Best Stephen Gutowski Podcasts (2025)

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SCOTUS Takes a Second Gun-Rights Case; Glock to Redesign Pistols 50:43

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4h ago50:43

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Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I discuss the Supreme Court agreeing to hear multiple Second Amendment cases in the same term for the first time in history. We cover the details of its latest case, related to the federal gun ban for marijuana users, and explain why it appears that the DOJ was able to maneuver the case to secure a favorable ru…

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The Implications of California's Glock Ban (ft. Cam Edwards) 56:31

3d ago56:31

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This week, we saw the nation's largest state effectively ban the nation's most popular handgun brand. California Governor Gavin Newsom quietly signed the "Glock ban" into law with little fanfare, but its impact could speak volumes. That's what Cam Edwards of Bearing Arms argued on the show. He explained that while the law doesn't directly name Gloc…

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Christian Revival or Revolution? - David French 47:42

4d ago47:42

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David French of the NY Times joins us to discuss the recent talk of a Christian revival, among other topics. Tom did not have his mic, so we apologize he sounds like he's calling in from a gas station payphone.

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Government Shutdown Rankles Gun Groups; NY Ammo Restrictions Upheld 47:49

6d ago47:49

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Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I discuss the ways in which the federal government's ongoing shutdown is impacting key functions that gun-rights advocates care about, drawing fresh criticism of the Trump administration. We also talk about a recent ruling out of the Second Circuit where a three-judge panel of all Trump-appointed judges ruled t…

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Did Trump's DC Takeover Lower Crime? (Ft. Jeff Asher) 41:21

10d ago41:21

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We are now more than a month out from the end of President Donald Trump's federal takeover of Washington, DC's police department and the deployment of federal troops and agents. We have some preliminary crime data to look at and try to judge the effect of the controversial move. Who better to do that than Jeff Asher of AH Datalytics? He's our go-to…

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State of the Modern-Right Media - Jonah Goldberg 50:51

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Co-founder of the Dispatch, and veteran conservative journalist, author, and political commentator, Jonah Goldberg, joins us to discuss, among other things, the state of right-wing media.

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Second Amendment Scholars Weigh in on SCOTUS' New Gun-Carry Case 57:36

13d ago57:36

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Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I break down the lack of consensus among prominent Second Amendment scholars on why the Supreme Court decided to take up its latest gun carry case and how it is likely to rule on the question. We also discuss their thoughts on why the Court chose not to weigh in on the correct historical era for conducting its …

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Hegseth's Pricey Performance - Mike Nelson 41:48

18d ago41:48

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Mike Nelson joins us again to talk about Hegseth's recent performance in front of U.S. military leaders.

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DOJ's Landmark 2A Suit Against Los Angeles (Ft. SAF's Kostas Moros) 47:00

17d ago47:00

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This week, the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a first-of-its-kind civil rights lawsuit against the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department over gun-carry permitting delays. So, we have a man at the center of the case on the show to discuss it. Kostas Moros is a gun-rights lawyer who works at the Second Amendment Foundation, which is involved in a priva…

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SCOTUS Takes Up Gun-Carry Case; Trump Admin Rolls Back Biden Gun Export Rule 43:45

21d ago43:45

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Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I talk about the Supreme Court announcing its decision to hear a new Second Amendment case dealing with Hawaii's so-called Vampire Rule for gun carry this upcoming term. We also talk about the practical impact its decision last term related to gunmaker liability protections is having in the lower courts thus fa…

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Attacking Freedom of Speech - Matt Lewis 49:22

24d ago49:22

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Veteran political columnist Matt Lewis joins the show to discuss recent attacks on freedom of speech, especially the FCC chair's jawboning of ABC.

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How a SCOTUS Immigration Case Could Implicate Gun Owners (Ft. UC Law Professor Rory Little) 43:50

25d ago43:50

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This week, we're looking at potential fallout for gun owners from an unexpected area: immigration. Earlier this month, the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issued a stay on an emergency basis in Noem v. Perdomo. Justice Brett Kavanaugh's statement in that case inspired UC Law Professor Rory Little to write a piece for SCOTUSblog on its p…

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Appeals Court Upholds NY Gun Free Zones; Gun Groups Call Out De-Banking 53:49

28d ago53:49

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Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I discuss a recent ruling out of the Second Circuit Court of Appeals that upheld New York's "sensitive places" restrictions for licensed gun carriers. We also cover a Ninth Circuit ruling that sided with a Montana gun owner fighting against a charge for carrying a shotgun in a school zone. Finally, we talk abou…

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How Worrisome Is the Economy? - Patrick Horan 36:22

1M ago36:22

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Economist Patrick Horan joins us to discuss the economy, the Federal Reserve, and monetary policy.

