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My Take On The Minnesota Shootings Jan 28, 2026

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The Fifth Circuit Ruling: Why the Fight for the Second Amendment Is Far from Over Jan 23, 2026

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In this episode of Live to Shoot – Defending the Second Amendment, Jeff Dowdle breaks down a court decision that upheld the federal ban on most civilian-owned machine guns, despite recent Supreme Court guidance meant to strengthen Second Amendment protections. While some see this as a narrow or niche issue, the implications reach far beyond one type of firearm.

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January 1776: Common Sense, Armed Resolve, and the Birth of an Idea Jan 17, 2026

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In this episode of Live to Shoot – Defending the Second Amendment, Jeff Dowdle continues the Road to 250 series by examining how the publication of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense transformed the fight against British rule from a struggle over rights into a demand for full independence.

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NFA Update Jan 10, 2026

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This episodes provides an update to the NFA process.

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Update on ATF NFA Process Jan 03, 2026

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With the New Year, the $200 tax on suppressors and short barreled rifles is eliminated. In this episode we discuss how it is going so far.

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December 1775: When Liberty Chose Resolve Over Retreat Dec 21, 2025

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In this episode of Live to Shoot – Defending the Second Amendment, Jeff Dowdle continues the Road to 250 series by examining what was happening in December 1775, a month when reconciliation with the British Crown effectively died and armed resistance became unavoidable.

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Gun Dealers Are Bad - At Least That Is What The Left Thinks Dec 12, 2025

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In this episode we discuss the report from Everytown that identifies gun dealers as a critical cause of gun trafficking.

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Guns Under the Tree: What Federal Law Says About Gifting Firearms Dec 06, 2025

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In this Christmas-season episode of Live to Shoot — Defending the 2nd Amendment, host Jeff Dowdle breaks down everything you need to know about legally gifting a firearm. Whether you’re giving a first hunting rifle, a defensive handgun for a spouse, or a collectible for a fellow enthusiast, federal law sets clear rules about what is allowed — and what can land you in serious trouble.

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Thanksgiving 2025 Nov 27, 2025

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In this episode we celebrate Thanksgiving by listening to the great Rush Limbaugh tell the story of the first Thanksgiving.

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A New ATF Director Is Nominated - Will He Get Confirmed? Nov 21, 2025

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In this episode, we explore President Trump’s nomination of longtime law-enforcement veteran Robert Cekada to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. We break down Cekada’s extensive background inside the ATF, the response from gun-rights organizations, and the potential impact of his leadership on the agency’s future. We also look at the historical challenges that have made confirming an ATF director one of the most politically difficult appointments in Washington — including decades of stalled nominations, lobbying pressure, and long stretches without a Senate-confirmed leader. This episode gives listeners clear context, deep analysis, and a grounded understanding of why this nomination matters and what it could mean for firearms policy, enforcement, and national security moving forward.

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