Mon, 29 December 2025
In This Episode: Weer'd, Erin, Oddball, Xander and David all sit down for some holiday gifts and merriment before discussing some relevant Second Amendment news. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes
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Mon, 22 December 2025
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- Vera (from Firefly) going up for auction! You don't need both kidneys, do you?
- Open carry becoming 100% legal in Florida;
- the spree killing at Brown University in Rhode Island;
- and the murder of actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife by their son.
- David talks about the Hanukah terror attack in Bondi Beach, Australia;
- James Fodor from the Science of Everything podcast is back, this time talking about violence and suicide statistics;
- and Xander tells us why, when he lost his multi-tool, he replaced it with the exact same model.
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Mon, 15 December 2025
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- There has been another stabbing on the Charlotte North Carolina Light Rail
- The NICS Data is in and Sales were down for Black Friday
- A "Second Amendment Rights Section" has been added to the DOJ
- Weer'd interviewed James Fodor of the Science Of Everything Podcast on Defensive Gun Use
- Xander talks about the many issues with AI
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Mon, 8 December 2025
In this Round Table episode, Weer'd, Erin, and David discuss: - Thanksgiving activities;
- the shooting of National Guard troops in DC;
- a Virginia Assistant Principal arrest for plotting to kill ICE agents;
- how Stand Your Ground is discussed between pro-gun and gun-prohibitionist circuits;
- California crossing a major line with requiring ID for gun accessories, tools, and 3D Printers;
- New York requiring background checks for 3D printers;
- a UK man who was arrested for posting pictures of him shooting guns while in another country on another continent;
- the Fifth Circuit dismissing a case against a gun-owning marijuana user;
- and the ATF's streamlining of the system for gaining permission to take your NFA items across state lines.
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Mon, 1 December 2025
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- a friend of the show is in a legal jam and wishes he had concealed carry insurance;
- a woman working nights at 7-11 had to defend herself with a pistol, and was fired because of it;
- a doorman in New York City also defended himself with a pistol, but because it wasn't registered that means jail time;
- Trump nominated an ATF Director... but is he any good?
- and the Trump DOJ has decided to fight to keep the NFA.
- Weer'd talks to Tony Simon about his life as a Locksmith
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Mon, 24 November 2025
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- a Utah law where K-12 students get lessons in firearm safety;
- Giffords pushing gun control laws on Veterans Day in the most insensitive way possible;
- Giffords' campaign against concealed carry reciprocity, and it's as laughable as you'd think;
- a former SIG Sauer machinist has been arrested for selling guns he bought with his company discount.
- Weer'd talks to Tony Simon about the Diversity Shoot;
- and David talks about using non-guns for low-pressure training, and how to handle people who are apprehensive about guns.
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Mon, 17 November 2025
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- Bloomberg throwing a ton of gun prohibition money at the election, and its payoff;
- Maine's new red flag law, which has deep flaws;
- a UK Man sent to prison just for possessing the recipe for gunpowder;
- and predictably, Everytown is now pressuring Ruger to change their guns now that Glock's new V-series are out.
- David reviews a Mantis X training pistol;
- and Tiny is making venison summer sausage.
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Mon, 10 November 2025
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- the latest development in the story of the Wyoming Airman who killed his friend and blamed it on his SIG M18;
- the Ad Council using tax money to push gun control;
- the US Navy Sailor who was sentenced to 20 years for possessing demilled guns and legal-to-own parts, and why his appeal will affect all gun owners.
- There's a big shake-up within the NRA, and Board Member John Richardson gives us the inside scoop;
- and David gives us his thoughts about a recently acquired Super Safety from Hoffman Tactical.
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Mon, 3 November 2025
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- David Hogg's endorsement of a politician with a racist and literal, capital-N Nazi history;
- the death of the Airman charged with the SIG M18 death;
- the dubious legitimacy of Everytown's Train Smart program.
- David talks about revolver cylinder gaps;
- and Weer'd tells you what to do when you get cut.
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Mon, 27 October 2025
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- the Second Circuit Court of Appeals affirming that background checks for ammunition purchases in New York state are constitutional;
- SCOTUS taking up a case on marijuana use and gun ownership;
- Chicago police arresting people for carrying guns without a permit (even though they did have valid permits), and they've all been black;
- Glock discontinuing most of their guns for new "V Models".
- Tiny went hunting, and learned some lessons about listening to his body;
- and David talks about barrel crowns.
