Live to Shoot - Defending our 2nd Amendment Rights

Send us Fan Mail The Supreme Court just agreed to hear challenges to state-level assault weapon bans — and this could be the most important Second Amendment case since Bruen. Jeff breaks down what's at stake, why the legal framework favors gun owners, and what every 2A supporter needs to understand about this moment. If you own firearms or care about the Constitution, this one matters. subscr...

Send us Fan Mail It's July 1776 — the month that changed everything. In this special 250th anniversary episode, Jeff walks through the dramatic days leading to the Declaration of Independence, from Caesar Rodney's midnight ride to soldiers melting down King George's statue into musket balls. This is the story of how armed citizens turned words on paper into a nation — and why it sti...

Send us Fan Mail NBA star James Harden was arrested in Houston over a legally owned firearm — not for committing a crime, but over how he was traveling with it. Jeff breaks down why even Texas gun owners can fall into legal traps they never saw coming, and what you need to know to protect yourself in a state that's supposed to be on your side. subscribe to my newsletter Follow this link and g...

Send us Fan Mail Two hundred and fifty years ago this month, Richard Henry Lee stood up and formally moved for American independence — and citizen-soldiers on Sullivan's Island proved they could back it up with force. In this installment of the Road to 250 series, Jeff covers the pivotal political and military events of June 1776 and connects them to what the Second Amendment means for every...

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Send us Fan Mail A Texas state rep is running for U.S. Senate with universal background checks, red flag laws, and magazine bans at the top of his priority list. Jeff breaks down what James Talarico's campaign platform really means for gun owners — and why even Texas isn't safe from the gun control playbook. If you think it can't happen here, think again. subscribe to my newsletter...

Send us Fan Mail Texas conservatives finally got the result many have been working toward for years. In this episode of Live to Shoot – Defending the 2nd Amendment , Jeff Dowdle breaks down Ken Paxton's victory over longtime Senator John Cornyn and what this election means for gun owners, constitutional conservatives, and the future of Texas politics. subscribe to my newsletter Follow this li...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss the runoff between Ken Paxton and John Cornyn for Senate.  We support Ken Paxton and encourage everyone to get out to vote. subscribe to my newsletter Follow this link and get $25 in ammo. Fountain Podcast App Follow me on Fountain Follow twitter @JeffDowdle Follow me on Truth Social - @JeffDowdle Convention of States Project Presearch search engine sign...

Send us Fan Mail In May 1776, Congress told every colony to throw off British authority — weeks before the Declaration of Independence was even written. Jeff covers the pivotal resolutions, Virginia's bold move, the collapsing Canadian campaign, and why armed citizens were the only thing that gave those political declarations any real teeth. This is the Road to 250 series, and we're gett...

Send us Fan Mail Three of the most controversial ATF rules from the Biden era — pistol braces, ghost guns, and enhanced background checks for young buyers — are officially on the road to being rolled back. Jeff breaks down what's actually been published, what the rollback process looks like, and why this matters for every gun owner even if you weren't directly affected by these rules. su...

Send us Fan Mail The ATF announced 34 proposed and final rules.  In this episode we review some of them and discuss what the possible impact may be. subscribe to my newsletter Follow this link and get $25 in ammo. Fountain Podcast App Follow me on Fountain Follow twitter @JeffDowdle Follow me on Truth Social - @JeffDowdle Convention of States Project Presearch search engine sign up. Brave Browser...

Send us Fan Mail British records from the 1775 Siege of Boston reveal that civilians surrendered over 600 pistols — proving handguns were commonly owned well before the Second Amendment was written. Jeff breaks down what these numbers mean for today's legal battles over handgun rights, how they connect to the Supreme Court's Bruen decision, and why the 'muskets only' argument h...

Send us Fan Mail Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger just sent an assault firearms ban back to the legislature — not to weaken it, but to demand it cover even more guns.  In this episode I break down what's in the bill, why the former 'moderate' is pushing for maximum restrictions, and how this could become a blueprint for gun bans nationwide. If you own a semi-automatic rifle or p...

