Gun Owners Radio

Happy Independence Day. America just turned 250, and this Fourth of July we're doing the show a little differently: one theme, start to finish. Freedom is never guaranteed, and it doesn't defend itself. Michael opens with the history most people never learned: how it wasn't the Tea Party or "taxation without representation" that finally lit the Revolution, but British troops marching in to confisc...

The Supreme Court just struck down the "vampire rule," and we sat down with the attorney who beat it. Alan Beck argued Wolford and won, and in a rare appearance on the show he walks us through exactly what it changes for concealed carriers. This is the conversation you will not get anywhere else: the lawyer who took this case to the Supreme Court, in his own words. Mike and Alan break down what Wo...

Concealed Carry Magazine's executive editor Kevin Michalowski sits down with Michael and Alisha for a straight conversation most gun owners need to hear: marksmanship is the easy part. The hard part — mindset, the law, and what actually happens after you use a firearm — is where most people are undertrained. He also breaks down how everyday people are protecting their houses of worship after the M...

Yellow flag laws, competition shooting gone off the rails, and a "Stump My Nephew" question that finally landed — Michael and Sam are coming to you from Virginia with a stacked show. SAF's Bill Sack breaks down what "yellow flag" laws actually are and how they differ from red flag / ERPO laws. Michael Ware of the Iowa Firearms Coalition shares a 15-year grassroots playbook for winning on the Secon...

California picked its candidates for governor, and if you own a gun, the top of the ticket is hard to look at. But the governor's race isn't where this fight gets won — and the biggest wins on Tuesday happened a lot closer to home. Mike and Dakota break down the full primary picture, then the episode opens up: a KPBS reporter defends a controversial mosque-attack article, Dakota digs into the data...

What's REALLY happening inside the NRA? NRA Board Member Anthony Colandro joins Gun Owners Radio to discuss the NRA reform movement, the ongoing battle with the NRA Foundation, Wayne LaPierre's departure, and why he believes the organization is finally moving in the right direction. If you've been wondering what's happening behind the scenes at the NRA, this interview delivers an insider's perspec...

California's governor race is shaping up to be one of the most important political battles in the country — but can a Republican actually win statewide in California anymore? Political analyst Barry Jantz joins Gun Owners Radio to break down the hard numbers behind California voter registration, Republican turnout, independent voters, and why the GOP keeps falling short in statewide elections. The...

Why are major Second Amendment cases still dragging through the courts after Bruen? Adam Kraut from the Second Amendment Foundation and attorney Costas Moros break down the real status of Duncan, assault weapon bans, sensitive places litigation, California's handgun roster, and why Supreme Court "hardware cases" could reshape the future of gun rights nationwide. The conversation also explores why...

What happens when a state attorney general pulls back the curtain on federal gun policy, ATF rulemaking, and the political fights shaping the future of gun rights? Austin Knudsen joins the conversation with a blunt look at state sovereignty, federal overreach, and why gun owners cannot afford to get complacent. San Diego CCW fees were nearly increased, local election fights are getting serious, an...

California gun owners are facing major legal changes, and the timeline matters. The deadline for Glock-pattern handgun sales under AB 1127 is now clear, and the fallout reaches far beyond one brand. Dealer inventory, private party transfers, CCW implications, and enforcement realities are changing fast. John Dillon's analysis breaks down how California's red flag laws are being used, how temporary...

NFA changes are finally happening, but the bigger fight is just getting started. Jared from Guns & Gadgets breaks down what changed, why it matters, and what comes next. Jared explains the real impact of the NFA tax reduction, why it opens the door to major legal challenges, and how incremental wins shape long-term Second Amendment strategy. The conversation expands into political realities, activ...

NRA leadership details a financial turnaround and internal reset while activists, media voices, and legal efforts show where gun rights strategy is heading next. Elections, lawsuits, and grassroots coordination are all converging into a new phase of Second Amendment advocacy. From high-level leadership decisions to on-the-ground legal fights and cultural shifts, the conversation tracks how influen...

