#310- Digital Terrorism: The War on Gun Content

In this urgent episode of the Guns Podcast, host Brent Wheat addresses the ongoing and undeclared war against firearms content creators on a well-known major video platform. Brent details the recent community guideline strikes leveled against the podcast for older, previously compliant videos—a tactic he describes as "digital terrorism." He breaks down the timeline of events, including a strike for a historical review of a Single Action Army revolver, and explains how retroactive enforcement creates an impossible environment for creators to navigate. Beyond the immediate channel strikes, Brent analyzes the broader strategy at play: removing financial incentives to dry up content, which ultimately aims to starve the gun culture itself. He highlights the glaring double standards where mainstream media outlets can skirt rules that crush independent gun channels. Finally, Brent discusses the future of the show, the potential move to alternative platforms like Rumble and issues a call to action for listeners and politicians to protect free speech regarding the Second Amendment. Key Takeaway Brent's definition of "digital terrorism" and how retroactive enforcement of new rules on old videos traps content creators. The specific timeline of strikes received by the Guns Podcast US in 2025. The ultimate strategy of anti-gun groups: de-monetize content to kill the culture and weaken the Second Amendment. Examples of double standards where mainstream media outlets (like Wired) are allowed to show 3D printed guns while gun channels are penalized for historical reviews. The "death penalty" policy for channels receiving three strikes in 90 days. The necessity of political pressure from the administration and Congress to ensure fair treatment on the major platforms How to find the Guns Podcast if it is removed from the current video platform. -- Have a topic idea or a guest you'd like to see in a future episode? Let us know in the comments or email [email protected] Never miss an episode! Subscribe to our YouTube channel or sign up for our newsletter (https://gunsmagazine.com/newsletters) to get the Guns Podcast delivered straight to your inbox each week. Buy our Merch! Visit Gunspodcast.us