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Mon, 20 October 2025
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- a federal judge's ruling that the ban on post office carry is unconstitutional — but not for everyone;
- the DOJ declining to force gun rights groups to release membership information in the under-21 handgun case Reese v. ATF;
- California banning the new sale of Glocks and Glock-compatible pistols;
- Everytown quietly distancing themselves from Jay Jones after giving him $200K now that his violent text messages have come to light;
- the rumor that Colt Canada and its parent company CZ-USA are helping the Canadian government to dispose of bought-back guns — but Colt Canada denies it.
- Weer'd fisks gun prohibitionist interviews after the Minneapolis church shooting;
- and Xander hosts a fireside chat on fire safety.
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Mon, 6 October 2025
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- the murder and arson at the LDS church in Michigan;
- the Dallas ICE facility murderer and the media's continued demonization of bolt action rifles;
- the ATF's ruling on the Franklin Armory Antithesis;
- new information about the Everytown for Gun Safety's firearms training program, and reactions from inside the gun control world.
- David discusses firearms markings and their meanings;
- and Oddball gives us a review of his new Microtech knife.
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Mon, 29 September 2025
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- the ABC affiliate station shooter and his ties to gun control;
- gun prohibitionists within the Democrat Party calling for a relaxation of gun control rhetoric;
- the press going insane over
sniper rifles bolt-action hunting rifles because one was used to assassinate Charlie Kirk. - Weer'd interviews Kent Brown of CCW Safe about their merger with the Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network;
- and David reviews Doubletap SnakeShot ammunition.
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Mon, 22 September 2025
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- open carry becoming legal in Florida;
- the murder of Charlie Kirk and the consequences it will likely bring.
- Xander shares his Independent Thoughts on ghoulish post-tragedy blood dancing;
- and Weer'd fisks Manuel Oliver and Jim Acosta as they "interview" an AI mockery of the slain Joaquin Oliver.
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Mon, 15 September 2025
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- Maine families suing the US Army for not stopping the Lewiston Shooter;
- New York being ordered to pay $800K for the house of worship gun ban;
- the DOJ asking to speak against Assault Weapon Bans in the Illinois court challenge.
- Rather then Weer'd or Erin, Lara Smith of the Liberal Gun Club discusses the problems with the proposed trans gun ban;
- and Sean Sorrentino and Robb Allen talk about SSRI medication, the stigma against it, and why not everyone who takes SSRIs is dangerous.
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Mon, 8 September 2025
This episode was tossed together at the last minute. Most of the crew had a busy Labor Day weekend and was unavailable (except for Erin, who recorded a segment), so Matt from Geeks, Gadgets and Guns jumped in to help Weer'd. In This Episode Weer'd and Matt discuss: - California attempting to ban all Glocks, and why this is a big deal for all of America;
- the shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church and School;
- and Congressman Thomas Massie introducing legislation to end the Federal Gun Free School Zones Act.
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Mon, 1 September 2025
Before you say anything: Erin is fully aware of the nomenclature sin she committed. She did it just to make Weer'd and other gun purists twitch. In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- the Air Force returning M17 and M18 pistols to service;
- a Federal Court of Appeals rejecting New Mexico's waiting periods for firearm purchase;
- Michael Bloomberg's Everytown offering to teach gun safety "training";
- Australia's hoplophobes freaking out that legal gun ownership is increasing;
- and March for our Lives blaming racism for their woes.
- Weer'd interviews Kent Brown of CCW Safe about how it protects members from charges;
- and in honor of Episode 357, David celebrates the life of Elmer Keith, the inventor of the .357 Magnum cartridge.
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Mon, 25 August 2025
In This Episode It's an ACP Round Table! Join Oddball, David, Erin, and Weer’d as they discuss: - the SIG P320 saga getting even more complicated now that an Airman present at the fatal shooting has been arrested and charged;
- the Giffords gun control lobby showing that there will never be enough gun control for them;
- the plaintiffs in Duncan v. Bonta urging SCOTUS to do their job;
- and David and Oddball, fresh from GOALS, share some highlights of the expo.
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Mon, 11 August 2025
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- the gun rights groups that are challenging the legality of the NFA with a lawsuit;
- the McCloskeys of St. Louis finally getting their rifle back;
- and SIG Sauer managing to avoid paying damages in a P320 lawsuit, but the jury findings might be worse in the long term.
- David discusses optimal barrel length for guns;
- and Tiny tells us about his Mountain Dulcimer.
