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A well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state. The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.  Bearing Arms editor Cam Edwards provides a daily dose of 2nd Amendment news and commentary, alongside interviews with experts, newsmakers, and gun rights activists from across the country.  Follow Cam Edwards on Twitter @CamEdwards .  Follow Cam and Company on Twitter @CamAndCompany .

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Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Gun Control Not The Answer To Miami Mass Shooting 02.06.2021

Florida resident and 2A activist Ryan Petty, whose daughter Alaina was murdered at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in 2018, joins Cam to discuss the recent shooting outside a banquet hall in Miami that left two people dead and two dozen injured, and why these types of attacks can't be stopped by more gun control laws.

The "Ayes" Of Texas Secure Second Amendment Wins For Gun Owners 01.06.2021

Texas lawmakers have delivered a blueprint for other red states to follow this session; approving not only Constitutional Carry and Second Amendment Sanctuary legislation but giving final approval to several more 2A-related bills on the final weekend of the legislative session that are good news for gun owners.

The Biden Plan To Weaponize The ATF 28.05.2021

Stephen Gutowski of The Reload joins Cam to discuss Joe Biden's plans to install a gun control activist as head of the ATF, and how the agency could be weaponized to go against gun owners and the firearms industry without using Congress to approve new gun control laws.

Chipman Ripped Over Contempt For Gun Owners During Confirmation Hearing 26.05.2021

Joe Biden's pick to head up the ATF faced tough questions from Republicans during his appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, with Sen. Mike Lee grilling David Chipman over comments that Lee says demonstrates an "utterly condescending attitude" not appropriate for the head of the agency tasked with enforcing the nation's gun laws.

Can Biden's ATF Nominee Be Defeated? 25.05.2021

Second Amendment Foundation founder and executive vice president Alan Gottlieb joins Cam to discuss Wednesday's confirmation hearing for gun control activist David Chipman, who's been tapped by Joe Biden to head up the ATF. Gottlieb also weighs in on the ATF's new proposed rule on frames and receivers as well as the huge votes in Texas to establish Constitutional Carry and Second Amend...

San Francisco DA's Backwards Approach To Fighting Crime 20.05.2021

San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin says we need more laws to "decrease access to guns," but his office is allowing accused violent criminals to walk away without consequences for their crimes. 2A advocate and San Francisco resident Chris Cheng joins Cam for a frank discussion about Boudin's misplaced priorities and the disastrous effect they're having on the city he cal...

Why This Violent Crime Survivor Is Speaking Out Against Red Flag Laws 19.05.2021

Nikki Goeser, whose husband was murdered in front of her by a man stalking her in 2009, explains why she recently testified in Congress against "red flag" laws, and what really needs to be done to help those in crisis without infringing on the civil rights of gun owners.

New York Bill Poses "Existential Threat" To Gun Industry 18.05.2021

A senate bill on the move in the New York legislature is designed to bankrupt or destroy the firearms industry by allowing lawsuits against gun companies when firearms are used in crimes in the state by rewriting the state's public nuisance law. Larry Keane, the National Shooting Sports Foundation's senior vice president and general counsel, joins Cam to explain why this bill poses an exis...

SCOTUS' Decision In Gun Seizure Case Good News For 2A Fans 17.05.2021

A unanimous Supreme Court declared that the seizure of a Rhode Island man's legally owned firearms violated his Fourth Amendment rights. Cam has a closer look at the opinion in the case, and what impact it might have on the Second Amendment rights of American citizens going forward.

Anti-Gun Academics Freaking Out Over New Campus Carry Law 13.05.2021

Dozens of faculty members, students, and alumni are melting down over the state of Montana's new permitless carry law, which also allows concealed carry holders to lawfully possess firearms on college campuses. Now they're begging the state's Board of Regents to challenge the law in court before it takes effect.

Some 2A Advocates Not Happy With Open Carry Bill 12.05.2021

Legislation in South Carolina that would allow for individuals with carry licenses to do so either openly or concealed is expected to be signed into law, but believe it or not, some gun owners aren't happy about the changes.

The DOJ's New Proposal On "Ghost Guns" Is Scary Stuff 11.05.2021

How concerned should gun owners be about the DOJ's new proposed rule attempting to redefine common gun parts? Very, according to Matthew Larosiere, director of legal policy at the Firearms Policy Coalition, who tells Cam that the administration's proposed rule is flawed that it could not only impact the Second Amendment rights of citizens, but could chill their freedom of speech as well.

