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.

Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discuss the Big Beautiful Bill's removal of the $200 tax on suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns starting January 1, 2026, signaling the erosion of the 1934 National Firearms Act under Bruen. They highlight lawsuits challenging NFA's constitutionality, noting its original tax pretext now undermined.

The hosts address, "Glock switches," devices converting semi-automatic pistols to full-auto, often imported from China and misnamed, leading to arrests like a Wisconsin man's 10-year sentence. They emphasize these are machine guns under law, with severe penalties for possession.

Legal updates include a Seventh Circuit ruling upholding Illinois' assault weapons ban, criticized for ignoring Bruen's historical test. Suffecool notes the Supreme Court's potential review. In New York, a federal judge struck down a concealed carry ban on private property open to the public, affirming Second Amendment rights.

Campbell shares a bear defense story from Alaska, where a hunter used a 9mm pistol effectively, underscoring practical self-defense. The episode promotes responsible gun ownership, critiquing government overreach and encouraging civic engagement in zoning and HOA issues affecting firearms rights.

In a joint broadcast with Mike from Karma Radio, Suffecool and Campbell reflect on engaging Second Amendment discussions at events like the Rod of Iron Festival, featuring figures such as Alan Gottlieb and Sebastian Gorka. They explore historical context for gun rights, noting the first age restrictions appeared in the 1934 Gun Control Act, contrasting with 1791 traditions upheld in the 2022 Bruen decision, which supports 18- to 20-year-olds' access to firearms.

The hosts emphasize firearms training fundamentals, advocating for consistent practice to build muscle memory and mindset. Mike shares his training journey, starting with basic classes and progressing to advanced instructors like Rob Leatham and Michael Seeklander. Recommendations include Seeklander’s book, Your Competition Handgun Training Program, and competitions like USPSA and IDPA for practical experience. Dry fire drills, using tools like a SIRT pistol, are highlighted for safe, effective home practice.

Suffecool and Campbell stress training with supportive friends to improve skills collaboratively, avoiding "frenemies." Video recording sessions is advised to identify and correct bad habits, such as improper stance or movement. Buzzwords like concealed carry and responsible gun ownership underscore the need for quality instruction and group dynamics to enhance self-defense capabilities. The episode promotes Mike’s show on Buzzsprout for more close-quarters self-defense insights.

In a joint broadcast with Mike from Karma Radio, Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discuss everyday carry items for self-defense. Suffecool explains not carrying a firearm today due to clothing limitations, opting for a TDI Lady Finger knife instead, while typically favoring a SIG P365. Campbell carries a knife with an Emerson wave for quick deployment and prefers the Walther PPS .40 or FN Reflex for concealed carry, praising the FN 509 long slide for its reliability despite its size.

The conversation explores practical challenges in Second Amendment practice, such as women's clothing lacking structural support for holsters, leading to alternatives like knives or off-body carry. Mike shares his choice of the SIG P365, emphasizing its compactness and capacity. They highlight the importance of reliable tools, with Campbell noting the Para Ordnance P14-45 as a versatile option if limited to one handgun, suitable for home or range use.

Buzzwords like concealed carry and self-protection underscore the need for preparedness, with statistics showing most altercations end in under three rounds. The hosts debate extra magazines, noting men often carry spares while women face spatial constraints. Discussions touch on revolvers like the Smith & Wesson Model 29 for its smooth action, reinforcing that firearms are tools to reach safety in emergencies.

Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell critique the leading Democratic candidate for New York City mayor, noting his shift from advocating a nationwide gun ban to a “moderate” stance favoring “reasonable” gun control, including an AR-15 ban, while he benefits from armed NYPD protection and supports defunding the police. They highlight the hypocrisy of his call for national restrictions while relying on personal security.

The hosts discuss a problematic gun buyback program where a Glock 21, turned in during the event, reappeared in a shooting by a 16-year-old, injuring a woman who sued the city. The gun was allegedly signed out of evidence by an officer later killed by her partner, raising suspicions of a cover-up. The family of the deceased officer demands an independent investigation, as evidence mishandling, including a swapped tag and discarded envelope, suggests deeper issues.

Suffecool and Campbell address the FBI’s new access to a stolen gun database, questioning its reliability due to multiple guns sharing serial numbers and unclear processes for updating records when guns are recovered. They express skepticism about government efficiency and plan to consult John Petrino for clarity. The hosts praise Trump’s executive order expanding public hunting and shooting lands, funded by Pittman-Robertson money, criticizing restrictions that limit access to taxpayer-funded areas.

They highlight Senate Bill 1922, introduced by Senator Joni Ernst, to create a safe harbor for FFLs to self-report violations, urging listeners to contact senators to co-sponsor it for codification against future anti-gun administrations. The hosts note a pending Supreme Court case on handgun sales bans for those under 21, citing divergent appellate rulings and a favorable judicial climate post Heller (2008) and Bruin (2022). Finally, they celebrate a lawsuit filed August 1 by the American Suppressor Association, NRA, Second Amendment Foundation, and Firearms Policy Coalition, challenging the NFA’s constitutionality as an untaxed registry after the removal of excise taxes on suppressors and short-barreled firearms.

Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell discuss a tragic Midtown Manhattan shooting where a man, legally purchasing an AR-style rifle in Las Vegas, transported it unlawfully across states to New York, killing four people. He blamed the NFL for head injuries from high school football, despite never playing professionally. The hosts note his prior mental health detentions, questioning how he passed background checks, and criticize New York’s strict gun laws for failing to prevent the crime despite heavy security. Statements from groups like the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms and Women for Gun Rights emphasize that criminals, not guns, are the issue, and highlight the importance of armed self-defense.

The hosts celebrate North Carolina’s House Bill 193, passed with a veto-proof majority, allowing trained staff to carry concealed firearms in private schools starting December 1, 2025, enhancing school safety. They reference programs like the NRA’s School Shield and Faster Saves Lives as valuable resources. Suffecool and Campbell also discuss upcoming Supreme Court cases, with 13 under consideration, including six on prohibited persons’ rights and Rush vs. United States, challenging short-barreled rifle regulations under the NFA. They note the Seventh Circuit’s reliance on the 1939 Miller case over the 2022 Bruin decision, which an NRA attorney argues misinterprets Second Amendment protections.

The episode touches on Washington State’s crime decline, with a nearly 19% drop in murders and 7.5% in violent crime from 2023 to 2024, alongside rising concealed carry licenses, reinforcing the “you are your own first responder” mantra. They discuss challenges to carrying, like inconvenience or discomfort, and Ohio’s proposed “two strikes” legislation for gun thefts, debating personal responsibility versus criminal accountability.