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On this week’s episode: Bryan Strawser discusses the Federal Court case striking down California’s “Assault Weapons” ban. Then:  MN Gun Owners Caucus volunteer and gunsmith Connor Daine talks about “build your own” projects in the new economy. News: Judge rules California’s ban on Assault Weapons unconstitutional (NBC News)  

On this week’s episode: A SCOTUS case that effects the Fourth and, possibly, the Second Amendment.  In a good way. In a story that is, pinky swear, completely unrelated, the Administration’s effort to “reform” the Supreme Court proceeds. Then:  MN Gun Owners Caucus volunteer director Lisa Sinna discusses upcoming volunteer opportunities – involving being out and in person! News: Supreme Court rules warrantless home gun confiscation is unconstitutional in 9-0 vote (American Military News) Analysis: Dogs Can’t Smell Serial Numbers and the Dangers of Mindlessly Repeating Police Narratives (Washington Times)  

UPDATE:  Due to technical difficulties, the episode re-ran Mitch’s editorial from last week. This has been fixed. On this week’s episode: A Second Amendment sanctuary in…California? A police dog that can smell…serial numbers? Then:  political director Rob Doar and Mitch Berg discuss some happenings outside the Legislature, at cities and counties around the state. News: James Looks to Delcare San Clemente as Second Amendment Sanctuary (San Clemente Times) Analysis: Dogs Can’t Smell Serial Numbers and the Dangers of Mindlessly Repeating Police Narratives (The Reload)  

UPDATE:  Yesterday’s show didn’t include Rob Doar’s report.  This has been fixed. ———- On this week’s episode: Political director Rob Doar wraps up this week’s activities at the Capitol, and gets ready for the final week of the regular session. An obscure-ish federal court decision is helping shape the gun control debate in DC. Then:  host Mitch Berg has an editorial about the state of gun rights today – the bad news, the good news, and the potential bad news hidden in the good news. News: Glock wins (and Biden loses) in major liability suit (Washington Examiner, Casetext Editorial links: “Gun rights are winning and nobody has realized it” (Open Source Defense) “Half Prioritize Gun Violence Laws, Down From its Post-Parkland Level” (ABC/Langer) Pew Poll shows support for stricter gun ontrol cratering (Pew)  

On this week’s episode: Support for gun control sinking fast, especially among the young. Second Amendment Sanctuary laws advance in Arkansas and North Dakota Then:  MN Gun Owners Caucus political director Rob Doar and host Mitch Berg talk about New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Corlett, and what “strict scrutiny” means. News: ABC Poll: Young Americans’ Support for Gun Control Craters (The Reload) Arkansas lawmakers OK reworked bill that nullifies gun laws (Washington Times) North Dakota Declared a ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary State’(NewsDakota.com)

On this week’s episode: Florida and Montana joined a growing list of states moving to nullify potential federal gun legislation. Then:  MN Gun Owners Caucus chair Rob Doar explains what’s going on at the Capitol, during “Omnibus Week”.   There’s good news. News: “Florida House to Congress: Don’t take our gun rights” and Montana governor signs bill nullifying gun restrictions” (Washington Times, re Florida and Texas)

On this week’s episode: Rob Doar was – where else? – at the Legislature this week. Breaking news – a public safety idea comes out of California, and it’s not only not stupid, but it may be a step in the right direction. Then:  MN Gun Owners Caucus chair Bryan Strawser on the MNGOC’s stance on the President’s executive orders on gun control. News: Innovative gun violence program saved many lives and millions of dollars, researchers find” (The Guardian)

On this week’s short-but-sweet episode: Iowa gets Constitutional Carry! Alabama proposes lifetime carry permits, as well as a state prohibited persons database. Then:  it’s Lobby Day, tomorrow, April 6.   MN Gun Owners Caucus chair Bryan Strawser has the details.  Hope to see you there – virtually, this year. .  . News: “[Iowa Governor] Reynolds signs gun bill easing background checks, permits” (Washington Times) “[Alabama State] Senate approves option for lifetime concealed carry permits” (Associated Press)

On this week’s short-but-sweet episode: Congress debates “assault weapon” ban after a week with two mass shootings. Democrats in the US Senate mull getting rid of the filibuster to jam down gun laws. Then, as the Legislature’s Easter break begins, Rob Doar has a halftime report from the Capitol.  . News: “Senate Republicans dismiss Democrats’ demand for military-style rifle ban after latest shootings” (Washington Times) “Democrats Point to Gun Legislation as Justification for Nuking Filibuster” (Free Beacon)

On this week’s episode: As wait times stretch to six months, an Illinois state senator proposes eradicating the state’s antiquated firarms ID law. South Dakota adopts carry permits as substitute for NICS. Then, Mitch talks with Sarah Hauptmann about one of the fastest-growing cohorts among gun owners – people to the left of the political center.  . News: “Illinois State Police facing FOID card backlog, state senator files bill to eliminate law” (WQEC TV) “ATF Certifies SD Carry Permit is valid NICS Alternative” (Ammoland)