Bishop Cornelius Bowser, a former gang member turned pastor, joins Gun Owners Radio for an eye-opening discussion about gun violence prevention, community healing, and finding common ground. Drawing from personal experience and decades of community work, Bowser shares powerful insights about illegal firearms, youth intervention programs, and effect…

Barry Jantz provides political analysis on the unexpected decision of Nora Vargas to not take office after winning her election. The conversation highlights the complexities of gun legislation and the political landscape in San Diego. Other topics covered include Sheriff Kelly Martinez defying the sanctuary city policies voted in the the San Diego …

Join Michael Schwartz and guests for an insightful episode of Gun Owners Radio exploring the changing landscape of American gun culture. Featured guest Dr. David Yamane discusses Gun Culture 2.0 and the sociology behind modern firearm ownership. The show delves into important discussions about recent events, constitutional principles, and the futur…

Join us for an insightful episode of Gun Owners Radio where we dive deep into pressing Second Amendment issues with special guest Dave Halbrook, the NRA’s National Manager for Community Engagement. Get an inside look at NRA 2.0 and learn how the organization is evolving to better serve its members. Join San Diego County Gun Owners at the Ugly Chris…

Bart Billings, PhD, shares his insights and expertise on mental health, mass shootings, and gun ownership. Dr. Billings offers a straightforward solution to help prevent mass shootings. Author of both “Invisible Scars,” and “How the Media Creates Victims in Our Society,” learn more at https://bartpbillings.com Vote for Gun Owners Radio at the Gundi…

Trump’s AG pick Pam Bondi faces scrutiny over her past support of red flag laws. SDCGO meets NRA’s new CEO, Doug Hamlin. Attorney John Dillon provides crucial updates on Second Amendment lawsuits affecting California gun owners and reports on the recent even featuring Stephen Halbrook. Exclusive interview with Sig Sauer executive Tom Taylor on revo…

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Arizona State Representative Quang Nguyen, who shares his incredible journey from escaping Vietnam just days before the fall of Saigon to becoming one of America’s strongest Second Amendment advocates. Rep. Nguyen offers unique insights on why gun rights are essential to preserving freedom, drawing from hi…

National and San Diego election results are victories for Second Amendment rights. From Trump’s presidential win to key local victories in Santee, Escondido, Oceanside, and El Cajon we analyze what these changes mean for gun owners. Local Highlights include Santee’s pro-2A sweep with Mayor John Minto, Escondido gains two pro-gun council seats, Ocea…

People get their CCW’s so they can be self sufficient in their personal defense. That’s why Gun Owners Radio is thrilled to partner with CARGO: Cases and Rugged Gear Outfitters. Not only does CARGO sell cases to protect your firearms and other gear (photography, electronics, drones, etc.), but they offer a curated line of products that empower you …

Michael interviews Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco on the arrest made at the Trump rally in Coachella. Sheriff Bianco reminds California gun owners that if they registered and voted, Trump would have won the 2020 election. Have you voted yet? Use the SDCGO voter guide & share it with a friend! https://sdcgo.org/voterguide Leo Hamel shares why he’s su…

Get Michael’s shakedown on this week’s 2A Legal Updates! Arnold vs Kotek, Carrallero vs Bonta, Lara v. Pennsylvania, Snope v Brown. Attorney John Howard joins us in studio to talk about his relentless pursuit of Justice, defending the Second Amendment, bringing Gun Shows back to San Diego, having a presidential candidate as his law partner, Robert …

Adam Kraut, Executive Director of the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF), joins us in our new studio to discuss: SAF’s 50-year history of defending gun rights Current legal challenges to California gun laws The importance of education in preserving Second Amendment rights Analysis of recent Supreme Court cases like Bruen Strategies for engaging with…

Are you prepared for when disaster strikes? 2 suggestions: 1) Visit our new sponsor CARGO in El Cajon or visit them online at https://cargostores.com. 2) Sign up for our off-grid communications class on October 19: https://gunownersradio.ticketspice.com/intro-to-modern-off-grid-communications-class Have you seen the Reagan movie with Dennis Quaid? …

