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Show Notes: Episode 51. What is the Second Amendment? (rerun of Episode 9) In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and the right to keep and bear arms. Resources: Heller: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2007/07-290 https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/dc-v-heller/ McDonald: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2009/08-1521 https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/mcdonald-v-city-of-chicago/ Bruen: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2021/20-843 https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/new-york-state-rifle-pistol-association-inc-v-bruen/ 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 50. Hannah Arendt’s Chilling Thesis on Evil by Lawrence Reed Alex Ooley discusses Hannah Arendt’s observations on the nature of evil. Resources: https://fee.org/articles/hannah-arendt-s-chilling-thesis-on-evil/ https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/111024-those-who-don-t-know-history-are-doomed-to-repeat-it https://danieljmitchell.wordpress.com/2023/07/29/government-schools-and-competition/ https://intellectualtakeout.org/2020/08/abolishing-history-from-the-classroom-is-what-got-us-into-this-mess/?fbclid=IwAR32Pm1VUeu3k6VIf1GVjoFFxijdP7dUNPgNEdtZ0sjueJ-4mTm8Z-g6paQ https://www.nationsreportcard.gov/highlights/ushistory/2022/ Episode 40. Are We Good Enough for Liberty by Lawrence Reed https://youtu.be/LJC77He8bMo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDO5u2YSbm0 https://www.amazon.com/Why-Read-Hannah-Arendt-Now/dp/1509528601/ref=sr_1_16?crid=14ZKM6CJBVUHX&keywords=hannah+arendt&qid=1658944224&s=books&sprefix=hannah+arendt%2Cstripbooks%2C216&sr=1-16 https://www.amazon.com/Eichmann-in-Jerusalem-audiobook/dp/B004VNXBVC/ref=sr_1_5?crid=14ZKM6CJBVUHX&keywords=hannah+arendt&qid=1658944410&s=books&sprefix=hannah+arendt%2Cstripbooks%2C216&sr=1-5 https://aeon.co/ideas/what-did-hannah-arendt-really-mean-by-the-banality-of-evil https://fee.org/articles/the-two-monsters-of-the-french-revolution-who-were-consumed-by-power-and-lost-their-heads-on-the-same-day/ https://fee.org/articles/what-the-nazis-had-in-common-with-every-other-collectivist-regime-in-the-20th-century/ 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 49. What You Should Know About OC Spray (aka Pepper Spray) Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, for Monday Gun Day to discuss a non-lethal use of force option, OC spray, often called “pepper” spray. Resources: Massad Ayoob: https://www.backwoodshome.com/blogs/MassadAyoob/important-points-on-pepper-spray/?mc_cid=e895af49c9&mc_eid=123ad7c33f Chuck Haggard: https://www.recoilweb.com/how-to-pepper-spray-139086.html Sabre: https://www.sabrered.com/pepper-spray/sabre-pepper-spray-finger-grip-and-key-ring Pom: https://pompepperspray.com/products/pom-clip-model Fighting Through Pepper Spray (Greg Ellifritz): https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/fighting-through-pepper-spray How to Choose and Use Pepper Spray (Greg Ellifritz): https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/pepper-spray-how-to-choose-it-and-how-to-use-it Defeating Pepper Spray (Greg Ellifritz): https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/your-tactical-training-scenario-defeating-pepper-spray Lessons from Successful Use of Pepper Spray (Greg Ellifritz): https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/lessons-learned-from-a-successful-use-of-pepper-spray 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 48. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Libertarians by Jeffrey Tucker Alex Ooley shares an article by Jeffrey Tucker called the “7 Habits of Highly Effective Libertarians.” Resources: https://fee.org/articles/7-habits-of-highly-effective-libertarians/ 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 47. Massad Ayoob’s 10 Commandments for Concealed Carry – Part 2 (Monday Gun Day) Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, for Monday Gun Day to discuss Massad Ayoob’s 10 Commandments for Concealed Carry Resources: Massad Ayoob: https://massadayoobgroup.com/events/ Deadly Force by Massad Ayoob https://www.amazon.com/Deadly-Force-Understanding-Right-Defense/dp/1440240612/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=deadly+force+massad+ayoob&qid=1689448435&sprefix=deadly+force%252Caps%252C114&sr=8-2&_encoding=UTF8&tag=oggl-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=d08eb805b594ef30576d86791c71b354&camp=1789&creative=9325 John Lott (Crime Prevention Research Center): https://crimeresearch.org/ 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 46. America’s Rifle: The Case for the AR-15 by Stephen P. Halbrook Alex Ooley is joined by Stephen Halbrook to discuss his book, America’s Rifle: The Case for the AR-15. Stephen P. Halbrook is a Senior Fellow at the Independent Institute. He has taught legal and political philosophy at George Mason University, Howard University, and Tuskegee Institute, and he received his J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center and Ph.D. in social philosophy from Florida State University. The winner of three cases before the U.S. Supreme Court (Printz v. United States, United States v. Thompson/Center Arms Company, and Castillo v. United States), he has testified before the