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In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: a minor but important change to Massachusetts' new training requirements; the goofiness of the SKS used by the would-be Trump assassin; the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals being petitioned to stop treating the Second Amendment as a second-class Right. Sean comes on to discuss "Slung Shot" and how it's a totally different thing than "Slingshots"; and David talks with Anthony Battaglia about the origin of his company Accurate Mag. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Main Topic Massachusetts Legislature Suspends New Training Requirements Alleged Trump Assassin SKS Petition of Certiorari Gray v. Jennings (PDF) How Come No One Is Talking About This Potential Supreme Court Case? Resurfaced Video Of Kamala Harris Saying We're Going

In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: bodycam video of the Georgia shooter and his father being interviewed last year, and it might surprise you; a defensive shooting at a pro-Israel demonstration in Newton, MA where the defender was arrested and charged; the second assassination attempt on Donald Trump's life this year, and the strangeness of it. Weer'd heard the one statement about guns in Harris-Trump debate, and it was worth a fisk; Xander tells a cautionary tale of why you shouldn't operate heavy machinery while listening to an ACP blooper reel; and DODD (David and Oddball) interview the owners of Tennessee Silencers. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Main Topic Body camera footage shows interview of Georgia Shooter and Father on 2023 school shooting on

In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: the journal of the Covenant school shooter; a school shooting in Georgia, and not only was the shooter arrested, but so was his father; the Ninth Circuit has stuck down some, but not all, of the areas where you can't carry a concealed pistol in California and Hawaii. Oddball gives an overview of Massachusetts knife laws, and some recommendations of what automatic knives to buy; and David reviews the Gun Nutz Bullet Loader Tray (BLT) Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Main Topic The Tennessee Star Releases ‘Manifesto’ Left by Transgender Covenant School Killer Georgia high school shooting suspect and his father make first court appearances, do not enter pleas The Ninth Circuit has upheld the preliminary injunctions again

In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: a 5th Circuit ruling that marijuana use can't preclude gun ownership; switchblades now being legal in Massachusetts; Hawaii relaxing their laws on blade and impact weapons; a Hawaiian gun buyback with some dubious PR; and Illinois' ban on carry on public transit being ruled unconstitutional (but narrowly). David's GOAL Convention interviews continue with Mountain Billy Gun Lab and their mini AR-15; and Tiny used to work as a mailman, so he gives us some insight on how a post office works. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Main Topic U.S. Court Rules Marijuana Users Cannot Be Banned From Owning Guns State-by-State Recreational Marijuana Laws Massachusetts Switchblade Ban Overturned on Second Amendment Grounds Bikinis,

In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss court cases involving: machine guns being ruled as bearable arms; California required to issue Non-Resident Carry permits; another challenge to the Maryland assault weapons ban. David brings us an interview with Jan Wolbrecht of Incognito IX; and Tiny reviews his new Ruger Super Wrangler revolver. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Main Topic Machine Guns are Bearable Arms California must allow nonresidents to apply for a CCW permit Pro-gun group seeks Supreme Court review of Maryland ‘assault weapons’ ban Gun Lovers and Other Strangers GOA GOALS Incognito Wear IX Yelena's Vest The Booth Brena Bock Author Page David Bock Author Page Team And More Tiny’s Rocks and Cows: Ruger Super Wrangler Ballistics by the Inch  

In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: a factual clarification about the procedure to get a Massachusetts Non-Resident License to Carry; a 4th Amendment case that went in the favor of liberty; a vehicular assault that was stopped by a private citizen with a shotgun; the aftermath of the Wieambilla shooting in Australia. David was at the GOA GOALS Convention and gives us his Range Day observations; and Weer'd has an audio fisk of Senator Chris Murphy dancing in the blood of the Uvalde victims and ignoring a good FBI report on the shooting. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Main Topic Massachusetts Non Resident Carry Permit 5th Circuit says 'geofence' warrants violate the Fourth Amendment United States V Smith VIDEO: Neighbor uses shotgun to stop SUV ramp

In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: Operation Blazing Sword - Pink Pistols joining an Amicus Brief for the plaintiffs in the case of Commonwealth v. Donnell, and how that may affect gun owners traveling through Massachusetts; two court wins for concealed carry in New York and Maryland; a win against New Jersey's assault weapons bans and a similar pending case in New York. Xander talks about the benefits of training, both for cyber security and for firearm ownership; and David continues his series on zeroing guns, this time for red dots and pistols. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Main Topic Amici Brief filed in Commonwealth v Donnell Commonwealth v. Donnell case (PDF) AC Brief (PDF) Federal Court Declares Maryland Gun Carry Restrictions Unconstitut