Carl DeMaio’s State Assembly run in the 75th District: Reforming California politics and the Republican Party Trump 2024: Campaign insights, polling data, and potential Supreme Court impacts Exposing flawed gun control research: Joint report findings and implications California cost of living crisis: Gas prices, taxes, and Republican response Gun r…

Get your tickets now for the Vice Presidential Debate showing in Mission Valley on October 1. 2024. https://reformca.us/debate Mike answers the questions sent to him over the past week from members. Get an exclusive preview with John Petrolino of the upcoming Gun Rights Policy Conference (GRPC) in San Diego, featuring key speakers and topics that w…

Congratulations to all the prize winners from the Escondido Gun Show! Mike discusses the shocking second assassination attempt on former President Trump at his golf course and its implications for political rhetoric. Legal Expert Stephen Halbrook breaks down the Bianchi v. Frosh case challenging Maryland’s assault weapons ban and debunks common AR-…

Tune into the livestream next week when we announce the winners of QR Quest! Q&A WITH MIKE: What’s the latest on SB2? Can spousal guns be added to CCWs? Is carrying on tribal lands legal with a CA CCW? GUN SHOW RECAP: Highlights from the recent Escondido event SURVIVOR SPEAKS: Kaylee Stockton, school shooting survivor turned 2A activist, on the rec…

Colin Rudolph shares several cautionary tales for gun owners in states like California that have highly restrictive and confusing gun laws. What do you have to do for the Sheriff to pull your endorsement? Find out what happened in Vista. San Diego County Gun Owners fights against subjective rules on hazardous waste that was hurting gun ranges. Than…

A new study exposes the deceptions driving the Giffords Law Center’s score card. The report, sponsored by NotMeCA and the Transparency Foundation, completely invalidates the claims frequently cited by gun control proponents like Gavin Newsom. Download the report yourself at https://notmeca.org . California is forced to honor self defense rights of …

It’s a Nguyen-WIN situation! The 1 in 30 restrictions on firearm purchases have been removed! If you are a San Diego County Gun Owners member, you were part of the lawsuit that shut down this infringement. Learn about off-grid communications from John Baldwin at the Gun Show on September 7. What are the top 3 lessons that gun owners should know fro…

Olympic Break dancing: really? Pellet gun or a Bynra for dispatching rats? Jim Belanger from Paragraph2 shares his goal of training 500 firearm instructors. Mike shares updates on the magazine ban in California. Scott McEwen, author of American Sniper, shares his unique insight on the assassination attempt on Trump. SEAL1’s STUMP MY NEPHEW: Which W…

Mike answers CCW renewal questions in San Diego. Meet retired SEAL Randy Rozzell and get his top 5 tips for home defense. Mike unpacks Kamala Harris' statement against gun violence and how to advocate for the Second Amendment. Tickets for the San Diego Gun Show are on sale! September 6-7, 2024 in Escondido! Get your tickets by August 25, 2024 to en…

Why is Kamala Harris an insult to women’s rights? Alex Shay from Gun Owners of America talks about campus carry and the upcoming Gun Owners Advocacy and Leadership Summit. What does partisanship mean? Alisha’s Curtin Call covers a road rage incident from Indiana where an armed motorist aggressively approached another armed motorist. Andrew Hayes fr…

Conspiracy or malfeasance? US Secret Service scrutinized in the insane lapse in performance from Butler, Pennsylvania. Mike calls out Matt Walsh on Amber Rose. Professor David Yamane rejoins to show to talk about his surprising journey into gun culture. Mike & David discuss how the assassination attempt on Trump affects the gun control conversation…

Did the Secret Service really do a great job on Trump’s attempted assassination? David Blackston calls in to preserve the duck hunting in San Diego County. The Republican party drops any gun right policies from their platform. Tyler Collins shares his vision for Carlsbad. SEAL1’s STUMP MY NEPHEW: What made the Heckler & Koch G11 significant and why…

