth Circuit Panel Decision https://crpa.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/FAQ-and-Analysis-Re-Ninth-Circuit-Panel-Decision-08282020.pdf SAF CHEERS RULING OVERTURNING CAL. MAG BAN; WILL AFFECT OTHER STATES - Second Amendment Foundation https://saf.org/saf-cheers-ruling-overturning-cal-mag-ban-will-affect-other-states/ California Ammo Mag Ban Ruled Unconstitutional | The Reload https://thereload.com/california-ammo-mag-ban-ruled-unconstitutional/ Circuit Court Map https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/courses-images/wp-content/uploads/sites/430/2016/08/27180202/Capture2.png En Banc https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/En_banc Tags: #liberty #freedom #rights #responsibilities #personalresponsibility #firearms #handguns #training #mondaygunday

Show Notes: Episode 63. Hunter Biden Indictment Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, to discuss the indictment of Hunter Biden and the charges he is facing in federal court. Resources: Hunter Biden Indictment: https://d3i6fh83elv35t.cloudfront.net/static/2023/09/hunter-biden-indictment-1.pdf 18 USC 922: https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/922 Form 4473: https://www.atf.gov/firearms/updated-atf-form-4473-firearms-transaction-record-august-2023-revisions PBS Article re Indictment of Hunter Biden: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/read-the-full-hunter-biden-indictment-over-federal-gun-charges Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) – Gun Rights Policy Conference (GRPC): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jLYzEHkb0sc https://www.facebook.com/events/571593548370541 https://saf.org/grpc/ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast. #freedom #liberty #2A #constitution #criminallaw #crime #FBI #ATF

Show Notes: Episode 62. Striking Autoworkers Will Only Harm Their Own Livelihoods In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses the United Auto Worker’s (UAW) strike and why the workers are focused on the wrong problem. Resources: Striking Autoworkers Will Only Harm Their Own Livelihoods | Mises Wire https://mises.org/wire/striking-autoworkers-will-only-harm-their-own-livelihoods Connor O'Keeffe https://mises.org/profile/connor-okeeffe Fiat Standard: The Debt Slavery Alternative to Human Civilization https://store.mises.org/Fiat-Standard-The-Debt-Slavery-Alternative-to-Human-Civilization-P11220.aspx On the Right to Strike - Foundation for Economic Education https://fee.org/articles/on-the-right-to-strike/ On Labor Unions - Foundation for Economic Education https://fee.org/articles/on-labor-unions/ Who Wins in Strikes? - Foundation for Economic Education https://fee.org/articles/who-wins-in-strikes/

Show Notes: Episode 60. The Tyranny of Gun Control with Jacob G. Hornberger Alex Ooley is joined by Jacob Hornberger to discuss his book, The Tyranny of Gun Control. The right to own firearms is one of the most fundamental, inherent rights of man. Not only do individuals have the natural, God-given right to own property, they also have the basic right to defend themselves from murderers, rapists, thieves, burglars, and other violent, antisocial people in society. Most importantly, individuals have the right to defend themselves from the oppressive, tyrannical acts of their own government. This book shows why gun control poses an enormous threat to the liberty of the American people. It is a must read for anyone concerned about the future direction of freedom in the United States. Resources: The Tyranny of Gun Control: Hornberger, Jacob G., Ebeling, Richard M. https://www.amazon.com/Tyranny-Gun-Control-Jacob-Hornberger/dp/1890687006 FFF's Upcoming Austrian Economics Conference https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=El_OtE_mqNo FFF on Twitter and Facebook: https://twitter.com/FutureofFreedom https://www.facebook.com/futureoffreedom Jacob G. Hornberger Biography https://www.fff.org/author/jacob-hornberger-2/ Gun Control and Tyranny – The Future of Freedom Foundation https://www.fff.org/2018/03/01/gun-control-tyranny/ The Tyranny of Gun Control – The Future of Freedom Foundation https://www.fff.org/store/the-tyranny-of-gun-control-paperback/ The Tyranny of Gun Control - Foundation for Economic Education https://fee.org/articles/the-tyranny-of-gun-control/ Full Context Interview with Jacob G. Hornberger – The Future of Freedom Foundation https://www.fff.org/explore-freedom/article/full-context-interview-with-jacob-g-hornberger/ Essays on Liberty - Foundation for Economic Education https://fee.org/resources/essays-on-liberty-2/ Essays on Liberty, Volume 1 - Foundation for Economic Education https://fee.org/resources/essays-on-liberty-volume-1/ Related Forge of Freedom Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6LiF-EO8jI&t=35s (War on Drugs) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nk4b1mXcQ-0 (2nd Amendment) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMOyQBobOEE (America’s Rifle / Stephen Halbrook) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJC77He8bMo (Are We Good Enough for Liberty? Larry Reed) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2hSo46J3NU (Vices Are Not Crime) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkPhL_mZeA4 (Positive & Negative Rights) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZpcWLp46Beg (Jury Nullification) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9kZP3uEz-Og (Civil Asset Forfeiture) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxF_6WB1cVg (Bill of Rights) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmvJCEYPa6Y (Theory of Property) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivj3cL7O7B8&t=145s (War on Drugs) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-cfpPSrcIHA&t=15s (Why Freedom?) DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast. #freedom #family #life #liberty #2A #constitution #libertarinism #morality #selfownership #privateproperty

