Gun Owners Radio

The devastating LA fires and government failures in disaster response have reignited debates about self-reliance, leadership, and the Second Amendment. We break down the political grandstanding that left communities vulnerable and how the Castle Doctrine and 2A rights play a crucial role in personal safety. We also dive into the hot-button USCCA controversy surrounding self-defense coverage, discu...

Episode covers key 2025 firearms updates including new handguns added to the CA roster and storage law implementation. Featured interviews include Rob Morris (Slow Facts blog) analyzing the Las Vegas cyber truck incident, and AZ State Rep. Quang Nguyen discussing potential ATF director Blake Masters. Show examines California's political trajectory and Second Amendment activism.  SEAL1's STUMP MY N...

Bishop Cornelius Bowser, a former gang member turned pastor, joins Gun Owners Radio for an eye-opening discussion about gun violence prevention, community healing, and finding common ground. Drawing from personal experience and decades of community work, Bowser shares powerful insights about illegal firearms, youth intervention programs, and effective strategies for reducing violence. This honest...

Barry Jantz provides political analysis on the unexpected decision of Nora Vargas to not take office after winning her election. The conversation highlights the complexities of gun legislation and the political landscape in San Diego. Other topics covered include Sheriff Kelly Martinez defying the sanctuary city policies voted in the the San Diego County Board of Directors, the Gun Violence Emerge...

Join Michael Schwartz and guests for an insightful episode of Gun Owners Radio exploring the changing landscape of American gun culture. Featured guest Dr. David Yamane discusses Gun Culture 2.0 and the sociology behind modern firearm ownership. The show delves into important discussions about recent events, constitutional principles, and the future of Second Amendment advocacy. SEAL1's STUMP MY N...

Join us for an insightful episode of Gun Owners Radio where we dive deep into pressing Second Amendment issues with special guest Dave Halbrook, the NRA's National Manager for Community Engagement. Get an inside look at NRA 2.0 and learn how the organization is evolving to better serve its members. Join San Diego County Gun Owners at the Ugly Christmas Sweater Party on December 17 at Alesmith Brew...

Bart Billings, PhD, shares his insights and expertise on mental health, mass shootings, and gun ownership. Dr. Billings offers a straightforward solution to help prevent mass shootings. Author of both "Invisible Scars," and "How the Media Creates Victims in Our Society," learn more at  https://bartpbillings.com Vote for Gun Owners Radio at the Gundies! Vote every day thru Dec 15!  https://thegundi...

Trump's AG pick Pam Bondi faces scrutiny over her past support of red flag laws. SDCGO meets NRA's new CEO, Doug Hamlin. Attorney John Dillon provides crucial updates on Second Amendment lawsuits affecting California gun owners and reports on the recent even featuring Stephen Halbrook. Exclusive interview with Sig Sauer executive Tom Taylor on revolutionizing the CCW market with the P365. Plus: ne...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Arizona State Representative Quang Nguyen, who shares his incredible journey from escaping Vietnam just days before the fall of Saigon to becoming one of America's strongest Second Amendment advocates. Rep. Nguyen offers unique insights on why gun rights are essential to preserving freedom, drawing from his firsthand experience with communist oppression....

National and San Diego election results are victories for Second Amendment rights. From Trump's presidential win to key local victories in Santee, Escondido, Oceanside, and El Cajon we analyze what these changes mean for gun owners. Local Highlights include Santee's pro-2A sweep with Mayor John Minto, Escondido gains two pro-gun council seats, Oceanside's mayoral change, Critical Orange County res...

People get their CCW's so they can be self sufficient in their personal defense. That's why Gun Owners Radio is thrilled to partner with CARGO: Cases and Rugged Gear Outfitters. Not only does CARGO sell cases to protect your firearms and other gear (photography, electronics, drones, etc.), but they offer a curated  line of products that empower you to be self sufficient. Stop by CARGO in El Cajon!...

Michael interviews Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco on the arrest made at the Trump rally in Coachella. Sheriff Bianco reminds California gun owners that if they registered and voted, Trump would have won the 2020 election. Have you voted yet? Use the SDCGO voter guide & share it with a friend!  https://sdcgo.org/voterguide Leo Hamel shares why he's such a passionate supporter of the Second Amendment...

Get Michael's shakedown on this week's 2A Legal Updates! Arnold vs Kotek, Carrallero vs Bonta, Lara v. Pennsylvania, Snope v Brown. Attorney John Howard joins us in studio to talk about his relentless pursuit of Justice, defending the Second Amendment, bringing Gun Shows back to San Diego, having a presidential candidate as his law partner, Robert F Kennedy Jr., vaccine mandates, and bullying the...