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Mon, 4 August 2025
In This Episode: It's another ACP Round Table! In this episode, Weer'd, Erin, Oddball, and David are joined once again by Matt and Heinrich from Geeks Gadgets and Guns and LFD Research to discuss: - several spree attacks across the country;
- a proposed law to adjust the NFA tax for inflation;
- California's background check for ammunition purchases law has been declared unconstitutional (again);
- and the killing of a US Airman by a SIG M18 pistol, still in the holster, which has led to increased scrutiny of both the pistol design and Sig Sauer's public relations tactics.
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Mon, 28 July 2025
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- the DoJ abandoning the Pistol Brace Ban, making them legal once again;
- the 2nd Circuit allowing New York to continue to sue gun makers because of advertisements;
- Everytown trying to crack down on 3D printers by violating our civil rights.
- Xander explains how ignorance is not bliss;
- and David pays his respects to the passing of Frank Brownell and to the closing of Anderson Manufacturing.
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Mon, 14 July 2025
The answer is yes, because Jesus is the Prince of Peace and silence is peace and quiet. In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss a professor in Maine who seems to hate Christians as much as she hates the right to keep and bear arms;
- David explains the NFA portions of the Big Beautiful Bill;
- and Tiny gives us ways to prep a vehicle for any emergency.
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Mon, 7 July 2025
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- the recent ambush on Idaho firefighters;
- the fate of NFA items in the Big Beautiful Bill;
- Rhode Island's new Assault Weapon Ban;
- and the ATF relaxing regulations on Simunition and dual-use barrel importation.
- David reviews Shooter Shine CLP;
- Myles reviews the new Ruger RMX pistol;
- Weer'd talks to Kerry Slone about her homestead and herbalism;
- and Xander gives us his Independent Thoughts on Independence Day.
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Mon, 30 June 2025
In This Episode David and Oddball are back from LibertyCon with stories to tell (and Erin was stuck in traffic and needed a well-deserved night-off). Besides LibertyCon stories, the gang discusses: - a would-be spree killer at a Michigan Church thwarted by church security;
- the Fifth Circuit is revamping their argument against suppressors being "Arms" per the Second Amendment;
- the Ninth Circuit declaring California's one-gun-a-month law unconstitutional;
- the progression of the NFA items in Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill";
- the potential merger of the ATF with the DEA is dead, although we don't know much more than that at the time of recording;
- and the ATF falling on hard times, with the potential to lay off 500 employees.
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Mon, 23 June 2025
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- the murder and attempted murder of Minnesota Representatives and their spouses in what may (or may not) be a political assassination;
- a New Jersey Town refunding $150 of concealed carry permit fees back to its citizens;
- the US Department of Justice writing an Amicus Curiae brief against Illinois' ban on "assault weapons" and "high capacity magazines", saying it violates the Second Amendment;
- Weer'd interviews Kerry Slone of We The Female on training women who have experienced firearm-related trauma;
- and then Weer'd fisks Senators Chris Murphy and Chuck Schumer as they lie about suppressors.
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Mon, 16 June 2025
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- the plea deal given to Scott Hayes of Massachusetts, who was arrested after defending his life against an assailant;
- credit card companies finally deciding to do business with gun shops and firearm manufacturers again;
- the Supreme Court's 9-0 ruling to block Mexico's lawsuit against S&W and other gun companies;
- Weer'd talks with Kostas Moros about the Snope v. Brown and Ocean State Tactical v. Rhode Island cert denials, and what the future may hold for SCOTUS 2nd Amendment cases;
- and David talks about range bags and their contents.
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Mon, 9 June 2025
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- LFD Research's release of a new safety video about the SIG P320;
- SCOTUS denying cert on Snope and Ocean State Tactical;
- the terror attack in Colorado where Molotov cocktails were used instead of guns;
- the Trump Administration's long list of reforms for the ATF, all of which are very good;
- the potential merging of the ATF with the DEA, and why we need to stop it!
- David reflects on the recent nationwide failure of the NICS system;
- and Myles sits down with his grandfather to reminisce about guns he has owned.
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Mon, 2 June 2025
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- The potential removal of suppressors from the NFA;
- Concealed carry reciprocity has returned to the House of Representatives;
- A new internal ATF document reveals that not only is it hiding an illegal firearm registry, but also that it has several hundred million 4473s that it's shared with other LE agencies;
- Massachusetts is in a court battle over its suitability requirement for gun ownership;
- The widow of slain Clinton Airport executive Bryan Malinowski is suing the ATF for the wrongful death of her husband;
- and David reviews his new pistol optic and the gear he acquired at NRAAM Atlanta.
