Warrior Wednesday - Iowa Firearms Coalition

JOIN IFC! Brandon Talsma is a lifelong resident of Jasper County, Iowa where his family has farmed for four generations. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2005 and served for 6.5 years in the First Infantry Division, deploying twice to Iraq.   He has been married to his wife Holly for 18 years, and they have 7 children ranging from 15 years to 1 year old. They live in rural Jasper County and homesch...

JOIN IFC.    John Fahrner, Deputy Director of Corporate Relations and Co-Host of GOA's State of the Second Podcast joins IFC today and discusses GOALS coming to Des Moines, Aug 1 & 2! Stay up to date on Instagram @goals_con John Fahrner is a seasoned professional with 14 years of experience in the firearms industry, focusing on marketing and sales. His career spans roles in both manufacturing and...

JOIN IFC!   On this Warrior Wednesday episode, we talk with MidwayUSA Foundation Executive Director, Pete Eisentrager. Founded in 2007 by Larry and Brenda Potterfield, MidwayUSA Foundation supports and grows youth shooting sports by providing long-term endowment funding to youth shooting teams and organizations through annual cash grants. Additionally, the public charity offers competitive grants...

JOIN IFC.  On November 8, 2022, Iowans elected Brenna Bird to be their next Attorney General – the first Republican to hold the office since 1979. Brenna Bird understands the importance of preserving the freedoms that we as Iowans expect. As the elected County Attorney for Guthrie County since 2018, Brenna has helped keep Iowa families safe by getting criminals off the street, advocating for victi...

JOIN IFC!   Kyle Hunter  is the  Director of Sales  at Clear Armor . Kyle is responsible for developing a high-quality sales development process that aligns with the company's passion for saving lives. He takes pride in creating tailored solutions that work for each client and values building lasting business relationships. Kyle owns  Don't Mean Nothin' – Uncensored Stories of War , a video platfo...

JOIN IFC! Lucretia Hughes Klucken is the host of  Real News with Lucretia Hughes — a powerhouse live show defending God, Family, and Country, reaching millions of viewers every month on Facebook, Rumble, and Gettr. Based in Loganville, Georgia, Lucretia is the Co-founder of Fallback Productions Studio LLC and a prominent voice in conservative media. She has testified before Congress, served on the...

JOIN IFC! Prepared 2 Protect was developed with the interest in empowering people with the confidence to protect themselves, their families and possessions with a less-lethal option. Being Prepared 2 Protect offers peace of mind when children are present and firearms are unwanted, unnecessary or not allowed. For additional information, visit Prepared2Protect.com

JOIN IFC! ANECHOIC™ is a technology-driven engineering and manufacturing company focused on creating the lightest, highest-performance suppressors that have ever existed.  Shoot our cans, and we think you'll agree. Meet our people, and we think you'll understand. Our team includes the top minds in firearms suppression engineering, AI-tuned gas flow physics, advanced metallurgy, precision CNC machi...

JOIN IFC!    Two Grunts Inc. is a veteran-founded and operated firearms manufacturer focused on producing high-performance, duty-ready AR-15 platform rifles built for reliability, durability, and real-world use. Established in 2021, the company was created to fill a gap in the market by offering precision-engineered rifles that deliver consistent accuracy and long-term performance at a more access...

JOIN IFC! Joy of all Trades makes videos about life, holistic living, agriculture, the outdoors, and basically anything else she feels like sharing!  We had a wild ride on this episode of Warrior Wednesday.  We talked 2A, bad water, weak men, and more!

JOIN IFC. Promoting faith, family, and freedom, Liberty Hangout (Kaitlin Bennett) is a conservative media outlet that strives to bring viewers relevant insight into current events and promote the common good. Through free speech and open dialogue, we hope to restore our country to its Constitutional values as one nation under God. We believe in One God, the Father Almighty, and in Jesus Christ, Hi...

JOIN IFC! Nicole San Juan (or in Finnish TV, she's better known as Nikki Taifuun ) is a 36-year-old Finnish citizen of Filipino heritage whose interest in voluntary national defense skills and personal preparedness was sparked in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Having already exceeded the age limit for women's voluntary military service in Finland, she began exploring alternative ways to...