Adam Kraut, Executive Director of the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), joins us in our new studio to discuss: SAF's 50-year history of defending gun rights Current legal challenges to California gun laws The importance of education in preserving Second Amendment rights Analysis of recent Supreme Court cases like Bruen Strategies for engaging with non-gun owners on firearms issues The future of S...

Are you prepared for when disaster strikes? 2 suggestions: 1) Visit our new sponsor CARGO in El Cajon or visit them online at  https://cargostores.com . 2) Sign up for our off-grid communications class on October 19:  https://gunownersradio.ticketspice.com/intro-to-modern-off-grid-communications-class Have you seen the Reagan movie with Dennis Quaid? See how it landed with the Gun Owners Radio cre...

Carl DeMaio's State Assembly run in the 75th District: Reforming California politics and the Republican Party Trump 2024: Campaign insights, polling data, and potential Supreme Court impacts Exposing flawed gun control research: Joint report findings and implications California cost of living crisis: Gas prices, taxes, and Republican response Gun rights updates: Recent legal victories and the impo...

Get your tickets now for the Vice Presidential Debate showing in Mission Valley on October 1. 2024. https://reformca.us/debate Mike answers the questions sent to him over the past week from members. Get an exclusive preview with John Petrolino of the upcoming Gun Rights Policy Conference (GRPC) in San Diego, featuring key speakers and topics that will shape the future of gun rights. The event is F...

Congratulations to all the prize winners from the Escondido Gun Show! Mike discusses the shocking second assassination attempt on former President Trump at his golf course and its implications for political rhetoric. Legal Expert Stephen Halbrook breaks down the Bianchi v. Frosh case challenging Maryland's assault weapons ban and debunks common AR-15 myths.  https://stephenhalbrook.com/ Cody from...

Tune into the livestream next week when we announce the winners of QR Quest! Q&A WITH MIKE: What's the latest on SB2? Can spousal guns be added to CCWs? Is carrying on tribal lands legal with a CA CCW? GUN SHOW RECAP: Highlights from the recent Escondido event SURVIVOR SPEAKS: Kaylee Stockton, school shooting survivor turned 2A activist, on the recent shooting in Georgia and armed school security...

Colin Rudolph shares several cautionary tales for gun owners in states like California that have highly restrictive and confusing gun laws. What do you have to do for the Sheriff to pull your endorsement? Find out what happened in Vista. San Diego County Gun Owners fights against subjective rules on hazardous waste that was hurting gun ranges. Thank you to Supervisor Joel Anderson for your support...

A new study exposes the deceptions driving the Giffords Law Center's score card. The report, sponsored by NotMeCA and the Transparency Foundation, completely invalidates the claims frequently cited by gun control proponents like Gavin Newsom. Download the report yourself at https://notmeca.org . California is forced to honor self defense rights of non-Californians. Ian Asher from GunTVShows calls...

It's a Nguyen-WIN situation! The 1 in 30 restrictions on firearm purchases have been removed! If you are a San Diego County Gun Owners member, you were part of the lawsuit that shut down this infringement. Learn about off-grid communications from John Baldwin at the Gun Show on September 7. What are the top 3 lessons that gun owners should know from executive protection? Listen to the segment with...

Olympic Break dancing: really? Pellet gun or a Bynra for dispatching rats? Jim Belanger from Paragraph2 shares his goal of training 500 firearm instructors. Mike shares updates on the magazine ban in California. Scott McEwen, author of American Sniper, shares his unique insight on the assassination attempt on Trump. SEAL1's STUMP MY NEPHEW: Which WWII-era firearm was known for being one of the qui...

Mike answers CCW renewal questions in San Diego. Meet retired SEAL Randy Rozzell and get his top 5 tips for home defense. Mike unpacks Kamala Harris' statement against gun violence and how to advocate for the Second Amendment. Tickets for the San Diego Gun Show are on sale!  September 6-7, 2024 in Escondido! Get your tickets by August 25, 2024 to enjoy early bird pricing. Get the behind-the-scenes...

Why is Kamala Harris an insult to women's rights? Alex Shay from Gun Owners of America talks about campus carry and the upcoming Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit. What does partisanship mean? Alisha's Curtin Call covers a road rage incident from Indiana where an armed motorist aggressively approached another armed motorist. Andrew Hayes from lovely Lakeside shares how to take tangible ste...