Subcommittee on the Constitution of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senate Subcommittee on the Constitution, Subcommittee on Crime of the House Judiciary Committee, Senate Governmental Affairs Committee, and House Committee on the District of Columbia. Summary In this episode of the Forge of Freedom podcast, host Alex Ooley interviews Stephen Halbrook about his book 'America's Rifle: The Case for the AR-15.' The conversation covers various topics related to the Second Amendment and the AR-15, including the history and philosophy behind the right to keep and bear arms, the arbitrary classification of firearms as 'assault weapons,' the criminal misuse of firearms, and the Supreme Court's acceptance of the Rahimi case. Halbrook provides a comprehensive overview of the book and makes a compelling case for the AR-15 as America's rifle. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Book Overview 02:45 Inspiration for Writing the Book 06:19 The Term 'Assault Weapon' 11:26 The Philosophical Underpinnings of the Second Amendment 15:21 Arms in Common Use and the AR-15 23:19 Criminal Misuse of Firearms and the Rights of Law-Abiding Citizens 29:17 The Supreme Court and the Rahimi Case 32:54 Closing Remarks and Elevator Pitch for the Book Resources: America’s Rifle: The Case for the AR-15 by Stephen P. Halbrook https://stephenhalbrook.com/books/americas-rifle/ The Volokh Conspiracy at Reason.com https://reason.com/search/halbrook/ Amazon link to America’s Rifle: The Case for the AR-15 by Stephen P. Halbrook https://www.amazon.com/Americas-Rifle-Stephen-P-Halbrook/dp/1637586809?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=oggl-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=658e5bfd94edefad7d161e007581a183&camp=1789&creative=9325 Independent Institute https://www.independent.org/aboutus/person_detail.asp?id=517 Stephen Halbrook – Resume` https://stephenhalbrook.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Resume-Halbrook.pdf Federalist Society https://fedsoc.org/contributors/stephen-halbrook Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Halbrook 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 45. Massad Ayoob’s 10 Commandments for Concealed Carry - Part 1 (Monday Gun Day) Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, for Monday Gun Day to discuss Massad Ayoob’s 10 Commandments for Concealed Carry Resources: Massad Ayoob: https://massadayoobgroup.com/events/ Deadly Force by Massad Ayoob https://www.amazon.com/Deadly-Force-Understanding-Right-Defense/dp/1440240612/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=deadly+force+massad+ayoob&qid=1689448435&sprefix=deadly+force%252Caps%252C114&sr=8-2&_encoding=UTF8&tag=oggl-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=d08eb805b594ef30576d86791c71b354&camp=1789&creative=9325 John Lott (Crime Prevention Research Center): https://crimeresearch.org/ 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 44. What is the Anti-Commandeering Doctrine? Alex Ooley discusses the anti-commandeering doctrine and the importance of this concept for the limitation of federal government power. Resources: https://tenthamendmentcenter.com/2021/01/04/the-anti-commandeering-doctrine-an-introduction/ https://tenthamendmentcenter.com/ https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/amdt10-4-2/ALDE_00013627/ https://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution-conan/amendment-10/tenth-amendment-commandeering-prohibitions https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Printz_v._United_States https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/521/898/ https://www.casebriefs.com/blog/law/constitutional-law/constitutional-law-keyed-to-sullivan/the-commerce-power/printz-v-united-states-3/ https://www.oyez.org/cases/1996/95-1478 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Halbrook https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonald_v._City_of_Chicago https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/District_of_Columbia_v._Heller https://stephenhalbrook.com/ https://www.independent.org/aboutus/person_detail.asp?id=517 https://fedsoc.org/contributors/stephen-halbrook https://mises.org/wire/local-nullification-way-fight-both-state-and-federal-despots 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 43. Aftermath of Self-Defense: Post Critical Incident Psychological Trauma (Monday Gun Day) Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, for Monday Gun Day to discuss the psychological symptoms that you may experience in the aftermath of a self-defense incident. Resources: Massad Ayoob: https://massadayoobgroup.com/events/ Deadly Force by Massad Ayoob https://www.amazon.com/Deadly-Force-Understanding-Right-Defense/dp/1440240612/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=deadly+force+massad+ayoob&qid=1689448435&sprefix=deadly+force%252Caps%252C114&sr=8-2&_encoding=UTF8&tag=oggl-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=d08eb805b594ef30576d86791c71b354&camp=1789&creative=9325 Armed Citizen’s Legal Defense Network (ACLDN): https://armedcitizensnetwork.org/ https://www.emdr.com/ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/22641-emdr-therapy https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/let-them-go-dont-use-deadly-force-to-defend-your-property/ 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