Show Notes: Episode 61. What Should You Know as a New Gun Owner? (rerun of Episode 19) In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by his father, Mike Ooley, to discuss what a new gun owner needs to know. Resources: Massad Ayoob Group – MAG40: https://massadayoobgroup.com/mag-40/ In the Gravest Extreme by Massad Ayoob: https://www.amazon.com/Gravest-Extreme-Firearm-Personal-Protection/dp/0936279001/ref=sr_1_1?crid=39EY9VXTHAXNS&keywords=in+the+gravest+extreme+by+massad+ayoob&qid=1682881750&sprefix=in+the+gravest+ext%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-1 The Law of Self-Defense by Andrew Branca https://www.amazon.com/Law-Self-Defense-Indispensable-Citizen/dp/1943809143/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2HI3KJNDMJYMI&keywords=law+of+self+defense&qid=1682881794&sprefix=law+of+self+defens%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-1 Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network (ACLDN) https://armedcitizensnetwork.org/ U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) https://academy.usconcealedcarry.com/ Gunsite https://www.gunsite.com/ John Farnam – Defensive Training International https://defense-training.com/about/ Tom Givens – Rangemaster https://rangemaster.com/tom-givens/ Greg Ellifritz https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/ John Correia at Active Self Protection https://activeselfprotection.com/ Lee Weems https://firstpersonsafety.com/ _______________________________ Tags: liberty, freedom, rights, responsibilities, personalresponsibility, firearms, handguns, training, mondaygunday The podcast is also available on YouTube, Rumble, and all the most popular podcast streaming sources: Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2263714 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theforgeoffreedom PodLink https://pod.link/1663691635 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-forge-of-freedom/id1663691635 Anchor/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alex-ooley3 Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bb7145f8-24dc-49d2-8b43-0c6e4d98686d/the-forge-of-freedom?ref=dm_sh_5bKJq2KMITkxLeV5hmkot23XF Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/24GFU6uBP3IV9G1e2bFsz6 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kODkzNjE3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjvr7vFsP_8AhWBL1kFHY6ADA8Q9sEGegQIARAC Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-forge-of-freedom TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Education-Podcasts/The-Forge-of-Freedom-p3486880/ iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-forge-of-freedom-106982838/

Show Notes: Episode 59. Is a "Liberty Safe" Good for Liberty or Safety? Plus, New Mexico Governor Must Be Stopped. Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, to discuss the recent controversy surrounding Liberty Safe and their disclosure of a customer’s combination to the FBI. They also discuss the 30-day suspension of the Constitution by the tyrant governor of New Mexico. Resources: Liberty Safe: https://www.libertysafe.com/collections/presidential/products/presidential-25#description https://twitter.com/hodgetwins/status/1698854092792070382?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1698854092792070382%7Ctwgr%5Eb3174de9428f3382ebc53ef2f8cd0166c331573c%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbearingarms.com%2Franjit-singh%2F2023%2F09%2F06%2Fis-liberty-safe-with-liberty-safe-n74510 https://twitter.com/Mrgunsngear/status/1699596680474071292 https://twitter.com/libertysafeinc/status/1699245595867971969 https://twitter.com/johnbryanesq/status/1699374297167397190?s=10 https://twitter.com/libertysafeinc/status/1699606598669459680 https://twitter.com/fourboxesdiner/status/1700118148907716813 https://twitter.com/Guns_Gadgets/status/1699404593958879618 https://twitter.com/hodgetwins/status/1699848599503339560 https://twitter.com/collinrugg/status/1699455774576324740?s=42 https://twitter.com/2aHistory/status/1699513964558733334 https://www.ledger.com/academy/not-your-keys-not-your-coins-why-it-matters https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/arkansas-man-arrested-felony-and-misdemeanor-charges-actions-during-jan-6-capitol-breach https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/press-release/file/1594191/download https://blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2022/04/an-act-against-the-constitution-is-void/ https://blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2023/09/acts-against-the-constitution-are-void/ New Mexico Governor Goes Full Tyrant: https://twitter.com/Mrgunsngear/status/1700481855991017715 https://twitter.com/Mrgunsngear/status/1700499161982935341 DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast. #freedom #liberty #2a #selfownership #ATF #FBI #tyranny #separationofpowers #firearms #righttokeepandbeararms #NewMexico

