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Our guest today is Michael Infanzon. Michael is the Chief Lobbyist and a Director for the Arizona Citizens Defense League, Managing Partner of EPIC Policy Group, and one of the most familiar faces at the Arizona Capitol when legislation affecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is being debated. 1) The 2026 Arizona legislative session is behind us, and AzCDL tracked many of bills affecting firearm owners—including bills that passed the Legislature but were ultimately vetoed. Looking back at the session, what were the biggest victories, disappointments, and lessons for Arizona gun owners? 2) Most people think a lobbyist's work happens only while the Legislature is in session, but AzCDL has also been investigating local firearm ordinances and potential violations of Arizona's firearms-preemption laws. What are you finding at the city and county level, and why does state preemption matter to an ordinary gun owner who may never set foot inside the Capitol? 3) On Saturday, October 17th, AzCDL will hold its 2

Our guest today is Knox Williams. Knox serves as Senior Fellow for American Justice Policy at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI). In 2011, he helped form the American Suppressor Association, dedicated to suppressor advocacy and education. During his years of advocacy, he has worked on suppressor reforms across the country, including expanding lawful suppressor ownership and hunting, reducing NFA wait times, and ultimately eliminating the federal $200 transfer tax on suppressors. And, in 2025, Knox was elected to the National Rifle Association Board of Directors. 1) One of the biggest developments in hearing protection has been the elimination of the $200 federal transfer tax on suppressors for firearms. And now we're seeing litigation challenging what remains of the National Firearms Act's regulatory structure. What has actually changed for gun owners, what hasn't, and where does the fight over the NFA go from here? 2) As a Senior Fellow for American Justice Policy at the America First Policy Inst

Our guest today is Charlie Cook. Charlie is an award-winning writer, speaker, and the host of Riding Shotgun With Charlie. He is a firearms instructor and a musician and combines those worlds as the creator of the viral Gun Gram video series. Charlie is also one of the organizers of the annual Amm-Con workshopping Event for 2A Media. 1) You are one of the organizers for an annual event called AMMcon. What is it and who should plan to attend? 2) Each year this event grows in attendance and prominence. Who are some of the Speakers lined up for 2026? 3) What are some of the key topics covered at Amm-Con? 4) Do you have a favorite moment from past Amm-Con Events – something significant that you learned that moved the needle on your own media work? 5) Amm-Con is hosted by SAF and along with their signature event, the Gun Rights Policy Conference. Tell us about the GRPC! (Fri, Sept. 25-27 in Dallas at the Westin Dallas Fort Worth Airport hotel.) 6) How do people follow you? Originally Aired 9.7.26

Our guest today is Sergio Arellano. Sergio is the Chairman of the Arizona Republican Party, a U.S. Army combat veteran, public servant, and business leader. His career spans veterans’ advocacy, government, grassroots organizing, and political leadership, with a focus on strengthening communities and civic engagement. 1) Bringing the Republican Party together may have never been a bigger challenge than it is now, leading up to the 2026 Primary Election. What is your strategy for bringing unity to the State GOP? 2) You have said that the Arizona Republican Party is going to engage voters like never before. What does that look like on the ground, and what are you doing differently in 2026? 3) You’ve also said that listening is the most important part of effective communication. You’ve been listening to the grassroots and the boots on the ground across Arizona—what are they telling you? Are Republican voters energized, or are efforts to discourage and divide them having an impact? 4) While gun rights are fund

Our guest today is AZ Senate President Warren Petersen. Senator Petersen is Arizona Senate President and a longtime legislator, attorney, and business owner. A third-generation Gilbert resident, he champions limited government, free markets, fiscal responsibility, and individual rights. And now is the Republican candidate for AZ Attorney General. 1) In the 2026 AZ Primary Election for AZ Attorney General, you won the Republican vote by a landslide. This coming November, you will face off against the Democrat incumbent Kris Mayes. For Independent voters who may not identify strongly with either party, what distinctions do you want to draw between Mayes’s approach to the Attorney General’s office and yours? 2) Who has stepped forward to publicly endorse your campaign, and what do those endorsements tell Arizona voters about the coalition you’re building? 3) Our audience is deeply concerned about the Right to Keep and Bear Arms. What authority and influence does Arizona’s Attorney General have when it comes t

