State of the Second

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State of the Second 18 – Big Banks Want To Track Your Gun Purchases Jan 04, 2024

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Curious about the industry's behind-the-scenes dynamics? Tune in as Kailey, John, and Greg Tanacea from 2A Commerce dive straight into topics like credit card fraud, flagged transactions, and political challenges. Explore policy matters including the Safer Banking Act, the Shush Act, and more!

State of the Second 17 – Taking 2A Advocacy To Your Own Hometown Dec 27, 2023

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Unveil the secrets of CMMG's manufacturing process with John, Kailey, and Mike O’Dell in this episode. Dive into discussions on gun culture, navigating ATF regulations, the recent Pistol Brace ban, effective strategies for changing anti-gunner perspectives, and more!

State of the Second 16 – Firearm Culture Is Changing FAST (feat. Rapid Fire Rachel) Dec 21, 2023

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Join John, Kailey, and "Rapid Fire" Rachel in this episode as they discuss the wide range of machine guns. The conversation expands to discuss the ever-changing firearm culture and address the challenges of carrying while pregnant, coupled with educational discussions about children and firearms. Explore topics like initiating firearm collections and policy issues, such as the bump stock case, the preliminary injunction, and beyond!

State of the Second 15 – Anti-Gunners Don’t Understand Predator Hunting Dec 19, 2023

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Join John and Kailey in an engaging conversation with Ryan from Rix Optics as they explore the diverse world of hunting, from tracking hogs, coyotes, and predators to addressing the Biden Administration's impact on hunters. Uncover the truth behind thermal scopes, discuss the Lead Ammo Ban, and more!

State of the Second 14 – Learning From Soviet Russia? Dec 19, 2023

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Join John and Kailey in a thought-provoking conversation with Alex Brodsky as they delve into the intricate details of the ATF's War on Plastic, uncovering its ambiguous scope. The discussion takes an unexpected turn, revealing that the ATF is learning from Soviet Russia to push toward a common goal. From the fading tradition of building firearms to the unsettling trend of companies neglecting customer list confidentiality, this dialogue explores parallels that prompt reflection on government overreach and its consequences.

State of the Second 13 – Why Suppressors SHOULD NOT Be Part of the NFA Dec 19, 2023

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Join the discussion with John and Kailey alongside Sylvan Arms Government Sales Executive, Mike Baldasarre. The conversation touches on the application of suppressors in hunting, insights into the Shush Act, reflections on government overreach, slumps and spikes of the market, and pushing back on the ATF.

State of the Second 12 – Behind the Scenes with the GOA Family (Dysfunction and all!) Dec 19, 2023

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Today, the GOA Media team—Kailey, John, Tiffany, and Ben—share their greatest moments of 2023, the importance of the Second Amendment, and send a hearty THANK YOU to all our amazing members and supporters.

State of the Second 11 – Gun Rights Activist Definitions, Tyrannical Policies, and 1000% Excise Tax Dec 19, 2023

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Sit down with John and Kailey as they chat with Trey Miller, the owner of Ghost Tactical. The conversation explores different perspectives on what it means to be a Gun Rights Activist, the three essential rules governing firearms, and the advocacy for repealing the NFA. The dialogue extends to the idea of individuals being their own first responders and the continual need for education in concealed carry.

State of the Second 10 – NFA Laws, House Joint Resolution, and Unequal Restrictions Dec 19, 2023

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Join John and Kailey as they sit down with David Borges, the President of Sales at Matador Arms, as they discuss the government’s rules for thee and not for me approach to firearm regulations. Delve into the Bipartisan House Joint Resolution that condemned the ATF’s radical pistol brace ban.

State of the Second 09 – Do Guns Cause Domestic Violence? Dec 19, 2023

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John and Kailey sit down with Kerry Slone, the Executive Director of Education at crimeresearch.org, to talk about domestic violence and the right to self-defense. Women's involvement in the firearms community is growing and that means more women are prepared to defend themselves and their families. This conversation highlights the failures of background checks and the importance of due process.

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