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Mon, 26 May 2025
The Assorted Calibers Podcast is a variety show, but in this very special episode we discuss just one topic of critical interest to gun owners: the uncommanded discharges of the SIG Sauer P320. - Why do SIG P320 pistols fire without the trigger being pulled?
- How do you keep your SIG P320 from doing this?
Matt and Heinrich from LFD Research and the Geeks, Gadgets, and Guns podcast answer those questions and more. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes
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Mon, 19 May 2025
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- Washington state's magazine ban having been upheld by the WA supreme court;
- some 2A bills that have stalled in House committees;
- Delaware possibly repealing their ban on automatic knives;
- Tennessee protecting the lawful commerce of firearms manufactures inside its borders;
- and the House introducing a bill to reduce the $200 tax fee on suppressors to $0.
- Suicide touched David's life recently, and he wants to discuss its prevention;
- and Weer'd gets NRA Director Amanda Suffecool's thoughts on how the annual meeting went.
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Mon, 12 May 2025
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- The Human Behavior Podcast's take on the Nashville shooter;
- Donald Trump addressed the NRA in a video, and it was underwhelming;
- Pam Bondi restored the gun rights to 10 people;
- California is moving to ban Glocks because of switches;
- Adam Schiff has introduced a new assault weapons ban, and Weer'd fisks it;
- and Weer'd invited NRA Board of Directors member John Richardson to discuss what happened at the Annual Meeting.
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Mon, 5 May 2025
No golden fiddles were found, but Weer'd, David, and Oddball all went down to Atlanta for the NRA Annual Meeting. Join us as we discuss the things we saw! Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes
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Mon, 28 April 2025
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- what we know so far about the shooting at Florida State University;
- the Attorney General of New Jersey being shocked to find that shootings have dropped to historical levels now that citizens can easily carry;
- the Massachusetts Supreme Court rejecting a case against Assault Weapons due to "Public Safety";
- and SCOTUS has refused to hear a case on adults under 21 carrying guns, meaning the Second Amendment has won in the 8th Circuit!
- Oddball gives us an overview on what is happening with Antonyuk v. James;
- and Xander talks about how all politics is in fact local politics.
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Mon, 21 April 2025
It's been another busy week of news, so Weer'd and Erin (Breyers' Snickers Vanilla) once again call upon the help of David (Tillamook Chocolate Peanut Butter) and Oddball (Vanilla ice cream sandwich) to help cover it all in another Round Table episode! Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes
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Mon, 14 April 2025
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- the DOJ reversing the ATF's zero tolerance policy towards revoking FFLs;
- Oliver North's lawsuit against the NRA for malicious prosecution;
- the coalition of State Attorneys General urging SCOTUS to grant cert for the case against Washington, DC's assault weapons ban;
- an Illinois judge's ruling that Smith & Wesson can be sued for manufacturing the rifle used by a mass shooter;
- Lara Smith of the Liberal Gun Club talks about a trend in the 2A community to block out left-of-center gun owners;
- and David talks about how to keep your body clean and healthy after a trip to the shooting range.
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Mon, 7 April 2025
A round table usually only happens when we don't have enough segments for the weekly show, but that's not the case for this episode. Too much has happened over the past week, and so Erin and Weer'd are joined by David and Oddball to discuss it all. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes
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Mon, 31 March 2025
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- Henry Repeating Arms joining the many gun companies who have fled anti-gun states;
- the 9th Circuit's ruling that Hawaii's handgun purchase permit and police inspection is unconstitutional;
- the 9th Circuit's ruling that California's magazine ban is constitutional, and one pro-gun judge's amazing dissent;
- the DOJ moving to make it easier for some people to restore their firearms rights.
- Lara Smith of the Liberal Gun Club talks about how a Senator in Minnesota is trying to weaponize the mental health system;
- and Myles talks about grail guns.
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Mon, 24 March 2025
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- Florida's governor calling for the repeal of post-Parkland gun laws...
- ...but the Florida Supreme Court has upheld those laws' ban on adults under 21 from buying firearms.
- and Australia, unhappy with the results of their gun bans, is now seeking to ban machetes.
- David tells us the best way to police your brass;
- Myles continues the review of his Henry Lever Action Supreme Rifle.
