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Hey Gang,  just letting you all know Weer'd is going to be away from the mic for a few weeks as he moves.   Sorry for the interruption, but once he's well established back in Maine the show will return to it's regular schedue!

We apologize for the interruption in service. Weer'd experienced a loss in the family, and there will be more delay in the near future. The show must go on, however, and in this episode David and Weer'd discuss the news in the Second Amendment world in round-table fashion, even though it's only a table for two. There was a mass shooting in Idaho, but the shooter's plans were cut short by armed citizens; New Jersey's Assault Weapon Ban was challenged in the appeals court and it was repealed; Massachusetts' Assault Weapon Ban was also challenged in the appeals court, but it was upheld; Virginia's Assault Weapon Ban has been challenged, so the courts granted an injunction; an 80% company sold a Glock 19 build kit to a teen who committed suicide with it, and  they were successfully sued fir his death; March For Our Lives says the record low gun violence is because of Biden-era gun control, but is that true? and a knife-wielding attacker was lawfully shot by a lawfully armed citizen... IN CALIFORNIA! Did you kn

In This Episode Erin and Weer'd discuss: more Independence Day anti-gun propaganda, this time from March For Our Lives; the Turkish President's gift of revolvers to European NATO leaders, and why that's a problem for most of them; James Talarico of Texas claims to be pro-Second Amendment,  but that's not what he said in 2020! why every state needs to be wary of gun control efforts, because what happened to Virginia could happen to them; California doubling down on restrictions in the wake of SCOTUS attacking the bans on "assault weapons". Xander was in a place where a one-way shooting range suddenly  became two-way; Tiny tells us the do's and don'ts of drone operation; and Paul explains why the Home Distiller's Association is suing the US Government for the right to bottle distilled spirits. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that's $1/podcast) and you'll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump

In This Episode Erin and Weer'd discuss: an Everytown article railing against the 2nd Amendment for Independence Day; California doubling down on the Glock Ban despite the US Department of Justice filing an injunction against it; Virginia being attacked in court by the NRA and DOJ for their "Assault Firearms Ban"; a new gun control group trying to bully businesses for "supporting" companies that make "assault weapons". Paul heard Weer'd make a mistake about distilling and sets him straight; and David tells us how to repair a damaged gun stock. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that's $1/podcast) and you'll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Main Topic What Does Freedom Really Mean this Fourth of July? Bonta to Enforce Glock Ban "Aggressively" Virginia 'Assault Firearms' Ban Takes Effect Amid Murky Legal Situation, Record Rifle Sales

In This Episode We planned for this to be another ACP Round Table, but not everyone could make it. Instead, it's just Weer'd and Oddball discussing: the details of last week's Montreal Shooting that we didn't know until now; a mass shooting in Germany; murder rates at an all time low in the United States; SCOTUS granting cert on two assault weapon ban challenges; SCOTUS also striking down Hawaii's "Vampire Rule"; both Virginia and Rhode Island's assault weapon bans going into effect; the Federal Government trying to dismiss the Bryan Malinowski wrongful death lawsuit, which failed. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that's $1/podcast) and you'll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Female cop shoots bystander and flees gunman who just killed partner in Montreal Mass shooting in Germany NPR admits that murder rate is at a recor

In This Episode It's an ACP Round Table, and we're celebrating 400 episodes (a week early)! Join Erin, Weer'd, Oddball and David as they discuss: a shooting spree in Montreal, Canada; SCOTUS' 9-0 ruling that marijuana use no longer disqualifies you for gun ownership, but... ...SCOTUS continues to pass on Second Amendment cases. after 27 years of insanity, the "Gary v. Glock" case is finally dead; the circuit split on suppressor laws between the 5th and 4th, 9th, and 10th Circuits; a great documentary on "Ring of Fire" guns; the 5th Circuit standing firm on its ruling in favor of hobby distillers; and Flock cameras are not just scanning your license plates Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that's $1/podcast) and you'll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes Police officer killed after Montreal shooting rampage Female Officer

In This Episode Erin is taking a mental health day, and again Weer'd is joined by Daivid to discuss: the DOJ suing the Philadelphia police for their "Good Cause" restrictions on carry permits; the successful lawsuit by the Gun Owners Foundation against the ATF's "Engaging in the Business" rule; a Democrat candidate for the Texas Senate gives lip service to the Second Amendment, but does he mean it? and the Virgin Islands are being sued by the DOJ for Second Amendment violations. Tiny talks about the equipment in his photography 'go bag'; Paul talks about brewing beer and wine at home; and Oddball discusses handgun safeties. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that's $1/podcast) and you'll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Main Topic DOJ Opens Second Amendment Investigation into Philadelphia Police ATF Engaged in the Business Rule Te

