In This Episode

• Erin and Weer’d discuss Dr. Oz pandering to Pennsylvania gun owners in a run for US Senate, then analyze new information about Alec Baldwin’s negligent shooting;
• Weer’d interviews Philip Smith of the National African American Gun Association about the demotion of ATF Acting Director Marvin Richardson;
• Weer’d then fisks the acceptance speech of Joe Biden’s nominee for ATF Director, Steve Dettlebach;
• finally, David talks about his latest AR Build, a retro 9mm Pistol Caliber Carbine.

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Show Notes

Main Topic:

• Video Show Alec Baldwin’s finger on the trigger during rehearsal
• FULL VIDEO: Alec Baldwin sheriff interview after ‘Rust’ shooting
• Brandon Herrera: Testing Alec Baldwin’s Revolver Theory
• Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 180: ABC- Always Be Cautious
• Dr. Oz Campaign Ad
• Dr. Oz’s past gun control positions raise eyebrows, but he says he strongly supports Second Amendment
• Mark McClosky Campaign ad

Philip Smith of NAAGA:

• National African American Gun Association
• Black Gun-Rights Group Slams ATF Director Demotion, Questions Racial Motivations of Biden Nominations
• The Reload Podcast: NAAGA President Philip Smith Criticizes Biden’s ATF Shakeup

Weer’d Audio Fisk:

• Biden nominates Steve Dettelbach for new ATF director
• Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Endorses Steve Dettelbach for Ohio Attorney General
• Here’s What You Need To Know About Biden’s New ATF Nominee
• Shocking Video Of Joe Biden Groping Children Emerges
• Ruby Ridge
• Seige at Waco Texas
• Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 197
• Stanley Ford convicted of killing 9 people in multiple Akron arson fires

Gun Lovers and Other Strangers:

• Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 154
• Blowback 9
• KAK Industries Configurable Buffer
• Ergo Grips AR-15 Pistol Caliber Carbine Spacer 9mm
• TacFire 9MM Colt Magazine Magwell Adapter
• DuraMag SS 9mm Colt Pattern Magazine
• UZI Magazine, 25rd, 9mm
• Magazine Alteration 
• Magazine Alteration Video
• 9mm Deflector and Door Kit
• 9mm Ramped Bottom Bolt Assembly BCG Colt Compatible

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In This Episode

• Erin and Weer’d discuss the Washington DC spree shooting and the lamentations of David Hogg who needs an “extra billion dollars”;
• Weer’d interviews Phillip Smith of the National African American Gun Association on a hostile misquote from the media about NAAGA’s stance on Constitutional Carry;
• David talks about the challenges of getting guns out of New York City;
• and finally, Weer’d sits down with Paloma Capanna about her new book, January 6 x 20 Things You Need to Know.

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Show Notes

Main Topic:

• DC shooting: Suspect in DC shooting that wounded 4 is dead, police say
• “Camera” Hogg Throws Everytown Under The Bus
• Black Gun-Rights Group Slams ATF Director Demotion, Questions Racial Motivations of Biden Nominations

Phillip Smith interview:

• National African American Gun Association
• “Pro gun Groups Comes Out Against Constitutional Carry”

Gun Lovers and Other Strangers:

• ACP Episode 18
• NYPD: Depositing Firearms, Rifles, and Shotguns for Safekeeping
• NYC Administrative Code Section 10-303
• NYC Administrative Code Section 10-304

Paloma Capanna Interview:

• 2am Patriot
• January 6 x 20 Things You Need to Know

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• Erin and Weer’d discuss the tragic shootings that happened last week.
• Benjamin Blatt, firearms lawyer, analyzes ATF Rule 2021R-05F: Definition of “Frame or Receiver” and Identification of Firearms and gives us his thoughts on the ruling.

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Show Notes

Main Topic:

• Timeline of New York Subway Shooting
• Police seek suspects in Pittsburgh party shooting where over 90 rounds were fired, 2 teens killed
• South Carolina Mall Shooting

Benjamin Blatt Interview:

• Summary of Final Rule 2021R-05F Definition of “Frame or Receiver” and Identification of Firearms
• Slam Fire Shotgun

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In This Episode

• Erin and Weer’d discuss yet another pile of 2A news stories:
  • President Biden has nominated yet another man with anti-gun views to lead the ATF;
  • there’s a new ATF ruling on split receivers and unfinished firearms;
  • the Police Officers who killed Amir Locke will not be charged;
  • the 4th Circuit Supreme Court has ruled that answering the door while armed is not justification for the police to use deadly force;
  • the Texas “porch shooter” will not be prosecuted;
  • the Sacramento Mass Shooting that nobody seems to be talking about;
  • and Georgia becomes the 25th Constitutional Carry State.
• Finally, Paloma Capanna joins us to discuss the strange case of Evan Neumann.

