Keep and Bear Radio

Gun Rights Update: What‘s Happening at the State and National Level

Constitutional Carry starts moving in Ohio. David Chipman looses his bid to head up the ATF. A payroll scandal hits the ATF. Democrats plan to take guns away from military members. And multiple courts rule that bump stocks are not machine guns.

John Weber, State Director with NRA-ILA, talks about current events and the fight for gun rights in Ohio, other states, and at the national level.

Senator Terry Johnson Takes us Inside the Fight for Constitutional Carry

In the previous podcast, we discussed 6 reasons why NOW is the time for Constitutional Carry in Ohio. And we listened to Senator Terry Johnson provide testimony in support of his bill, SB 215.

In this podcast, Senator Johnson joins us for an in-depth and frank discussion about key parts of the bill, his prediction about how quickly the bill will move through the House and Senate, whether the Governor will sign it, and more.

Ohio Senator Terry Johnson Presents Powerful Testimony on Constitutional Carry

In early August, 2021, Ohio Senator Terry Johnson introduced Senate Bill 215 to bring Constitutional Carry to Ohio. This bill would make concealed handgun licenses optional in the state and allow law-abiding Ohioans to more fully exercise their right to both keep and BEAR arms.

Podcast host Dean Rieck covers 6 reasons why it's time to finally pass Constitutional Carry. And Senator Johnson presents testimony on the bill and answers questions from Democrats who oppose making licensing optional.

Why Do Bills Get Pushed to Lame Duck? Do Republicans Take Gun Owners for Granted?

Legislators in Ohio are returning from summer break. And now it's time for them to start focusing on fulfilling their promises on Constitutional Carry, our emergency powers bill, and enabling school personnel to once again carry in schools.

Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, discusses what's been happening over the summer and answers the question, "Do Republicans take gun owners for granted?"

Democrats Sue. The White House Retreats. And the CDC is Coming for Your Guns.

Democrats and the NAACP call stand your ground racist and file a lawsuit. The White House withdraws David Chipman's nomination to head the ATF. President Biden says he wants to sign on to a UN gun control treaty. And the CDC starts doing "health research" again to push an anti gun agenda. 

Rob Sexton, BFA's legislative affairs director, joins the podcast to discuss this and other news affecting gun owners.

Guns on the Go: Tips for Traffic Stops, Carry, Reciprocity, and Airline Travel

If you're carrying a gun, what's the right way to handle a traffic stop? How do you legally transport firearms across state lines? What does duty to inform actually mean? What about flying on an airline with a gun? 

Sean Maloney, criminal defense attorney, reveals the legal traps that await you when you're traveling with guns and shares simple tips for staying on the right side of the law.

How Defending Your Life Can Land You in Prison

Armed self defense is almost NEVER like the movies. It can be fast, brutal, and terrifying! And you can get into serious legal trouble even if you do everything right.

Sean Maloney, criminal defense attorney, talks about the "affirmative defense," shocking real-world cases, and why he co-founded Second Call Defense to protect gun owners.

Why Doctors Turned Anti-Gun and What You Can Do About It

Doctors should focus on your health, not your politics. But in recent years, the medical profession has become more and more activist, pushing an anti-gun, anti-liberty agenda.

John Edeen, pediatric orthopedic surgeon in San Antonio and Membership Development Director with Doctors for Responsible Gun Ownership, talks about how it got this way and how to find pro-gun doctors.

Where's All the Ammo? Is it Government Hoarding? A Ploy to Drive up Prices? Aliens?

Where oh where has all the ammo gone? Is the government hoarding? Is it a corporate conspiracy to drive up ammo prices? Have aliens abducted all our ammo? It's time to demand some answers.

Mark Olivia, spokesman for the National Shooting Sports Foundation, reveals the truth about why the shelves are bare and ammo prices have shot through the roof.

David Kenik Talks About Guns and the Harsh Realities of Armed Self-Defense

When can you use lethal force in self defense? Is self defense just about guns? Can you actually take a life? Is .45 caliber more effective than 9mm or does that even matter any more? What's the one thing people almost never consider when they're thinking about a gun fight?

David Kenik, firearms instructor and author of the popular book Armed Response, reveals the answers to these and other vital questions.