Gun Freedom Radio

Our guest today is Stephen Willeford. Stephen is the Hero of the Sutherland Springs Massacre. On the morning of Sunday, November 5, 2017, Stephen Willeford performed a courageous act of faith and heroism. Alerted by his daughter that a mass shooting was occurring at the neighboring First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, Stephen wasted no time in response. Stephen confronted the murderer without hesitation. His many hours logged at the gun range and his years of experience in gun safety helped prepare him in this response. Though his expert training and practice were used in this decisive moment, Stephen credits his faith in God for keeping him calm and focused throughout this unimaginable situation. 1) We can only hope we would have the courage to act as you did that day Stephen. And we greatly honor that you give the credit to God. This is likely the most traumatic day of your life, and the fact that you will continue to revisit those horrific moments in order to alert the rest of us to the imp

Our guest today is Jim Lamon. Jim is a veteran, an engineer, and the founder of an Arizona-based solar engineering and construction company that employs 1,700+ workers nationwide. He's been a life-long, America First conservative who has committed much of his time and money supporting the state of Arizona. And now, Jim is running for United States Senate for the State of AZ. 1) The 2022 Election is going to be an exciting one, across the nation and here in AZ. We are seeing so many people step up for the first time to run for office. Like yourself. Was there a lightning rod moment that caused you to decide to run for US Senate, or was it a culmination of things? 2) We have heard plenty of politicians SAY that they support the Second Amendment, but much like our current Senator, Mark Kelly, their actions and their words do not align. Talk to us about how you would use the office you seek to protect, preserve and restore our Second Amendment Rights. 3) Should you win the office you seek you will spend a fair am

Our guest today is Erich Pratt. Erich 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. And Erich just authored an important new book titled Firing Back: How to counter anti-gun propaganda and become a better 2A activist. 1) Let’s start with some personal background on you and your family. You have personal experience with a Government that became corrupted and tyrannical, and how that was directly related to the disarming of the citizenry. How did this impact your family? 2) Those of us who pay attention to the messaging of Politicians and Media understand the tidal wave of misinformation poured on the average American Citizen every single day. But, for those perhaps not as tuned in, why was now the moment you chose to write “Firing Back”? 3) Taking a look at some of the chapters, the first gives the secret to the best way advocates o

Our guest today is Rob Morse. Rob Morse is the host of the Self-Defense Gun Stories Podcast and co-host of the Polite Society Podcast. He blogs at his Slowfacts blog and his articles appear at Ammoland at Clash Daily. 1) Reviewing some of your recent articles is an excellent way to take a wrap up a very eventful 2021. Article 1: Now We Know There are Armed Good Guys on Our Streets https://slowfacts.wordpress.com/2021/11/26/now-we-know-there-are-armed-good-guys-on-our-streets/ 2) Article 2: Mass Murder at a High School in Oxford Township Michigan https://slowfacts.wordpress.com/2021/12/01/mass-murder-at-a-high-school-in-oxford-township-michigan/ 3) Article 3: Restitution for Unconstitutional Laws https://slowfacts.wordpress.com/2021/12/07/restitution-for-unconstitutional-laws/

Our guest today is Deb Ferns. Deb is the Founder of both Women’s Outdoor Media Association and the She Never Quit Event. The SNQ is an annual charity event that fosters community and leadership encouraging and promoting women who are, and who want to become, active in the shooting sports, archery, fishing, and hunting through social and mass media. The 2021 SNQ brought together women of every skill level from all across the nation to enjoy camaraderie and the outdoor sports in a safe and fun environment with world-class trainers. 1) As an attendee I can enthusiastically say Congratulations on a hugely successful event! Tell us about it. 2) We had the opportunity to interview several of your Board Members and attendees. One of the attendees had come back for her second year and she used the word “transformative”. For people who haven’t been to one of your events, help them understand why that word is so perfect. 3) Your trainers are world-class and your individual ranges and events are safe and because they ar

Our guest today is Major General Mick McGuire. Major General Michael T. McGuire, US Air Force (Retired) has dedicated nearly 38 years of his life to serving our country. From navigating aerial combat over Iraq to negotiating with state and federal legislators, “Mick” has a proven track record of leading diverse teams through challenging situations. From 2013-2021, McGuire served as the Adjutant General of the Arizona National Guard and, more recently, as the current Chairman of the Board for the National Guard Association of the United States, which is the voice for nearly 45,000 current and former National Guard officers throughout the country. The McGuire family has deep roots in Arizona, dating back to the 1930s, when his great grandfather settled in the state. Major General McGuire, USAF (Ret.) upheld this legacy, having lived in Arizona for much of his adult life. And now "Mick" McGuire is a 2022 Candidate for AZ U.S. Senate Seat. 1) The state of AZ currently has two Liberal Democrats serving as US Sena

