California’s Glock Ban Starts July 1 - What Gun Owners Need to Know
Gun Owners Radio
California gun owners are facing major legal changes, and the timeline matters. The deadline for Glock-pattern handgun sales under AB 1127 is now clear, and the fallout reaches far beyond one brand. Dealer inventory, private party transfers, CCW implications, and enforcement realities are changing fast. John Dillon’s analysis breaks down how California’s red flag laws are being used, how temporary restraining orders can trigger CCW loss, and why getting firearms returned after legal clearance can still become a major fight. The show also examines NRA reform, Supreme Court leak ethics, the...
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NFA Changes Explained What Gun Owners Must Know
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NFA changes are finally happening, but the bigger fight is just getting started. Jared from Guns & Gadgets breaks down what changed, why it matters, and what comes next. Jared explains the real impact of the NFA tax reduction, why it opens the door to major legal challenges, and how incremental wins shape long-term Second Amendment strategy. The conversation expands into political realities, activism, and what gun owners should actually be paying attention to moving forward. Additional interviews cover NRA strategy, media engagement, and the continued growth of new gun owners across the...
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NRA Turnaround Explained + What’s Next for Gun Rights
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NRA leadership details a financial turnaround and internal reset while activists, media voices, and legal efforts show where gun rights strategy is heading next. Elections, lawsuits, and grassroots coordination are all converging into a new phase of Second Amendment advocacy. From high-level leadership decisions to on-the-ground legal fights and cultural shifts, the conversation tracks how influence is being rebuilt and why new gun owners are reshaping the landscape. In this episode: 00:00 NRA annual meeting Houston Media Row setup and format overview 05:39 NRA leadership interview on...
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San Diego Crime Is “Down”? Not So Fast
Gun Owners Radio
San Diego officials say crime is down, but daily experience tells a different story. Reported statistics don’t reflect what residents are seeing with homelessness, mental illness, and underreported incidents across the city. A closer look at how crime is measured, what gets excluded, and why perception and reality are drifting further apart. Additional discussion covers media narratives around firearm policy, concealed carry access, and the reliability of national gun violence data. Also in this episode: First Aid Glock Switches Interview with Mark Skoglund of the Warrior’s Way Podcast on...
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Pam Bondi Out What It Means for Gun Rights
Gun Owners Radio
Pam Bondi is out as Attorney General, raising serious questions about the direction of federal gun policy and how the next appointment could reshape Second Amendment enforcement. Her tenure delivered a mixed record, balancing institutional defense of federal law with moments that signaled a shift toward recognizing gun rights as civil rights. This breaks down what her departure actually means, how to evaluate attorneys versus politicians, and why expectations for the next Attorney General should be grounded in how the job really works. Additional analysis covers military base carry policy...
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California Ballot Scandal? Sheriff Seizes 650K Votes
Gun Owners Radio
A California election dispute is raising serious questions about ballot counting, transparency, and public trust. A county sheriff has seized hundreds of thousands of ballots as part of an investigation into a reported vote discrepancy—triggering legal pushback and a broader debate about election oversight. This breakdown covers what actually happened, what’s being claimed, and why the response from state officials is drawing attention. The discussion also expands into training, self-defense readiness, and the evolving relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve....
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What Chad Bianco Means for Gun Owners in California
Gun Owners Radio
Chad Bianco is running for governor. What he does on gun policy will directly drastically affect every gun owner in California. This is a full analysis of his positions, track record, and what his leadership would actually mean for CCWs, gun laws, and enforcement across the state, based on his interview on the Warrior’s Way podcast with Mark Skoglund. Bianco’s record in Riverside County is used as the baseline to evaluate what scales statewide, what changes, and what runs into legislative limits. The focus stays on execution, not rhetoric, including where policy meets reality in...
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Why YOU Should Carry Pepper Spray (Even If You Have a Gun)
Gun Owners Radio
Pepper spray may be the most overlooked self-defense tool available to responsible citizens. Trainer Chuck Haggard explains why less-lethal force often prevents situations from escalating and why many defensive encounters fall into a gap where deadly force is not justified but action is still necessary. The discussion covers de-escalation strategy, real-world threat patterns, women’s defensive considerations, low-light myths, and the legal risks gun owners face after mistakes. Join NotMeSD at one of April’s educational events for Sexual Assault Awareness month: The right to...
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San Diego Election Shakeup Could Flip Key Races
Gun Owners Radio
Local elections are where gun policy is decided — and several San Diego races just changed in a major way. A congressional retirement, candidates switching races, and a brand-new voter guide from San Diego County Gun Owners could reshape multiple elections this year. The conversation breaks down what changed, why it matters, and how gun owners can influence the outcome. Gun ownership is not a spectator sport. If you care about the Second Amendment, engagement matters — locally and nationally. Get involved: The right to self-defense is a basic human right. Gun ownership is an integral...
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The Quiet Anti-Gun Expansion You’re Not Hearing About
Gun Owners Radio
Virginia is moving a sweeping package of gun control bills that mirrors California’s most restrictive laws — permit-to-purchase schemes, magazine bans, excise taxes, expanded red flag laws, under-21 prohibitions, and industry liability attacks. This is not isolated legislation. It’s a coordinated anti-gun surge spreading state to state. We break down what’s happening, what it means nationally, and why culture and activism matter as much as lawsuits. Plus: a real-world defensive scenario, Glock armorer insights, California carry-at-protest legal gray areas, and two fan-favorite...
info_outlineNRA leadership details a financial turnaround and internal reset while activists, media voices, and legal efforts show where gun rights strategy is heading next. Elections, lawsuits, and grassroots coordination are all converging into a new phase of Second Amendment advocacy.
From high-level leadership decisions to on-the-ground legal fights and cultural shifts, the conversation tracks how influence is being rebuilt and why new gun owners are reshaping the landscape.
In this episode:
00:00 NRA annual meeting Houston Media Row setup and format overview
05:39 NRA leadership interview on financial recovery and organizational direction
17:06 Charlie Cook interview on regional advocacy and gun culture trends
49:30 John Petrolino interview on New Jersey lawsuit and transparency fight
1:16:13 Amanda Suffecool interview on activism, media, and NRA reform efforts
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