The city of Indianapolis has adopted and unconstitutional and unenforceable gun control ordinance. Luckily, the state of Indiana has a preemption statute that prevents this sort of ordinance from having affect. The Attorney General also issued an opinion, indicating that this ordinance was unlawful. #firearms #freedom #2am #2A #indiana #indianapolis #preemption #constitution

Show Notes: Episode 42. Wickard v. Filburn – One of the Worst Supreme Court Cases Alex Ooley discusses Wickard v. Filburn, separation of powers, and the limited powers that Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution grants to Congress. Resources: https://fee.org/articles/wickard-v-filburn-the-supreme-court-case-that-gave-the-federal-government-nearly-unlimited-power/ https://www.amazon.com/Politically-Incorrect-Guide-Constitution-Guides/dp/1596985054/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3D277708788O&keywords=politically+incorrect+guide+constitution&qid=1689286421&sprefix=politically+incorrect+guide+constitution%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1 https://fee.org/articles/why-fdr-banned-the-sale-of-sliced-bread-during-world-war-ii/ https://www.amazon.com/Dirty-Dozen-Radically-Expanded-Government-ebook/dp/B004XMT2P0?keywords=levy+mellor&sprefix=levy+mellor,digital-text,95&linkCode=sl1&tag=substackmil0f-20&linkId=8f6b697ebeadb07c16367dd4980694f2&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl https://www.amazon.com/Who-Killed-Constitution-Government-American/dp/0307405761/ref=sr_1_1?crid=35UGCAP1EGTYA&keywords=who+killed+the+constitution&qid=1689286363&sprefix=who+killed+the+constitution%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-1 https://law.justia.com/constitution/us/article-3/23-judicial-review.html#1 https://mises.org/wire/constitutional-law-supposed-be-different https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/article-1/ https://www.americanbar.org/groups/law_students/resources/on-demand/quimbee-wickard-v-filburn/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wickard_v._Filburn https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/supreme-court-case-library/wickard-v-filburn https://mises.org/library/court-federalism-and-free-market https://mises.org/wire/constitutional-law-supposed-be-different https://www.jonathangullible.com/_files/ugd/49a1a6_3cd6c8fda2dd457092f01bb0f6a0e898.pdf https://mises.org/library/judge-napolitano-worst-supreme-court-decisions 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 41. Interaction with Responding Law Enforcement Officers After Self-Defense (Monday Gun Day) Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, for Monday Gun Day to discuss how to interact with responding law enforcement officers after a self-defense incident. Do you say a little, or do you simply invoke your right to remain silent? Deadly Force: Understanding Your Right to Self-Defense, 2nd edition https://www.amazon.com/Deadly-Force-Understanding-Right-Self-Defense-dp-1951115856/dp/1951115856/ref=dp_ob_title_bk AFTERMATH: Lessons In-Self Defense: What To Expect When the Shooting Stops https://www.amazon.com/AFTERMATH-Lessons-Self-Defense-Shooting/dp/1511434651/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3RRYIX9YQV8VU&keywords=aftermath+jim+fleming&qid=1688924374&sprefix=aftermath+jim+fleming%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-1 Don’t Talk to the Police by James Duane https://youtu.be/d-7o9xYp7eE Debunking “Don’t Talk to the Police” by Andrew Branca https://legalinsurrection.com/2014/10/debunking-dont-talk-to-police/ Free Pocket Constitution https://lp.hillsdale.edu/free-pocket-constitution/ 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 40. Are We Good Enough for Liberty? by Lawrence Reed 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/ 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 39. Safety After Self-Defense (Monday Gun Day) Alex Ooley is joined by Mike Ooley for Monday Gun Day to discuss how to navigate the safety concerns you might encounter after a self-defense incident. https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/post-shooting-procedures-for-the-active-killer-gunfight?fbclid=IwAR0-5NP04iie7PL55-KZ2faVi7ornjFtbFiaeRDgZe-MXO5qNV2qaXq68c8 https://thereload.com/lawsuit-targets-police-who-killed-armed-citizen-who-stopped-active-shooter/ https://www.amazon.com/Deadly-Force-Understanding-Right-Defense/dp/1440240612/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1QJ6LKRMORWWU&keywords=deadly+force&qid=1688304069&sprefix=deadly+force%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-3 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 38. Tactical First Aid and System Collapse Medicine Alex Ooley is joined by Mrs. Forge of Freedom, Whitney, to discuss “Tactical First Aid and System Collapse Medicine,” a class they took with Greg Ellifritz from Active Response Training. https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/ https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/upcoming-classes https://www.narescue.com/tccc 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 37. 911 Call After Self-Defense (Monday Gun Day) Alex Ooley is joined by Mike Ooley for Monday Gun Day to discuss how to handle the 911 call after self-defense.

