Gun Freedom Radio

Our guest today is Melanie Sturm. Melanie is the founder of Engage2Win where she aims to change communication for good, and The Win Coach for leaders of all stripes – elected officials, political candidates, corporate executives, advocates, and non-profit and movement leaders. Because persuasion involves winning people over to common ground they instinctively share Melanie teaches how to inspire an audience, including skeptics, to follow your lead, not based on what you say, but of what your audience hears you say. Based on the truism that people don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care, Melanie teaches how to become more “hearable” by cultivating Six Powers of Persuasion. 1) What are the Six Powers of Persuasion? 2) What does it mean to Engage to Win? Can we really win over people who are hostile to our message? 3) Currently the main divide in the nation is between Conservatives and Marxists. If, as some believe, conservative ideas and values are the best for the most people, and Marxis

Our guest today is Austin Smith. Austin is a proud 5th-Generation Arizonan and Conservative Republican who is campaigning for election to be an AZ State Representative in LD 29. 1) What drove you to put your hat in the ring? And what key issues are you eager to positively impact? 2) What would you say to other people who are hesitant to dive into the rough and tumble world of politics? 3) Through your work with Turning Point Action you have helped to develop leadership among thousands of young people. And we have titled this episode, “Next Gen Leadership”. Based on your experience, what would you say about the outlook of the future? 4) How did you choose your running mates, Steve Montenegro & Janae Shamp? 5) What uniquely qualifies you to be fill one of the seats in the Arizona State House as a Representative for LD29?

Our guest today is Doug Ritter. Doug is the founder and Chairman of Knife Rights. He is an award-winning writer and subject matter expert on survival gear, which led to developing his own acclaimed line of Doug Ritter RSK knives. Doug currently spends the majority of his time rewriting knife law in America to benefit Individual Liberties. Knife Rights has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that we are building that Sharper Future™ as we Rewrite Knife Law in America™. As of August 2022, Knife Rights is responsible for 39 bills repealing knife bans in 25 states and over 150 cities and towns. 1) So, briefly, please explain to our audience who may not be familiar, what is Knife Rights? 2) What are some of your most impactful “wins”? 3) What are ethe current issues you are working on? 4) Does the recent SCOTUS decision on Bruen V NYSRPA impact the work you do at Knife Rights? - New York State Rifle & Pistol Association (NYSRPA) v. Bruen is an influential Supreme Court case in the field of constitutional law

Our guest today is Kari Lake. Kari is the Trump-Endorsed Candidate for Governor of Arizona. She walked away from her career as the most highly-respected and most-watched Anchor in Arizona to protest the fake, corporate media. Kari is committed to returning Arizona back to traditional American Values, embracing our Western Heritage, and creating a strong, safe, and prosperous place to raise a family. Her brand of common sense conservatism is committed to lowering taxes, securing our border, medical freedom, election integrity, and preserving individual liberties. 1) We are only a couple of weeks away from Primary Election day here in AZ, and the field has narrowed in just the past few days. You have never not had the lead in the polls. How are things looking as we come into August? 2) You come from the world of Corporate Media, and one of your biggest adversaries during your campaign has been members of the Media. What accounts for this contentious attitude they seem to have for you? 3) This past legislativ

Our guest today is Tiffany Shedd. Tiffany is a conservative Republican candidate for Attorney General to defend Arizonans’ Second Amendment rights, secure our southern border, and fight back against federal overreach. Tiffany is a water and business attorney, small business owner and lives on a 4th generation Pinal County farm in the middle of 3 major border smuggling routes. If elected, Tiffany will work to stop the invasion at the southern border, stand up for life, the second amendment and parental rights, prosecute election fraud, fight government overreach and ensure Arizona’s water and energy future. Tiffany is a mom and a 4-H certified pistol and shotgun coach. In that capacity, she has taught children the basics of firearm safety and competitive shooting for over 15 years. 1) Since we last spoke the ballots have been mailed out. It seems that AZ can’t get through an election without dealing with some major errors – what is currently happening in your race? 2) Why is protecting the 2A important to you

