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The Third Circuit just ruled that machine guns qualify as protected “arms” under the plain text of the Second Amendment—and then upheld the federal machine-gun ban anyway. How can this be the same federal appeals court that recently struck down New Jersey’s bans on commonly owned semiautomatic rifles and standard-capacity magazines? Mark Walters delivers a The post 09-10-26 Encore Machine Gun Ban Upheld appeared first on Armed American Radio.

Ryan Petty joins Mark Walters as another blue state expands its campaign against gun owners, firearms dealers and some of America’s most commonly owned pistols. Mark begins with the extraordinary story of an Albuquerque man accused of killing his cousin during an argument over whose enchiladas were hotter. What begins as a bizarre crime story The post 09-09-26: 2A News and MD GLOCKS BANNED—Is National Gun Licensing Coming Next? appeared first on Armed American Radio.

Patrick “Tate” Adamiak is free—and Lee “The Gun Writer” Williams joins Mark Walters with the latest on Tate’s life after receiving a presidential pardon. Lee reveals that Tate plans to attend the Gun Rights Policy Conference in Dallas, where gun-rights supporters will have an opportunity to meet him and hear more about the case that The post 09-08-26 PARDONED! Tate Adamiak Is Free—But New 2A Traps Are Emerging appeared first on Armed American Radio.

BREAKING NEWS: President Donald Trump has granted former United States Navy sailor Patrick “Tate” Adamiak a full and unconditional presidential pardon. After serving approximately four years of a 20-year federal prison sentence, Adamiak is finally going home. Lee “The GunWriter” Williams joins Mark Walters for an emotional special edition of Armed American Radio’s Daily Defense The post 09-04-26 🚨 BREAKING:TRUMP PARDONS TATE ADAMIAK—FREE AT LAST! appeared first on Armed American Radio.

Would the Supreme Court strike down the federal machine-gun ban—or refuse to take the case? Epoch Times legal reporter Sam Dorman joins Mark Walters for a candid, plain-English examination of the Third Circuit’s ruling in United States v. Berger. The court acknowledged that machine guns qualify as “arms” under the Second Amendment’s plain text, but The post 09-03-26 Machine Guns Are Protected “Arms”—But Is This a Fight Gun Owners Can Win? appeared first on Armed American Radio.

The Third Circuit just ruled that machine guns qualify as protected “arms” under the plain text of the Second Amendment—and then upheld the federal machine-gun ban anyway. How can this be the same federal appeals court that recently struck down New Jersey’s bans on commonly owned semiautomatic rifles and standard-capacity magazines? Mark Walters delivers a The post 09-02-26 Third Circuit Machine Gun Ban Ruling Explained | United States v. Berger appeared first on Armed American Radio.

A massive new national firearms survey could demolish some of the gun-control movement’s most frequently repeated arguments. Mark Walters and Lee “The Gun Writer” Williams examine findings estimating up to 2.2 million defensive gun uses annually, approximately 60 million AR-style and similar rifles, and nearly half a billion magazines capable of holding more than 10 The post 09-01-26 Lee Williams: The Numbers Gun Control Can’t Explain appeared first on Armed American Radio.

A massive new national firearms survey challenges nearly every major claim advanced by the gun-control movement. Mark Walters breaks down the 2026 National Firearms Survey in plain English, including its analysis of more than 51,000 American adults and 16,688 validated gun owners. The findings estimate that approximately 88 million adults personally own firearms—and that America’s The post 08-31-26: ANOTHER HUGE SURVEY DESTROYS the gun-banners! appeared first on Armed American Radio.

The gun-control lobby has spent decades insisting that more privately owned firearms must produce more violent crime. Now, the government’s own numbers are blowing that narrative apart. Mark Walters welcomes “The Professor,” Paul Markel of Student of the Gun, for a hard-hitting examination of new FBI crime data showing major year-over-year reductions in violent crime. The post 08-28-26: FBI Data DESTROYS the “More Guns, More Crime” Lie! appeared first on Armed American Radio.

The Supreme Court is preparing to confront one of the biggest Second Amendment questions in decades: Can state and local governments ban commonly owned AR-15-style rifles? Mark Walters welcomes Epoch Times legal editor Sam Dorman for a hard-hitting examination of the Court’s recent gun-rights decisions and the two major “assault weapons” ban cases now looming The post 08-27-26: SCOTUS Cornered: Can Liberal Justices Save the AR-15 Ban? appeared first on Armed American Radio.