Show Notes: Episode 36. You Matter - Your Personal Health Revolution In this episode, Alex is joined by Melissa Campbell and David Hildebrand, the authors of You Matter – Your Personal Health Revolution. We sift through a lot of the distractions preventing you from achieving a healthy, happy, and purposeful approach to your body and your life. Don’t miss this discussion, and be sure to grab a copy of their book. Resources: You Matter: Your Personal Health Revolution (on Amazon) https://www.amazon.com/You-Matter-Melissa-Campbell/dp/1645750620/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=

Show Notes: Episode 35. Beginner's Guide to Accessories for Your Self-Defense Handgun (Monday Gun Day) In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, to discuss selecting accessories for your self-defense handgun. Resources: Galco: https://www.galcogunleather.com/ Vedder: https://www.vedderholsters.com/ T-Rex: https://www.trex-arms.com/product-category/holster-categories/ Comp-Tac: https://www.comp-tac.com/ Aholster: https://aholster.com/ Safariland: https://safariland.com/pages/holster-finder#/ Crossbreed: https://www.crossbreedholsters.com/ UpLULA: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/2136952670/ Striker Control Device: https://langdontactical.com/glock-striker-control-device-scd/ Lucky Gunner: https://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/ Greg Ellifritz: https://www.activeresponsetraining.net Flashlight: https://www.brownells.com/gear/tactical-gear/flashlights-accessories/microstream-flashlight/ Targets: https://www.brownells.com/gear/targets/paper-targets/action-pistol-practice-target/ Brownells: https://www.brownells.com/ MidwayUSA range bag: https://www.midwayusa.com/product/1020438366?pid=776487 Stop the Bleed: https://www.stopthebleed.org/ Mountain Man Medical: https://www.mountainmanmedical.com/ Blue Force Gear: https://www.blueforcegear.com/ T.Rex Arms: https://www.trex-arms.com/ Dark Angel Medical: https://darkangelmedical.com/ CAT: https://www.narescue.com/combat-application-tourniquet-c-a-t.html North American Rescue: https://www.narescue.com/combat-application-tourniquet-c-a-t.html Warrior Poet Supply Co.: https://warriorpoetsupplyco.com/medical/ ASP Trauma Kit: https://activeselfprotection.com/shop/asp-belt-trauma-kit/

Show Notes: Episode 34. The Homesteading Festival at Hardison Mill - A Conversation with First-Time Visitors In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by three very special guests to discuss their first time attending The Homesteading Festival at Hardison Mill in Columbia, TN. Resources: https://www.hardisonmill.com/thehomesteadfestival https://www.facebook.com/TheHomesteadFestival/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAYKgFhz-20u3XcCpH4KtuA https://www.instagram.com/thehomesteadfestival/?hl=en

Show Notes: Episode 33. Beginner's Guide to Selecting a Handgun for Self-Defense In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, to discuss selecting a handgun for self-defense for the beginning shooter. Resources: https://www.gunsite.com/classes/250-defensive-pistol-class/ https://www.nssf.org/articles/4-primary-rules-of-firearm-safety/ https://forgeoffreedom.com/nra-basics-of-pistol-shooting/ https://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/handgun-recommendations-new-shooters/ https://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/best-handguns-for-new-shooters-2020/

Show Notes: Episode 32. Donald Rainwater – Libertarian Candidate for Governor of Indiana In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by Libertarian candidate for governor of Indiana, Donald Rainwater. They discuss libertarianism, taxation, education, administrative reform, and limited government. Resources: https://www.rainwaterforindiana.com/home https://www.rainwaterforindiana.com/issues https://www.rainwaterforindiana.com/education-reform https://wibc.com/151010/libertarian-donald-rainwater-discusses-his-run-for-governor-of-indiana-in-2024/?mibextid=Zxz2cZ https://www.facebook.com/rainwater4indiana/posts/pfbid036VH1aWrohLoEfzrqWpETzwRkF6gTychtiwd9N7VrNeQfuH9MtaYeJ4ce2wkbknLrl?notif_id=1683834702920387&notif_t=creators_activity&ref=notif