Our guest today is Matt Salmon. Matt is a front runner in the AZ Gubernatorial Race. Matt has previously served in both the Arizona State Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. In his previous elected positions, Matt earned a reputation for standing on principle and challenging the status quo, ultimately becoming a co-founder of the conservative House Freedom Caucus alongside leaders like Jim Jordan, Ron DeSantis, Mark Meadows, and Mick Mulvaney. During his time in Congress, Matt earned awards for being a “Defender of Liberty,” for being the “Taxpayer Hero” from Citizens Against Government Waste. 1) The AZ Primary Election is quickly approaching and will be hld on Tuesday, August 2nd, 2022. Do you feel that the voters have had opportunities to know you and what sets you apart from the other Republican candidates? 2) One issue that is very top of mind for citizens in every state right now is School safety. You are the father of several grown children who have blessed you with grandchildren. How do we k

Our guest today is Christy Kajiwara Gusman. Christy is a wife to and mother of four. She is the Hawaii State Director to The DC Project and A Girl And A Gun Facilitator, the Maui Aloha Chapter. Christy also is the Hawaii Firearms Coalition Maui Director, Hawaii Rifle Association Maui Director, and the Founder Hawaii Youth Livestock Association. Christy and her husband, Kimo own the Circle L Ranch LLC in Maui. And Christy is a plaintiff in a Pro-2A Lawsuit in Hawaii. 1) Talk to us about this lawsuit and the general temperature of the Second Amendment in Hawaii? - Are there more and less 2A friendly islands or cities? - Hawaiian Elected Officials have actually tried to have the 2A appealed in the past. 2) You and your husband are active in two major Industries...Agriculture and Gun Culture. How do those two things impact one another? 3) Many people come to the realization of needing be their own First Responder unfortunately after they have been a victim of assault or robbery or some other form of violence.

Our guests today are Kim Miller & Alison Furno. Kim Miller is the President and Founder of Arizona Women of Action (AZWOA). Alison Furno is an America-loving patriot born and raised in Arizona. She earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration from Arizona Christian University. Alison is also the Social Media Director for AZWOA. AZWOA is a grassroots organization that aims to revive American freedoms. The members engage in critical issues of education, culture, and politics, and provide clear, effective actions so you can make a difference - on your schedule. 1) Kim, we will start with you and then Alison. What was the tipping point that caused you to dive into this kind of Grassroots work? 2) Alison, you are the social engagement director. Your Membership growth has been phenomenal. How are you able to reach so many women and get them engaged in activism and advocacy? 3) Kim, why are women (specifically) important to getting solid candidates to run and win elections? 4) Alison, what has A

Our guest today is Paloma A Capanna. Paloma has been speaking and writing about the Second Amendment as the modern civil rights movement for nearly fifteen years. In more than 25-years in state and federal courtrooms, Paloma has represented plaintiffs in ground-breaking civil rights litigation. An award-winning activist and writer, Paloma chases truth until it’s treed. The truth she has been hunting down most recently is what really happened on January 6th 2021. And her latest work is a book titled "January 6 x 20 Things You Need to Know". 1) Before we dive into your newest book, can you help us better understand the significance of some breaking news from last week? One of the “J6” defendants was acquitted of the charges against him. Could this be a good sign of other acquittals coming? 2) Now let’s dive into your newest book. How does this book differ or expound on your previous work? Synopsis: Walk through the twenty most important aspects of January 6 that the media and the prosecution and the FBI don’t w

Our guest today is Stacy Washington. Stacy is the host of ‘Stacy on the Right” on SiriusXM The Patriot Channel 125. Stacy is a decorated Air Force Veteran (and the fourth generation to serve in the armed forces in her family). In 2018 Stacy earned the Second Amendment Foundation’s Journalist of the Year award. And Stacy just authored a new book titled “Eternally Cancel Proof: A Guide for Courageous Christians Navigating the Political Battlefront”. 1) Let’s dive right into your new book. The title alone sounds like it is perfectly timed for the challenges many across the nation are facing. Cancel Culture is real, and while it often backfires, it causes too many people to stay silent. 2) We are in a time of Spiritual Warfare – figuratively, the Spirit of our Nation is being battled over, and the literal meaning of Spiritual Battle is so thick we can feel it in the air around us. What words of encouragement or wisdom do you have for us about the ways in which Cultural wars are impacting our daily lives and re