In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: Massachusetts' new sweeping gun laws, and they are not good; SIG Sauer's military M17 & M18 pistols, and the civilian P320, discharging while safetied and holstered; a Texas Federal court blocking the ATF's Forced Reset Triggers (FRT) ban; a Pennsylvania judge declaring the requirement for having a carry permit while carrying in your car is unconstitutional. Oddball gives a recap on the CrowdStrike computer brick-a-thon; and Amanda Suffecool returns to talk about women in engineering. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Main Topic Massachusetts passes sweeping gun control laws Sig Sauer guns hanging on soldiers’ hips may be firing without trigger pull Jury finds Sig Sauer liable for pistol shooting; awards $2.3M in

In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: the attempted assassination of Donald Trump; the Republican Party removing of all mention of gun rights from their 2024 platform; Alec Baldwin's manslaughter case being dismissed with prejudice; the passing at age 96 of Dr. Ruth Westheimer, sex therapist and... former Israeli Defense Force sniper? David teaches us the precision method of zeroing a scope; and Weer'd talks with David Yamane about his time studying religion. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Main Topic How the attempted assassination of former President Trump unfolded Who are the Trump rally shooting victims? Secret Service director: Trump rally shooter was identified as 'potential person of suspicion' 2024 Republican Platform Drops Gun-Rights Promise

In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: SCOTUS' fantastic overturn of Chevron Deference, and also their disappointing decision to grant, vacate, and remand (GVR) several other firearm cases; Louisiana becoming the 29th Permitless Concealed Carry state; a man who defended himself from home invaders with a muzzle-loading rifle, just like the Founding Fathers intended! Amanda Suffecool returns to talk about the DC Project and name change to Women For Gun Rights; Xander's pest control air rifle doesn't have iron sights and needs to be sighted in. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Main Topic Weerd's Pilgrimage to Ogden The Death of Chevron and the Future of Gun Litigation Supreme Court Sidesteps Pending Gun Cases Permitless concealed carry takes effect in Louisia

David and Oddball are back from LibertyCon, but Erin is still on the road. Join Dodd, Weer'd and Xander for another ACP Round Table! In this episode we discuss: all the excitement of LibertyCon; a massive 911 outage in Massachusetts; the 8-1 SCOTUS decision in Rahimi, upholding the law that bans domestic abusers from owning guns; the Second Amendment Foundation filing a lawsuit against the prohibition of guns in post offices; a jury finding SIG Sauer liable in SIG P320 accidental discharges; and a member of Biden's Secret Service team was robbed at gunpoint in California. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Bjorn Bladeworks Hairborne Defenses Massachusetts’ 911 system is down statewide, Boston Fire says Supreme Court upholds law barring domestic abusers from ownin

Due to a massive number of Second Amendment news stories, we're having an ACP  Round Table to discuss them! Join Erin, Weer'd, David, and Oddball as we analyze: SCOTUS' ruling against the Bump Stock Ban,  and not only is the decision amazing but so is the dissent (but for entirely different reasons); North Texas' District Court vacating the Pistol Brace Ban; YouTube's new and draconian gun policy; Hunter Biden's conviction of lying on a Form 4473, and the ironic possibility that his appeal will make him a champion for gun rights; President Biden speaking at the "Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund’s Gun Sense University Conference" while his son was being convicted (the speech was as boring as you'd expect); and an alleged attack thwarted by law enforcement which Weer'd finds fishy. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, ou

In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: the Uvalde families have issued another outlandish lawsuit,  this time against UPS and FedEx; Bank of America walking back their ban on lending to gun manufacturers; the McCloskeys of Missouri have had their convictions expunged, and now they are suing to get their guns back; and a Maine "Gun Safety" group shows they don't understand the meaning of those words... or the word "unloaded", either. David talks about shooting in low light with flashlights; and Myles talks about raising pigs. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Main Topic UPS and FedEx acted as illegal gun runners to a juvenile’: Uvalde families file another lawsuit Bank of America Walks Back Gun Lending Ban Judge expunges convictions of couple who waved guns

In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: the Trump Conviction and how it might not be very significant for the Second Amendment; families from Uvalde are suing Activision, blaming Call of Duty for the Robb Elementary School shooting rather than the people who were actually at fault; Brandon Herrera losing his first Congressional Primary, but nevertheless it was a remarkable showing with close results; the NRA winning a 9-0 SCOTUS Ruling on First Amendment grounds; an interview with the new NRA Executive Vice President and what it means for the organization. Weer'd sits down with Dr. David Yamane to talk about his new book, Gun Curious; and David tells us the difference between Range Safety Officers and Firearms Instructors. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Main