Show Notes: Episode 58. The War on Drugs Is a War on Freedom Alex Ooley discusses an article by David Gordon and a book by Laurence Vance called The War on Drugs is a War on Freedom. Resources: The War on Drugs is a War on Freedom: https://mises.org/library/war-drugs-war-freedom Electronic Frontier Foundation: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2014/10/peekaboo-i-see-you-government-uses-authority-meant-terrorism-other-uses Patriot Act Used for Drug War: https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/blogpost/post/patriot-act-used-to-fight-more-drug-dealers-than-terrorists/2011/09/07/gIQAcmEBAK_blog.html https://nymag.com/news/9-11/10th-anniversary/patriot-act/ https://www.motherjones.com/kevin-drum/2014/10/patriot-act-warrants-used-more-drugs-terrorism/ The Conservative Drug War Creed: https://www.lewrockwell.com/2018/06/laurence-m-vance/the-conservative-drug-war-creed/ FISA Courts: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Foreign_Intelligence_Surveillance_Court Related Forge of Freedom episodes: Episode 3. The Forge of Freedom – The War on Drugs - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivj3cL7O7B8&list=PL6_liiJJ_k4OeOjgXa1hiD_eyrpiwDf3r&index=53 Episode 14. The Forge of Freedom – Positive & Negative Rights - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkPhL_mZeA4 Episode 22. Vices Are Not Crimes - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2hSo46J3NU DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast. #freedom #liberty #2a #selfownership #drugwar #warondrugs #tyranny #terrorism

Show Notes: Episode 56. “Don’t Tread on Me” - What is the Gadsden Flag? Alex Ooley discusses a recent incident in Colorado involving the censorship of a symbol of freedom – the Gadsden Flag. A 12-year-old boy at the Vanguard School in Colorado Springs, Colorado was removed from class for displaying a Gadsden Flag patch on his backpack. Resources: Connor Boyack on X: "Meet 12yo Jaiden who was kicked out of class yesterday in Colorado Springs for having a Gadsden flag patch…” https://twitter.com/cboyack/status/1696508336345153691?s=42 The Tuttle Twins and the Creature from Jekyll Island - The Tuttle Twins https://tuttletwins.com/product/the-tuttle-twins-and-the-creature-from-jekyll-island/? Wallowa-Whitman National Forest - Outdoor Safety & Ethics https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/wallowa-whitman/learning/safety-ethics/?cid=stelprdb5228184 The Rattlesnake as a Symbol of America - by Benjamin Franklin https://www.greatseal.com/symbols/rattlesnake.html Connor Boyack on X: "No surprise at all that @cnn and @MSNBC have zero articles or mentions of Jaiden, gadsden flag, etc. from this week. Totally ignored the story… https://twitter.com/cboyack/status/1697589611693023703 Colorado Springs boy not backing down from wearing symbolic patch to school https://www.koaa.com/news/covering-colorado/colorado-springs-mom-says-son-kicked-out-of-class-over-gadsden-flag-patch Colorado Boy Removed From School Over “Don’t Tread on Me” Patch https://reason.com/2023/08/29/jaiden-colorado-gadsden-flag-dont-tread-on-me-school/ John F. TINKER and Mary Beth Tinker, Minors, etc., et al., Petitioners, v. DES MOINES INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT et al. | Supreme Court | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/393/503 After going viral, Colorado Springs school says student can display Gadsden flag | Education | gazette.com https://gazette.com/news/colorado-springs-school-video-goes-viral-district-responds/article_a66f892f-002b-5327-b733-79cf0fe1f810.html Connor Boyack on X: "We won! #JusticeForJaiden” https://twitter.com/cboyack/status/1696693472533635562 The U.S. Navy’s Jack https://www.history.navy.mil/browse-by-topic/heritage/banners/usnavy-jack.html Connor Boyack on X: #BeLikeJaiden https://twitter.com/cboyack/status/1696987301920878956?s=42 DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast. #freedom #liberty #1A #freespeech #dontreadonme #tyranny #control #censorship #BenjaminFranklin #GadsdenFlag #liveandletlive #BeLikeJaiden