Our guest today is Kari Grayson. Kari owns License2Kari, is the Texas State Director to the DC Project and is a firearms instructor at Buck & Doe’s Mercantile in San Antonio, TX. Kari is a wife and mother to 3 children as well as a Boot Camp Instructor, a Department of Public Safety License-to-Carry Instructor and is the Membership Drive Director for the Texas Handgun Association. 1) How did you get started in this journey into the Firearm Industry and being a Firearms Instructor? - How important is training? - What classes do you enjoy teaching? 2) In the 2nd Amendment Community we often talk about “knowing our why”. Why did you become involved with The DC Project? 3) What are the top three most important things you do as the TX State Director to the DCP? 4) What has been your biggest frustration and your greatest triumph since bringing DCP to your State?

Our guest today is Lucretia Free. Lucretia is a mom, a small business owner, and publisher of The Vail Voice and The American Woman Shooter Magazine. Prior to moving to Tucson (in the early 90's) Lucretia was one of the first marketing directors for large corporate law firms in the country. In 2001 she moved to AZ with her family and founded The Vail Voice, the hometown newspaper for SE Tucson, Vail and Corona de Tucson. Using her understanding the needs of a rural and often over-looked area of a State, Lucretia has been serving the needs of southeast Pima County, AZ for over 20 years and is running for US Congress in the 2022 Election. 1) Many people can relate to feeling over-looked and either ignored or out-right “cancelled”, not just in AZ but all over the nation. Was that a driving force behind founding the hometown newspaper The Vail Voice? 2) You are also the Publisher of The American Woman Shooter Magazine. Talk to us about how that came about. 3) Running for Elected Office is like jumping into a sna

Our guest today is Dan Wos. Dan is a nationally recognized 2nd Amendment advocate and Author of the "Good Gun Bad Guy” - book series. He is a contributing writer for AmmoLand News, Daily Caller, Truth About Guns and several other publications. Dan can be found on radio stations across the Country speaking on behalf of gun-rights and exposing the strategies of the anti-gun crowd. Dan is also the Host of "The Loaded Mic" and has been a guest on the Sean Hannity Show, Armed American Radio, NRATV and many others. 1) You are a busy and talented guy! Tell us about your new gig with AmmoLand News doing their 2nd Amendment Updates! 2) One of the stories you covered is the failure of FL - “The Freedom State” according to Governor Desantis – to pass Constitutional Carry...yet AGAIN! What is the hold up? 3) You are the author of three books in the “Good Gun, Bad Guy” series. Tell us about your inspiration to write these and are there any more in the works?

Our guest today is Lauren Snyder. Lauren "Liberty" Snyder is a differently-abled model and political activist from Long Island, New York who now resides in Arizona with her husband and two dogs. Lauren is the 2nd Vice Chair and Communications Director of the AZ Libertarian Party. Lauren also is a Member of The DC Project: Women who are dedicated to safeguarding our Second Amendment. On March 3, 2022 Lauren offered testimony at an AZ State Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing. After Lauren's emotional testimony about having been sexually assaulted and also being a survivor of domestic violence, AZ District 19 Senator Lupe Contreras (D) made a statement saying that if citizens feel the need to be Responsibly Armed outside their homes then, quote..."Why even walk around at that point. Stay at home behind closed doors". 1) Can you give us brief synopsis how things went on the day you testified? 2) There’s a saying that “when someone tells you who they are you should believe them”. What should Senator Contreras’s

Our guest today is Michael Findlay. Michael is the Director of Government Relations for the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF). As the trade association for America’s firearm, ammunition, hunting, and recreational shooting sports industry, the National Shooting Sports Foundation seeks to promote, protect, and preserve hunting and the shooting sports. NSSF has a membership of more than 9,000 manufacturers, distributors, firearm retailers, shooting ranges, sportsmen’s organizations and endemic media outlets, including more than 300 members in Arizona alone. 1) The AZ FIND Act is good for business and good for the Second Amendment, yet is struggling to get the votes it deserves by some of Arizona's Senators, who profess to be Pro-2A. Can you help us understand what this Bill is? The FIND Act is the Firearm Industry Non-Disclosure Act HB 2473 Nothing in the measure actually would force banks to do business with the firearms industry. Instead, it is designed to financially penalize those who do not: No