Anti-Gun Activists Use Zoning Laws For Back Door Ban On Gun Shops 10.05.2021

At least two towns in Massachusetts are trying to use zoning laws to create city-wide "gun store-free zones," but as Jim Wallace, executive director of the state's Gun Owners Action League tells Cam, the town councils could be in for a court fight.

California Claims Under-21s Are "Infants" When It Comes To 2A Rights 06.05.2021

Does a California law barring gun purchases for 18-20 year olds violate their constitutional rights? The Ninth Circuit is currently hearing a challenge to the state law, including California's ludicrous argument that the Founders considered all those under the age of 21 to be "infants," even as they were serving in the militia.

SCOTUS's New 2A Case About More Than The Right To Carry 05.05.2021

Attorneys Chuck Michel and Stephen Halbrook of the new 2nd Amendment Law Center join Cam for a roundtable discussion about the New York carry case accepted by the Supreme Court, and what the Court's eventual ruling could mean for the future of our right to keep and bear arms.

Media's Gun Ignorance On Display In CNN Business Story 04.05.2021

According to CNN Business, more than half of all firearms sold in the U.S. last month were purchased in Illinois. There's just one problem with their story: it's all wrong. Cam has the revealing details that show the media's ignorance on gun issues is almost as bad as its anti-gun bias.

Constitutional Carry And The 2A's Overton Window 03.05.2021

The Texas state Senate could vote on Constitutional Carry language this week, and as Cam points out, while there are still plenty of threats to our Second Amendment rights, gun owners are moving the Overton Window when it comes to the right to bear arms.

Arkansas 2A Sanctuary Bill Gets Green Light From Governor 29.04.2021

After vetoing the original bill, Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he'll sign a revised bill that was approved by lawmakers in the waning hours of the legislative session. Cam takes a look at the changes, and what they mean for gun owners in the Natural State.

New Poll Shows Cratering Support for More Gun Control 28.04.2021

A new Washington Post/ABC News poll has found that new gun control laws are declining in popularity among Americans on the right and in the middle of the political spectrum, while Democrats still broadly support imposing new restrictions on responsible gun owners.

Some Curiosities In SCOTUS's New Carry Case 27.04.2021

Amy Swearer of the Heritage Foundation joins Cam to ponder the possibilities surrounding a couple of unanswered questions about the Supreme Court's acceptance of a case challenging New York State's carry laws: what took the Court so long to say "yes", and why did the justices tweak the question posed by the plaintiffs?

Inside the Supreme Court's New 2A Case 26.04.2021

The Supreme Court will hear a major case dealing with New York State's carry licensing laws this fall, and Cam has reaction and details from the head of the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, which is bringing the case alongside several individual plaintiffs.

Columbus Politicians, Protesters Target Cops Not Criminals 22.04.2021

The police shooting of 16-year-old Ma'Khia Bryant has led to calls to abolish police and city leaders vowing changes to the department's training practices, but as Columbus gun shop and range owner Eric Delbert (who's also an active duty law enforcement officer) tells Cam, the howls of outrage are ignoring basic facts, including the knife that was in Bryant's hand and the teenager...

The Devil In The Details Of ATF's Draft Proposal On "Ghost Guns" 21.04.2021

TheReload's Stephen Gutowski joins Cam to talk about a draft proposal from the ATF regulating the sale of unfinished frames and receivers, and why the text of the 107-page document could cause heartburn for even gun owners who don't build their own firearms.

Is the Supreme Court A Lost Cause? 20.04.2021

With SCOTUS turning away three more cases dealing with the Second Amendment on Monday, many gun owners are wondering what it will take for the Court to accept a challenge to gun control laws that restrict the right to keep and bear arms. The Second Amendment Foundation's Alan Gottlieb joins Cam with his thoughts and why the organization is still waging both new and old legal battles in the cou...

Anti-Gun Activists Target State-Level 2A Protections 19.04.2021

With gun control legislation bottled up (for now anyway) on Capitol Hill, anti-gun groups are turning their attention to state legislatures in their quest to put more gun control laws on the books. As Cam explains, however, the experience in one state with plenty of gun control measures already in place demonstrates the futility of trying to ban our way to safety.

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