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Episode #69 – January 25 2021

January 25, 2021 Mitch Berg

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On this week’s episode:

  • The demographics of new gun owners are changing – which may eventually make gun grabbers jobs…awkward.
  • New lawsuit tried to blame the NRA for 2018 Pittsburgh synagogue attack.

Then – being a  Second Amendment activist was a lot more fun when it involved the annual rallies, the gun shows, Lobbying Day, Second Amendment Saturdays and so on.  But there are still opportunities for activism.  Political Director Rob Doar and MNGOC chair Bryan Strawser talk with producer and host Mitch Berg about what you can do while we wait on the state to open back up.

  • New KC Gun Club For Women Sees Explosive Growth (Bearing Arms)
  • Lawsuit: NRA’s rhetoric spurred deadly synagogue shooting (Washington Times)

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Episode #68 – January 18, 2021

January 18, 2021 Mitch Berg

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On this week’s episode:

  • Surprising nobody, gun sales in Minnesota rose in 2020.   A lot.
  • Law review article tries to make case that the FDA should regulate guns like…medical devices?

Then – as the MN legisalature opens to a much better picture for gun rights, but the new Congress convenes under the complete control of anti-gun extremists, MNGOC Chair Bryan Strawer and host and producer Mitch Berg discuss the state of gun rights in 2021.

  • Minnesota ranked pretty high in Gun Sales in 2020 (KDHL, Duluth)
  • Biting the Bullet:  Can the FDA Regulate Firearms? (The Crime Report)

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Episode #67 – January 11, 2021

January 11, 2021 Mitch Berg

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On this week’s episode:

  • Surprising fact – Congresspeople are allowed to carry firearms.  At the Capitol.   The new majority might change that.
  • New of President-Elect Biden’s cabinet picks have long pedigrees as gun control advocates.

Then – MNGOC Chair Bryan Strawer and Poliical Director Rob Doar talk about the outlook for the coming session, and the challenges and – get this – opportunities ahead of us.

  • Thomas Massie: “I had a firearm during the Capitol riot” – (Washingon Times)
  • Biden expands gun control contingent in the Cabinet – (Worldnet Daily)

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Episode #66 – January 5, 2021

January 5, 2021 Mitch Berg

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Today’s the first day of the 2021 Legislative session here in Minnesota.  And it’s going to be a busy one.

This week in the news:  Cam Edwards on the outlook for gun rights in Congress this year.

Then – MNGOC Chair Bryan Strawer and Poliical Director Rob Doar talk about the outlook for the coming session, and the challenges and – get this – opportunities ahead of us.

  • The Biggest Threat to Gun Rights in 2021  (BearingArms)

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Episode #65 – May 11th, 2020

May 11, 2020 Mitch Berg

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This week – the session’s almost over.  The job ahead of us isn’t.

This week:

  • Rob Doar reports on the last-minute maneuvering in the MN House regarding the Universal Registration and Red Flag Gun Confiscation bills – and how you shut ’em down.
  • Mexican President Lopez Obrador is seeking an apology for the Obama-era “Fast and Furious” sting against narcotraficantes / defemation operation against American shooters.

Then – the only easy day was yesterday.  The session went as well as it could – but now we’ve got an election.   Host and  producer Mitch Berg discusses.

  • Mexico’s President Says U.S. May Need to Apologize Over Gun Sting (Bloomberg)

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Episode #64 – May 5th, 2020

May 5, 2020 Mitch Berg

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We’re a day late – but not  a dollar short, since the story Rob covers in this episode broke after our normal publication time.

This week:

  • Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau bans assault weapons in Canada
  • A robber walks into a store with a replica gun.  Store owner with the real thing is not amused.

Then, Gun Owners Caucus Political Director Rob Doar on some maneuvering with the Universal Registration and Red Flag Gun Confiscation bills in the waning weeks of the session.

  • Trudeau Announces Ban on 1,500 Assault Weapons (sic) – (BBC)
  • Clerk Shoots Armed Suspect Trying To Rob Liquor Store in Lindsay (ABC News Fresno)

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Episode #63 – April 27th, 2020

April 27, 2020 Mitch Berg

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This week:

  • The Solicitor General dismisses a machine-gun case – to defend Obamacare.
  • Asian-Americans are arming up against hate crime attacks.
  • California’s ammunition background checks are on hold – for now.

Then, Sarah and Jon Hauptman discuss how to find the right instructor for you.

  • DOJ Dismisses Indictment of machine Gun Prosecution while Cert Petition was Pending – (Reason Magazine / The Volokh Conspiracy legal blog)
  • From Guns to GoPros, Asian-Americans seek to deter attacks (San Jose Mercury News)
  • Judge blocks California law requiring background checks to buy ammo – KCRA

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Episode #62 – April 20th, 2020

April 20, 2020 Mitch Berg

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This week:

  • Democratic hunger for gun control leads them to both reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act – just in time for the nation to be cooped up indoors for months.
  • Record-setting gun sales in Ohio. .

Then, Sarah and Jon Hauptman discuss how to find the right instructor for you.

  • Nancy Pelosi Delays VIolence Against Women Act (Washington Times)
  • Ohio Gun Sales Skyrocket During Coronavirus Epidemic (Dayton Daily News)

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Episode #61 – April 13th, 2020

April 13, 2020 Mitch Berg

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This week:

  • Governor Walz’s emergency order violates the rules as re gun ranges.  Caucus chair Bryan Strawser has the story – and a call to action.
  • Violent crime in Brazil is down over 20% in the one year since President Bolsonaro started liberalizing laws for law-abiding citizens.

Then, host and producer Mitch Berg, with an editorial in which he reaches across the aisle to better understand Everytown’s John Feinblatt.

  • Walz’ gun range policy
  • Brazil crime rate falls with the rise of gun rights (Gungoal.com)
  • Everytown President John Feinblatt’s tweet.

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Episode #60 – April 6th, 2020

April 6, 2020 Mitch Berg

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This week:

  • Covid19 is a bigger gun salesman than Barack Obama
  • The legal battle over government’s power to shut down gun sales for “emergencies” is going to be long an difficult

Then, Sarah and John Hauptman with a message and some advice for new gun owners:  Welcome – to a fantastic community, and some incredible responsibilities.

Here are some of the resources that can help.  If you’re not a new gun owner, feel free to pass them (and the podcast, and the link to Gunowners.mn!) along.

Helpful Info for New Shooters from Sarah and John Hauptman

Four Rules of Gun Safety:
https://www.corneredcat.com/article/firearms-safety/the-four-rules/

Safe storage:
https://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/how-to-prevent-gun-theft/

Buying a Gun:
https://www.ammoman.com/blog/tips-for-first-time-gun-buyers/

Basic intro to shooting:
https://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/category/shooting-101/

Safety and Mindset:
https://www.corneredcat.com/contents/

How to find a good instructor:
https://ricochet.com/465802/archives/look-firearms-trainer/

Minnesota firearms laws:
https://www.gunowners.mn/minnesota_laws

YouTube Resources:

Active Self Protection – Analysis of real life encounters with real life lessons for armed citizens.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsE_m2z1NrvF2ImeNWh84mw

Lucky Gunner – Excellent quality information from beginner to advanced.
https://www.youtube.com/user/luckygunnervideo

From the show:

  • Federal Judge OKs Gun Store Shutdowns near LA (Washington Free Beacon)
  • Record Gun Sales amid Epidemic  (SAAFI )

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