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Biden’s ATF Imposes Universal Background Checks and NM Governor Bans Concealed Carry

President Biden is sidestepping Congress with an ATF "universal" background check rule. And New Mexico Gov. Michelle Grisham declared an emergency and banned concealed and open carry in Albuquerque while admitting criminals would not stop carrying guns.

Sean Maloney, firearms attorney and co-founder of Second Call Defense, discusses the legal fallout of these constitutional infringements.

Can a 28th Amendment Wipe Out the 2nd? Plus Lunatic Lawsuits and Legislation in the News

Mexico is suing US gun makers, accusing them of working with drug cartels. California and Illinois have passed laws that allow legislators to ban advertising they believe is targeted to minors. And California Gov. Newsom has proposed a 28th Amendment to wipe out the 2nd Amendment.

Mark Olivia, Director of Public Affairs for the National Shooting Sports Foundation, discusses crazy lawsuits and legislation from the lunatic fringe of the gun control movement.

New Research from Everytown Says Gun Owners are Racist, and Other Outrageous News

Everytown researchers say gun owners are racist. A British tabloid says it's "insidious" for the gun industry to have lobbyists (like every other industry). And a Florida Bass Pro refuses to sell a gun to a customer who passed the background check.

Lee Williams, Chief Editor of the Second Amendment Foundation's Investigative Journalism Project and Board Member of Florida Carry, helps us understand these strange and infuriating stories.

A Review of Ohio’s Firearm Bills and the 4 Big Lies Being Spread about Issue 1

Ohio has introduced 10 firearm bills so far in the 135th General Assembly, 5 anti-gun bills and 5 pro-gun bills, including a surprise pro-gun bill by two Democrats! Plus the left and the media have been freaking out over Issue 1 and telling 4 big lies to generate fear and opposition.

Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, helps us understand where we are on legislation and unravel the lies about Issue 1 on the 100th episode of the podcast.

Answers to Your Legal Questions About Pistol Braces, Marijuana, Travel, and More

What should you do with a pistol brace now that the ATF says they're short barreled rifles? Can you own a gun if you use medicinal marijuana? Can you refuse to share your Social Security Number on concealed handgun license applications? How do you stay legal with a firearm while traveling in other states?

We'll tackle these and other gun law questions with Sean Maloney, firearms attorney and co-founder of Second Call Defense.

How the Media’s Fixation on Rifles and Random ”Mass Murder” is Getting People Killed

Why does the media fixate on the less than 3% of murders committed with rifles when more than 97% of all murders are committed with handguns, knives, and bare fists?

Lee Williams, Chief Editor of the Second Amendment Foundation's Investigative Journalism Project and Board Member of Florida Carry, discusses media bias and racism, and how propaganda about the true perpetrators and victims of violent crime is getting people killed.

Lies, Lies, and More Lies About Guns and Gun Control

They lie about gun free zones. They lie about the racist roots of gun control. They lie about gun control laws saving lives. But the truth is out there if you're willing to open your mind to the facts.

Rob Morse, author of the SlowFacts blog and co-host of the Polite Society Podcast, helps us dispel some of today's biggest lies from the gun control crowd.

Gun Rights on the August Ballot and the Ohio House Insurrection

The Ohio House passed a resolution for a special August election to protect our state constitution from outside special interests like Bloomberg and Everytown. But protestors tried to shut down the House and everyone got kicked out, including BFA Leaders.

Rob Sexton, BFA's legislative affairs director, discusses SJR 2, the House insurrection, and Republicans who voted against your 2A rights.

Courts Rule Against Columbus and the ATF, Plus How to Stay Out of Jail After Self-Defense

A Delaware County judge has stopped Columbus from enforcing its magazine and gun storage laws. Plus the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against the ATF on their definition of bumpstocks as machine guns.

And have you joined Second Call Defense yet? Co-founder and firearms attorney Sean Maloney explains why it may be the difference between going to jail and going free after a self-defense shooting.

Good Gun Bills, Bad Gun Bills, and a Constitutional Joint Resolution

Legislators have introduced 3 good pro gun bills and 2 really bad anti gun bills. Plus there's growing support for a pair of joint resolutions to raise the bar on changing Ohio's constitution to protect all rights, including second amendment rights.

Rob Sexton, BFA's legislative affairs director, unpacks all the details as things heat up at the Ohio Statehouse.