Should reformed criminals get their Second Amendment Rights back? Listen to True Khepra’s journey from dealing drugs to becoming an author, podcaster, and inspirational speaker. Donald Trump is the worst fascist ever. Chevron deference explained. Tune into the first LEAD Talk with Bill Desy! Lead talks are livestreamed on Monday nights, 7pm. SEAL1’…

MIchael Schwartz leads the California Gun Rights Foundation. Learn critical lessons from Chris Dowell and his harrowing journey in a DGU incident. Have you seen the Gun Rug? Watch Alisha’s product review. Learn about home defense with Phillip Hughey from Shore Shot Oceanside. SEAL1’s STUMP MY NEPHEW: Before becoming widely known in the context of f…

San Diego County Gun Owners hosts local, PRO2A candidates running for office at the monthly meetings. Happy Bruen Day! Mike discusses an unusual aspect of the Rahimi case. Should non-violent felons be denied their Second Amendment Rights? Adam Bendas dispels some misconceptions floating around the internet about USCCA as well as shares some importa…

Mike returns from this roadtrip with his father. Nick Rians from Ghost Ring Tactical calls in to share about his Red Dawn training scenarios. The bump stock rulings from SCOTUS is more than just about bump stocks. Mike announces exciting news regarding the California Gun Rights Foundation. The Hunter Biden gun ruling is a distraction. SEAL1’s STUMP…

Congrats to all the winners of the Grand Prize Giveaway from the Symposium! Did you get your tickets to Gun Prom yet? Get yours today! https://gunprom.com Joe Drammissi returns to guest host! Looking for a great gift for Dad? Check out the Gun Owners Radio Father’s Day Gift Guide! The conundrum of Hunter Biden and gun rights. How SB2’s new training…

Thank you to everybody that supported the Gun Owners Symposium (sponsored by USCCA) and the San Diego Gun Show in Escondido! The show set a new attendance record of over 2K attendees that enjoyed a great selection of vendors, in-person classes, and free talks from experts and thought leaders in our 2A community. Thank you to all the awesome volunte…

Exciting updates for the San Diego Gun Show! Mayor Dane White of Escondido and Adam Kraut, Executive Director of the Second Amendment Foundation has been added to the Gun Owners Symposium line up! Win a Beretta APX A1 at the Symposium, or by joining Open Range Day or taking an in-person class! Buy tickets and get info at https://gunownersradio.com/…

The speakers for the Gun Owners Symposium, sponsored by USCCA, have been released! Go to the San Diego Gun Show on June 1-2, 2024 and see as many Symposium speakers that you want! https://www.gunownersradio.com/gun-show#symposium Get your tickets today! Show your support for the Second Amendment and opposition against tyrants like Gavin Newsom at t…

The San Diego Gun Show and the Gun Owners Symposium is coming on June 1-2, 2024! Show your support for the 2A and defiance against tyrants like Gavin Newsom by making the event a huge success! The weekend also features an Open Range Day and in-person classes! Get the details and tickets at https://gunownersradio.com/gun-show What skills should you …

Tickets to the Gun Owners Symposium & San Diego Gun Show are on sale! Buy tickets today to take advantage of the early bird discounts! https://gunownersradio.ticketleap.com Kore Essentials, known for their awesome ratcheting gun belts, has expanded their offerings to include watches! Watch Mike’s in-depth review. For those of you that like to watch…

The next San Diego Gun Show will be June 1, 2 2024 at the California Center for the Arts, Escondido. Attendees will be able to attend Gun Owners Symposium talks from experts and thought leaders in the 2A community. Gary Brennan from the San Diego Wildlife Federation, in collaboration with SDCGO, calls in to share the good news about red dot optics …

Mike answers questions submitted by listeners: SDCGO’s monthly billing, marijuana & gun confiscations. San Diego County Gun Owners' Second Amendment Celebration Dinner (aka GUNPROM) will be a casino-night format. Save the date! October 12, 2024. Drago Dzieran escaped communist Poland and became a US citizen and Navy SEAL. Find out about what social…

Some people think that city council seats and school board positions don’t matter in the Second Amendment Fight. Mike explains why city and county elections absolutely matter. SDCGO's Jim Miller, a staunch Second Amendment advocate and Cajon Valley School Board member, sought Republican Party endorsement for re-election. Despite his track record, t…