Our guest today is Cam Edwards. Cam is the host of the long-running Cam & Company podcast and editor of BearingArms.com. For more than two decades, he has been one of the nation's leading voices covering the Second Amendment, tracking legislation, court cases, and the policies shaping the rights of law-abiding gun owners across America. As a resident of Virginia, Cam has also recently experienced firsthand the extremism of the gun control lobby and their attacks on our Second Amendment rights. 1) Virginia has often been viewed as a bellwether for gun policy. After Democrats regained control of state government, what happened during the last legislative session, and what lessons should gun owners in other states learn from Virginia's experience? 2) You've spent more than twenty years covering the Second Amendment. Looking across the country today, where do you see the biggest legislative and legal battles unfolding, and which ones concern you the most? 3) You recently interviewed Director of the AFT Robert

Our guest today is Amanda Suffecool. Amanda was elected to the NRA Board of Directors in 2023. She serves on the Advisory Board of Women For Gun Rights and is the only nationally syndicated female host of a pro-Second Amendment radio show, Eye On The Target. She is also the 2026 recipient of the NRA's Sybil Ludington Award, and a three-time recipient of the Second Amendment Foundation's Defender of Liberty Award. 1) You've been with Women For Gun Rights since the very beginning. As the organization celebrates its 10th Anniversary National Summit in Washington, D.C., tell us what attendees can expect and why this milestone is so significant for the future of the Second Amendment movement. 2) You're also serving on the Planning Committee for Amm-Con, the Alternative Media Convention. What makes Amm-Con unique, why is alternative media so important today, and who should consider attending? 3) As the only nationally syndicated female host of a pro-Second Amendment radio show, how have you seen women's voices a

Our guest today is Matt Osborne. Matt is a 12-year CIA and State Department veteran with extensive experience in security, threat awareness, public safety, and combating human trafficking. Today, as a certified USCCA instructor, Matt equips individuals and families with practical skills to recognize potential threats, make good decisions under pressure, and take greater responsibility for their personal safety. 1) The Supreme Court has issued several significant Second Amendment decisions in recent years. For the average person who simply wants to be able to protect themselves and their family, what do these rulings mean in practical terms? 2) National right-to-carry legislation continues to be debated in Washington. Why does reciprocity matter to ordinary Americans who travel across state lines, and what should concealed carriers understand about the patchwork of laws that exists today? 3) Carrying a firearm is only one component of personal protection. What does being a truly responsible concealed carri

Our guest today is Alan Gottlieb. Alan is the founder of the Second Amendment Foundation and Chairman of the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms. For over 50 years, Alan has been pioneering landmark litigation and grassroots advocacy to protect Americans' Second Amendment freedoms. 1) For four decades, the Gun Rights Policy Coalition has been the go-to event for Second Amendment advocates, bringing together the nation’s top 2A attorneys, activists, and industry leaders to strategize and strengthen our fight for freedom. Tell us about the 2026 event. 2) The Second Amendment Foundation has been behind many of the most significant court cases in modern history. Talk to us about some of the most recent legal victories and why they matter for our grandchildren’s generation. 3) You've often said that protecting our rights requires more than winning lawsuits. What role do grassroots activism, education, and individual engagement play in preserving freedom? 4) As you look ahead, what do you se

