Season 2: Episode 35: Ammo, Advocacy and Access: Dan Wolgin Talks Ammo, Legislation and Conservation

In this episode of Connecting with Conservation, co-hosts Jon Gassett and Jim Curcuruto welcome Dan Wolgin, CEO of Ammunition Depot, for an eye-opening discussion on how legislation can directly impact conservation, the outdoor sporting community, and Second Amendment rights. Dan shares the unique origin story of Ammunition Depot—from a commodity hedge fund to a leading retailer—and unpacks how the company navigated unprecedented challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic while staying true to its customers. The conversation dives deep into California’s ammunition laws, the legal battle spearheaded by Ammunition Depot alongside major organizations like the NRA and California Rifle and Pistol Association, and the far-reaching consequences for sportsmen and recreational shooters across the country. We also spotlight Ammunition Depot’s Veterans Education Tuition Fund (VETF), a charitable initiative supporting the children of fallen soldiers with college tuition grants, and discuss how programs like First Shots are helping to grow participation in shooting sports in a safe, inclusive way.   If you care about conservation, access to the outdoors, and the balance between regulation and rights, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.   #Ammunition #Hunting #Conservation #AmmunitionDepot #Firearms #WildlifeConservation #ConnectingWithConservation #OutdoorStewards   For more information on Ammunition Depot, visit: https://ammunitiondepot.com and https://www.ammunitiondepot.com/about-us/dan-wolgin/   Links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c8QZvUf__uo&t=267s Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0mkJEzXJ5f1PaPitMPxNbK Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/season-2-episode-35-ammo-advocacy-and-access-dan/id1772098772?i=1000722685787 Podbean: https://jgassett.podbean.com/e/season-2-episode-35-ammo-advocacy-and-access-dan-wolgin-talks-ammo-legislation-and-conservation/