The NFA news sounds incredible—but before gun owners start celebrating as if every federal restriction just disappeared, Jared Yanis of Guns & Gadgets joins Mark Walters for a full hour to separate what has actually happened from what people think happened. This is the plain-English breakdown. Mark and Jared examine the scope of the court The post 08-26-26ENCORE-Jared Yanis-Guns and Gadgets-Nuff Said! appeared first on Armed American Radio.

The CDC has quietly restored estimates showing that Americans use firearms defensively between 60,000 and 2.5 million times every year. But the bigger story is why those statistics disappeared in the first place. Mark Walters examines the private pressure placed on CDC officials by gun-control advocates, including Gun Violence Archive executive director Mark Bryant. Previously The post 08-25-26: The CDC Restored Defensive Gun Use Stats—Here’s Why They Disappeared! appeared first on Armed American Radio.

Mark Walters welcomes Andy Hooser, “The Voice of Reason,” for a powerful conversation about socialism, gun control, media manipulation, and the future of the Second Amendment. As openly socialist candidates gain influence in Congress and state legislatures, Mark and Andy examine why even a relatively small political faction can dramatically change the direction of the The post 08-24-26: Socialism, Gun Control and the Growing Threat to the Second Amendment-Andy Hooser appeared first on Armed American Radio.

Will the techniques you practice at the range survive the fear, adrenaline and tunnel vision of an actual armed confrontation? Veteran firearms instructor Paul Markel of Student of the Gun joins Mark Walters to explain why defensive shooting instruction must be based on evidence—not an instructor’s opinions, feelings or social-media popularity. Drawing from four decades The post 08-21-26: Paul Markel-You Won’t Rise to the Occasion—You’ll Fall Back on Your Training appeared first on Armed American Radio.

Is automated mass surveillance bound to be abused? In this episode of Armed American Radio, host Mark Walters breaks down breaking news from Georgia, where a fourth sheriff's deputy has been fired and arrested for illegally misusing the Flock camera license plate reader system. Mark dissects the dangerous realities of government surveillance, law enforcement oversight, The post 08-20-26: Surveillance Abuse & 2A Battles: White House Insider Drops Big News | AAR appeared first on Armed American Radio.

Florida may call itself the Gunshine State—but some local officials still refuse to obey its gun laws. Mark Walters is joined by Florida Carry co-founder and executive director Sean Caranna for an explosive examination of local governments and public agencies that continue violating Florida’s firearms-preemption law—even after being warned that their actions are illegal. Florida The post 08-19-26 Sean Caranna: Florida Officials Broke the Gun Law—Now They’re Getting SUED! appeared first on Armed American Radio.

Another major Second Amendment victory is shaking the foundations of Biden-era gun control. Mark Walters is joined by Lee “The Gun Writer” Williams to break down the latest ruling in Vanderstok, where a federal court found the ATF’s frame-and-receiver rule unconstitutional under both the Second and Fifth Amendments. The court’s decision protects Second Amendment Foundation The post 08-18-26 Lee Williams: ATF’s Gun-Control Rule COLLAPSES—Are You Tired of Winning Yet? appeared first on Armed American Radio.

The National Firearms Act just suffered a historic setback—but what does the ruling actually mean for American gun owners RIGHT NOW? Mark Walters is joined by Paul Markel of Student of the Gun for a plain-English breakdown of the rapidly developing NFA situation involving suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns and other NFA-regulated firearms. The initial The post 08-14-26:The NFA Just Changed: What Every Gun Owner Needs to Know NOW appeared first on Armed American Radio.

Charlie Cook, You Tube's Riding Shotgun with Charlie joins Mark to discuss latest news and the upcoming Gun Rights Policy Conference ion Dallas, 9-25 thru 9/27. The post 08-13-26: Charlie Cook-Riding Shotgun with Charlie-GRPC updates and MORE! appeared first on Armed American Radio.

Are You REALLY Free? The Next Gun Rights Battle Is Already Here You own a gun. You lawfully carry. The Second Amendment protects your right to keep and bear arms. But what happens when technology gives government the ability to track where you go? Are you really as free as you think you are? Armed The post 08-12-26: Gun Owner Privacy, AI Surveillance & the 2nd and 4th Amendments | Mark Walters appeared first on Armed American Radio.

