Mon, 26 December 2022
In This Episode It’s an ACP Round Table! Join Weer’d, Erin, David, and Oddball as they exchange gifts and discuss these news stories: - There was a mass shooting in Australia, despite all the stories saying this never happens.
- There was also a mass shooting in Canada, which they admit happens, but certainly not as much in America.
- In America there could have been a spree killing, but a brave armed citizen shot the attacker.
- The CDC colluded with anti-gun groups to scrub defensive gun uses from data.
- Injunctions against Oregon and California anti-gun laws were made.
- And... California Police are allowed to use lethal force with robots?
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Sat, 24 December 2022
It's a Christmas tradition! We are watching arguably the best Christmas Movie ever made, 1988's Die Hard I mean it's great for any season, but it's still Winter, so grab a glass of Eggnog, and join Oddball, Weer'd, and David for a tour of Nakatomi Tower!
Direct download: ACP_Film_Tracks_Ep_118_Die_Hard_1988.mp3
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Mon, 19 December 2022
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss a Stop the Bleed event held by the Atlanta Pink Pistols chapter and funded by Operation Blazing Sword;
- Xander was hacked recently, and he brings us his Independent Thoughts on the aftermath and some of the things he could have done better;
- David's segment on optics covers electronic sights;
- Oddball explains his love of expensive knives;
- and finally, Weer'd fisks Joe Biden's speech at the National Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence.
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Independent Thoughts With Xander: Gun Lovers and Other Strangers: Oddball’s Corner pocket: Weer’d Audio Fisk:
Direct download: Assorted_Calibers_Podcast_ep_228.mp3
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Mon, 12 December 2022
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- Shannon Watts playing both the sides of a self-defense shooting;
- Oregon starting to regret the consequences of passing Measure 114;
- a San Diego Sheriff's Captain is in trouble for running a corruption racket which included accepting bribes in exchange for concealed carry permits;
- several other bribery stories which show that corruption is common in may issue states.
- David continues his series on sights by explaining the parts of a scope;
- Weer'd interviews Stephen Gutowski of The Reload about his new gig with CNN;
- and finally, Weer'd fisks the Brady Campaign again, this time about "the right time to discuss gun control."
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Direct download: Assorted_Calibers_Podcast_ep_227.mp3
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Mon, 5 December 2022
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- an article from The Atlantic about rethinking "Run, Hide, Fight" in a manner that shows some minds are being changed;
- the Chesapeake, VA Walmart shooting;
- and Biden's declaration that semi-automatic weapons "have no redeeming features."
- Next, Savage1R returns to the show to give us a breakdown of the FTX Cryptocurrency Scandal;
- and finally, Weer'd sits down with Ian McCollum to discuss his upcoming book, Clockwork Basilisk.
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Direct download: Assorted_Calibers_Podcast_ep_226.mp3
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Mon, 28 November 2022
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- the shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs;
- the racist remarks of a New Jersey assemblyman, and the racist roots of gun control;
- and the unintended consequences of passing Oregon Ballot Initiative 114.
- Next, Weer'd sits down with Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons and Headstamp Publishing to discuss all the difficulties of getting Pistols of the Warlords published;
- and finally, Weer'd brings us part 4 of his fisk of Brady Campaign talking points, this time on the "culture of gun violence".
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Direct download: Assorted_Calibers_Podcast_ep_225.mp3
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Mon, 21 November 2022
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss Second Amendment news pertaining to the mid-term elections:
- In races where gun control was in issue, things didn't go well for the gun prohibitionists;
- Iowa has a Constitutional Amendment protecting the individual right to keep and bear arms;
- Oregon has magazine capacity limits and requires a permit to buy guns and ammunition;
- and many Oregon sheriffs have said they won't enforce that law.
- Tiny returns to the podcast, this time talking about how the Dunning-Kruger effect might also tie to your regional experiences;
- David brings us part two of his history of gun sights;
- and finally, in part 4 of his Virtual Reality series, Matt talks about where you can play your VR games.
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Direct download: Assorted_Calibers_Podcast_ep_224.mp3
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Mon, 14 November 2022
In This Episode It's an ACP Round Table! Join Weer'd, Erin, David, and Oddball as they discuss: - Oregon's anti-gun ballot initiative and their insane, racially-charged promotion of it;
- Iowa's desire to codify the right to keep and bear arms in their State Constitution;
- a federal judge trying his hardest to ignore the NYSRPA v. Bruen ruling;
- a joint story between The Trace and The New Yorker attacking the work of Dr. John Lott;
- more news from New York courts on the Concealed Carry "Improvement" Act;
- and an anti-gun group is targeting video games for "encouraging violence". What is this, 1999?