Why is Mike hard on people that leave California? Mike clarifies. Supporting 2A Activism in #California is easy. Join SDCGO Today! https://sdcgo.org/join Jason Martin from “Practical is Tactical” joins the crew in studio to share his expertise and experience. Learn about Jason’s background and go train with him at the Pala shooting range! Visit the…

Happy Easter! April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. If you know a woman that is interested in becoming a better self defender, attend one of the events that Desi Bergman has organized! Sign up here: https://sdcgo.ticketleap.com/ SB2 is the gift that keeps on giving. Gifts that suck. Find out the latest updates on this piece of California legisla…

Ken Campbell from Gunsite Academy shares his perspective on the 1911 vs revolver conversation. https://gunsite.com Is an AR-15 dangerous? Spoiler alert: No. Videos from the Gun Owners Symposium are being published. Subscribe to the Gun Owners Radio Youtube channel to see the videos! https://youtube.com/gunownersradio The ATF is a predatory agency w…

Jim Miller, attorney, 2nd Amendment advocate, and board member of the Cajon Valley School Board has been battling shenanigans from fellow board member Anthony Carnevale. Will his scorched earth strategy work? Support SDCGO endorsed candidate Jim Miller for Cajon Valley School Board to protect Cajon Valley’s children and the 2nd Amendment. https://m…

Winners from the Gun Owners Symposium prize drawing were announced. Did you win? Listen to the episode! San Diego County Gun Owners had great results from the March election. Let’s keep the momentum going! Join the movement here: https://sdcgo.org/join Mark “Coch,” one of San Diego’s top firearm trainers joins the show to talk about 1911’s vs revol…

We want to thank USCCA and all the supporting sponsors of the San Diego Gun Show and the 2nd Amendment community. We also want to give a huge thank you to the volunteers that helped make the event a success! Initial feedback on the the San Diego Gun Show was overwhelmingly positive, delivering a great experience where attendees could shop, learn an…

The San Diego Gun Show is coming next weekend on March 2-3, 2024! There’s so much to do and see, we put together guides for the show! Read the guide for new gun owners: https://www.gunownersradio.com/new-gun-owners-guide-to-the-san-diego-gun-show/ Read the guide for families: https://www.gunownersradio.com/family-guide-san-diego-gunshow/ Read the g…

Have you been following the news around the San Diego Gun Show? It’s just getting better and better! AZ Gun Radio’s Carlos Gonzalez, our partner in organizing the gun show, shares the challenges in organizing the gun shows as well as exciting amount of guns and ammo attendees will be able to check out. Get your tickets to the gun show that include …

The San Diego Gun Show, sponsored by USCCA, is going to be a Gun Show like no other! Have you gotten your tickets yet? Get your tickets to the gun show that include the Gun Owners Symposium: https://gunownersradio.ticketleap.com/sdgunshow-0324/ Get your tickets to Red Dawn Movie Night (sponsored by SD Libertarian Party): https://gunownersradio.tick…

Get your tickets to the San Diego Gun Show sponsored by USCCA today! It’s going to be a gun show like no other! https://gunownersradio.com/gunshow The San Diego County Board of Directors is pursuing policies in pursuit of ‘Gun Violence Prevention.’ Join San Diego County Gun Owners to fight for your Second Amendment rights. https://sdcgo.org/join Di…

Have you purchased your tickets to the Gun Owners Symposium? It’s at the San Diego Gun Show and you can enjoy as many Symposium speakers as you want! March 2-3 at the Legacy Center in Mission Valley. Get tickets at https://gunownersradio.ticketleap.com The passage of SB2 has brought mental health to the forefront of the gun debate. Both sides of th…

How do you fix a state like California? Carl DeMaio, founder of Reform California and candidate for the 75th District in the California State Assembly joins the show to talk about his plan. If you’re tired of outrage radio and want a plan where you can actually do something, support Carl! Connect with Carl online: https://reformcalifornia.org/ http…