Show Notes: Episode 57. ATF Proposed Rule on Definition of “Engaged in the Business” as a Dealer in Firearms Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, to discuss the ATF’s new proposed rule addressing what it means to be “engaged in the business” of dealing firearms. Resources: FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Takes Another Life-Saving Step to Keep Guns Out of Dangerous Hands | The White House https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/08/31/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-takes-another-life-saving-step-to-keep-guns-out-of-dangerous-hands/ Justice Department Proposes New Regulation to Update Definition of “Engaged in the Business” as a Firearms Dealer | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives https://www.atf.gov/news/pr/justice-department-proposes-new-regulation-update-definition-engaged-business-firearms Definition of "Engaged in the Business" as a Dealer in Firearms - atf_eib_nprm_-_engaged_in_the_business_as_a_dealer_in_firearms.pdf https://www.atf.gov/rules-and-regulations/docs/rulemaking/atf-eib-nprm-engaged-business-dealer-firearms/download Definition of “Engaged in the Business” as a Dealer in Firearms | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives https://www.atf.gov/firearms/definition-engaged-business-dealer-firearms The Gun Show Loophole Myth: New Bureau of Justice Statistics Survey on the Sources of Criminal Guns confirms very few Criminals get guns from gun shows https://crimeresearch.org/2019/01/the-gun-show-loophole-myth-new-bureau-of-justice-statistics-survey-on-the-sources-of-criminal-guns-confirms-very-few-criminals-get-guns-from-gun-shows/ Second Treatise of Government by John Locke https://www.britannica.com/topic/Two-Treatises-of-Government https://www.gutenberg.org/files/7370/7370-h/7370-h.htm ATF Proposes Rulemaking to Define ‘Engaged in the Business’ - TheGunMag - The Official Gun Magazine of the Second Amendment FoundationTheGunMag – The Official Gun Magazine of the Second Amendment Foundation http://www.thegunmag.com/atf-proposes-rulemaking-to-define-engaged-in-the-business/ Federal Firearms Licenses | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives https://www.atf.gov/firearms/federal-firearms-licenses 27 CFR § 478.11 | eRegulations https://regulations.atf.gov/478-11/2019-24570#478-11-p432088716-b How to Become a Federal Firearms Licensee in 10 Easy Steps | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives https://www.atf.gov/resource-center/how-become-federal-firearms-licensee-10-easy-steps Federal Firearms License - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Firearms_License Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bureau_of_Alcohol,_Tobacco,_Firearms_and_Explosives United States Department of Justice - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Department_of_Justice Federal Rulemaking Process | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives https://www.atf.gov/resource-center/federal-rulemaking-process The Rulemaking Process - the_rulemaking_process.pdf https://www.federalregister.gov/uploads/2011/01/the_rulemaking_process.pdf NSSF-factsheet-Engagedinthebusiness.pdf https://www.nssf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/NSSF-factsheet-Engagedinthebusiness.pdf Bipartisan Safer Communities Act - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bipartisan_Safer_Communities_Act Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022 - Ballotpedia https://ballotpedia.org/Bipartisan_Safer_Communities_Act_of_2022 Text - S.2938 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Bipartisan Safer Communities Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2938/text?r=5&s=1 Chevron deference | Wex | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/chevron_deference Patriot Act used to fight more drug dealers than terrorists - The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/blogpost/post/patriot-act-used-to-fight-more-drug-dealers-than-terrorists/2011/09/07/gIQAcmEBAK_blog.html Patriot Act https://nymag.com/news/9-11/10th-anniversary/patriot-act/ PATRIOT Act Warrants Used More For Drugs Than For Terrorism – Mother Jones https://www.motherjones.com/kevin-drum/2014/10/patriot-act-warrants-used-more-drugs-terrorism/ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast. #freedom #liberty #2a #selfownership #ATF #tyranny #separationofpowers #firearms #righttokeepandbeararms