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Direct download: Assorted_Calibers_Podcast_ep_223.mp3
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Mon, 7 November 2022
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- the attack at the Pelosi mansion;
- the Commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police sabotaging an investigation in order to promote gun-ban propaganda;
- and Giffords suing over a gun control law they previously supported.
- Next, David discusses historical sights;
- Matt from Geeks Gadgets and Guns talks about tracking and image generation in VR;
- and finally, Weer'd fisks the Brady Campaign as they attempt to refute the "More Guns, Less Crime" adage.
Main Topic: Gun Lovers and Other Strangers: Weer’d Audio Fisk:
Direct download: Assorted_Calibers_Podcast_ep_222.mp3
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Mon, 31 October 2022
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- a school shooting in St. Louis and the value of rapid police response;
- Canada banning handgun purchase, sale, and transfer;
- the bizarre way a California Judge denied a temporary restraining order in a 2A case.
- Next, Xander brings us his Independent Thoughts on his VR Setup;
- Matt from Geeks Gadgets and Guns talks about current VR systems and their pros and cons;
- and finally, Weer'd brings us part two of his fisk series on the Brady Campaign attempting to rebut pro-gun talking points.
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Direct download: Assorted_Calibers_Podcast_ep_221.mp3
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Mon, 24 October 2022
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss several court cases against New York's carry restrictions, and the FBI's grave misreporting on active shooters stopped by citizen defenders;
- David conducts some experiments on Oddball's Altor;
- Matt from Geeks Gadgets and Guns gives an introduction to his series on Virtual Reality;
- and finally, The Egghead explains the different formats of Night Vision Goggles.
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Direct download: Assorted_Calibers_Podcast_ep_220.mp3
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Mon, 17 October 2022
Due to vacation activities all around, your regularly scheduled Assorted Calibers Podcast will be postponed until next week!
Direct download: Assorted_Calibers_Podcast_Fall_2022_Break.mp3
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Mon, 10 October 2022
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- the aftermath of Hurricane Ian;
- Everytown asking for more anti-gun propaganda in TV shows;
- the passing of Judge Laurence Silberman, and how he left his mark on the Second Amendment;
- the Supreme Court accepting a case where a Massachusetts resident has been denied his gun rights for a misdemeanor conviction;
- the Supreme Court declining to hear the two Bumpstock ban cases;
- and Mexico's lawsuit against major gun manufacturers being dismissed.
- Next, David gives us another update on the new concealed carry training requirements in New York state;
- and finally, Weer'd presents his first fisk of a project that uses the Brady Campaign Podcast as a primer on anti-gun talking points and how to rebut them.
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Direct download: Assorted_Calibers_Podcast_ep_219.mp3
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Mon, 3 October 2022
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- Hurricane Ian and what it might do to Erin's GRPC plans;
- the mass shooting in Russia;
- some updates on the credit card Merchant Codes that target gun shops;
- a Federal Judge striking down the law which says that people under felony indictment can't purchases firearms;
- and a look at Ian from Forgotten Weapons reviewing the Armatix iP1 "Smart" Pistol. It's worse than we expected!
- Next, David discusses the Merwin Hulbert revolver;
- Xander brings us his independent thoughts on Illinois bail reform and its unpleasant side effects;
- and finally, the Egghead brings us part 2 of his series on Night Vision.
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Direct download: Assorted_Calibers_Podcast_ep_218.mp3
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Mon, 26 September 2022
In This Episode It's an ACP Round Table! Erin, Weer'd, Oddball, David, and The Egghead all discuss: -
- the new credit card merchant code for firearms dealers and its potential outcomes;
- an anti-gun politician who had her guns stolen in a very suspicious burglary;
- New York's continued assault on the 2nd Amendment in the face of the NYSRPA v. Bruen ruling;
- Washington, DC caving to Dick Heller's lawsuit against ammunition restrictions;
- some "upbeat" anti-gun podcasts that seem to be mostly tears;
- the untimely passing of Aaron Hogue;
- and the KE Arms lawsuit, and how you can help them fight the good fight.
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Direct download: Assorted_Calibers_Podcast_ep_217.mp3
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Mon, 19 September 2022
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- the lawsuits attacking both the Massachusetts and California Handgun Rosters, as well as the Massachusetts Assault Weapons Ban;
- a Nevada county official who is charged with murder.