Our guest today is Ashley Hlebinsky. Ashley is one of the nation’s foremost authorities on firearms history. She has served as both Curator of the Cody Firearms Museum (CFM) and Project Director for the museum’s multimillion dollar renovation and her work fosters dialogue for a range of diverse audiences Ashley is a highly sought-after museum consultant, guest speaker, writer, expert witness in the US and Canada, and a television host and producer. 1) You are forever adding to the “hats” you wear, and the organizations you are connected with. In the past few months you began working with Walk The Talk America. And that connection began from a very personal place for you. Tell us about how this came about? 2) You have a couple of new projects in the works. You are currently in the process of founding the University of Wyoming Law School's Firearms Research Center with 2A scholars George Mocsary and David Kopel. What is the goal of this project? 3) You are also working with the LA Police Museum. Tell us about t

Our guest today is Mark Walters. Mark is the syndicated host of two national radio programs, Armed American Radio and Armed American Radio's Daily Defense with Mark Walters. Mark's voice can be heard on over 200 radio stations in hundreds of cities 6 days a week across America. He is the co-author of of three critically acclaimed books, Lessons from Armed America, Lessons from Unarmed America, and Grilling While Armed. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms. 1) Where did this passion to discuss our Constitutional Protections come from for you? It seems more personal to you than it does the average person - where does that come from? 2) You have the unique position, after the years of talking to others who spend their lives working to protect the 2A, of seeing where we have been, and where we are...what outlook or forecast do you see for the trajectory of our Rights? 3) There is an important court case in process as we speak. The State of MD is w

Our guest today is Helen Moore. Helen is the Executive Director of TWAW Shooting Chapters Inc dba Armed Women of America. The mission of Armed Women of America is to enable women to be their own self-protector, creating freedom, peace of mind, and confidence in themselves. 1) Armed Women of America – tell us about this group? How does it intersect with The Well Armed Woman? 2) What do you see as your main mission as the Executive Director of AWA? 3) Give us a look into your background and your resume. What prepared you for the role you are now in? 4) You will be one of our Speakers at the 9th Annual Celebrate & Protect the 2nd Amendment Rally Event at the AZ State Capitol Building on Saturday, February 19th from 10:am – 2:pm. Can you give us a preview of what you plan to say to the attendees?

Our guests today are: Lana Bryan is an Operations Manager for US LawShield and oversees 9 states for the company and has been with the company for 8 years. Lana has been an NRA Instructor for many years and has been an avid shooter for 30 years. Her passion of empowering women and teaching children the safety and fundamentals of shooting is her passion. Cyn Ladd is the District Manager for the State of Arizona for US LawShield. 1) Tell us individually why YOU are connected to US LawShield? Lana, you go first. 2) The whole Kyle Rittenhouse story has brought all of this kind of thing into sharp focus, but there are hundreds of similar stories that happen in the blink of an eye. What are some of the real-life events that you have seen people go through? 3) US LawShield will be sponsoring Stephen Willeford – the Hero of Sutherland Springs to speak at this year’s Celebrate & Protect the 2nd Amendment Rally Event on the lawn of the AZ State Capitol on Saturday, February 19th, 2022 from 10:am – 2:pm. Tell us how y

Our guest today is Mike Sullivan. Mike is the vice-president of Riders United for a Sovereign America (RidersUSA). Mike has been involved in grass roots activism for the last 10 years. He is a firm believer in the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Rule of Law and government by the people. He has been a strong pro gun rights activist and supporter of the right to keep and bear arms. Mike, along with RidersUSA, AZFirearmsAuctions, and GunFreedomRadio are the organizers of the 9th Annual Celebrate & Protect the 2nd Amendment Rally Event at the AZ State Capitol Building on Saturday, February 19th from 10:am – 2:pm. 1) This family-friendly festival style event is designed to encourage Americans to be involved in protecting our Constitutional Rights. To all of our listeners out there, give us a few ideas on what can each of us can do individually to make a difference. 2) Rallies have recently gotten a black-eye in the Media and it seems there is a push to try to make people afraid to participate in these kinds