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Show Notes

Main Topic:

• FACT SHEET: The Biden Administration Cracks Down on Ghost Guns, Ensures That ATF Has the Leadership it Needs to Enforce Our Gun Laws
• Biden picks a former federal prosecutor to lead the ATF as it targets ‘ghost guns’
• ATF Definition of “Frame or Receiver” and Identification of Firearms
• ATF Ruling (PDF)
• No charges for officer who shot and killed Amir Locke
• Fourth Circuit: A Person has a Right to Come to the Door with a Firearm
• Grand Jury Chooses Not to Indict Man from Viral Texas Porch Shooting
• The Sacramento Mass Shooting Likely Involved a Converted Machine Gun, Officials Say
• The Trace The Return of the Machine Gun
• Georgia Constitutional Carry to be Signed into law

Paloma Capanna Interview:

• 2Am Patriots
• EVAN NEUMANN Wanted Poster
• Capitol riot suspect is granted refugee status in Belarus after fleeing US

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In This Episode

• Erin and Weer’d discuss a ton of Second Amendment news:
  • Michael Bloomberg’s The Trace has some surprising information about new gun owners, their demographics, and their distaste for gun control;
  • is Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson really anti-gun?
  • the Denver DA has dropped murder charges against the unlicensed security guard who shot a protester;
  • Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has called for Constitutional Carry to be discussed at the special legislative session;
  • Georgia is poised to become 25th State to pass Constitutional/Permitless Carry any minute now;
  • the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence has ceased operations and will be folded into the (Bloomberg-owned) Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health;
  • and the ATF has revoked the license of the Jimenez Arms gun manufacturer, and Erin isn’t sure how she feels about that.
• David gives us a technical breakdown of what forced reset triggers (FRT) are and how they work;
• and Xander brings us his Independent thoughts on the importance of continued education.

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Show Notes

Main Topic:

• The Reload Podcast featuring Weer’d Beard
• How Pandemic First-Time Gun Buyers Share Existing Owners’ Views
• Come on, man. Of course, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is anti-gun
• Denver DA to drop murder charge against unlicensed security guard who shot man at protest
• DeSantis continues redistricting feud with GOP lawmakers by vetoing congressional map
• Georgia set to become 25th state with ‘Constitutional Carry’ law in major win for gun-rights activists
• CSGV to End Operations
• John’s Hopkins Center For Gun Violence Solutions
• CSGV reads Mean Tweets
• WA’s Gun Laws Set For Overhaul To Better Protect The Community
• WA’s 50-year-old firearm laws set for overhaul to ensure safety and avoid use by criminals
• ATF Moves to Revoke License of Gunmaker Tied to Jimenez Arms

Gun Lovers and Other Strangers:

• AR15 Fire Control Group Animation
• 1911 Fire Control Group Animation
• Glock Fire Control Group Animation
• 26 U.S. Code § 5845
• 18 U.S. Code § 921
• Brownells Mag Dump For Washington State
• ATF letter about Forced Reset Triggers

Independent Thoughts with Xander Opal:

• Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World
• Work Sharp Knife & Tool Sharpener – Ken Onion Edition
• Work Sharp Blade Grinder Attachment

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The Round Table Discusses:

• the ATF declaring Forced Reset Triggers to be “Machine Guns”;
• Lithuania relaxing restrictions on full auto rifle ownership;
• the crazy guns spotted in the Ukrainian War;
• how David accidentally bought a gun;
• Washington State’s standard-capacity magazine ban;
• and the ATF’s intention to rule on 80% firearms.

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Show Notes:

• ATF Declares Forced Reset Triggers “Machine Guns”
• Lithuania Allows Citizens to buy, own, and keep at home automatic weapons
• Gun Laws in the Czech Republic
• Gun laws in Slovakia
• Weer’d World Candlelight Vigil
• Small Arms of the War in Ukraine
• Brandon Herrera: The WEIRD Guns Being Used In Ukraine Right Now
• Brandon Herrera: The WEIRD Guns Being Used In Ukraine Right Now #2
• I Accidentally Bought a Gun
• Washington bill prohibiting high-capacity gun magazines signed into law
• Brownells Announces Mag Dump for Washington State
• Biden’s New Rule On 80% Unfinished Firearms Expected In April 2022
• SilencerCo Potato Suppressor
• SilencerCo Steel Wool and Cotton Balls

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In This Episode

• Erin and Weer’d discuss Indiana’s new Constitutional Carry and ask when Georgia will join the club;
• Oddball discusses the 3D Printed Gun Maker’s Match and some of the controversies surrounding it;
• Xander brings us his Independent Thoughts on the importance of removing ego from your advocacy;
• and Weer’d interviews firearms lawyer Benjamin Blatt on the trial of Curtis Reeves, aka the Florida “Popcorn Shooter”.

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Show Notes

Main Topic:

• Indiana Becomes 24th Permitless Gun-Carry State
• Georgia House Bill 1358
• Why Are So Many Gun Makers Heading to Georgia?