- Next, David talks about top-break revolvers;
- Xander brings us his Independent Thoughts on food storage;
- and finally, the General Purpose Egghead returns to tell us what night vision technology is and how it works.
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Direct download: Assorted_Calibers_Podcast_ep_216.mp3
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Mon, 12 September 2022
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- the mass stabbing spree taking place in Canada;
- the leak of a proposed ATF "amnesty" for rifle-caliber pistol stabilizing braces;
- and some thoughts about the New York House of Representatives primaries, and how it might pertain to gun control.
- Next, Weer'd fisks the Brady Campaign's Kelly Sampson's House testimony at the Assault Weapons Ban hearing;
- David gives us a breakdown of New York City's new training requirements for concealed carry;
- And finally, Xander brings us his Independent Thoughts on why registration is not useful in solving crimes.
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Direct download: Assorted_Calibers_Podcast_ep_215.mp3
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Mon, 5 September 2022
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- the massive class action lawsuit brought by Uvalde families;
- how the ATF is cracking down on people who bought solvent traps, and it appears that many of the recent encounters all bought their traps from one user, Rifle Remedy 2000;
- the good news that a Federal Judge has ruled Texas must allow adults under 21 to carry firearms;
- and Beto O'Rourke flip-flopping again! Now he's pro-gun... or so he claims.
- Next, Xander brings us his Independent Thoughts how the media handles gun stories;
- and finally, David discusses some factors on defending your house of worship from attack.
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Direct download: Assorted_Calibers_Podcast_ep_214.mp3
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Mon, 29 August 2022
In This Episode: Weer'd Beard is on vacation, so it's time for another ACP Round Table! Erin is joined by Oddball and David, where they discuss: - Ryan Busse agitating against the First Amendment;
- the Montenegro mass shooting that killed 10 and injured 6;
- and ridiculous new gun laws, and some challenges to same, in California, New York, and Massachusetts.
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Direct download: Assorted_Calibers_Podcast_ep_213.mp3
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Mon, 22 August 2022
We had a SNAFU, show got recorded, but it wasn't edited, which pushes publication back one week. Sorry to all the listeners, but there will be a fresh episode next week!
Direct download: Not_ACP_213.mp3
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Mon, 15 August 2022
In This Episode: It's another ACP Round Table! Erin and Weer'd are joined by Oddball and David, where they discuss: - Several 2A cases sent back to the circuit courts by SCOTUS after the NYSRPA v. Bruen ruling;
- A North Carolina county that is putting AR-15s in schools;
- A very tone-deaf politician in Texas;
- and the very odd case of why they don't accept 3D Printed Guns at buybacks in Houston anymore.
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Direct download: Assorted_Calibers_Podcast_ep_212.mp3
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Mon, 8 August 2022
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- California backing down on enforcement of banned magazines, and Colorado courts issuing a restraining order on enforcement of a local Assault Weapons Ban;
- Michael Bloomberg's The Trace has a weekly Newsletter that paints a grim picture for anti-gunners;
- and The Washington Post lamenting the NYSRPA v. Bruen decision with an interview of Anti-Gun Darling Ryan Busse.
- Next, Weer'd fisks the House of Representatives as they question Gun Company Executives, then he and Erin analyze the just-passed Assault Weapons Ban;
- and finally, David talks about what happens when you put the wrong caliber of ammunition into a gun -- and it fits.
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Direct download: Assorted_Calibers_Podcast_ep_211.mp3
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Mon, 1 August 2022
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss --
- The Good: there are new details about Eli Dicken and his defensive shooting at the Greenwood Park Mall;
- The Bad: the House Assault Weapons bills made it through committee, so here's what we think will happen next;
- The Stupid: California has passed a new gun control law that seems to violate the PLCAA and the First Amendment as well as the Second.
- Next, Xander brings us his independent thoughts on when to take a shot and when not;
- and finally, Weer'd fisks Joe Biden's blathering about "Ghost Guns".
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Direct download: Assorted_Calibers_Podcast_ep_210.mp3
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Mon, 25 July 2022
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- Various States' responses to NYSRPA v Bruen;
- The recent shootings in Norway, Japan, and Chicago;
- The spree killing which was thwarted by hero and crack shot Elisjsha Dicken;
- Steve Dettelbach's appointment as ATF Director;
- And the warmed-over Assault Weapons Ban bill that's currently in the US House of Representatives.