In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: a gold heist in Canada with ties to gun smuggling; proposed Federal legislation from New York Representatives to ban ownership of level III and IV body armor. Weer'd sits down with NRA Board of Directors member Amanda Suffecool to talk about the NRA Board meeting; and Weer'd also talks with Michael Sodini of Walk the Talk America about the educational programs they offer. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Main Topic 'How gold becomes guns': heist spotlights illegal US-Canada gun trade Gang member who stole guns from Chicago train gets 10 years Meng And Kennedy Introduce Legislation To Keep Enhanced Body Armor Out Of The Hands Of Mass Shooters (2022) New York to Ban Body Armor  Amanda Suffecool Interview ICYMI NRA M

In This Episode: To celebrate our 300th episode, we're having an ACP Round Table!  (Sadly, no one is dressed as a Spartan.) Join Queen Erinidas alongside Weer'd Beard, Oddball, Xander, and David as they take a stroll to the Hot Gates of the NRA Annual Meeting and discuss: signs at the NRA Annual Meeting that the corruption is still around, but the members are clearly wising up and taking the NRA to task for it;; Donald Trump's speech at NRAAM, which was more of the usual and with minimal talk of gun rights; the possibility of Ronnie Barrett of Barrett Firearms becoming the next NRA Executive Vice President (but the day after recording this we discovered that Barrett didn't win); more tourists arrested in the Turks and Caicos Islands for having a few pieces of ammunition in their luggage;. the 9th Circuit Court striking down Hawaii's butterfly knife ban; firearm prohibitionist politicians turning on the dubious Shot Spotter technology, citing racism; a Federal court issuing a temporary restraining order again

In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: the senseless death of Senior Airman Roger Fortson in Florida by the Acorn Cop Sheriff's Department; New York's proposed ban on striker-fired pistols; the new machine guns that the ATF has allowed to enter the NFA registry; the Washington Post winning a Pulitzer Prize for their propagandic hit pieces against the AR-15. David talks about FOPA, the Firearms Owner Protection Act, and its dreaded Hughes Amendment; and Weer'd interviews Michael Sodini of Walk the Talk America to talk about the history and scope of the organization. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Main Topic Florida sheriff's office releases bodycam video of fatal shooting of Air Force airman by deputy WATCH: Bodycam footage released in shooting of US Airma

In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: 2024's NRA Board of Directors election results, and they certainly look good; nearly 5 years of one-million-plus NICS checks; a tenured professor's workplace harassment over a firecracker emoji; God intervening when a man attempted to shoot the pastor at a church service; Maine adopting gun control in the wake of the Lewiston shooting; and SCOTUS is going to review two Assault Weapon Ban cases, hopefully granting cert to one or both. Finally, Weer'd finished his fisk of David Hogg's debate with Spike Cohen. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Main Topic NRA Board Election Results In April 2024 Marks 57th Consecutive Month of One Million-Plus Background Checks for Gun Sales Dr. Leigh M. Johnson Man aims gun at pastor dur

In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: the New York court where "The Second Amendment doesn't exist"; the ATF's updated wording on what is an illegal private sale, and it clarifies nothing; an American is facing years in prison in the British Territory of Turks and Caicos for a few rounds of ammo forgotten in his bag; and Donald Trump, Jr is one of the names being floated as the new Executive Vice President of the NRA; Guns can be fun, and Tiny has a lot of fun at the gun show, David talks about the "Little Armalite", aka the AR-18; and Xander talks about raw milk and freedom. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Main Topic Baseball teams need to protect fans from foul balls – and US courts need to lift MLB’s special liability exemption 2nd Amendment 'does not

In This Episode Erin and Weer’d discuss: the little-known April 19 holiday, "Patriot's Day"; two mass stabbings in Australia; new developments in the Rust shooting trials; an ATF report which proves that FFLs are not significantly responsible for "crime guns"; a law in Nebraska that will allow school staff to keep guns on campus; a law requiring gun safety be taught in Tennessee schools grades 1-12; a School Resource Officer who had a negligent discharge at school; a Chinese immigrant putting David Hogg, and gun prohibition in general, in its place; David covers a battle between two folding carbines; and Myles talks about his time raising farm animals. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Main Topic What is Patriots' Day? Here's what to know about the holiday cel