The Forge of Freedom

Show Notes:   Episode 59. Is a "Liberty Safe" Good for Liberty or Safety? Plus, New Mexico Governor Must Be Stopped   Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, to discuss the recent controversy surrounding Liberty Safe and their disclosure of a customer’s combination to the FBI. They also discuss the 30-day suspension of the Constitution by the tyrant governor...

Show Notes:   Episode 58. The War on Drugs Is a War on Freedom   Alex Ooley discusses an article by David Gordon and a book by Laurence Vance called The War on Drugs is a War on Freedom .   Resources:   The War on Drugs is a War on Freedom: https://mises.org/library/war-drugs-war-freedom   Electronic Frontier Foundation: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2014/10/peekaboo-i-see-you-government-uses-auth...

Show Notes:   Episode 57. ATF Proposed Rule on Definition of “Engaged in the Business” as a Dealer in Firearms   Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, to discuss the ATF’s new proposed rule addressing what it means to be “engaged in the business” of dealing firearms.   Resources:   FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Takes Another Life-Saving Step to Keep Guns O...

Show Notes:   Episode 56. “Don’t Tread on Me” - What is the Gadsden Flag?   Alex Ooley discusses a recent incident in Colorado involving the censorship of a symbol of freedom – the Gadsden Flag. A 12-year-old boy at the Vanguard School in Colorado Springs, Colorado was removed from class for displaying a Gadsden Flag patch on his backpack.     Resources:   Connor Boyack on X: "Meet 12yo Jaide...

Show Notes: Episode 55. Red Flag Laws: A Threat to the Constitution and Individual Liberty   Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, to discuss the dangers of “Red Flag” laws and why even the best versions of these laws violate the Constitution and threaten individual liberty.   Resources:   SAF Complaint: https://www.saf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Willey-v.-Brown...

Show Notes:   Episode 54. Kids Don't Need School   Alex Ooley is joined by Jonathan and Adriana Prescott to discuss their book, Kids Don't Need School: A Radical New Homeschool Plan to Teach Anything, Promote Independent Learning, and Prepare Children for an Uncertain Future.   Resources:   Homeschool Life https://www.homeschoollife.us/   Homeschool Life on Twitter/X https://twitter.com/Ho...

Show Notes:   Episode 53. Gun Control and The Arbitrary Definition of “Assault Weapons”   Alex Ooley discusses an exchange in the YouTube comments from Episode 46 in which he discussed the arbitrary definition of so-called “assault weapons” with Stephen Halbrook. The commenter was adamant that gun control is a viable way to improve society. What do you think?   Resources:   Episode 46. America’s R...

Show Notes:   Episode 52. Oliver Anthony's "Rich Men North of Richmond" Goes Viral   Alex Ooley discusses the new viral song, “Rich Men North of Richmond” by Oliver Anthony Music.   Resources:   Oliver Anthony - Rich Men North Of Richmond https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqSA-SY5Hro   It's a pleasure to meet you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmxyMJd7IQ8   Oliver Anthony, Rich Me...

Show Notes:     Episode 51. What is the Second Amendment? (rerun of Episode 9)   In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and the right to keep and bear arms.   Resources: Heller: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2007/07-290   https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/dc-v-heller/     McDonald: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2009/08-1521   https://www.sc...

Show Notes:   Episode 50. Hannah Arendt’s Chilling Thesis on Evil by Lawrence Reed   Alex Ooley discusses Hannah Arendt’s observations on the nature of evil.   Resources:   https://fee.org/articles/hannah-arendt-s-chilling-thesis-on-evil/   https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/111024-those-who-don-t-know-history-are-doomed-to-repeat-it   https://danieljmitchell.wordpress.com/2023/07/29/government-scho...

Show Notes:   Episode 49. What You Should Know About OC Spray (aka Pepper Spray)   Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, for Monday Gun Day to discuss a non-lethal use of force option, OC spray, often called “pepper” spray.   Resources:   Massad Ayoob: https://www.backwoodshome.com/blogs/MassadAyoob/important-points-on-pepper-spray/?mc_cid=e895af49c9&mc_eid=123a...

Show Notes:   Episode 48. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Libertarians by Jeffrey Tucker   Alex Ooley shares an article by Jeffrey Tucker called the “7 Habits of Highly Effective Libertarians.”   Resources:   https://fee.org/articles/7-habits-of-highly-effective-libertarians/   DISCLAIMER:  This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advic...

