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Hour Two opens with Rob and Amanda highlighting a major Second Amendment case before the U.S. Supreme Court: the Wolford (aka “Vampire Rule”) case from Hawaii. The law effectively bans carrying firearms anywhere unless explicitly permitted. Attorney Alan Beck argued the case, with financial and logistical support ultimately provided by the NRA-ILA, which the hosts praise as a concrete example of the NRA backing serious litigation. They expect a ruling by late June and believe Hawaii lawmakers are already scrambling to work around an anticipated loss—potentially impacting restrictive laws in states like New York, New Jersey, and Illinois.

The hosts then pivot to politics and carry laws, noting the NRA’s endorsement of Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who reaffirmed Texans’ right to carry firearms—including at peaceful protests—while distinguishing protests from riots. They discuss personal responsibility at demonstrations, emphasizing situational awareness, staying on the edges of crowds, and leaving immediately if events turn violent.

Next, they examine surging gun purchases and concealed carry interest, especially in Minneapolis, driven by fear following past riots and renewed unrest. The conversation highlights a recurring trend: groups traditionally opposed to gun ownership seeking firearms after experiencing instability. The hosts stress that the Second Amendment applies to everyone and welcome new gun owners—provided they pursue education, training, and responsibility.

A notable anecdote follows: a woman in New York was denied firearm purchases after explicitly stating she wanted to harm ICE agents. The hosts use the story to underline that gun stores routinely act responsibly, refuse suspicious sales, and contact law enforcement when credible threats are voiced.

From SHOT Show, they discuss industry trends—calling this the “Year of the Suppressor”—and share a humorous but pointed story about a gun-rights group successfully registering a potato as a suppressor, exposing what they see as absurdities in federal regulations.

Internationally, they cover Canada’s proposed gun buyback, led by Quebec. Most Canadian provinces have refused to participate, effectively stalling the program and signaling growing resistance to forced confiscation even outside the U.S.

Finally, the hosts turn to a developing Supreme Court issue involving marijuana and gun rights, arguing that marijuana should be treated similarly to alcohol: illegal use while armed should be penalized, but past or lawful use should not strip someone of their Second Amendment rights. Several major gun-rights organizations have filed amicus briefs supporting this position.