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Bearing Arms' Cam & Co
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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Episodes
Lessons from Gun Rights Policy Conference 30.09.2025 20:49
Armed American Radio's Mark Walters joins Cam to look back at this year's Gun Rights Policy Conference and shares a story highlighting the importance of carrying for self-defense.
The Second Amendment and 'Sporting Purposes' 29.09.2025 37:52
Second Amendment advocate Mark Overstreet, the former Senior Research Coordinator of the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action, says President Donald Trump should direct the BATFE to withdraw its 1989 and 1998 interpretations of federal law that allows for bans on many foreign-produced rifles and shotguns in favor of an interpretation that recognizes the Second Amendment's fundamental importance...
Why Chris Murphy's Desperate Gun Gambit Won't Work 22.09.2025 32:41
Armed American Radio's Mark Walters joins Cam to discuss Sen. Chris Murphy's recent admission that a gun control "litmus test" isn't good for Democrats, as well as why Murphy's call for a bigger tent on 2A issues won't play well in Democrat circles.
Colorado Media Ignoring Option of Armed Staff to Protect Schools 18.09.2025 27:03
FASTER Colorado's Laura Carno says a number of school districts across the state are expressing interest in arming staff members after last week's shooting at Evergreen High School, despite local media outlets ignoring the lifesaving work the organization is doing.
Principal Under Investigation Over Pro-Gun Control Post About Kirk Assassination 17.09.2025 41:37
A high school principal in Washington is being investigated by his employer for a post claiming Charlie Kirk's assassination could have been prevented with more gun control. Plus, Cam talks with Freedom Chat CEO Tanner Haas about the app and its benefits for those concerned about online privacy.
Florida Decision Revives Debate Over Open Carry 16.09.2025 36:55
The Reload's Stephen Gutowski joins Cam to talk about the implications of a Florida court's decision tossing out the state's ban on open carry, where a judge mused that it may be the only form of carrying protected by the Second Amendment.
Glock Ban, Other Gun Control Bills Approved in California 15.09.2025 31:46
CRPA Legislative Director Rick Travis joins Cam to talk about the passage of AB 1127 and two other gun control bill adopted in the final hours of this year's legislative session in Sacrament.
Grief, Hate, the Right to Bear Arms 11.09.2025 42:31
Cam shares his thoughts on the assassination of Charlie Kirk and whether America can, as POLITICO put it, "unwind its Gordian knot of political violence."
Relief on the Horizon for Nevada Gun Buyers? 10.09.2025 32:48
It's been more than two weeks since the Nevada Department of Public Safety stopped running background checks on gun sales thanks to a cyberattack on its systems, but the National Shooting Sports Foundation's Mark Oliva has some good news for gun buyers and sellers in the Silver State.
Minnesota Puts Anti-Gun Activist in Charge of 'Red Flag' Efforts 09.09.2025 32:42
Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus Chairman Bryan Strawser joins Cam to discuss the state's hiring of a gun control activist to coordinate "red flag" efforts among police and prosecutors, as well as the call by Gov. Tim Walz to adopt more gun control laws in the wake of the shooting at the Church of the Annunciation in Minneapolis.
2A Groups React to Dangerous Suggestion by DOJ Staffers 08.09.2025 33:08
Armed American Radio's Mark Walters joins Cam to discuss the pushback to the proposed gun ban for individuals who identify as transgender floated by unnamed DOJ staffers, as well as the Seventh Circuit's recent decision upholding Illinois' "gun-free zones" for public transportation.
Garden State Gun Owners' Grassroots Efforts Are Paying Off 28.08.2025 34:01
Description: New Jersey Firearm Owners Syndicate's Joe LoPorto joins Cam to talk about the growing number of Garden State municipalities that are refunding portions of the state's $200 concealed carry application fee back to local residents.
The Commonalities in Drug and Gun Control 27.08.2025 30:43
Author Jacob Sullum joins Cam to discuss his new book Beyond Control: Drug Prohibition, Gun Regulation, and the Search for Sensible Alternatives.
NRA Sues Over Florida's 'Cooling Off Period' on Gun Sales 26.08.2025 27:14
NRA-ILA Executive Director John Commerford joins Cam to discuss the NRA's newly filed lawsuit challenging Florida's three-day waiting period on gun sales, as well as the latest on several lawsuits seeking to overturn "assault weapon" bans.
California Glock Ban Still Threat to Gun Owners 25.08.2025 27:08
California Rifle & Pistol Association Legislative Director Rick Travis joins Cam with the latest news on AB 1127 and other bills that pose a direct threat to our Second Amendment rights.
Has the ATF Improved Under Trump's Watch? 21.08.2025 23:45
LEPD Firearms and Range co-owner Eric Delbert says he can already see a difference in the ATF's interactions with FFLs in the months since Donald Trump's second term began, and outlines some of the positive changes that have taken place.
Gun Owners Need Clarity on DOJ Policy About Carrying Rifles and Shotguns in D.C. 20.08.2025 24:20
Though the Washington Post reports that U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro will no longer charge people with felonies for openly carrying rifles and shotguns in the District of Columbia, there's some fine print and unanswered questions that gun owners need to be aware of before testing out the new policy.
Will SCOTUS Grant Cert to California Mag Ban Case? 19.08.2025 23:42
NRA-ILA Executive Director John Commerford joins Cam to discuss the cert petition just filed with the Supreme Court in Duncan v. Bonta, a case challenging California's ban on "large capacity" magazines where the Ninth Circuit declared magazines are completely unprotected by the Second Amendment.
2A Successes on Both Coasts 18.08.2025 38:34
Armed American Radio's Mark Walters joins Cam to talk about an historic win in the Ninth Circuit and the Trump administration's success in reducing wait times for D.C. carry permits.
MN Gun Owners Get a Win at State Supreme Court 15.08.2025 34:17
MN Gun Owners Caucus Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Rob Doar joins Cam to talk about a recent victory in the state Supreme Court and the group's role in an amicus brief challenging NFA restrictions on short-barreled rifles.
Mag Ban Case Heads to SCOTUS 12.08.2025 25:29
The Supreme Court will get another crack at taking up bans on so-called large capacity magazines when they return to D.C. after their summer recess. As Cam details, lawsuits taking on California and Washington's mag bans will be waiting for the Court's consideration once the fall term begins in just a few weeks.
What's the New Normal for Gun Sales? 11.08.2025 30:36
Armed American Radio's Mark Walters joins Cam to discuss the decline in gun sales and how it's impacting the firearms industry and consumers alike.
Permitless Carry Still a Possibility in North Carolina 06.08.2025 24:34
Grassroots NC head Paul Valone joins Cam with an update on the efforts to override Gov. Josh Stein's veto of permitless carry, including one "no" vote in the House that's flipped to a "yes".
Coalition of 2A Groups Takes Aim at NFA Registration Requirements 05.08.2025 20:29
NRA-ILA Executive Director John Commerford joins Cam to discuss the new federal lawsuit taking on the registration of suppressors, short-barreled firearms, and "any other weapons" required by the National Firearms Act.
Why Even Red State Gun Owners Need to Be On Guard 31.07.2025 38:36
Kansas State Rep. Rebecca Schmoe, a longtime Second Amendment advocate, joins Cam with a timely reminder of why even gun owners in the reddest states around need to remain vigilant about sneak attacks on their Second Amendment rights.
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