Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell critique gun control groups like Bloomberg and Brady for opposing the Trump administration's decision to allow military personnel to carry firearms in DC, arguing it subverts local laws. They highlight the hypocrisy, noting criminals face no charges while law-abiding citizens are restricted, and celebrate DC's recent homicide-free streak as evidence of effective policies.

The hosts share a bear defense story from Alaska, where a hunter used a 9mm pistol to stop a charging grizzly, emphasizing practical self-protection over caliber debates. They discuss New York's stringent gun measures, including mandatory registration and bans on high-capacity magazines, and a federal ruling striking down concealed carry bans on public-access private property as unconstitutional under Second Amendment protections.

Legal updates include the Seventh Circuit upholding Illinois' assault weapons ban, ignoring Bruen's historical test, with potential Supreme Court review. Suffecool notes a pending case on marijuana users' gun rights, comparing it to alcohol impairment standards. The episode addresses zoning and HOA restrictions hindering gun ranges, urging civic engagement to support firearms rights and responsible gun ownership.

Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discuss Iowa Senate candidate Jim Carlin's push for national concealed carry reciprocity, highlighting political momentum amid gun rights advancements. They contrast this with anti-gun politicians like Chicago's mayor, who employs armed security while advocating disarmament, and New York's candidate calling for assault weapon bans despite personal protection.

The hosts critique Chicago's assault weapons ban, noting a lawsuit from the Second Amendment Foundation challenging its constitutionality under Bruen. Suffecool points out the city's restrictive measures, including mandatory registration and bans on high-capacity magazines, complicating compliance for law-abiding citizens.

Campbell shares historical patent disputes in the firearms industry, such as Rollin White's cylinder patent hindering Smith & Wesson's competitors, and similar rivalries between Colt and Remington. They emphasize how these conflicts shaped gun development and pricing, incorporating Second Amendment buzzwords like responsible ownership and self-protection.

The episode underscores the evolving landscape of gun rights, with courts aligning with Bruen while politicians resist, urging listeners to support pro-Second Amendment candidates for reciprocity and deregulation.

Suffecool and Campbell critique Chicago's gun buyback programs, arguing they incentivize theft and crime due to no-questions-asked policies. A Glock turned in during an event reappeared in a shooting that killed a woman, prompting a lawsuit against the city and police department. The gun vanished from evidence, allegedly stolen by an officer later murdered by her partner, raising suspicions of a cover-up involving mishandled tags and discarded evidence.

The hosts discuss corruption in Chicago's evidence room, where over 100 firearms went missing, including those from buybacks intended for destruction. They highlight a case where a missing gun was linked to a 16-year-old's crime, underscoring systemic failures in gun control measures.

Legal developments include a potential Supreme Court review of Illinois' assault weapons ban, criticized for ignoring Bruen's historical test. Suffecool notes divergent federal guidance on marijuana users' Second Amendment rights, comparing it to alcohol impairment standards. The episode promotes responsible gun ownership, urging civic involvement in zoning laws to support firearms rights and ranges.