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Our guest today is Chris Cheng. Chris is an American sports shooter, Second Amendment and diversity outreach advocate, and History Channel's Top Shot Season 4 Champion. He is also the author of the memoir and guide for beginning shooters book, Shoot to Win. And now, Chris has authored The Purple Heart Battalion, which tells the story of Japanese American soldiers of the 100th Battalion / 442nd Regimental Combat Team during World War II—men who fought with extraordinary courage for America while many of their own families were unjustly incarcerated back home. It’s a historical novel about love, honor, survival, and what it means to belong to a country that has not always fully believed you do. 1) Many people know you as a champion shooter and Second Amendment advocate. How did your journey evolve into writing a historical novel about one of the most remarkable military units in American history? 2) Give us an overview of The Purple Heart Battalion. What story are you telling, and why did you feel it needed

Our guest today is Liz Lazarus. Liz is the author of Free of Malice, Plea for Justice, Shades of Silence, and most recently Dawn Before Darkness. 1) Dawn Before Darkness begins as a romance before transforming into a legal thriller and suspense novel. What inspired this story, and what real-world issues were you hoping readers would recognize beneath the fiction? 2) One of the central themes is the exploitation of vulnerable seniors through the guardianship and conservatorship system. Why is this an issue more Americans should understand, and what warning signs should families watch for? 3) Dawn survives because she's prepared, keeps her wits about her under pressure, and has multiple layers of protection—including technology, a loyal dog, and ultimately the ability to fight back. What message were you hoping to send about personal safety, resilience, and self-reliance? 4) Without giving away every twist, your novel reminds readers that corruption often involves networks of people rather than a single bad

Our guest today is Dianna Muller. Dianna is the Founder of Women For Gun Rights and Women For Gun Safety, nonpartisan educational organizations empowering women nationwide through Second Amendment education. She champions the belief that gun rights are women’s rights and that every woman should be prepared to be her own first responder. 1) Let’s start with the exciting milestone of celebrating 10 YEARS of WGR and the National Summit you have planned! 2) What are the distinctions between your two organizations, Women For Gun Rights, and Women For Gun Safety? 3) This is clearly a female-driven effort. Why is there a need for your Organizations, and how do men fit into the equation? 4) You have been working behind the scenes to develop a White House 2A Advisory Council. What would be the goal and function of such an effort? 5) How do people follow you? Originally Aired 8.5.26

Our guest today is Tamkin Collins. Tamkin is the Founder and CEO of Cakes Concealed Carry, a premium handbag brand redefining what protection looks like for women. An aerospace engineer and mission program manager by training, she spent more than a decade leading high-stakes spacecraft programs for the U.S. Department of Defense and NASA before launching a company dedicated to empowering women through innovative concealed carry solutions. 1) You had a stable aerospace career working on national security space missions. What made you walk away from that to build a concealed carry handbag company? 2) You say Cakes isn’t just a handbag brand but a movement. What are women really missing in the protection space right now? 3) You manufacture in Bangladesh while advocating for women’s protection in America. What have you learned about empowerment from seeing both worlds and cultures up close? 4) If Cakes becomes the $100M brand you envision, what impact do you want it to have beyond revenue? 5) How do people

Our guest today is Ray Michaels. Ray a native Arizonan, broadcaster, and conservative communicator with a passion for informing and engaging citizens. His diverse career has taken him to more than 100 countries, including over three decades in the cruise industry entertaining audiences around the world. As a host, emcee, and on-camera personality, he has interviewed influential leaders from across the political, business, and cultural landscape. Today, through GrassRoots50.com and TotalNEWS.com, Ray is committed to informing, educating, motivating, and activating Christian constitutional conservatives to become more engaged in shaping the future of our nation. 1) You've had a fascinating career that has taken you around the globe. How did those experiences shape your appreciation for America's constitutional freedoms and inspire your work in conservative media? 2) Through GrassRoots50.com and TotalNEWS.com, your mission is to inform, educate, motivate, and activate. Which of those four do you think Americ