In This Episode Erin is dealing with family matters, so David steps in to discuss: a defensive gun case in Wyoming that has multiple narratives; Wayne LaPierre losing his appeal against his $4 million repayment to the NRA; Virginia gun sales breaking records before the AR-15 ban takes effect, and some sheriffs are refusing to enforce the new laws; the Florida AG declaring the state's three day firearm waiting period unconstitutional; and some thieves that attempted to rob a gun store, but thankfully were unsuccessful. David can't afford an M79 grenade launcher, so he 3D printed his own 37mm flare launcher, and Xander explains to Weer'd how the AM radio band works. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that's $1/podcast) and you'll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Main Topic Trans woman faces assault charges for self-defense, despite Wy

In This Episode Erin and Weer'd discuss: Cambridge, MA joining the cities that have dismantled their Shot Spotter system; Giffords writing an unhinged editorial about the shakeup in the Texas GOP Primaries. The "Mystery" Knife Reviewer talks about improving a cheap gravity knife; and David finally talks about springs in his series on Spring. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that's $1/podcast) and you'll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Main Topic Meteor explodes off coast of Massachusetts, causing loud boom Cambridge City Council votes to end use of ShotSpotter technology Editorial: Mayor Brandon Johnson keeps trying to convince Chicagoans they're wrong to want ShotSpotter back David Chipman TX-Sen: The gun lobby has lost its grip on Texas Oddball's Corner Pocket Gravity Knife Reate EXO Reate EXO-M Reate Exo Gravity Knife – Ov

In This Episode Erin and Weer'd discuss: a shooting at the White House, and how it should have been prevented; Federal Courts striking down New York State's "Vampire Law"; Virginia's new assault weapon and magazine ban, and why many of the state attorneys have said they refuse to enforce it. Bud Cummins returns to talk about politics within the Department of Justice; and David continues his series on spring gardening, this time about raised planter beds. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that's $1/podcast) and you'll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Main Topic Secret Service says officers fatally shot a person who fired at them near White House Vampire Rule Defeated: Second Circuit Strikes Down New York's Default Private Property Gun Ban Some Virginia Prosecutors Refuse to Enforce New Gun Bans Bud Cummins Bud Cummins Wikipedia

It's another ACP Round Table! Erin and Weer'd are joined by David, and Oddball to discuss: 3D printer regulations meant to prevent printing firearms; SCOTS denying cert on the miscarriage of justice that is United States v. Adamiak; the Trump administration declaring that groups which espouse "radical pro-transgender ideology" are now domestic terrorists; the Reload Podcast's interview of ATF legal counsel on some of the proposed reformations, including requiring biological sex on Form 4473; some mass casualty events that cover a wide scope of attackers, victims, and jurisdictions; and the gun prohibitionist groups are clutching their pearls over muzzle-loading black powder muskets and public carry of firearms. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that's $1/podcast) and you'll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes California, Wash

In This Episode Erin and Weer'd discuss: Assistant US Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon speaking out against the Denver CO AR-15 ban; the Brady Campaign being predictably upset by this, but their "facts" don't add up; the FPC challenging the New Jersey hollow point ammo ban; a dangerous criminal who went on a shooting spree in Cambridge MA, despite all the gun control laws there; and the Pink Pistols have produced a comment template to send to the ATF about the proposed "biological sex" question on the new 4473. Weer'd talks to Casey Herrington of Koa Athletics about living in a gun unfriendly state; and spring has sprung, so David talks about his lost buffer spring gardening. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that's $1/podcast) and you'll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Main Topic Top DOJ official predicts Supreme Court will decla

In This Episode Erin and Weer'd discuss: the new ATF rules, most of which are good, but one is pretty bad; the DOJ going after Denver for its assault weapons ban Arkansas lawmakers asking that Bryan Malinowski's death be evaluated. Weer'd is joined by Bud Cummins, the Attorney for Mr. Malinowski's estate, to talk about his death; Xander tells is how to start soldering electronics; and Myles discusses how to choose an orthopedic surgeon. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that's $1/podcast) and you'll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Main Topic The ATF Proposed 34 Changes Aimed at "Modernizing" Gun Regulations OBS Presser In Regard to the ATF's Changes to 4473 City of Denver, state defy Trump DOJ demands to repeal gun laws Arkansas lawmakers call for DOJ review of raid that led to death of former LVIA executive Bud Cummins Bud Cu