JOIN IFC!   Liberty Doll's channel covers all manner of infringements on our personal rights, whether it's a violation of the 1st, 2nd, 4th, or just general, run-of-the-mill tyranny. Her goal is to educate people about important issues with just enough humor to (hopefully) keep you sane. With a Masters Degree in mental health, she is known for being thorough in her research and presenting topics i...

JOIN IFC! Michael Ware joins Ellis Codjoe on the Ottumwa Radio Group's KBIZ for a well-rounded discussion on the Second Amendment with light touches on the Iowa Firearms Coalition and the NRA.  Don't miss the conversation!  

JOIN IFC !  Jon Richelieu-Booth was featured in print news outlets, on FOX, FOX35 Orlando & GB News (US). Upcoming Appearance on the IFC's Warrior Wednesday Podcast ** Proud 2A Supporter & (God willing) future American.

  Joseph Greenlee is the Director of the Office of Litigation Counsel at the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action . He is also a Research Associate at the Independence Institute and a Policy Advisor for Legal Affairs at the Heartland Institute. Greenlee has worked on more than 100 constitutional law cases (representing a party or amicus curiae) and has filed more than 30 bri...

Matthew Peake is a storyteller at heart, bringing history to life through his lens and voice. From photographing Elmer Keith's famed revolvers to documenting pieces connected to President Theodore Roosevelt, he has spent nearly two decades immersed in the firearms industry. Matthew began as the first staff photographer at Brownells Inc., where he went on to lead all photo and video production for...

Perry Whitaker, AKA the Gunsmith Beard joins IFC's Warrior Wednesday for Episode 145.  According to his mom, ever since he was a little kid, he was building guns at a broken clothing rack, hiding behind clothes while his mom shopped at the local department store, or using a cardboard roll from a wrapping paper as a bazooka. As he got older, Perry ended up serving in law enforcement for about half...

IFC's Warrior Wednesday program is joined by Kevin "KD" Dixie.  Kevin Dixie is the Owner of No Other Choice (NOC) Firearms Training and founder of "Aiming for the Truth" (A program focused on getting to the roots of the factors that are driving violence in our communities. A mission of solving real issues and avoiding the blaming of tools to avoid dealing with the complexities that exist.) Kevin h...

Today we're talking about something that Iowans should be extremely proud of—but also something that comes with responsibility. Over the past  20 years, Iowa has gone from being ranked in the  40s nationally for gun rights protections  to  consistently ranking  among the top five states in the country . That didn't happen by accident. It happened because of dedicated activists, engaged legislators...

IFC's Trusted Partner, Black Flag Arsenal, announces their newest venture - The Vanguard Shooting Facility! Unfortunately, we are already seeing organized resistance from local anti-gun groups who plan to attend the zoning meeting, write letters, make phone calls, and speak against the project. Attend the meeting and support them! If you can not attend the meeting, you can call the Madison County...

JOIN IFC and NRA ! Kaitlyn Ware, a life member of IFC and NRA , joins us today to talk about all things 2A for a young person in America.  She's attended the NRA Y.E.S. (Youth Education Summit), led folks at the Iowa Capitol on IFC's 2A Day for years, headed to New Mexico to shoot, camp, and learn for two weeks at the NRA Whittington Center this summer during the Adventure Camp , and continues to...

Join IFC!  Gabby Franco's journey began in the Central Occidental region of Venezuela, where her parents instilled in her the values of resilience and dedication. Although she initially explored interests like dance and gymnastics, she discovered a profound passion for Olympic shooting after her father introduced her to the local range. Through rigorous training and a focus on mastering the precis...

Join NRA and IFC !  Kaitlyn, 16yrs old and a life member of NRA, is a guest on Ellis Codjoe's morning program at KBIZ - 1240AM and 102.7FM via the Ottumwa Radio Group .  Listen in as they talk about NRA, the NRA Y.E.S. Program , the Adventure Camp at the NRA Whittington Center , and more! Thank you, Kaitlyn, for your advocacy, and the Ottumwa Radio Group for the opportunity!

JOIN IFC!   Riley T. Bowman is an elite shooter and instructor who transitioned from an eight-year career in law enforcement to the highest levels of competitive shooting. A USPSA Grand Master, Riley holds multiple state titles and top national rankings. He is dedicated to bridging the gap between high-level performance and life-saving defensive skills. Riley provides insight into the 2026 Guardia...