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Using Mass Shooting Prevention Techniques to Stop Assassinations (Ft. Let's Talk to Them) 52:17

1M ago52:17

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This week, we have another episode on our nation's recent struggles with horrendous violence. However, this time we're looking at potential solutions to that struggle. That's why we have Let's Talk to Them director Jordan Estrada back on the show. His organization attempts to adapt lessons from research into the causes of mass shootings, such as wo…

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DC Police Mum on Gun Seizure Details; California Passes Glock Ban 56:07

1M ago56:07

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Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I provide an update in our attempt to gain clarity from the DC Metropolitan Police Department regarding the nature of its enforcement of the city's strict gun control laws during Trump's federal takeover. We also discuss the California legislature's passage of a first-in-the-nation ban on the sale of Glock hand…

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A.I. and the American Workforce - Brent Orrell 43:24

1M ago43:24

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AEI's Brent Orrell joins us to discuss his research on Artificial Intelligence's impact on the American workforce.

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The Problem of Political Violence (Ft. Bearing Arms' Cam Edwards) 44:38

1M ago44:38

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This week, we're discussing the murder of political commentator Charlie Kirk. To do that, we have Cam Edwards from Bearing Arms on the show. While the full details and precise motivations of the killer are not completely known, the political nature of the attack--coming in the middle of one of Kirk's public debate events--is especially concerning. …

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Charlie Kirk Assassin Repeats Troubling Pattern; Appeals Courts Uphold 'Gun Free' Zones 44:32

1M ago44:32

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Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I unpack the latest information about the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk, including details suggesting troubling parallels with other recent acts of political violence. We also cover a pair of federal appeals court rulings upholding gun-free zone restrictions in Illinois and New J…

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Minnesota School Shooting Leads to Dueling Calls for Gun Restrictions (Ft. SAF's Kostas Moros) 50:07

2M ago50:07

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This week, we're looking at the dueling reactions to the Annunciation school shooting. On the left, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (D.) is calling for a special session of the legislature to pass a gun-control package likely to include an AR-15 ban. On the right, the Department of Justice is reportedly considering an effort to ban all trans people fro…

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The Rise of the Woke Right - James Lindsay 52:18

2M ago52:18

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Known for his work exposing the excesses of the academic left, lesser known is James Lindsay's intelligent critique of the anti-liberal, postliberal, and even "woke" right. He joins us for a conversation that is both illuminating and terrifying.

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Left, Right Float Gun Laws After MN Shooting; Gun Sales Back Above 1 Million in August 54:59

2M ago54:59

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Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I break down the ongoing political fallout from the Annunciation Catholic school shooting in Minnesota that has now prompted both Governor Tim Walz and the Trump DOJ to explore possible gun restrictions. We also analyze what the latest monthly gun sales data says about the ongoing state of the industry.…

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Mass Shootings & The Gun Debate - Stephen Gutowski 44:02

2M ago44:02

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Veteran firearms reporter Stephen Gutowski (founder of The Reload), joins us to discuss what is known about mass shootings and the debates about using public policy as a response to them.

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Why are AR-15 Makers Going Bankrupt (Ft. KE Arms' Russell Phagan) 47:35

2M ago47:35

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This week, we're taking a look at the AR market. There has been a rash of bankruptcies and acquisitions among AR-15 makers in the past year. Some of the largest producers, like Anderson Manufacturing, have shut down their operations. To explain what's going on, we have KE Arms director Russell Phagan on the show. Phagan has been selling AR-15s and …

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Air Force Reinstates Sig Pistol; Fifth Circuit Rejects Silencer Challenge 57:26

2M ago57:26

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Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I cover the Air Force Global Strike Command's recent decision to bring back the Sig M18 pistol for active service. We also talk about the 5th Circuit's re-decision in a case challenging the constitutionality of the NFA's restrictions on suppressors. We wrap up by discussing a new ruling upholding Connecticut's …

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The Parties and Their Problems - Robert A. George 59:25

2M ago59:25

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John chats with veteran journalist and stand-up comedian Robert A. George about the state of America's two major parties.