Weer'd is back from vacation, so in light of the events of the past two weeks he decided to save the segments and have another ACP Round Table with Erin and David. The Gang  Discusses: The shooting at the White House Correspondents' dinner; the return of the firing squad as a method of capital punishment; how Jamea O'Keefe was subjected to Red Flag law abuse; a Maryland gun shop that was sued by the state for millions over selling "ghost guns"; a "mass shooting" in Mexico that took the life of a Canadian tourist; a "mass shooting" in a Louisiana mall that appears to be a teenage fight that went bad; an actual mass shooting in Louisiana that was domestic violence; Queensland, Australia recalling all of their Glocks for malfunctions; Tennessee trying to legalize lethal force in defense of property; and some teenagers who were planning a mass shooting on a synagogue in Texas. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that's $1/podcast) and you'll get to listen to our pod

In This Episode Erin and Weer'd discuss: a very strange home invasion in California by... Harry Dresden?! the resignation of two gun prohibitionist congressmen have resigned due to allegations of sexual misconduct; a video of Old Dominion ROTC cadets, recounting their experience with the mass shooter; the retirement of US District Court Judge Roger Benitez, a powerful ally of the Second Amendment; the Coachella Music Festival banning medical kits, and why that's probably a bad idea; and New York state's attempt to ban BB Guns and air rifles, while ignoring the other courts on stun gun possession. Tiny tells us what he thinks is an ideal camera drone for first time owners; and David constructs some self-healing targets. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that's $1/podcast) and you'll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Main Topic Suspec

In This Episode Erin and Weer'd discuss: what Pam Bondi's ousting as Attorney General might mean for gun rights; the Department of War lifting the restriction on service members carrying concealed on base, and the Gun Prohibitionists who clutch their pearls at this change; a hate crime that almost happened in Florida; and the Firearms Policy Coalition's state grading system. Oddball is on the road, so he asked a friend to do a review of two gravity knives; and David talks about where, and where not, to hide guns Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that's $1/podcast) and you'll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Main Topic Trump fires Bondi as attorney general Pete Hegseth signs memo opening door for troops to carry personal firearms on bases Brady Responds to Hegseth's New Department of Defense Personal Firearm Policy; Warns of Dange

In This Episode Erin and Weer'd discuss: a Secret Service agent who shot himself while on Jill Biden's security detail; massive non-compliance with the Canadian "buyback" of prohibited firearms, and talk that it may force the Government to confiscate them;  an article on how to talk somebody out of buying a gun by Kris Brown, the president of Brady: United Against Gun Violence. Xander has his holster, and shares what he learned on his first days of carry; and Paul joins the show by talking about the Hoffman Super Safety lawsuit. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that's $1/podcast) and you'll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Main Topic HOKA Ora Recovery Slide Jill Biden's Secret Service agent shot himself in the 'BUTT CHEEK after fumbling gun while looking for cell phone' Langdon Tactical Striker Control Device (SCD) 97.5% of Canadi

In This Episode Erin and Weer'd discuss: the ATF not backing off from enforcing the Pistol Brace Ban, despite the courts having stayed and vacated it; a Federal court blocking (again?) New York from gaining access to social media  as a requirement for concealed carry permits; a historical look at concealed carry and non-resident travelers from the early days of the United States, courtesy of Alan Beck at The Reload; Maura Healey trying to appear pro-hunting for some reason. Wee'd fisks David Hogg talking about the anniversary of the Parkland shooting; and David talks about the new parts in his latest AR Build! Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that's $1/podcast) and you'll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Main Topic DOJ Legal Filing Renews Concerns About ATF's Posture on Braced Pistols Federal Court Blocks New York's Social Media

In This Episode Erin and Weer'd discuss: Tennessee's new law that protects the Second Amendment rights of renters; Virginia lawmakers trying to pass a ban on carrying firearms in the Capital... exempting themselves, of course; a lawsuit attacking the Hughes Amendment; Saskatchewan fighting against the Canadian government's gun buyback scheme; the attempted mass shooting at Old Dominion College that didn't end well for the attacker. David discusses the many attacks on Jews just this month; and Casey Harrington of Koa Athletics tells us how she got into guns. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that's $1/podcast) and you'll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Main Topic TN bill barring landlords from prohibiting guns in rental properties passes, heads to Gov. Lee's desk Virginia Democrats are EXEMPTING THEMSELVES from a new gun control bi

It's another ACP Round Table! Erin has recused herself, so Weer'd, David, and Oddball discuss: a study done by Dr. John Lott on transgender shooters that doesn't live up to his standards; a shooting at a nightclub in Austin, Texas; Virginia citizens buying guns in advance of new firearm prohibition laws; the D.C. Court of Appeals ruling that magazine bans are unconstitutional; the Florida Attorney General taking action against state workers who created a concealed carry registry; Casey Harrington's post on lead exposure; and a lawsuit against the Faderal Switchblade Act is gaining traction. Did you know that we have a Patreon? Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that's $1/podcast) and you'll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks. Show Notes: Shooting Attacks—In 2024, for active shooters, at Least 12 Times Their Share of the Population What to know about the deadly shooting at a