Show Notes: Episode 31. ATF Final Rule RE Pistol Stabilizing Braces In this episode, Alex Ooley provides an update on the ATF Final Rule regarding firearms equipped with pistol stabilizing braces. Resources: https://www.firearmspolicy.org/mock https://assets.nationbuilder.com/firearmspolicycoalition/pages/6710/attachments/original/1685129339/Mock_v_Garland_Order_on_Motion_for_Clarification.pdf?1685129339 https://www.saf.org/federal-judge-clarifies-saf-members-protected-by-pistol-brace-injunction/ https://twitter.com/2AFDN/status/1664051543623049218 https://www.gunowners.org/goa-gof-state-of-texas-secure-preliminary-injunction-against-biden-pistol-brace-ban/ https://www.gunowners.org/wp-content/uploads/Tipton-Order.pdf

Show Notes: Episode 30. Jeff Cooper and the Combat Triad In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, to discuss Jeff Cooper and the Combat Triad. Resources: https://www.amazon.com/Principles-Personal-Defense-Jeff-Cooper/dp/1581604955 https://www.outdoorlife.com/guns/self-defense-essentials-combat-triad/ https://activeselfprotection.com/ https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/ https://www.nrawomen.com/content/understanding-the-combat-triad/ https://www.gunsite.com/videos/gunsites-combat-triad-mindset/ https://www.gunsite.com/about-lt-col-jeff-cooper/ https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/the-gunsite-legacy/ https://www.molonlabe.net/Commentaries/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Cooper https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gunsite_Academy https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/jeff-cooper-the-man-behind-the-modern-technique/ https://www.shootingillustrated.com/content/the-combat-triad-a-training-tool-for-personal-defense/ https://gundigest.com/article/firearms-martial-arts-jeff-cooper https://www.agirlandagun.org/combat-triad/ https://jeffcooperfoundation.org/about-jeff-cooper/ https://gunculture2point0.wordpress.com/2017/12/07/the-combat-triad-how-gunsite-has-changed-its-mindset/

Episode 29. The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible - A Free Market Odyssey with Ken Schoolland and Aaron Spurling In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by co-host, Aaron Spurling, as well as a special guest, Ken Schoolland, the author of The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible: A Free Market Odyssey, a book that tells the story of a boy who becomes shipwrecked on an unfamiliar island after being swept out to sea in a storm. Having previously lived in a relatively free society, in this new strange land he experiences culture shock as he learns of bewildering laws and traditions of the islands inhabitants. The story highlights the absurdities of the laws, the controls imposed on people's lives, and the economic drawbacks of these laws. The laws highlighted are recognizable as common to many countries throughout the world. As the story unfolds, the part individuals in society play in political decision-making and personal responsibility is introduced for discussion. As Jonathan meanders on his way around the Isle of Corrumpo, he meets the Food Police, Uncle Samta, the True Believers, the Grand Inquirer and the Democracy Gang along the way - along with many more wacky inhabitants whose strange ideas and even stranger ways Jonathan is challenged to understand and straighten out. Translated into over 40 languages and 44 published editions, The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible has won numerous awards and has been endorsed by Steve Forbes, Walter Williams, John Stossel, Mark Skousen, and Austrian-School economists and educators throughout the world. The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible has become the classic free-market mix of Frederic Bastiat, Adam Smith, von Mises, and Pat Paulsen. Milton Friedman, a Nobel Laureate Economist said, “It certainly presents basic economic principles in a very simple and intelligent form. It is an imaginative and very useful (book)!"

Show Notes: Episode 28. Defending Our Pets: The Legality of Using Force (plus ATF Pistol Brace Final Rule Update) In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, to provide a brief update on the ATF pistol brace final rule followed by a discussion of a question that many people ask about,“Are You Justified in Using Force to Defend Your Pets?” Resources: https://www.firearmspolicy.org/fifth-circuit-clarifies-that-its-injunction-against-atf-pistol-brace-rule-covers-fpc-s-members https://www.firearmspolicy.org/mock https://www.saf.org/saf-wins-preliminary-injunction-in-arm-brace-rule-challenge/ https://www.saf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Preliminary-Injunction.pdf https://assets.nationbuilder.com/firearmspolicycoalition/pages/6710/attachments/original/1685129339/Mock_v_Garland_Order_on_Motion_for_Clarification.pdf?1685129339 https://twitter.com/GunFoundation/status/1662239577845686272 https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2023/05/24/arm-brace-ban-rule-blocked/ https://dockets.justia.com/docket/north-dakota/nddce/1:2023cv00024/57801