- Xander brings us his Independent Thoughts on comparing hunting regulations with gun control;
- and because there's always room for Jell-o, David explains how to make your own ballistic gelatin.
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Direct download: Assorted_Calibers_Podcast_ep_209.mp3
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Mon, 18 July 2022
Sorry, but there's no show this week. Weer'd caught COVID and without a voice for most of the week. We will be back next week, though, and our Patreon content will not be interrupted! 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.
Direct download: Assorted_Calibers_Podcast_COVID_Break.mp3
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Mon, 11 July 2022
In This Episode: Given the historic events of last week, we* have brought in professionals this week to expertly analyze and reflect upon what those events mean for us and for our nation. - In separate interviews, Benjamin Blatt, Esq. and Clayton Cramer discuss the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act which was recently signed into law.
- Mr. Blatt then returns to discuss the implications of the NYSRPA v. Bruen Supreme Court decision.
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Direct download: Assorted_Calibers_Podcast_ep_208.mp3
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Mon, 4 July 2022
In This Episode It’s another ACP Round Table! Join Weer’d, Erin, Oddball, and David as they talk about: - The passage of the Bipartisan Gun Bill, and how it probably isn't as bad as you've heard.
- A Pride Day attack in Oslo, Norway, and how spree killings do happen in other countries.
- There are also some more grim facts regarding the police response in the Uvalde School massacre.
- But the point of this show is to celebrate the victory of NYSRPA vs. Bruen!
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Direct download: Assorted_Calibers_Podcast_ep_207.mp3
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Sun, 3 July 2022
Happy Independence Day! in Honor of America's Birthday (and let's be honest, to take advantage of the Top Gun Maverick phenomenon) Enjoy an ACP Film Track of Iron Eagle on the house!! It doesn't get more 1980s than this! Fighter Jets (Tho this film pre-dates Top Gun) Rebellious Teens, heroic acts, and a Hair Metal Soundtrack! Join Xander, Weer'd, David, and Oddball as we Lock On to Adventure!! Never Say Die, Iron Eagle!!!
Direct download: ACP_Film_Tracks_Ep_078_Iron_Eagle_1986.mp3
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Mon, 27 June 2022
In This Episode It’s an ACP Round Table! Join Weer’d, Erin, Oddball, and David as they talk about: - LibertyCon and an exciting announcement;
- Some startling discoveries about the Uvalde Police response;
- The Senate Gun Bill, and doubts about it even coming to a vote;
- Another Spree killer who passed every background check available;
- And finally, another attack from the White House on ammunition supplies.
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Direct download: Assorted_Calibers_Podcast_ep_206.mp3
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Mon, 20 June 2022
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss the pending Senate gun bill, and how the details will make all the difference.
- There was nearly a Mass Killing at a March For Our Lives event! Where are the calls for common sense regulations?
- Weer'd sits down with Mickey Schuch to discuss some medical emergencies that changed his life.
- David talks about the best ways to clean your brass for reloading.
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Direct download: Assorted_Calibers_Podcast_ep_205.mp3
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Mon, 13 June 2022
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss the new gun control laws proposed in both the USA and Canada;
- Weer'd fisks Joe Biden's rambling talk about gun control and the devastating power of the dread 9mm bullet;
- David discusses when (and when not) to engage in political discussions;
- and Xander brings us his thoughts on why hurrying is not always the best solution to a problem.
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Direct download: Assorted_Calibers_Podcast_ep_204.mp3
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Mon, 6 June 2022
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- the grim facts of Uvalde;
- what a fool Beto O'Rourke made of himself;
- and the breathless reporting of the Boston Police shutting down a "ghost gun ring".
- Weer’d then interviews Mickey Schuch to talk about combat mindset;
- and finally, Xander brings us his independent thoughts on gaslighting in the gun control debate.
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Direct download: Assorted_Calibers_Podcast_ep_203.mp3
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Mon, 30 May 2022
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- how the anti-gun forces are now as quick to target the First Amendment as they are the Second;
- the abomination that is a proposed Senate bill which would require a national license to purchase firearms, among other odious provisions;
- an FBI report on active shooters, and their endorsed "Don't Name Them" Policy;
- and David Chipman is in the news again! This time he is officially leaving the Giffords gun-prohibition group.
- Xander tells us his Independent Thoughts on weapons caches;
- finally, Oddball gives us two segments: storing guns in cars and his love of cheap "Trash Panda" guns.
