Bearing Arms' Cam & Co

NRA-ILA's Justin Davis joins Cam to detail number of bills that would blatantly violate the Second Amendment that will get their first hearing in Rhode Island today, including a ban on the continued possession of commonly owned firearms and forcing gun owners to purchase an insurance policy before exercising their right to keep and bear arms.

Attorney Daniel Schmutter joins Cam with a recap of last week's oral arguments at the Fifth Circuit in Knife Rights v. Bondi, where he explained to the panel why the federal ban on switchblades should be struck down... and the DOJ attorney argued that the Second Amendment might not apply to any knives at all.

Tufts University professor Dr. Michael Siegel joins Cam to discuss the Bridging the Divide initiative that brought 2A advocates and gun control supporters together to try to find some common ground, and why he believes things like bans on so-called assault weapons should not be priorities for "gun safety" activists.

The Detroit News reports that changes to how "red flag" petitions are transmitted to law enforcement has placed most data about petitions out of reach of public records; a concern for opponents and (some) supporters alike.

New York attorney Amy Bellantoni joins Cam to discuss a 2A victory against NYC's licensing laws, as well as the broader fight to take on the state's draconian gun control regime, which she says has made life more difficult for gun owners despite the Supreme Court's decision in Bruen four years ago.

Dianna Muller, founder of Women for Gun Rights, joins Cam to discuss some of the recent changes to the organization, including bringing members to D.C. for the group's annual fly-in and a brand new national conference.

It's been several years since Silencer Central CEO Brandon Maddox was told by a higher-up at Wells Fargo that the bank would not do business with his suppressor company, but as Maddox tells Bearing Arms, now the company is happily taking his money.

Cam details a recent story in an Ohio paper that falsely asserted firearms are the leading cause of death of kids in the Buckeye State, what led to that claim, and why the paper's correction doesn't go far enough.

Advancing American Freedom's Amy Swearer joins Cam to discuss two defensive gun uses in New York where prosecutors are looking to put the armed citizens who acted in self-defense in prison: not for pulling the trigger, but for possessing an unregistered gun without a carry permit.

National Foundation for Gun Rights VP Hannah Hill explains why she's still optimistic about SCOTUS accepting a gun and mag ban case, and what she thinks the gun control lobby will do if and when these bans are struck down.

New York Attorney General Letitia James says the state will no longer require applicants for a concealed carry license to allow law enforcement access to their social media histories; a win for the First, Second, and Fourth Amendments.

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals appears skeptical of a truck driver's position that Minnesota's refusal to recognize his GA and FL carry permits violates his 2A rights, but as Cam points out, one of the best arguments in the plaintiffs' favor was never raised during oral arguments.

SAF's Kostas Moros joins Cam to discuss a big win regarding the right to carry, as well as some good news from the Ninth Circuit.

The 2026 legislative session has wrapped up in the Virginia, but not before Democrats sent more than a dozen gun control bills to Gov. Abigail Spanberger for her approval. NRA ILA Executive Director John Commerford joins Cam to discuss the damage done and what gun owners need to do now.

Braden Langley joins Cam to discuss the online reaction to Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon's recent range pics, and the broader dangers of an exclusionary attitude towards the Second Amendment and gun ownership.

Wake Forest sociology professor and gun owner David Yamane joins Cam to discuss his participation in Bridging the Divide, which brought gun owners and gun control advocates together to try to find common ground on several policies.

Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is expected to soon sign into law a bill banning the sale of so-called assault firearms and magazines that can hold more than 15 rounds. NRA ILA Executive Director John Commerford joins Cam to discuss the organization's legal response to the legislation, which is set to take effect on July 1 this year.

The Supreme Judicial Court in Massachusetts is weighing whether adults under the age of 21 can be banned from possessing a handgun in the state, with oral arguments taking place this week. Cam has details on that case, as well as several important legislative updates from across the country.

Armed American Radio's Mark Walters joins Cam to discuss the Supreme Court's oral arguments in U.S. v. Hemani as well as the Texas primaries on Tuesday, where Democrat turnout shows 2A advocates can't take any race for granted this year.

Cam offers his analysis and perspective on today's oral arguments in U.S. v. Hemani, including the potential for an unlikely coalition of justices in the majority of the upcoming decision.

Gun Owners of America's Erich Pratt joins Cam to discuss West Virginia's SB 1071, which would establish a state office to sell post-1986 machine guns to residents. Pratt is urging WV gun owners to contact Senate Judiciary chair Tom Willis at 304-357-7867 or tom.willis@wvsenate.gov and urge him to hold a hearing on the bill before Sunday's legislative deadline to move bills out of committee.

Advancing America's Freedom's Amy Swearer joins Cam to discuss her testimony in opposition to Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's gun and magazine bans, which were defeated in a House committee Tuesday afternoon.

Second Amendment advocate Dan Wos joins Cam to discuss the bill banning Glocks and other striker-fired pistols in New York, and how gun control advocates are using guilt trips to gain support for that ban and other anti-2A measures.

Oregon's Measure 114 has been on hold since December, 2022, but that hasn't stopped some Democrat lawmakers from trying to make substantial changes to the permit-to-purchase and magazine bans included in the measure. Attorney Tony Aeillo, who's leading the litigation challenging Measure 114 in state court, joins Cam to clear up some of the confusion surrounding the measure. If you'd like to help d...

The 2026 legislative session in Minnesota has only been underway for a couple of days, but as MN Gun Owners Caucus chair Bryan Strawser details, anti-gun lawmakers are already taking aim at so-called assault weapons and "large capacity" magazines.