A potentially historic Second Amendment battle is unfolding—and the implications for suppressors, short-barreled rifles and the National Firearms Act could be enormous. On this edition of Armed American Radio’s Daily Defense, Mark Walters is joined by Lee “The Gun Writer” Williams for a packed hour covering suppressor rights, the Jensen v. ATF ruling, the future The post 08-11-26: NFA BOMBSHELL: Could This Change American Gun Ownership FOREVER? appeared first on Armed American Radio.

An armed citizen helps stop a killer in Idaho—and suddenly even USA Today is acknowledging a truth gun owners have argued for years: America may need more armed heroes, not more gun laws. On this edition of Armed American Radio’s Daily Defense, Mark Walters is joined by Andy Hooser, “The Voice of Reason,” for a The post 08-10-26: Idaho’s Armed Hero vs. Connecticut Gun Control: Which One Actually Stops Criminals? appeared first on Armed American Radio.

When tragedy struck at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, an armed citizen responded—helping stop the attacker and potentially saving countless lives. Yet much of the national conversation quickly shifted away from the courageous actions that changed the outcome. On this compelling edition of Armed American Radio, Mark Walters welcomes Andy Hooser (The Voice The post 08-03-26 Andy Hooser: The Hero the Media Couldn’t Ignore: Good Guy With a Gun Stops Evil appeared first on Armed American Radio.

Could the next major Second Amendment victory be closer than many Americans realize? On this powerful edition of Armed American Radio, host Mark Walters welcomes investigative journalist Lee "The Gun Writer" Williams for an in-depth conversation covering the biggest constitutional battles facing gun owners today. From the future of AR-15s and Glock pistols to the The post 07-28-26 The Next Massive Second Amendment Win? Mark Walters & Lee Williams Break Down the Cases That Could Change Everything appeared first on Armed American Radio.

Gun Rights Under Fire: MARTA Carry Ban, Self-Defense Rights, Georgia Gun Laws & Today's Biggest Second Amendment Stories | Armed American Radio The fight to protect the Second Amendment never takes a day off, and neither does Armed American Radio. On this hard-hitting edition, Mark Walters welcomes Andy Hooser (The Voice of Reason) for an The post 07-27-26 Gun Rights Under Fire: Self-Defense, MARTA Carry Ban & The Latest Second Amendment Battles appeared first on Armed American Radio.

The Second Amendment legal battlefield just took another dramatic turn. A sitting Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals judge is publicly urging the U.S. Supreme Court to start issuing "bench slaps" to lower federal courts that continue ignoring Bruen and the Constitution. Judge Lawrence VanDyke says enough is enough—and his criticism of anti-Second Amendment rulings is The post 07-24-26:🚨 9th Circuit Judge Demands SCOTUS “BENCH SLAPS” Anti-2A Courts | Paul Markel Breaks It ALL Down! appeared first on Armed American Radio.

One of the biggest Second Amendment victories in decades has New Jersey gun owners celebrating—and asking important questions. Firearms trainer Rob Pincus joins Mark Walters to explain what the Third Circuit ruling means, why confusion remains inside New Jersey gun shops, and how the Attorney General, State Police, and pending Supreme Court cases could shape The post 07-23-26: 🚨3rd Circuit Rocks New Jersey Gun Ban: Rob Pincus Explains What Gun Owners Should Do Next appeared first on Armed American Radio.

Historic Second Amendment news continues to reshape America. Mark Walters welcomes Andy Hooser, The Voice of Reason, for an in-depth discussion on the First Circuit's decision to uphold Massachusetts' so-called "assault weapon" ban, why lower courts continue issuing rulings they know the Supreme Court is likely to overturn, and what it could signal for the The post 07-22-26 First Circuit Ruling, Massachusetts AWB: Mark and Andy Hooser Break It Down appeared first on Armed American Radio.

The Second Amendment continues gaining momentum as legal victories reshape America's gun rights landscape. Mark Walters welcomes investigative journalist Lee "The Gun Writer" Williams for an in-depth discussion on disturbing new developments in the Tate Adamiak case, Virginia's unraveling gun control agenda, Supreme Court strategy, constitutional carry, state preemption laws, and why anti-gun activists are The post 07-21-26:The Tate Adamiak Scandal Grows: Lee Williams on the Next Huge Second Amendment Victor appeared first on Armed American Radio.