Our guest today is US Congressman David Schweikert. Representative Schweikert. He has represented Arizona in the U.S. House of Representatives in CD1 since 2011. An Arizona resident since childhood, David grew up in Scottsdale, graduated from Arizona State University with an MBA, and began his career in the real estate industry before entering public service. And, now Representative Schweikert is running for Governor of  Arizona in the 2026 Gubernatorial Race. 1) Tell us where you stand with regard to the Second Amendment? What is your red-line? 2) What have you done legislatively to defend the Second Amendment? 3) As Governor of Arizona, what would you do regarding gun rights and gun laws? 4) What are the other key issues facing AZ, and what can a Governor do to positively impact them? 5) What impacts one state impacts all others. What can other states learn from AZ? 6) What can AZ learn from other states? 7) What makes you uniquely qualified to serve as the next AZ State Governor? 8) How do people

Our guest today is Topher Field. Topher is one of Australia’s most recognized Libertarian political commentators and human rights advocates. He is the director of “Battleground Melbourne”, the multi-award-winning and internationally acclaimed documentary that exposed the human impact of Victoria’s lockdowns. And he is the author of “Good People Break Bad Laws”. 1) Your book is titled “Good People Break Bad Laws”. America’s Founders knew that – and over the years we’ve forgotten it. In today’s world, how do we know the difference between a law that deserves our obedience and one that deserves our resistance? 2) Your documentary Battleground Melbourne tells the story of ordinary citizens living through extraordinary government restrictions. What lessons should Americans take away from Australia's experience? 3) Around the world, we've seen governments invoke public safety to justify expanding their powers – and particularly where gun rights are concerned. How can free societies protect both public safety and

Our guest today is Dr. Beth Alcazar. Beth is the editor-at-large for the USCCA, is an award-winning writer, blogger, and instructor with nearly three decades of experience in the firearms industry. She is the author of Women’s Handgun & Self-Defense Fundamentals and Children’s Firearms & Safety Fundamentals, and has testified before the U.S. House Judiciary Committee on Second Amendment issues. But she most often describes herself simply as “just a mom with a gun.” 1) What’s driving mothers to prioritize personal and family safety right now? 2) Talk to us about the growing interest in non-lethal self-defense options, and when are they appropriate? 3) Why does awareness remain the most effective first line of defense? 4) What does responsible, family-centered preparedness look like at home and in public? 5) How do people follow you? Originally Aired 6.17.26

Our guest today is Stephen L. Keller. Steve is the author of Pay to Play: Political Corruption, Corporate Greed, and the Cost of the American Dream. A pioneering entrepreneur, Steve shares his firsthand account of what happens when innovation collides with powerful corporate interests, and why he believes America's justice system is vulnerable to money, influence, and political power. Today, he is also helping advance the Justice Restoration Foundation, dedicated to promoting meaningful justice reform. 1) You faced weaponized federal agents, drafted indictments created by powerful insurance companies themselves, and a coordinated campaign to wipe out everything you built. Give us a brief overview of your story. 2) Your book is called Pay to Play. You paid a heavy price. What sustained you to be able to be a survivor in this high-stakes pursuit of the American Dream? 3) You write that corporations can exert enormous influence over government institutions. What can the average person do to protect themselv

Our guest today is Colonel Rob Maness. Colonel Maness is a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, combat veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, survivor of the 9/11 attack on the Pentagon, graduate of the U.S. Navy War College and Harvard Kennedy School, former U.S. Senate candidate, Chairman of GatorPAC, CEO of Iron Liberty Group, host of The Rob Maness Show, and a Board Member of the Second Amendment Institute. And the author of the new book, “What You Can Do About It: Taking Real Action Against Corruption, Radicalism, and Moral Decay to Save America.” 1) You've led Americans through some of our nation's most challenging moments—from surviving the Pentagon attack on 9/11 to commanding troops in combat. What lessons from those experiences are most applicable to the challenges America faces today? 2) Your book is titled What You Can Do About It. Many Americans feel frustrated and powerless. What are the first practical steps ordinary citizens can take to defend liberty and strengthen their communities? 3) As someone w