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Sons of Liberty Radio, January 30, 2026

Sons of Liberty Radio, January 30, 2026

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 Sons Of Liberty Radio with Bradlee Dean Sheriff Richard Mack Joins Bradlee Dean LIVE Sheriff Richard Mack on Constitutional Duty, Gun Rights, and the Fight Against Federal Overreach Radio Transcript Analysis The Sheriff's Shield: Sovereignty & The 2nd Amendment Sheriff Richard Mack on the "Killing Zone" theory and the Constitutional duty to interpose. Host: Bradlee Dean Guest: Sheriff Richard Mack Date: Jan 30, 2026 #10thAmendment #MackVsUS#GunFreeZones#CSPOA Critical Statistic 94% Of mass public shootings in the U.S. occur in designated "Gun-Free Zones" (Source: Crime Prevention Research Center). Historical Context: Mack v. U.S. (1997) Sheriff Mack successfully sued the Clinton administration over the Brady Bill. The Supreme Court ruled that the federal government cannot commandeer state/county officers to enforce federal regulatory programs. Core Arguments & Insights The "Killing Zone" ParadoxDean argues that disarming citizens in specific zones creates soft targets for criminals, while politicians remain protected by armed security details. The Sheriff's Ultimate AuthorityMack asserts that Sheriffs answer only to their local constituents, not the Federal AG or Governor. They have the power to refuse enforcement of unconstitutional laws. Bureaucracy vs. DutyCriticism of modern sheriffs acting as "bureaucrats" rather than defenders of the Constitution due to fear of media backlash or losing funding. "The Constitution then contemplates that a State's government will represent and remain accountable to its own citizens." — Justice Antonin Scalia (Cited from Mack v. United States Opinion) Action Item: Join the CSPOA Posse Source: Sons of Liberty Radio | Duration: ~1hr 12m Introduction Host Bradlee Dean welcomes Sheriff Richard Mack (CSPOA) to discuss the critical role of the county sheriff in resisting federal overreach and the dangers of "gun-free zones." Mack recounts his historic 1994 Supreme Court victory against the Clinton administration's Brady Bill and argues that modern sheriffs must stop acting like bureaucrats and start defending the Constitution against arbitrary government power. Detailed Summary The Fallacy of Gun-Free Zones and Arbitrary Power The discussion opens with a critique of "arbitrary government," defined as power depending on will or discretion rather than fixed rules. A central argument is presented regarding the hypocrisy of disarmament: while government officials, banks, and sports events are protected by guns, citizens are forced into "gun-free zones," which are described as "killing zones." It is noted that 94% of mass public shootings in the United States since 1950 have occurred in these designated gun-free areas. The "Protection Paradox" Argument Government & Assets Protected by Guns Congress, Courts, Banks, Celebrities The People "Gun-Free Zones" 94% of Mass Shootings occur here The Historic 1994 Supreme Court Victory Sheriff Mack details his pivotal legal battle against the Clinton administration in 1994. After refusing to enforce the Brady Bill—which mandated local sheriffs perform background checks for the federal government without funding—Mack sued the administration. Despite the threat of prison and fines, Mack stood his ground, though he notes that out of 3,086 sheriffs in the US, only seven eventually joined the lawsuit. The case (Mack v. United States) resulted in a landmark Supreme Court victory for the 10th Amendment and state sovereignty, with Justice Scalia writing the majority opinion and Justice Thomas providing a strong concurrence. The Current War on Sheriffs The conversation shifts to modern challenges, asserting that the office of the sheriff is currently under attack by state governments and "woke agendas." Specific examples are cited, such as the Sheriff of King County, Washington, being converted from an elected official to an appointed bureaucrat, and other sheriffs facing lawsuits for attempting to assist with deportation or resisting state mandates. Mack emphasizes that a sheriff answers only to the people of their county, not to the governor, the legislature, or the federal government. The Constitutional Sheriff's Hierarchy According to Sheriff Mack's CSPOA Doctrine 1. The Constitution (Supreme Law) 2. The People of the County (The Boss) 3. Federal/State Mandates (Only if Constitutional) A Call for Courage and Action Both Dean and Mack criticize the apathy of the American public and the timidity of many current law enforcement officials. Mack recounts instances where sheriffs refused to stand with him publicly due to fear of media attacks. They argue that citizens must stop merely complaining and actively engage in the preservation of liberty. This includes joining the CSPOA "Posse" to support local sheriffs and ensuring that elected officials have actually read and understood the Constitution they swear to uphold. Key Data 94%: The percentage of mass public shootings in the US since 1950 that have occurred in gun-free zones. 7 of 3,086: ...
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