California's 11% Gun Tax is CRUSHING Small Businesses (and Your Rights)
Release Date: 07/28/2025
Big Gun Rights Wins and Letdowns in 2025
Gun Owners Radio
A full year-in-review for gun owners covering what actually moved the needle in 2025 and what didn’t. We break down real wins, major disappointments, and why the DOJ’s new civil-rights framing of the Second Amendment could matter long term. This episode also features a wide-ranging conversation with Charlie Cook on culture, media, and community building inside the Second Amendment world, followed by a clear-eyed look at where national reciprocity stands heading into 2026. In this episode: • Second Amendment 2025 year in review wins losses DOJ shifts and lessons for gun owners • Charlie...
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Australia’s Gun Control Failed in Real Time
Gun Owners Radio
A violent attack in Australia once again triggered calls for “more gun laws” — despite armed police failing to intervene and civilians stepping up instead. This episode breaks down what actually happened, why the political response doesn’t match reality, and how outsourcing public safety continues to fail when it matters most.
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Did Sheriff Chad Bianco Really “Bend the Knee” to BLM? The Full Story
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The viral claim that Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco “bent the knee” to BLM is broken down, using full context and on‑scene footage from an early 2020 protest that had real potential to turn into a riot. Find out what actually happened on the front line, why Bianco chose to kneel and pray with community leaders, how that differs from later performative political kneeling, and why critics are now weaponizing a few seconds of video to damage one of the strongest Republican prospects for California governor. In this episode: Take a hard look at the viral “bent the knee”...
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How Chad Bianco Could Actually Win California: The Only Path to a GOP Governor
Gun Owners Radio
California hasn’t elected a Republican governor in years, but Sheriff Chad Bianco may have a real shot—if gun owners and conservatives understand the unique math of the state’s top-two primary system. Michael breaks down past governor and presidential results, explains why a Republican vs. Democrat matchup is a guaranteed loss, and shares the only viable path to victory. Learn the strategy, the turnout goals, and what every pro-2A voter can do in the June primary to make a Republican governor possible again. In this episode: 00:00 – Can Chad Bianco Actually Win California? The Only...
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CCW Reciprocity War: Why Police Unions Are Fighting Gun Owners on HR 38
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HR 38 is the biggest national gun-rights fight coming, and it could finally force every state to honor your concealed carry the same way they honor your driver’s license. The bill would let law-abiding gun owners carry across all 50 states under their home-state rules — and that’s exactly why police unions are trying to shut it down. They’re claiming it threatens “officer safety” and “qualified immunity,” while gun owners see it as the most important step toward restoring a real, nationwide right to self-defense. In this episode, we break down what HR 38 actually does, why cops...
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Glock V Backfires: Did They Just Lose the Civilian Market?
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Glock’s had a wild year — discontinued models, a confusing Glock V rollout, and now the “unconvertible” pistol that got switched in record time. In this episode, we break down the real story behind the Glock V drama, Brandon Herrera’s leak, California’s AB 1127 impact, and why some insiders say Glock is walking away from the civilian market entirely. We also pull apart the new Everytown letter targeting Ruger, the political pressure behind these moves, and why the messaging from Glock might have caused more damage than the actual gun design. If you want the straight truth about the...
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Glock V vs. California: The Roster, the Reality, and the Drama Explained
Gun Owners Radio
The Glock V launch is stirring up the 2A world—especially in California! In this episode, we break down the controversy: California's safe handgun roster, AB 1127, and what it means for gun owners, dealers, and law enforcement. Is the Glock V really off-limits for civilians? Are we seeing a manufacturer–DOJ drama or just confusion? From technical details to legislative twists, get the clearest explanation on the internet—plus what to watch for at SHOT Show. Also in this episode: California’s new 11% excise tax on firearms, ammo, and accessories—and how gun owners can take action. ...
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They Lied About Prop 50, A Hero Got Arrested, and San Diego Gun Owners Turn 10
Gun Owners Radio
We celebrate 10 years of the San Diego County Gun Owners, break down California’s Prop 50 and what it really means for your rights, hear an unbelievable self-defense story from Army Ranger Barry Todd, and close out with Emily Chen’s grassroots inspiration and another round of Stump My Nephew with Sam the Gun Man. SDCGO 10 Year Anniversary - A decade of effective grassroots 2A activism Prop 50: What Really Happened and Why Gun Owners Lost Army Ranger Barry Todd’s “Stand Your Ground” Story How Easy It Is to Get Involved in Local Politics What did Dr. Jean Alexandre LeMat invent, and...
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Glock Just Changed Everything — But Is It the End of an Era or Smart Business?
Gun Owners Radio
Glock just flipped the script — and the internet’s losing its mind. Michael and Dakota break down what’s actually happening with Glock’s lineup changes, why so many gun owners are furious, and whether this move is smart business or a big mistake. Also in this episode: Tony Blaine: Poway councilmember charged with bribery and perjury — proof that local corruption hits close to home. Inside Patriot Ordnance Factory — why their piston-driven ARs set the standard for American innovation. CJ Grisham: Army vet turned attorney after open-carry arrests — what every gun owner should...
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Did Glock Outsmart California? AB 1127, the Cruciform Ban, and What Happens Next
Gun Owners Radio
Michael Schwartz dives into AB 1127, the state’s latest attempt to ban so-called “convertible pistols,” with Second Amendment Foundation attorney Bill Sack. They break down how California’s new law targets Glocks, what the “cruciform” trigger controversy is really about, and whether Glock’s upcoming Gen V redesign is a compliance move—or a clever counterpunch. Also in this episode: Prop 50 Warning: Michael explains how California’s proposed redistricting measure could flip five pro-2A seats and why every gun owner needs to vote NO. John Dillon (Second Amendment...
info_outlineCalifornia's unconstitutional 11% excise tax on firearms and ammunition is devastating gun stores across the state and pricing out law-abiding citizens from their Second Amendment rights. Jake from The Firing Line in Clovis reveals how his business saw an immediate 50-60% drop in sales when the tax took effect, and why this is really a poll tax on constitutional rights. This isn't just about "gun guys and their toys" - it's about fundamental freedoms and equal access to self-defense for all Californians, regardless of income level.
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