124. Conversations About Saving Virginia | Micah and Renee Goodman

This week Cole and Keela have Micah and Renee Goodman on. Micah is a prominent gun rights activist and organizer in Virginia, best known for founding the "Rally for Virginia" events. He often identifies as a former law enforcement officer and a social media influencer focused on Second Amendment rights.Renee is a former USMC Military police K9/specialized search dog handler and founder of High Ground K9. Which is a K9 training company that focuses on truly unleashing your dog's greatness. Rally Organization: Goodman organized a significant gun rights rally at the Virginia State Capitol Complex on March 14, 2026. The event aimed to protest proposed firearm legislation, including limits on magazine capacity and restrictions on "assault firearms".Core Philosophy: He frames the Second Amendment as a matter of "freedom" and "basic liberties" rather than just the ownership of firearms, famously stating at a rally, "We're here today, not for molded metal and brass, we're here today for freedom".Political Advocacy: He has been a vocal critic of gun control measures proposed by the Virginia legislature, urging officials like Governor Spanberger to oppose signing such bills into law.Tactics: Goodman emphasizes being "effective" over just being "right," often collaborating with law enforcement to ensure rallies follow legal channels, such as encouraging attendees to bring flags instead of firearms onto restricted Capitol grounds to avoid negative media narratives.Where you can find everything about Micah and Renee:Social Media: Micah: @MicahGoodmanRenee: @Renee.Goodman.1776Website: https://www.high-ground-k9.comWhere you can find everything about We Are the Ambroses:Social: @wearetheambrosesWebsite: wearetheambroses.comSupport: wearetheambroses.com/support