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Why are Judicial Appointments Moving So Slowly? (Ft. Law Professor Jonathan Adler) 54:09

2M ago54:09

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This week, we're zooming out a bit and looking at the state of the federal judiciary. To help us understand what's going on, we've got William & Mary law professor Jonathan Adler back on the show. He recently wrote a piece that laid out just how few judicial appointments President Donald Trump has actually made since the beginning of his second ter…

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Trump's DC Takeover Draws Gun-Rights Backlash; Third Circuit Takes AR Ban Case 47:21

2M ago47:21

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Contributing Writer Jake Fogleman and I look at the growing discontent among gun-rights groups with the deployment of the ATF and emphasis on gun possession arrests under President Donald Trump's federal takeover of Washington, DC's policing. We also cover the odd legal manuevering in the Third Circuit that may lead to a new circuit split on the co…

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The Reagan Movie - Screewriter Howard Klausner 40:41

2M ago40:41

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We are joined by veteran Hollywood screenwriter Howard Klausner (Space Cowboys). He talks about his recent project, Reagan, which fittingly has the record for largest gap between critic and audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes (18% - 98%).

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Should Gun-Rights Advocates Worry About Trump's DC Takeover? (Ft. InRangeTV's Karl Kasarda) 41:29

2M ago41:29

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This week, President Donald Trump federalized policing in the nation's capital. He deployed the National Guard and federal agencies, including the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). The move has been met with mild pushback from some gun-rights activists. Karl Kasarda from InRangeTV joins the podcast to explain why he thinks…

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My Time at CNN Ends; Washington Gun Law's William Kirk on the Sig P320 Saga 47:31

2M ago47:31

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Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I talk about my time as a CNN contributor coming to an end after three years with the network. We also discuss why 18-20 year olds still can't buy handguns in states like Texas and Louisiana despite a Fifth Circuit ruling that says they have a constitutional right to purchase them. Plus, William Kirk from the W…

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Hungary-USA Relations - Gábor Csizmazia 1:33:21

2M ago1:33:21

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Gábor Csizmazia, Research Fellow at the John Lukacs Institute for Strategy and Politics, joins us to discuss the situation in Hungary and its relation to the United States. He helps us to understand the perspective of the Hungarian right. He remains objective throughout, though Thomas openly shares some of his own criticisms of the postliberal thin…

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Challenges the New NFA Lawsuits Face (Ft. Gun-Rights Lawyer Matt Larosiere) 1:05:32

2M ago1:05:32

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After Congress slashed the National Firearms Act (NFA) tax on silencers and short-barreled firearms, nearly every gun-rights group in the country promised to sue in an effort to overturn those sections of the law outright. Now, a few weeks later, those groups have nearly all sorted into two coalitions, and they've both filed suit. One coalition, le…

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Monthly Gun Sales Dip Below 1 Million; Courts Split on Serial Numbers 43:52

3M ago43:52

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Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I cover new data showing monthly gun sales have dropped below one million for the first time since 2019. We discuss the headwinds facing the industry and why the sales slide is likely to continue. We also unpack a pair of dueling rulings out of Minnesota on the legality of unserialized firearms and a federal co…

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Israel's Dilemma - Emily Zanotti 47:03

3M ago47:03

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We chat with political strategist and writer Emily Zanotti about the tragedy in Gaza and the impossibly difficult position Israel finds itself in.

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Is the Sig P320 Safe? (Ft. Active Self Protection's John Correia) 50:44

3M ago50:44

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Sig Sauer's premier pistol has faced a flood of bad news this week. After a recent fatal incident on Warren Air Force Base that involved the M18, commonly sold to civilians as the P320, the Global Strike Command joined a rash of law enforcement and civilian training groups that have paused the use of the gun. Active Self Protection is also among th…

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NRA Wants DOJ Rights Restoration Changes; Buffalo Mass Shooting Victims Score Court Win 41:25

3M ago41:25

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Reload Reporter Ben Owen and I explain the changes the National Rifle Association wants to see to the Department of Justice's proposed rights restoration process. We also discuss a federal court giving the green light to Buffalo mass shooting victims' suit against a gun accessory maker. And we look at how the NRA is using a recent DOJ brief to boos…

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Frank Meyer's Conservative-Libertarian Fusionism - Stephanie Slade 55:48

3M ago55:48

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Stephanie Slade, Senior Editor of Reason Magazine, joins us to talk about her upcoming book about fusionism, the political philosophy of Frank Meyer, so dear to Ronald Reagan, which holds that conservative ends are best sought through libertarian means.

