Keep and Bear Radio

How the News Media Deliberately Lies About Guns and Gun Rights

We live in a never ending news cycle, swimming in a sea of fake news, agenda driven stories, and outright lies, especially when it comes to guns and gun rights.

Rob Morse, author of the SlowFacts blog and host of Self Defense Gun Stories Podcast, discusses how the media has changed and today uses lies as a business model.

Emergency Powers Testimony and Victims of Katrina Gun Confiscation

BFA's Legislative Affairs Director Rob Sexton and NSSF Lobbyist Chris Lee present testimony on the most powerful emergency powers legislation in the U.S.

Plus victims tell their horrifying stories about how their firearms were confiscated or destroyed at gunpoint in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina back in 2005.

SPECIAL EDITION: News Conference Introducing Emergency Powers Legislation

Governments have shown they are willing to infringe on Second Amendment rights during times of emergency, at the very times rights are most important.

In this special edition of the podcast, BFA joins Rep. Scott Wiggam and Sen. Tim Schaffer at a news conference to introduce legislation preventing abuse of emergency powers.

Second Amendment Sanctuary: Fighting Unconstitutional Gun Control

All across America, cities, counties, and states have been declaring themselves Second Amendment sanctuaries in a desperate and determined effort to stop the unconstitutional onslaught from the left.

Attorney and BFA legal advisor, Ron Lemieux, discusses why interest in the sanctuary movement has exploded, what resolutions and laws can and can't do, and the potential legal risk to gun owners.

Emergency Powers Legislation: Preventing Infringements of 2A Rights During Emergencies

When the COVID crisis hit the U.S. in 2020, some government officials around the country reacted badly, abused their power, and infringed on Second Amendment rights.

Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, outlines landmark new legislation from BFA and its partners to prevent such abuses at times of declared emergency.

Discrimination Against the Firearm Industry and the Bill That Aims to Stop It

The financial sector has been discriminating against the firearms industry for decades. The Obama administration even weaponized this discrimination with Operation Choke Point.

Chris Lee, Director of Government Relations and State Affairs for the National Shooting Sports Foundation, talks about a new bill that seeks to fight back.

Biden's Lies, Smart Guns, ATF Shenanigans, and Other Disturbing News

Would you be surprised if we told you President Biden was lying about gun laws? Probably not. Because he is. And he told some real whoppers recently.

Rob Sexton, BFA's Legislative Affairs Director, discusses this and other recent news, including weird gun control ideas from Rahm Emanuel, dumb Ohio mayors pushing smart guns, and a frightening proposal from the ATF. Plus some good news: the U.S. Supreme Court has decided to hear a Second Amendment case.

How Ordinary Citizens Can Join the Battle for Second Amendment Rights

National and state organizations do a lot of the heavy lifting for gun rights. But what can YOU do when you see a bad law being proposed or when you're worried that an anti gun politician may be elected?

David Conte, Campaign Field Representative with NRA-ILA, talks about grassroots advocacy and how ordinary citizens can make a real difference in the battle for Second Amendment rights.

Myths, Lies, and Distortions About Guns in Movies and TV

TV and movies are great for entertainment, but not so great for education. Unfortunately, that's where most people learn most of what they know about guns and shooting.

John Weber, State Director with NRA-ILA, talks about the myths, lies, and distortions Hollywood and the media feed us everyday and the terrible effect it has on public policy and legislation.

How Women are Taking the Lead on Gun Rights Through the "DC Project"

Gun control advocates think the only people who care about guns and the Second Amendment are men. But today, gun owners are a highly diverse group.

Amanda Suffecool, Southeast Regional Director for the DC Project, explains how women are taking the lead in the fight for Constitutional rights at the state and national level and why many believe that gun rights are aligned with women’s rights.