Oddball’s Corner Pocket:

• Defense Distributed Liberator
• 3D Gun Maker’s Match
• Proposed ‘ghost gun’ rule could reshape battle against homemade guns

Benjamin Blatt Interview:

• Retired Florida cop who killed man in movie theater for texting acquitted of murder
• Man Shoots Girlfriend’s Ex-Husband After Struggle for Gun, Claims Self-Defense

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In This Episode

• Erin and Weer’d discuss the fate of Kyle Rittenhouse’s rifle;
• David talks about the difference between Constitutional Carry and Permitless Carry;
• and firearms lawyer Benjamin Blatt discusses the problems with the recently passed Indiana Constitutional Carry law.

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Show Notes

• Igor finds Russian SAM system
• Kyle Rittenhouse’s Rifle Destroyed
• George Zimmerman Gun Sells For $250,000
• Picture of Zimmerman’s Holster
• Bill allowing Ohioans to conceal carry guns without permit heads to Governor’s desk
• Alabama Becomes 22nd Constitutional Carry State
• Georgia House passes ‘Constitutional Carry’ handgun bill
• Indiana lawmakers pass bill to eliminate permits to carry handguns for Hoosiers 18 and older
• GA Senate Bill 319 [PDF Warning]
• TCA 39-17-1307 – Unlawful carrying or possession of a weapon
• TCA 39-17-1308: Defenses to Unlawful Possession or Carrying of a Weapon
• TCA 39-17-1315: Permit to Carry Handguns
• TCA 39-17-1351: Handgun Carry Permits
• TCA 39-17-1366: Concealed Carry Handgun Permit
• Constitutional carry passes Alabama Senate
• Alabama House Bill 272

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In This Episode

• Erin and Weer’d discuss:
  • the war in Ukraine, and how it’s still and excellent example of why the Second Amendment is so important;
  • how Jeep being sued the same way anti-gun groups sue firearm manufacturers;
  • the latest mass shooting in England, and how — surprise! — their government wants more gun control;
• finally, Weer’d sits down with Jon and Sarah Hauptman of PHLster Holsters about how they adapted to the success of the Enigma system.

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Show Notes

Main Topic:

• Russia Senator Claims Troops Fighting In Ukraine Suffered ‘Heavy Losses’
• Arizona Supreme Court: Jeep can be sued over little girl’s death on Phoenix freeway
• Plymouth shooting: Law proposal to ban shotguns in homes
• Plymouth England Spree Killing

PHLster Interview:

• PHLster Enigma
• The Basics of Concealment
• Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 129
• Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 130

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In This Episode:

• Erin and Weer’d discuss
  • the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which is arming their citizens in response;
  • how the usual gun prohibition groups are pressuring Biden to push gun control and are getting poor results in return;
• Xander brings us his Independent Thoughts on the war on drugs and the war on guns;
• David discusses the twin fun targets, steel and Tannerite;
• and finally, Weer’d fisks Ryan Busse, former sales executive for Kimber and current gun control activist.

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Show Notes

Main Topic:

• Boker Magnum Rainbow Mermaid Flipper 3.75″
• Ukraine Distributes 10,000 Automatic Rifles to Civilians as Capitol City Fights Russian Invasion
• Erin’s Public Figure posts:
  • Occupy Democrats’ Contradictory Tweets
  • Ukraine Arming Its Citizens
• Giffords, Brady Amp Up Pressure on Biden
• The Shock Market – Tracking gun violence losses under President Biden
• Manuel Oliver, Whose Son Joaquin Died in Parkland Massacre Four Years Ago, Arrested in D.C. Protest

Gun Lovers and Other Strangers:

• Brinell scale
• Shoot Steel
• JC Steel Targets
• Steel Target Safety Guide PDF Warning
• Hickok45: Shooting Steel Safely
• Brownells Quick Tip: Getting Started Shooting Steel
• Iraqveteran8888 FAQ: AR500 Steel Targets
• Wikipedia: Tannerite
• Tannerite
• Tannerite Instructional
• Ordnance Lab: Legalities of Explosives & How Tannerite is Legal
• Jingle Bells .22LR Edition – Chris Cheng
• Throom Shoot-Through Targets
• Nate’s Car

Independent Thoughts with Xander Opal:

• ATF 4473
• History of the World Pt 1: The Mighty Joint

Weer’d Audio Fisk

• Ryan Busse – Blowing the Whistle on the Gun Industry | The Daily Show
• Gunfight By Ryan Busse (Operation Blazing Sword Smile Donation)
• Podcast: Debating Gun Salesman Turned Gun-Control Activist Ryan Busse
• Red Blue Brady How the Gun Industry Radicalized America
• Changes in Crime and Killings of Police After Constitutional Carry Adopted
• Top Three Rated “Safe States” are Constitutional Carry States
• Revolt at Cincinnati
• The Dark Side of Smith and Wesson
• The Smith and Wesson Betrayal 
• Smith and Wesson Boycott Gaining Ground
• Hitler and Gun Control
• Columbine Gun Dealers Free From Jail, Served Less Than 4 Years
• The Guns Used in Columbine
• WATCH: Kyle Rittenhouse says he was part of the ‘Yang Gang’

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