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Mon, 23 May 2022
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss the weekend spree shootings, then drink the tears of gun prohibitionists as the courts repeal unconstitutional restrictions;
- Weer'd Interviews Mickey Schuch to talk about Carry Trainer and the Higher Line Podcast;
- and finally, David talks about the legality and history of home-made firearms.
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Mon, 16 May 2022
In This Episode We have a full house of the ACP crew to celebrate 200 Episodes of this Podcast! Weer'd and Erin are joined by Oddball, David, and Xander, as well as Matt from Geeks Gadgets and Guns, to cover a wide range of topics. In this Roundtable Episode we discuss the NRA, the history of outrage in the media, and new guns hitting the market. Thanks to all our listeners and supporters, and here's to another 200 Episodes! 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, 9 May 2022
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss Dr. Oz pandering to Pennsylvania gun owners in a run for US Senate, then analyze new information about Alec Baldwin's negligent shooting;
- Weer'd interviews Philip Smith of the National African American Gun Association about the demotion of ATF Acting Director Marvin Richardson;
- Weer'd then fisks the acceptance speech of Joe Biden's nominee for ATF Director, Steve Dettlebach;
- finally, David talks about his latest AR Build, a retro 9mm Pistol Caliber Carbine.
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Mon, 2 May 2022
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss the Washington DC spree shooting and the lamentations of David Hogg who needs an "extra billion dollars";
- Weer'd interviews Phillip Smith of the National African American Gun Association on a hostile misquote from the media about NAAGA's stance on Constitutional Carry;
- David talks about the challenges of getting guns out of New York City;
- and finally, Weer'd sits down with Paloma Capanna about her new book, January 6 x 20 Things You Need to Know.
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Mon, 25 April 2022
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss the tragic shootings that happened last week.
- Benjamin Blatt, firearms lawyer, analyzes ATF Rule 2021R-05F: Definition of “Frame or Receiver” and Identification of Firearms and gives us his thoughts on the ruling.
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Mon, 18 April 2022
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss yet another pile of 2A news stories:
- President Biden has nominated yet another man with anti-gun views to lead the ATF;
- there's a new ATF ruling on split receivers and unfinished firearms;
- the Police Officers who killed Amir Locke will not be charged;
- the 4th Circuit Supreme Court has ruled that answering the door while armed is not justification for the police to use deadly force;
- the Texas "porch shooter" will not be prosecuted;
- the Sacramento Mass Shooting that nobody seems to be talking about;
- and Georgia becomes the 25th Constitutional Carry State.
- Finally, Paloma Capanna joins us to discuss the strange case of Evan Neumann.
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Mon, 11 April 2022
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss a ton of Second Amendment news:
- Michael Bloomberg's The Trace has some surprising information about new gun owners, their demographics, and their distaste for gun control;
- is Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson really anti-gun?
- the Denver DA has dropped murder charges against the unlicensed security guard who shot a protester;
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has called for Constitutional Carry to be discussed at the special legislative session;
- Georgia is poised to become 25th State to pass Constitutional/Permitless Carry any minute now;
- the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence has ceased operations and will be folded into the (Bloomberg-owned) Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health;
- and the ATF has revoked the license of the Jimenez Arms gun manufacturer, and Erin isn't sure how she feels about that.
- David gives us a technical breakdown of what forced reset triggers (FRT) are and how they work;
- and Xander brings us his Independent thoughts on the importance of continued education.
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Mon, 4 April 2022
In This Episode The Round Table Discusses: - the ATF declaring Forced Reset Triggers to be "Machine Guns";
- Lithuania relaxing restrictions on full auto rifle ownership;
- the crazy guns spotted in the Ukrainian War;
- how David accidentally bought a gun;
- Washington State's standard-capacity magazine ban;
- and the ATF's intention to rule on 80% firearms.
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Mon, 28 March 2022
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss Indiana's new Constitutional Carry and ask when Georgia will join the club;
- Oddball discusses the 3D Printed Gun Maker's Match and some of the controversies surrounding it;
- Xander brings us his Independent Thoughts on the importance of removing ego from your advocacy;
- and Weer'd interviews firearms lawyer Benjamin Blatt on the trial of Curtis Reeves, aka the Florida "Popcorn Shooter".
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Mon, 21 March 2022
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss the fate of Kyle Rittenhouse's rifle;
- David talks about the difference between Constitutional Carry and Permitless Carry;
- and firearms lawyer Benjamin Blatt discusses the problems with the recently passed Indiana Constitutional Carry law.