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Mon, 17 March 2025
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- Massachusetts taking its sweet time in renewing Weer'ds gun permit renewed, and it's well over the promised 60 days;
- The best new gun publication in 2025 is … The New York Times?
- SCOTUS hearing petitions regarding (the nation of) Mexico's lawsuit against Smith & Wesson;
- and (the US state) New Mexico's Supreme Court decision about the governor's carry ban.
- John Richardson returns to talk about permitless carry returning to North Carolina;
- David explains the difference between Snap Caps and dummy rounds.
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Mon, 10 March 2025
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- an attempted mass stabbing in Boston;
- transgender people embracing the Second Amendment;
- KE Arms winning their lawsuit against GWACS.
- Xander gives us his thoughts on red flag laws;
- and Myles tells us how spent the weekend training new shooters.
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Mon, 3 March 2025
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- Operation Blazing Sword has joined with other 2A orgs to file a Petition for Certiorari in Antonyuk v. James;
- Democrats expressing regret for electing David Hogg toe the DNC;
- Kash Patel has been sworn in as FBI Director... and is also ATF Acting Director?
- Maine's new firearm waiting period law being blocked by a Federal judge.
- Xander talks about how many guns you should have to support the Second Amendment;
- and David explains "rim jam" and how to avoid it.
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Mon, 17 February 2025
There's so much 2A news that Erin and Weer'd can't handle it by themselves! In This Episode Erin, Weer'd, David, and Oddball discuss: - a mass shooting in Sweden and the calls for yet more gun control (despite Sweden's gun laws being some of the strictest in Europe);
- a teenage gunman's attempt to steal a plane being thwarted by an armed pilot;
- a New York Times story about YouTube influencers and changing gun culture;
- the ruling by a District Court judge in Mississippi that the machine gun ban is unconstitutional post-Bruen;
- an Appeals Court in Louisiana ruling that suppressors aren't "arms"... but is that good?
- an Illinois judge's ruling that FOID cards are unconstitutional;
- President Trump's Executive Order to "Protect the Second Amendment" and what it may mean;
- Everytown admitting that gun control is an infringement;
- the DOGE Audit uncovering the web of taxpayer money funding gun control, including Bloomberg, the Brady Center, Giffords, and others.
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Mon, 10 February 2025
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- David Hogg election as Vice Chair of the Democrat National Committee;
- Merrick Garland's gift of a Tommy Gun in Washington, DC, if that's even legal;
- the UK still experiencing knife violence and passing yet more knife laws;
- a home defense caught on camera in Michigan, and what can we learn from it;
- Tom Knighton's article on mandatory storage laws.
- Weer'd unearthed a video of Dr. Arthur Kellermann talking about his favorite topic: gun control;
- and David talks about cartridge pressure.
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Mon, 3 February 2025
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- snow in Florida and earthquakes in New England;
- members of certain 2A groups are able to apply for non-resident California concealed carry permits;
- Chris Cheng of Operation Blazing Sword sits down with Washington Gun Law for an interview at SHOT Show;
- a Florida man being shot by his own gun when LEO disarms him;
- Tom Knighton's comparison between Canada's healthcare deaths and US gun deaths.
- John Richardson talks about the devastation of North Carolina from Hurricane Helene;
- Myles reviews the Henry Lever Action Supreme (LASR);
- and David talks about semi-auto pistols vs. revolvers.
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Mon, 27 January 2025
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- a Bloomberg publication clutching their pearls over SHOT Show, and what it says about who's winning the culture war over guns.
- a successful self-defense shooting with a legally-carried handgun... in New York City?
- an anti-gun lawyer who thinks that "high capacity magazines" were invented in WW2.
- reports from the January NRA Board Meeting are out, and things look promising.
- Weer'd interviews John Richardson about running for NRA Board of Directors.
- and David looks at the new no-lock S&W revolvers.
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Mon, 13 January 2025
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- Justin Trudeau stepping down as Canadian Prime Minister;
- the hand-wringing and calls to "do something" after two New Year's attackers passed their background checks to rent trucks on Turo. Car owners won't tolerate what gun owners endure;
- the man who stabbed two people on the New York Subway, who has been arrested over 80 times;
- meanwhile, New York City is adding tolls to the streets to encourage more people to go on the dangerous subways.
- Weer'd discovered an Everytown project badly in need of a fisk;
- Michigan has passed a suite of new gun control laws, and Xander needs to rant about them;
- and David gives us information on drop-loading guns and whether or not it will harm the extractor.
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