Our guest today is AZ State Representative Frank Carroll. Representative Carroll is a two-term member of the Arizona House of Representatives and Chairman of the House Committee on Transportation. He also serves on the Government Elections Committee and the Committee on Natural Resources, Energy & Water. Born and raised in Chicago, Carroll was the son of a Chicago Police Officer. He is a strong Second Amendment activist and works each day to preserve our inalienable rights by standing with our Forefathers who fought for the ideals, values and principles that made our country exceptional. 1) Tell us about your current efforts to curb discrimination by the banking community and other financial institutions against firearms manufacturers, gun shops, and others. 2) Let’s discuss the growing ESG movement (environmental, social and corporate-governance) that has potential to further encroach on the firearm community. 3) Federalism and federal overreach coming from Washington is a growing problem for our Individual

Our guest today is Tiffany Shedd. Tiffany is a conservative Republican candidate for Arizona State Attorney General. In addition to being an attorney, she is a farmer, small business owner, homeschool mom, Republican Precinct Committeewomen and an NRA and 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. Tiffany is running for Attorney General to defend Arizonans’ Second Amendment rights, secure our southern border, and fight back against federal overreach. 1) Stepping into the rough and tumble arena of Politics is not an easy decision. Was there a lightning rod moment that caused you to decide to run for AZ Attorney General, or was it a culmination of things? 2) Talk to us about your stance on the Second Amendment and how the position of Attorney General impacts our State Rights to keep and bear arms. 3) Should you be elected what is your plan for securing the border. 4) What makes you uniquely qualified

Our guest today is Eli Crane. Eli Crane is a Former Navy SEAL, the CEO of Bottle Breacher, a Brand Ambassador for Sig Sauer and is running for elected office as the Congressional U.S. House of Representatives in AZ-1 to unseat Democrat Representative Tom O’Halleran. Eli has five war time deployments, three of them to the Middle East with SEAL Team 3 and served our country for 13 years. Eli is a husband, a father, a veteran, an entrepreneur and a man of faith. 1) You have served our nation in the armed forces, and started your own business. Now you want to seek elected office in here in AZ with a Run for Congress in AZ-1. Thank you for your continued Service to our nation. What drives you to make the leap into the Political arena? 2) Tell us about your company, Bottle Breacher and your experience of taking your company into the “Shark Tank”? 3) When one family member serves in the Armed Forces the entire family is part of that service. The same is true for being self-employed and will be true should you be ele

Chris Swainhart is the Executive Producer of GunStuff TV and the award-winning cinematographer who has filmed all over the world, producing hundreds of commercial film projects for companies worldwide. Chris's work with Deb Ferns, the Founder of The Women’s Outdoor Media Association (WOMA) caused him to be involved with the 2021 She Never Quit (SNQ) Event which is an annual charity event that fosters community and leadership encouraging and promoting women who are, and who want to become, active in the shooting sports, archery, fishing, and hunting through social and mass media. The annual SNQ is organized by WOMA and is a collaboration of women who publicize, promote these activities through their involvement in print, social, and educational media. Founded in 2009 by Deb Ferns, WOMA continues to highlight and encourage women in outdoor sports. The 2021 SNQ brings together women of every skill level from all across the nation to enjoy camaraderie and the outdoor sports in a safe and fun environment with w

Sara Stilwell is the Founder of HerWildLife.Org , an organization that women serving past and present as Military, Law Enforcement and First Responders could have outdoor events at which they feel safe, find camaraderie and gain opportunities for mentorship. Sara's passion to serve others caused her to be involved with the 2021 She Never Quit (SNQ) Event which is an annual charity event that fosters community and leadership encouraging and promoting women who are, and who want to become, active in the shooting sports, archery, fishing, and hunting through social and mass media. The annual SNQ is organized by The Women’s Outdoor Media Association (WOMA) is a collaboration of women who publicize, promote these activities through their involvement in print, social, and educational media. Founded in 2009 by Deb Ferns, WOMA continues to highlight and encourage women in outdoor sports. The 2021 SNQ brings together women of every skill level from all across the nation to enjoy camaraderie and the outdoor sports i

Carolina Sizemore grew up in Texas and always had a familiarity with hunting, fishing and the outdoors as a natural way of life. However, she has just recently experienced the transforming mindset of safely and confidently handling firearms. Recognizing that fear in any area of life holds you back from pursuing your dreams she spends her life coaching and mentoring women to identify and overcome those fears. Her connection to the non-profit TrinityOaks.org caused her to be involved with the 2021 She Never Quit (SNQ) Event which is an annual charity event that fosters community and leadership encouraging and promoting women who are, and who want to become, active in the shooting sports, archery, fishing, and hunting through social and mass media. The annual SNQ is organized by The Women’s Outdoor Media Association (WOMA) is a collaboration of women who publicize, promote these activities through their involvement in print, social, and educational media. Founded in 2009 by Deb Ferns, WOMA continues to highli

Daphane Cassidy is on the Board of Directors of the Women’s Outdoor Media Association (WOMA) and works as a Digital Media Specialist for the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), the firearm industry trade association, where she produces and maintains content for NSSFs websites, e-newsletters and other online communications.  As a Director of WOMA, Daphne helped to organize the 2021 She Never Quit (SNQ) Event which is an annual charity event that fosters community and leadership encouraging and promoting women who are, and who want to become, active in the shooting sports, archery, fishing, and hunting through social and mass media. The annual SNQ is organized by The Women’s Outdoor Media Association (WOMA) is a collaboration of women who publicize, promote these activities through their involvement in print, social, and educational media. Founded in 2009 by Deb Ferns, WOMA continues to highlight and encourage women in outdoor sports. The 2021 SNQ brings together women of every skill level from all a