Send us Fan Mail Two hundred and fifty years ago this month, the American Revolution crossed a point of no return. In April 1776, Congress opened the ports, North Carolina became the first colony to authorize a vote for independence, and Washington marched his citizen army toward New York. Jeff breaks down why these events matter — and what they tell us about the Second Amendment and armed citizen...

Send us Fan Mail The ATF may not be finished with pistol braces — and a new legal challenge could expand where you’re allowed to carry. In this episode of Live to Shoot – Defending the 2nd Amendment , Jeff Dowdle breaks down two major developments that could directly impact gun owners across the country. First, despite ongoing legal challenges, there are growing signs the ATF is preparing to conti...

Send us Fan Mail The courts are splitting — and for gun owners, that could be a very good thing. In this episode of Live to Shoot – Defending the 2nd Amendment , Jeff Dowdle breaks down a major shift happening right now in federal courts across the country. Magazine bans are being struck down in some jurisdictions, upheld in others, and new challenges are gaining momentum. subscribe to my newslett...

Send us Fan Mail In his episode we dive into a major new federal lawsuit, Temple Gun Club v. Bondi , which takes a different approach than most modern Second Amendment challenges. Instead of focusing solely on the Second Amendment, this case targets the very foundation of federal authority — the Commerce Clause.  subscribe to my newsletter Follow this link and get $25 in ammo. Fountain Podcast App...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of our “250 Years Ago in the American Revolution” series, we explore: The final days of the Siege of Boston The daring overnight occupation of Dorchester Heights The incredible journey of Knox’s artillery train The British evacuation of Boston How this moment helped push the colonies toward independence subscribe to my newsletter Follow this link and get $25 in amm...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we discuss the results of the Texas primaries and the possible impact on the 2nd Amendment. subscribe to my newsletter Follow this link and get $25 in ammo. Fountain Podcast App Follow me on Fountain Follow twitter @JeffDowdle Follow me on Truth Social - @JeffDowdle Convention of States Project Presearch search engine sign up. Brave Browser Find our Representative...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode of Live to Shoot – Defending the 2nd Amendment , host eff Dowdle breaks down the bold new legislative strategy emerging from West Virginia and Kentucky — one that aims to use a little-known exemption in the 1986 Firearm Owners Protection Act to authorize state-facilitated machine gun transfers.  subscribe to my newsletter Follow this link and get $25 in ammo. Foun...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode Jeff discusses the need for Texas voters to primary John Cornyn.  He has failed 2nd Amendment supporters and it is time for he to go. subscribe to my newsletter Follow this link and get $25 in ammo. Fountain Podcast App Follow me on Fountain Follow twitter @JeffDowdle Follow me on Truth Social - @JeffDowdle Convention of States Project Presearch search engine sign...

Send us Fan Mail As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, a recent halftime show has sparked an important cultural conversation. In this episode of Live to Shoot – Defending the Second Amendment , Jeff Dowdle examines the messaging behind the Bad Bunny halftime performance — from the prominent display of a Puerto Rican flag closely associated with the independence movement, to the r...

Send us Fan Mail  In this episode of Live to Shoot – Defending the Second Amendment , Jeff Dowdle continues the Road to 250 series by examining how February 1776 hardened colonial resolve, strengthened the push toward independence, and underscored the importance of an armed citizenry. From Henry Knox’s artillery arriving outside Boston to expanding militia readiness across the colonies, this was t...

Send us Fan Mail Recent comments from Judge Jeannie Pirro, Kristi Noem, and Kash Patel about the legal carry of firearms have sparked confusion — not because they are anti-gun, but because messaging matters. In this episode of Live to Shoot – Defending the Second Amendment , Jeff Dowdle breaks down how even a strongly pro–Second Amendment administration can undermine its own goals through careless...

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