Show Notes: Episode 54. Kids Don't Need School Alex Ooley is joined by Jonathan and Adriana Prescott to discuss their book, Kids Don't Need School: A Radical New Homeschool Plan to Teach Anything, Promote Independent Learning, and Prepare Children for an Uncertain Future. Resources: Homeschool Life https://www.homeschoollife.us/ Homeschool Life on Twitter/X https://twitter.com/Homeschool_LLC Kids Don't Need School https://www.amazon.com/Kids-Dont-Need-School-Independent/dp/B0C2S6QCYF/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=onionskinpres-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=836016b2d48cc8ca64ad66eca057440f&camp=1789&creative=9325 Extracts by Annabel https://www.extractsbyannabel.com/ Extracts by Annabel on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Extracts-by-Annabel-LLC/100083150927864/?paipv=0&eav=AfYDL94omlZUkeTSVDCt9rXaQ_50datq5hBj3hm5dnJGssU3T6FmbFypC2X2Z4UPBAY&_rdr DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast. #freedom #family #life #homeschooling #homeschool #children #liberty #parenting #unschooling

Show Notes: Episode 55. Red Flag Laws: A Threat to the Constitution and Individual Liberty Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, to discuss the dangers of “Red Flag” laws and why even the best versions of these laws violate the Constitution and threaten individual liberty. Resources: SAF Complaint: https://www.saf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Willey-v.-Brown-complaint.pdf Ammoland Article re Capture the Flag: https://www.ammoland.com/2023/08/second-amendment-foundation-to-target-red-flag-laws-capture-the-flag/#axzz8BQNxCD7h Department of Defense Defense Science Board (Task Force Report: Predicting Violent Behavior): https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a565355.pdf John Lott (Crime Prevention Research Center): https://crimeresearch.org/2023/05/talk-on-gun-free-zones-and-red-flag-laws-at-the-annual-nra-convention/ https://crimeresearch.org/2023/04/on-the-simon-conway-show-to-discuss-gun-control-and-red-flag-laws/ 4th Amendment to the Constitution: https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/amendment-4/ 5th Amendment to the Constitution: https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/amendment-5/ Probable Cause: https://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution-conan/amendment-4/probable-cause-requirement DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast. #freedom #liberty #firearms #ERPO #redflag #Constitution #5A #2A #4A #guns

Show Notes: Episode 53. Gun Control and The Arbitrary Definition of “Assault Weapons” Alex Ooley discusses an exchange in the YouTube comments from Episode 46 in which he discussed the arbitrary definition of so-called “assault weapons” with Stephen Halbrook. The commenter was adamant that gun control is a viable way to improve society. What do you think? Resources: Episode 46. America’s Rifle: The Case for the AR-15 by Stephen P. Halbrook - YouTube https://youtu.be/GMOyQBobOEE?t=481 The Arbitrary Definition of "Assault Weapons" - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sEuALsXHTqM The Arbitrary Definition of “Assault Weapons” – The Forge of Freedom https://forgeoffreedom.com/2023/08/06/the-arbitrary-definition-of-assault-weapons/ John R Lott Jr. on X: https://twitter.com/JohnRLottJr/status/1692966397847261545 Updated: Murder and homicide rates before and after gun bans https://crimeresearch.org/2016/04/murder-and-homicide-rates-before-and-after-gun-bans/ More Guns, Less Crime: Understanding Crime and Gun Control Laws, Third Edition (Studies in Law and Economics): Lott Jr., John R. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0226493660/ref=nosim/?tag=johnrlotttrip-20 America’s Rifle: The Case for the AR-15 by Stephen Halbrook https://www.amazon.com/Americas-Rifle-Stephen-P-Halbrook/dp/1637586809/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=america%27s+rifle&qid=1692561352&sprefix=america%27s+rifle%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-1 Gun Control in the Third Reich: Disarming the Jews and "Enemies of the State" by Stephen Halbrook https://www.amazon.com/Gun-Control-Third-Reich-Disarming/dp/1598131621/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=hT650&content-id=amzn1.sym.ed85217c-14c9-4aa0-b248-e47393e2ce12&pf_rd_p=ed85217c-14c9-4aa0-b248-e47393e2ce12&pf_rd_r=146-3551664-2725638&pd_rd_wg=2hKW3&pd_rd_r=8f532b74-29ef-45e6-8ccf-b0a8402bde0c&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast.

Show Notes: Episode 52. Oliver Anthony's "Rich Men North of Richmond" Goes Viral Alex Ooley discusses the new viral song, “Rich Men North of Richmond” by Oliver Anthony Music. Resources: Oliver Anthony - Rich Men North Of Richmond https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqSA-SY5Hro It's a pleasure to meet you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmxyMJd7IQ8 Oliver Anthony, Rich Men North Of Richmond, Live at Morris Farm, Barco, Currituck North Carolina (Outer Banks Adventures) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QKJUlOd6ec DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast.