Gun Freedom Radio

In early 2020, Gun Freedom Radio had the opportunity to meet Ronald Sippio, Jr at SHOT Show. Sippio is known as "The EDC Guy" and is the author of the new children's book on Firearms Safety titled, Erica's Big Day. Along with Ronald Sippio, Jr, we were able to talk also with Contributor to the book, Kevin Jordan of Heavy Metal Lifestyle Apparel. "In a world where little children are getting hurt by unattended firearms, a little super hero is stepping up to the plate to save lives. See how Erica Safely helps her friends avoid some pretty dangerous situations. Everyone can learn from Erica's bravery and wisdom. Learn how to be safe and avoid dangerous situations like Erica."

In January of 2020, Gun Freedom Radio sat down for a LIVE Interview with the people who plan and organize Hero Hunt, Inc: Healing, Understanding, Connection. Joe Towers, CEO of Hero Hunt, Inc, Jeff Bianchi, President of Operations, and Pablo Cadena, Lead Ambassador shared the important work that this non-profit does to help those injured in the line of duty. Police, Fire, Military, Coast Guard, and EMT are those who help others. Hero Hunt, Inc. offers help to those who spend their lives helping others. Often it is difficult for Service-minded professional First Responders to reach out for help themselves. Hero Hunt, Inc has Ambassadors who help connect with this community, and they welcome, from the public, suggestions and nominations of First Responders anywhere across the nation who would benefit from the help Hero Hunt, Inc offers. "Hero Hunt, Inc. organizes exciting and therapeutic game hunts for disabled veterans and first responders from across the country throughout the year. Based outside of Nashvi

Adam Wilson is the author of Tactical Reload: Strategy Shifts for Emerging Leaders in Law Enforcement, and host of Tip of the Spear Podcast. Wilson is a highly decorated police veteran with more than 15 years on the job. He’s best known as the voice of the millennial generation of police. In early 2020, Wilson wrote an article for NewsMax titled, “Virginia’s Proposed Gun Laws Are Unconstitutional and Immoral.” Shortly after writing the article, Wilson sat down for this LIVE interview with Gun Freedom Radio at the 2020 SHOT Show, where he reaffirmed that if ordered, as a law enforcement officer, to confiscate firearms from law-abiding citizens his response would be: “No, I would not enforce it. While I love my job, I have always said that if I am asked to do something that compromises my principals and beliefs, then I would find another way to serve. I refuse to become the tool of a corrupt government. Let me say that again; I refuse to become a corrupt government tool. Not only do I believe the acts in Vi

In this fascinating interview, we chat with Chelsy Lyons, who is an ethnographic researcher exploring the culture of American gun ownership and activism. Chelsy’s current project, My Multicultural Gun: Identity Politics and the Sovereign Individual in American Culture seeks to uncover the real stories of guns in America that gets left out of mainstream media narratives. One of the interesting findings from Chelsy's research is that the term "Gun Culture" is a misnomer. A a singular and cohesive "Culture" around firearms-ownership does not exist in the US. She has found that we, rather, are unique individuals who share the trait of owning firearms, but for vastly different reasons.

Quickly becoming one of our favorite traditions at SHOT Show is our annual chat with Larry Zanoff! And our conversation at SHOT Shot 2020 did not disappoint! Larry Zanoff is the co-host of Hollywood Weapons: Fact or Fiction? on the Outdoor Channel. The exciting Season 4 is among the topics we discussed. We also chatted about meeting Larry at Gunsite Academy in 2019 to help film an episode of Gun Stories with Joe Mantegna with a Historic WWII firearm borrowed from our Sponsor, AZFirearms. Larry has what many of us would consider a dream job, Prop-Master, working in the Weapons Department of Independent Studio Services Props (ISS) , the largest rental armory in the film and Television industry, providing custom weapons manufacturing, actor training, on set armorer services, safety training, and more. Larry has been involved with firearms his entire life. A combat veteran of the Israeli army, Larry is P.O.S.T. Certified, holds a college degree in law enforcement and the administration of justice, and has wo

At the 2020 SHOT Show, the Founder and Creative Director of Girls With Guns, Jen O'Hara and Norissa Harman sit down to talk about their business, their personal history, and their values. These two ladies are the co-founders of the GWG Brand, and they are best friends. Together they have build a clothing line and a video series, GWGTV, that focuses on engaging and empowering women and educating youth. GWG invests in future generations by supporting Kids Outdoor Sports Camp (KOSC) that takes 200 kids into the outdoors each summer.

Bill Romanelli is a spokesperson on behalf of the NSSF National Shooting Sports Foundation’s Project ChildSafe Program, where he works with firearm manufacturers, law enforcement, conservation groups and gun owners to emphasize the sporting community’s commitment to safety and responsibility, and to promote storing firearms securely when not in use. In his work with the National Shooting Sports Foundation, and in particular, NSSF’s Project ChildSafe program, he helps show how the hunting and shooting sports community, together with firearms industry, is leading the way on genuine gun safety across the US. NSSF Project Childsafe Project ChildSafe is a real solution to making our communities safer. At the 2020 SHOT Show, NSSF unveiled a program called, "Real Solutions, Safer Communities." Background: Within the broader gun debate, and certainly in the wake of horrifying events that make national news, there have been well-publicized calls for the firearm industry to take various actions on gun safety. Thes

Renee Wittrock who is the co-founder, along with her husband, Chip, of the start-up Sportsmen's Business Alliance. She owns multiple businesses, is an author, international speaker and Entrepreneur from Scottsdale, Arizona. Renee is also the Organizer of a first-of-its-kind event coming up on March 6, 7, & 8, 2020 in Phoenix, AZ called NOWW 2020 at the Ben Avery Shooting Facility! Get all the information and REGISTER TODAY at https://noww2020.org/ !

Tony Simon - owner of Simon Says Train and The 2nd is For Everyone: Diversity Shoot (2A4E). Tony is from rural Virginia where firearms were considered a tool for defense, hunting and entertainment. He served in the Marine Corps and moved to New Jersey after his enlistment and realized that in NJ here exists a totally different attitude about firearms. After the Sandy Hook tragedy the extreme anti gun legislation in New Jersey motivated Tony to get involved in the 2A movement. In 2015 he started “The 2nd is For Everyone: Diversity Shoot. This program has grown since the first event from 6 attendees to having trained HUNDREDS of people from every possible demographic. Tony has worked with some of the Industry's biggest names who have enthusiastically helped to grow this #2A4E effort, exemplifying the inclusive spirit that runs strong in the Second Amendment Community. To name a few, Sean Fisher of Black Bag Resources, Anthony Colandro of Gun For Hire Shooting Range, and Rob Pincus of I.C.E. Training. In th

Chuck Holton, Author of inspirational books, War Correspondent, and the host of The Hot Zone Podcast. Chuck has a authored several books, and his most recently published title is Prowess: The Man You Were Meant To Be. Holton answers the question of why now is the moment for this book? "Men are in trouble. Today's college applicants are 20% more likely to be female. Marriage rates are declining rapidly. In the most prosperous era in human history, men are three times more likely to commit suicide. A whole subculture of young men, known as "Involuntary Celibates" is now on the FBI's radar as a terror threat. Even healthy, well-adjusted guys spend so much time interacting with devices that they are losing the ability to have healthy interactions with women. But it doesn't have to be that way. Grey-haired warriors remember how manhood is supposed to work. This book explores the timeless wisdom of the manly arts as they USED to be, and explains them in concrete terms for today's passive, milquetoast generation

Marcus Allen Weldon – author of the book, titled “Surviving the System: The Story of the Santa Shooter.” Marcus writes about an incident which occurred in Detroit, MI in which he was protecting his own life, and also the life of a young woman who was being physically assaulted by two men at a gas station. Marcus’ story is a cautionary tale for all firearm owners. For taking this life-saving action he faced seven felonies and could have served a maximum sentence of 30 years, a minimum of 16 years. We are excited to be talking to him as a free man with all charges defeated.

Rob Pincus is a professional trainer, author and consultant and VP of Avidity Arms. He is also on the Board of 2AO.org and Walk The Talk America (WTTA). He and his staff at I.C.E. Training Company provide services to military, law enforcement, private security and students interested in self-defense. And most recently Rob was one of the organizers of a first-of-its-kind #2ARally on the west lawn of the US Capitol Building in Washington, DC! - Where did this idea come from, and how important was it for you and the other organizers that it be a true representation of the 2A Community? - You had a “Surprise Speaker” who was very well received by the crowd (Dan Gross, Former President of the Brady Campaign) – tell us about Dan. - Going in what was the yardstick you personally were using to determine whether it was a success? And now that we are on the other side of all the planning, how do you feel it went? - What was one of your biggest hurtles to get over or challenges leading up to the event? - Will thi

Jeff Knox is the Director of The Firearms Coalition. He is a second generation rights activist, following in the footsteps of his father, gun rights legend, Neal Knox, who spent 40 years in the trenches of the gun rights battle. Jeff is a regular columnist and contributor to a variety of print and online publications. He along with his brother Chris, maintain FirearmsCoalition.org. Jeff is also a member of the Organization Committee for the 2ndAmendmentRally.com that is happening in Washington, DC on Saturday, November 2, 2019 from 1:pm - 4:pm. What is the Rally all about? (Hint: Unity, Collaboration, Non-Partisan, Non-Group Specific gathering of ALL American Citizens who want to celebrate and restore their Rights.) Who are the Invited Speakers? (List found on www.2ndAmendmentRally.com ) What the Rally ISN'T. (Spoiler Alert: It is NOT a Protest, and it is NOT a "Carry Event") The Rally is open and free to all, but please let the Organizers know you are coming (On www.2ndAmendmentRally.com ) #2ARally

Pete Philippe is a lifelong gun owner, collector and shooter. He has also been interested in the internet and the progression of that technology. He realized that he could combine those two passions, and created an online platform to share Firearms Culture, 2A History and to bring Gun Communities from all across the nation together with his network of 2A Websites: Gun Channels and Gun Websites. Many of us know him simply as GWebs. Pete and Cheryl discuss the upcoming INCLUSIVE and GRASSROOTS #2ARally in Washington DC on Saturday, November 2, 2019 as well as a new historical Almanac that Pete is working on! Pete has authored "The Shooters Almanac"which has three facets: - To help untangle our 2A History & remind on daily, weekly, monthly basis - To help track the various Firearm related community & industry events - To inspire, motivate & inform our shooting community #ShootersAlmanac is a Crowd-Funded effort and YOU can help to make this a success by popping over to Indiegogo RIGHT NOW to pre-order yo

Erich Pratt is the Senior Vice President for Gun Owners of America (GOA). GOA is a national grassroots organization representing more than two million Americans dedicated to promoting their Second Amendment freedom to keep and bear arms. #1) Let’s dive right in on the topic of Red Flag Gun Laws or ERPOs. What are they, and who would think these are a good idea for America. #2) Recently our mutual friend, Dianna Muller, founder of The DC Project, and 22 year veteran of the Tulsa Police Department testified at the House Judiciary Committee Hearing on the “Assault Weapons Ban”…she famously stated at that Hearing that she would not comply…a former law enforcement officer…would not comply with an “Assault Weapons Ban”…can you talk to us about why she, and millions of other law-abiding American Citizens, would hold such a view? #3) The Anti-Rights crowd loves to say that 98% of Americans – including gun owners – agree that we need Universal Background Checks. Yet, when I talk to people around the nation, I defin