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Mon, 14 March 2022
In This Episode - Erin and Weer’d discuss:
- the war in Ukraine, and how it's still and excellent example of why the Second Amendment is so important;
- how Jeep being sued the same way anti-gun groups sue firearm manufacturers;
- the latest mass shooting in England, and how-- surprise! -- their government wants more gun control;
- finally, Weer'd sits down with Jon and Sarah Hauptman of PHLster Holsters about how they adapted to the success of the Enigma system.
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Mon, 7 March 2022
In This Episode: - Erin and Weer’d discuss
- the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which is arming their citizens in response;
- the usual gun prohibition groups are pressuring Biden to push gun control and getting poor results;
- Xander brings us his Independent Thoughts on the war on drugs and the war on guns;
- David discusses the twin fun targets, steel and Tannerite;
- and finally, Weer'd fisks Ryan Busse, former sales executive for Kimber and current gun control activist.
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Mon, 28 February 2022
We don't want to sound cocky nor come off as half-cocked, but if we say that other word for "rooster" our show might get flagged for adult content. In This Episode: - Erin and Weer’d have a lot of news!
- Everyone's talking about how Remington has famously settled with the Sandy Hook families for $73 million... but you've probably been misled on that.
- Alec Baldwin is being sued by the family of Halyna Hutchins, and he continues to claim he never pulled the trigger of the gun. We discuss how that just isn't possible.
- There was a "Mass Shooting" in Portland, OR but the media isn't reporting it that way. Why?
- An anti-gun activist attempted to murder a Louisville, KY politician, and the bias is showing! We discuss the how... you can probably guess the why.
- and David tells us how to keep your students from feeling like they are drinking from a fire hose of knowledge.
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Mon, 21 February 2022
In This Episode: - Erin and Weer’d talk about Beto O'Rourke's new angle on gun control, a new poll that allegedly shows gun owners support gun control, and news that the U.S. Air Force was ordered to pay the families of Sutherland Springs Texas for their involvement in the church shooting there;
- Weer'd Brings us a fisk of Jon Stewart interviewing David Chipman;
- and finally, David tells us all about rifling and how it's made.
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Mon, 14 February 2022
In This Episode: - Erin and Weer’d talk about
- a Massachusetts politician who wants to repeal the Second Amendment;
- a Sheriff's department pushing a campaign against Constitutional Carry that doesn't add up;
- the controversial shooting of Amir Locke;
- and an illegal gun registry within the ATF;
- There's a Patented Weer'd Audio Fisk of President Biden's latest call for gun control;
- Xander brings us his independent thoughts on keeping things non-partisan;
- and finally, David has some sordid tales from the armorer's bench.
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Direct download: Assorted_Calibers_Podcast_ep_187.mp3
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Fri, 4 February 2022
Sorry Folks but due to inclement weather and seasonal moods there is no Assorted Calibers Podcast this week! There is content on the Patreon Group! So tune in there for additional content, otherwise see you next week for the next Episode of The Assorted Calibers Podcast!
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Mon, 31 January 2022
In This Episode: Weer'd, David, and Oddball sit down to discuss: - The Veto of Pennsylvania Constitutional Carry and why it isn't as bad as it sounds;
- Anti-Gun Groups losing their way;
- NYSRPA v Bruen, and New York's reaction to what they think is a loser.;
- and interesting guns and tech from SHOT show!
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Mon, 24 January 2022
In This Episode: - Erin and Weer’d talk about an interesting carjacking case from DC, then discuss several gun related stories out of Pennsylvania;
- David talks about cartridge conversion for semi-auto firearms;
- and finally, Weer'd fisks Jon Stewart as he peddles gun control.
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Mon, 17 January 2022
In This Episode: - Erin and Weer’d talk about some recent 2A court cases and then discuss a new device that attempts to defeat the bumpstock ban;
- David brings us an in-depth review on classes of ammo, and ammo interchangeability;
- and finally, Weer'd brings us a fisk of a false-flag gun group out of Oregon.
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Mon, 10 January 2022
In This Episode It’s an ACP Round Table! Join Weer'd, Erin, Oddball, and David as they talk about Second Amendment News, such as: - The 2021 "Victories" of the Brady Campaign;
- New guns hitting the market in 2022;
- Ruger's new suppressor,
- a gun prohibition politician being saved by a CCW holder;
- and more!
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