San Diego officials say crime is down, but daily experience tells a different story. Reported statistics don't reflect what residents are seeing with homelessness, mental illness, and underreported incidents across the city. A closer look at how crime is measured, what gets excluded, and why perception and reality are drifting further apart. Additional discussion covers media narratives around fir...

Pam Bondi is out as Attorney General, raising serious questions about the direction of federal gun policy and how the next appointment could reshape Second Amendment enforcement. Her tenure delivered a mixed record, balancing institutional defense of federal law with moments that signaled a shift toward recognizing gun rights as civil rights. This breaks down what her departure actually means, how...

A California election dispute is raising serious questions about ballot counting, transparency, and public trust. A county sheriff has seized hundreds of thousands of ballots as part of an investigation into a reported vote discrepancy—triggering legal pushback and a broader debate about election oversight. This breakdown covers what actually happened, what's being claimed, and why the response fr...

Chad Bianco is running for governor. What he does on gun policy will directly drastically affect every gun owner in California. This is a full analysis of his positions, track record, and what his leadership would actually mean for CCWs, gun laws, and enforcement across the state, based on his interview on the Warrior's Way podcast with Mark Skoglund. Bianco's record in Riverside County is used as...

Pepper spray may be the most overlooked self-defense tool available to responsible citizens. Trainer Chuck Haggard explains why less-lethal force often prevents situations from escalating and why many defensive encounters fall into a gap where deadly force is not justified but action is still necessary. The discussion covers de-escalation strategy, real-world threat patterns, women's defensive con...

Local elections are where gun policy is decided — and several San Diego races just changed in a major way. A congressional retirement, candidates switching races, and a brand-new voter guide from San Diego County Gun Owners could reshape multiple elections this year. The conversation breaks down what changed, why it matters, and how gun owners can influence the outcome. Gun ownership is not a spec...

Virginia is moving a sweeping package of gun control bills that mirrors California's most restrictive laws — permit-to-purchase schemes, magazine bans, excise taxes, expanded red flag laws, under-21 prohibitions, and industry liability attacks. This is not isolated legislation. It's a coordinated anti-gun surge spreading state to state. We break down what's happening, what it means nationally, and...

Sheriff Mark Lamb joins to explain why constitutional sheriffs matter in national politics. ICE enforcement, Congress competency, gun rights skepticism, and California's governor race are all on the table. Plus: SB2 carry updates, defensive mindset training, local political shakeups, CCRKBA's national strategy, Stump My Nephew, and how to properly vet candidates. Subscribe for weekly analysis on:...

Steve Hilton joins the show for a blunt, unscripted confrontation over whether Republicans can actually win California—and whether attacking Chad Bianco helps or destroys that effort. What begins as a strategy discussion turns into a direct challenge over political math, character, turnout, and the future of the California GOP. Santee Council member Rob McNellis and 2A attorney Alan Beck also join...

A class action lawsuit involving Glock is raising serious questions for gun owners nationwide. Attorney Gary Gibson breaks down what the notice means, what the allegations actually claim, and how to think about your options from a legal and consumer standpoint. The crew also covers NRA leadership addresses Friends of NRA concerns, a Packers player's airport arrest sparks a reciprocity debate, and...

Fear-based gun ownership, protest politics, and a Border Patrol shooting in Minnesota collide with media spin and political hypocrisy. The discussion breaks down what actually mattered, what didn't, and how lawful carry gets distorted when it becomes politically inconvenient. Along the way, the episode covers California election strategy, real-world consequences of protest behavior while armed, fa...

Glock Gen 6 rumors are everywhere — but most of what's being repeated online isn't coming from Glock at all. From the SHOT Show floor, we break down where the Gen 6 narrative started, what Glock has actually said, and how lawsuits and compliance pressure are distorting public expectations. This episode also covers how California's handgun roster warps design timelines, availability assumptions, an...

Now that there has been more video and information released about the Minnesota ICE shooting with Renee Good, how has that changed our position on the tragic incident? We also tackle the top 9 - no TEN myths floating around the internet. What's true, and what's misinformation? Also in this episode: ICE's Bovino exposes an anti-2A legislator. What We Got Wrong About Renee Good Beyond the Permit: Gu...