Logan Metesh is an historian and writer who runs High Caliber History LLC and has worked for museums with the NRA, the Smithsonian Institution, and the National Park Service. Logan’s work has been published in a variety of print and online outlets. He has served as an historic arms facilitator for Mysteries at the Museum, Gun Stories with Joe Mantegna, NRA Gun Gurus, and American Rifleman TV. Interview topics: Joseph Belton and his repeating rifles bought by Congress in 1777. - Founders absolutely knew about repeating rifles - Joseph Belton > gunsmith in Philly > designed repeating rifle - Congress ordered 100 > Belton's fees too high - Guns never delivered, BUT that doesn't negate Founders' knowledge of repeaters The Australian law from March that would destroy museum arms. - New South Wales decided to change "deactivation" definition for museums - Would completely destroy the guns - Amendment has been debated since March - Issued ruling that places decision in the hands of the police chief - Co

Adam Wilson, a once homeless high-school dropout, is now a highly decorated 14-year law enforcement veteran who was recognized in 2018 by the National Association of Police Organizations that sponsors the annual TOP COP Awards® for producing the top investigation in North Carolina. And in addition to all of that is he also the author of Tactical Reload: Strategy Shifts for Emerging Leaders in Law Enforcement. -Being a high school drop-out -Growing up with one kidney and how it was different for me -Why I wrote the book -Leaving home very young living in a trailer with no power, working sewage, or furniture. -Getting into policing -Finding success through failures-Don’t be afraid to be embarrassed -Post-Ferguson effects on staffing -Psychological tests and mental health in policing -Millennials have generational differences, but which generation isn’t different than the ones before -3 steps to leadership for someone young in their career -Leadership should be from a place of servitude not authority

John Crump is a firearms journalist and NRA instructor. He is the Virginia State Director for Gun Owners of America, and a life-long Constitutional Advocate. John is also one of the organizers of an event coming up in April of 2020 in VA called Gun-A-Thon For GOA! Tell us about the Gun-A-Thon event? Gun-A-Ton For GOA Event in Virginia from 10:am - 6:pm on April 25, 2020, where you encourage people from all over the nation to: "Come Join Your Favorite YouTube stars, gun rights activists, and podcasters. Also come see the latest in gear from our awesome sponsors. Shoot some guns and help support Gun Owners of America!" The rise of Red Flag Laws Take us through this whole new thing that people are talking about. Red Flag has a negative kind of sound to it…but if they are bad, who are they bad for? Importance of the Virginia elections in November What is happening in VA and we have listeners and viewers from all across the nation…and people can barely keep up with elections in their own city and state…why i

Chris is a husband, father, grandfather, former tech business owner, life long firearm owner and current owner of CloverTac Productions, a pro firearm media company based out of Texas. Topics: Chris' passion for youth shooting sports and instilling the skills and values in his own, now adult, children and scores of other young people. Texas Legislative issues and the broader context they have for the nation. Chris also spoke about his #fuddlyfe project of which is says, "sorta speaks to what we should and should not be doing when it comes to representing the community. The #FuddLyfe Project is an effort in outreach and to further meaningful, productive communication with firearm owners that may be ignorant of certain anti Second Amendment legislation and the effects they can have on the firearm community at large. To first understand who we must attempt to reach through the #FuddLyfe Project we first have to explore the word “fudd”. If we take a look and examine the root of the word “fudd”, we find that

Founder of The DC Project, Dianna Muller, shared an update on what is happening with her non-profit, grassroots effort, that is an educational, nonpartisan initiative that brings 50 women, one from each state, to Washington, DC, to establish relationships with their legislators and reveal the faces and stories of firearms owners and 2nd Amendment supporters. The DC Project will be holding their very first Fund-Raiser Reception in conjunction with the 2019 Gun Rights Policy Conference in AZ on 8.19.19 at AZFirearms in Avondale, AZ. The funds that The DC Project raises will help the group as they travel to the nation's Capital each year to interact with their efforts to Educate, Preserve and Present as advocates of our precious and unique Constitutional American Rights.