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Murder Down Dramatically in 2025 (Ft. AH Datalytics' Jeff Asher) 39:41

3M ago39:41

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This week, we're checking back in on one of the biggest stories of the year: the murder rate's record decline. So, we've got the nation's most widely-cited crime data analyst on the show to explain what's going on. Jeff Asher of AH Datalytics runs a crime database that updates weekly, but manages to track closely to the FBI's reports. However, he's…

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DOJ Drops Gun-Rights Restoration Plan, Ends Legal Fight Over Pistol Brace Ban 59:12

3M ago59:12

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Reload reporter Ben Owen and I discuss the new Department of Justice gun-rights restoration rule they proposed late last week. We also look at its decision not to appeal a Fifth Circuit ruling against the pistol brace ban. And Ben talks about his time at the National Journalism Center as well as our recent range day.…

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Military Accountability, Macho Leadership, and Pentagon Disorder - Mike Nelson 56:59

3M ago56:59

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Retired Army Special Forces officer Mike Nelson joins us to talk about various issues related to the White House, Pentagon, military, foreign policy, and national security.Check out his recent piece in the Atlantic: "What Pete Hegseth Doesn't Understand about Soldiiers: Lethality Alone Doesn't Win Wars" https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/...…

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We Answer Your Gun Policy Questions 1:10:46

3M ago1:10:46

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There has been a ton of gun news over the past week. So, we figured it would be a good time to have another Q&A podcast. I think we judged that correctly because we had enough great questions on enough interesting topics sent in by Reload Members to fill up one of our longest podcasts of the year. We discussed everything from the impacts of the Nat…

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House GOP Moves to Slash ATF Funding; NRA Loses Free Speech Case 58:09

3M ago58:09

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Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I break down the key gun policy provisions included in House Republicans' new Department of Justice funding bill. We also unpack a new Second Circuit Court of Appeals ruling tossing the NRA's free speech case against a New York official that pressured financial companies to cut ties with the group over its poli…

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The Trump Administration's Russia Problem (and other stuff) - Quin Hillyer 49:36

3M ago49:36

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Veteran political commentator Quin Hillyer joins us to talk about the Putin tankies in Trump's administration, abuses of executive power, and more.

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How Much Will the NFA Tax Cut Surge Demand for Silencers, SBRs? (ft. Open Source Defense) 51:30

3M ago51:30

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Last week, we talked about the political implications of the National Firearms Act (NFA) tax cuts in the budget bill. This week, we're talking about the market implications. To do that, we've got the co-founders of Open Source Defense back on the show. In addition to running a smart publication on gun culture and politics, Kareem Shaya and Chuck Ro…

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Gun Groups Sue Over Remaining NFA Restrictions; Canada Confiscation Effort Flails 44:21

4M ago44:21

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Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I break down a new lawsuit filed by gun rights advocates in the aftermath of the One Big Beautiful Bill that argues NFA restrictions are no longer lawful without its $200 tax. We also talk about Canada's ongoing difficulties in carrying out its now 5-year-old plan to confiscate semi-automatic firearms, as well …

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Examining the Silencer Tax Cut in Trump's Budget Bill (Ft. Bearing Arms' Cam Edwards) 51:41

4M ago51:41

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This week, we saw a National Firearms Act tax cut make it across the finish line and into law. Silencers, short-barrel rifles and shotguns, as well as firearms in the "any other weapons" category will now see a $0 tax in place of the previous $200 one. But not everyone in the gun world is happy about that. So, we have Cam Edwards of Bearing Arms ba…

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Independence Day - Kimberly Ross 46:56

4M ago46:56

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Kimberly Ross joins the podcast for a special Independence Day episode.

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Congress Nears Passage of Silencer, SBR Tax Cut; DOJ Lets Under-21 Handgun Ruling Stand 45:15

4M ago45:15

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Contributing writer Jake Fogleman and I provide an update on the status of Congress' cuts to the NFA tax for silencers and short-barrelled firearms as the bill gets close to passage. We also unpack the Department of Justice's decision not to appeal a Fifth Circuit ruling that invalidated the federal 21-year-old age minimum for purchasing handguns f…

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Ukraine and Operation Spiderweb - Kateryna Shynkaruk and Cliff Smith 44:14

4M ago44:14

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John Daly chats again with Clifford Smith and Ukraine expert Kateryna Shynkaruk about Ukraine, especially in light of the recent success of Operation Spider Web.