The Third Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a landmark Second Amendment ruling that could reshape the future of gun rights in America. In a stunning decision authored by a Biden-appointed judge, the court struck down New Jersey's so-called assault weapon ban and magazine capacity restrictions, creating a major constitutional victory just months before the The post 07-20-26: John Lott: 🚨 Even BIDEN Judges Just ROCKED Gun Control! appeared first on Armed American Radio.

Paul Markel (Student of the Gun) joins Mark Walters for an in-depth conversation on the biggest issues facing America's gun owners, including violent crime trends, gun control politics, constitutional rights, self-defense, firearms training, and why the Second Amendment remains under constant attack. As new crime data continues to show declines across much of the country, The post 07-17-26 Paul Markel Sounds the Alarm: Why Anti-Gun Politicians Are Losing the Crime Debate appeared first on Armed American Radio.

The National Firearms Act may be facing its greatest constitutional challenge in decades. Mark Walters welcomes Ryan Petty for an in-depth discussion of the NRA, Second Amendment Foundation, Firearms Policy Coalition, and American Suppressor Association's coordinated legal strategy challenging key provisions of the NFA. Discover how recent Supreme Court rulings—including Bruen, Hemani, Wolford v. Lopez, The post 07-16-26 Is the National Firearms Act Finally About to Fall? Ryan Petty Joins. appeared first on Armed American Radio.

Andy Hooser fills in for Mark Walters, bringing his signature insight to the biggest Second Amendment stories, gun rights news, politics, and current events. Don't miss sharp analysis, expert guests, and the latest headlines affecting freedom, self-defense, and America. The post 07-15-26 🚨 Andy Hooser Takes the Mic! The Voice of Reason Brings You the Biggest Stories of the Day appeared first on Armed American Radio.

🚨 Sheriff CALLS OUT Cops Over Gun Arrest: “Send the Non-Criminal on His Way!” Sarasota County Sheriff Kurt Hoffman is calling out police over the treatment of a law-abiding gun owner after officers reportedly spent three hours trying to determine whether a technical firearms violation had even occurred. His message was simple: When a citizen The post 07-14-26 🚨 Sheriff CALLS OUT Cops Over Gun Arrest: “Send the Non-Criminal on His Way!” appeared first on Armed American Radio.

CMMG takes a powerful stand against gun-control states, Glock bans, and special firearm privileges for law enforcement—and Mark Walters and Andy Hooser break down what it could mean for the future of the Second Amendment. On this episode of Armed American Radio, Mark welcomes Andy Hooser, The Voice of Reason, for a wide-ranging discussion covering The post 07-13-26 🚨 CMMG FIRES BACK at Gun-Control States—No More Special Treatment for Police! appeared first on Armed American Radio.

California's Glock ban is now in effect, the Trump Justice Department is fighting back, and a federal judge has refused to temporarily block the controversial gun law. On this episode of Armed American Radio, nationally syndicated host Mark Walters is joined by Paul Markel of Student of the Gun for a hard-hitting discussion about California The post 07-10-26 🚨 California BANNED Glocks—So Why Are Gun Companies Still Selling Them to Police? appeared first on Armed American Radio.

David Codrea joins Mark Walters on Armed American Radio for an in-depth discussion on Virginia gun laws, Second Amendment lawsuits, Supreme Court gun cases, and the latest breaking 2A news. If you're following SCOTUS, gun rights litigation, Virginia's legal battles, and the future of the Second Amendment, this episode delivers expert analysis you won't hear The post 07-08-26 David Codrea Breaks Down the Lawsuits, SCOTUS & the Midterm Fight appeared first on Armed American Radio.

The ATF, Second Amendment, Supreme Court, Tate Adamiak, pistol braces, AR-15 bans, and gun rights all take center stage in today's Armed American Radio. Mark Walters and Lee "The Gun Writer" Williams break down the biggest Second Amendment stories, including the unprecedented transparency from new ATF Director Rob Cicada, the latest Tate Adamiak developments, and The post 07-07-26 Is the ATF Finally Changing? Lee Williams Reveals What Gun Owners Need to Know appeared first on Armed American Radio.