Show Notes:   Episode 47. Massad Ayoob’s 10 Commandments for Concealed Carry – Part 2 (Monday Gun Day)   Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, for Monday Gun Day to discuss Massad Ayoob’s 10 Commandments for Concealed Carry   Resources:   Massad Ayoob:  https://massadayoobgroup.com/events/   Deadly Force by Massad Ayoob https://www.amazon.com/Deadly-Force-Understand...

Show Notes:   Episode 45. Massad Ayoob’s 10 Commandments for Concealed Carry - Part 1 (Monday Gun Day)   Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, for Monday Gun Day to discuss Massad Ayoob’s 10 Commandments for Concealed Carry   Resources:   Massad Ayoob:  https://massadayoobgroup.com/events/   Deadly Force by Massad Ayoob https://www.amazon.com/Deadly-Force-Understand...

Show Notes:   Episode 44. What is the Anti-Commandeering Doctrine?   Alex Ooley discusses the anti-commandeering doctrine and the importance of this concept for the limitation of federal government power.   Resources:   https://tenthamendmentcenter.com/2021/01/04/the-anti-commandeering-doctrine-an-introduction/   https://tenthamendmentcenter.com/   https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/am...

Show Notes:   Episode 43. Aftermath of Self-Defense: Post Critical Incident Psychological Trauma (Monday Gun Day)   Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, for Monday Gun Day to discuss the psychological symptoms that you may experience in the aftermath of a self-defense incident.   Resources:   Massad Ayoob:  https://massadayoobgroup.com/events/   Deadly Force by Mas...

Show Notes:   Episode 42. Wickard v. Filburn – One of the Worst Supreme Court Cases   Alex Ooley discusses Wickard v. Filburn, separation of powers, and the limited powers that Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution grants to Congress.   Resources:   https://fee.org/articles/wickard-v-filburn-the-supreme-court-case-that-gave-the-federal-government-nearly-unlimited-power/   https://www.amazon.com...

Show Notes:   Episode 41. Interaction with Responding Law Enforcement Officers After Self-Defense (Monday Gun Day)   Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, for Monday Gun Day to discuss how to interact with responding law enforcement officers after a self-defense incident. Do you say a little, or do you simply invoke your right to remain silent?   Deadly Force: Under...

Show Notes:   Episode 40. Are We Good Enough for Liberty? by Lawrence Reed   Alex Ooley is joined by Lawrence (“Larry”) Reed to discuss Reed’s book, Are We Good Enough for Liberty?, and the importance of character to the preservation of liberty.   Lawrence Reed: https://www.lawrencewreed.com/   Are We Good Enough for Liberty?: https://fee.org/resources/are-we-good-enough-for-liberty/ https://fee.o...

Show Notes:   Episode 39. Safety After Self-Defense (Monday Gun Day)   Alex Ooley is joined by Mike Ooley for Monday Gun Day to discuss how to navigate the safety concerns you might encounter after a self-defense incident.   https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/post-shooting-procedures-for-the-active-killer-gunfight?fbclid=IwAR0-5NP04iie7PL55-KZ2faVi7ornjFtbFiaeRDgZe-MXO5qNV2qaXq68c8   https://t...

Show Notes: Episode 38. Tactical First Aid and System Collapse Medicine Alex Ooley is joined by Mrs. Forge of Freedom, Whitney, to discuss “Tactical First Aid and System Collapse Medicine,” a class they took with Greg Ellifritz from Active Response Training. https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/ https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/upcoming-classes https://www.narescue.com/tccc DISCLAIMER: Thi...

Show Notes:   Episode 37. 911 Call After Self-Defense (Monday Gun Day)   Alex Ooley is joined by Mike Ooley for Monday Gun Day to discuss how to handle the 911 call after self-defense.

Show Notes:   Episode 36. You Matter - Your Personal Health Revolution   In this episode, Alex is joined by Melissa Campbell and David Hildebrand, the authors of You Matter – Your Personal Health Revolution . We sift through a lot of the distractions preventing you from achieving a healthy, happy, and purposeful approach to your body and your life. Don’t miss this discussion, and be sure to grab a...

Show Notes:   Episode 35. Beginner's Guide to Accessories for Your Self-Defense Handgun (Monday Gun Day)   In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, to discuss selecting accessories for your self-defense handgun.   Resources:   Galco:  https://www.galcogunleather.com/   Vedder:  https://www.vedderholsters.com/   T-Rex:  https://www.trex-arms.com/pro...

Show Notes:   Episode 34. The Homesteading Festival at Hardison Mill - A Conversation with First-Time Visitors   In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by three very special guests to discuss their first time attending The Homesteading Festival at Hardison Mill in Columbia, TN.     Resources:   https://www.hardisonmill.com/thehomesteadfestival   https://www.facebook.com/TheHomesteadFestival/   http...