Marsha Petrie Sue is the Chair of the She Never Quit (SNQ) Event which is an annual charity event that fosters community and leadership encouraging and promoting women who are, and who want to become, active in the shooting sports, archery, fishing, and hunting through social and mass media. The annual SNQ is organized by The Women’s Outdoor Media Association (WOMA), of which Marsha is the Founder, is a collaboration of women who publicize, promote these activities through their involvement in print, social, and educational media. Founded in 2009 by Deb Ferns, we continue to highlight and encourage women in outdoor sports. The 2021 SNQ brings together women of every skill level from all across the nation to enjoy camaraderie and the outdoor sports in a safe and fun environment with world-class trainers. Of the many roles that Marsha serves in, Mentor is one at which she is most proud and skilled.

Our guest today is AWR Hawkins. Dr. AWR Hawkins is an award winning journalist at Breitbart News who holds a PhD in Military History from Texas Tech University. AWR is a leading voice defending the Second Amendment, and in discussions on guns and self-defense with an examination of the political and cultural assault on the right to keep and bear arms. 1) We titled today’s show “Is News Still Newsworthy?”. It seems like major historic events get overlooked too often for the latest “shiny object”. You seem to find a happy medium in the stories you write on. When you are deciding on which news stories to report on, how much does cultural relevance weigh in? 2) One of the biggest stories in our nation right now SHOULD be the SCOTUS case on whether or not “keep and bear arms” means that citizens have the right to bear arms outside their homes. We have heard very little about it on many of the big legacy networks. What is your take on that near-silence? 3) Some stories are crossovers – news and culture. The Alec

Our guest today is Kimberly Yee. Born and raised in Arizona, Treasurer Kimberly Yee is the first Chinese American Republican woman to win a major statewide office in the history of the United States. As Treasurer, Kimberly Yee is currently the highest ranking statewide elected Republican woman in Arizona. In the Arizona Legislature, Kimberly served as Senate Republican Majority Leader and became the second woman elected to this position in Arizona’s history, second only to U.S. Justice Sandra Day O’Connor who served the position in 1973. Kimberly has received an A rating from the NRA for her protection of the 2A and has also gained endorsements members of the AzCDL and the AZ Firearms Trade Association. 1) Why are you running for Governor of AZ? And what makes you uniquely qualified to be one of 50 US Governors? 2) You have a done a lot of great work at the Treasurers office. What are some of the successes that you are most proud of? 3) The IRS is trying to get into our bank accounts with this reconciliatio

Our guest today is Chris Cheng. Chris is a self-taught competitive shooter and tech guy who beat out 17 competitors to become History Channel’s Top Shot Season 4 Champion. Chris is a techno-nerd, an Asian-American and openly gay – single-handedly breaking the stereotype of the “average” American gun owner and Second Amendment Advocate. And, combining guns and tech, Chris recently created a groundbreaking NFT digital art auction along with RECOIL Magazine. 1) First of all, congratulations on your successful auction! How much did you raise and what organizations will benefit from the proceeds? 2) Second...what the heck is an NFT and how do you auction one off? 3) What lessons did you learn from this very first ever effort? 4) Do you have plans for another auction in the future?

Our guest today is Matt Salmon. Matt has previously served in both the Arizona State Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives, and now he is running for Governor of AZ. In his previous elected positions, he 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) In your previous offices you clearly distinguished yourself as a Representative of your constituents and you are skilled in the political arena. But, that arena is a lion’s den at best. What makes you want to jump back into it and run for Governor of AZ? 2) What makes you uniquely qualified to be one of the 50 United States Governors, and specifically the Governor of the great State of AZ? 3) You have served in AZ Gov

Deb Ferns is the Founder of The She Never Quit (SNQ) Event is an annual charity event that fosters community and leadership encouraging and promoting women who are, and who want to become, active in the shooting sports, archery, fishing, and hunting through social and mass media. The annual SNQ is organized by The Women's Outdoor Media Association (WOMA) is a collaboration of women who publicize, promote these activities through their involvement in print, social, and educational media. Founded in 2009 by Deb Ferns, we continue to highlight and encourage women in outdoor sports. The 2021 SNQ brings together women of every skill level from all across the nation to enjoy camaraderie and the outdoor sports in a safe and fun environment with world-class trainers.

A twelve year veteran of the NRA, Lars has covered almost every aspect of both the NRA's political and program-side. 1) One of the biggest news stories in the 2A world is the first gun case to reach the Supreme Court in more than a decade - New York State Rifle & Pistol Association, Inc. v. Bruen. What are the basic facts behind case? 2) Why did it take so long for another 2nd Amendment case to reach the highest court in the land? 3) Experts are saying this case reaches beyond the 2nd Amendment, that the underlying issues are greater than the right to keep and bear arms. If that’s true, how could it reach beyond the 2nd Amendment. 4) What part has the NRA played in this case? 5) What is the best and worst case scenario?