The Department of Justice has officially launched historic Second Amendment lawsuits against California and Virginia, while the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear two landmark "assault weapon" ban cases that could permanently reshape gun rights in America. Mark Walters breaks down the DOJ's unprecedented legal offensive, the future of SCOTUS, the Heller and Bruen precedents, The post 07-01-26 🚨 HISTORIC! Trump’s DOJ SUES California & Virginia Over Gun Bans! appeared first on Armed American Radio.

The United States Supreme Court has officially agreed to hear TWO landmark Second Amendment cases challenging AR-15 and so-called "assault weapon" bans, potentially setting up the biggest gun rights ruling since Bruen, Heller, and McDonald. In this episode of Armed American Radio, Mark Walters breaks down the historic SCOTUS decision to hear Grant v. Higgins The post 06-30-26 🚨 HISTORIC! SCOTUS Takes TWO AR-15 Ban Cases | Is This the END of Gun Control? appeared first on Armed American Radio.

Justice Amy Coney Barrett's vote in a closely watched Supreme Court election case has sparked renewed debate over constitutional interpretation, judicial philosophy, and what these decisions could mean for the future of the Bill of Rights—including the Second Amendment. Mark Walters welcomes Andy Hooser, host of The Voice of Reason, for an in-depth discussion of The post 06-29-26 🚨 Is Justice Barrett Changing Course? SCOTUS, Late Ballots & Why Every Constitutional Right Is at Risk | Andy Hooser Joins AAR appeared first on Armed American Radio.

The U.S. Supreme Court has delivered another major Second Amendment victory in a landmark 6-3 decision, striking down Hawaii's restrictive concealed carry law in Wolford v. Lopez. Mark Walters breaks down what this historic SCOTUS ruling means for gun owners, concealed carry permit holders, the future of Bruen, Heller, McDonald, and why anti-gun states like The post 06-25-26 🚨 SCOTUS STRIKES DOWN Hawaii Gun Ban! HUGE 6-3 Second Amendment Victory Explained | Wolford v. Lopez appeared first on Armed American Radio.

The Supreme Court's Hēmāni decision, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3), Justice Clarence Thomas, the Commerce Clause, and the Second Amendment are at the center of today's Armed American Radio deep dive. Mark Walters explains what the Hēmāni ruling really means for gun owners, prohibited persons, marijuana users, federal gun laws, and why Justice Thomas may have The post 06-24-26 Walters: Justice Thomas Just Changed the Gun Rights Debate: The Hidden Commerce Clause Warning Nobody Is Talking About appeared first on Armed American Radio.

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs surprises the Second Amendment community by signing landmark legislation protecting the iconic Ben Avery Shooting Facility and gun ranges statewide. On this explosive episode of Armed American Radio, host Mark Walters welcomes Arizona House Judiciary Chairman Quang Nguyen ("The Shredder"), AZCDL Chief Lobbyist Mike Infanzon, and investigative journalist Lee "The GunWriter" The post 06-23-26 Arizona’s BIGGEST 2A Victory of 2026? Gov. Hobbs STUNS Gun Owners While SCOTUS Momentum Builds appeared first on Armed American Radio.

Mark Walters and Andy Hooser examine the latest SCOTUS Hemani case developments, the Montreal shooting, Spielberg's Disclosure Day project, and breaking Second Amendment news with expert legal and constitutional analysis on Armed American Radio.

Texas Track Meet Killer Sentenced: Justice Served or Justice Denied? Mark examines the legal principles that guide the American justice system, including due process, the presumption of innocence, jury trials, and the role evidence plays in determining guilt.

On this explosive episode of Armed American Radio's Daily Defense, host Mark Walters is joined by Lee "The Gun Writer" Williams to break down the latest developments in the high-profile Tate Adamiak case, as six members of Congress call for executive clemency

Mark Walters and Andy Hooser break down major Supreme Court gun rights cases, Second Amendment battles, Hawaii carry restrictions, media bias, constitutional freedoms, and the future of conservative talk radio in America. #2A #SCOTUS #GunRights

Fresh off being named to the prestigious Talkers Heavy Hundred list for the second consecutive year, Mark Walters thanks the Armed American Radio audience and sponsors while delivering another powerful broadcast packed with breaking gun rights news, constitutional analysis, and grassroots activism

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