Warrior Wednesday - Iowa Firearms Coalition
by Iowa Firearms Coalition
The "Warrior Wednesday" series features in-depth interviews and conversations with individuals who are prominent in the gun rights movement, including military veterans, law enforcement officers, competitive shooters, industry professionals, and political figures. The discussions often revolve around current events, legislative updates concerning firearms, personal stories of self-defense, and the promotion of shooting sports and responsible gun ownership. The goal of the podcast is to inform, educate, and mobilize citizens in support of their Second Amendment rights.
Episodes
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Michael Pierce of American Gun Owners making your first gun purchase seamless with sales, delivery, education, and support!
JOIN IFC! Michael Pierce: Making Firearm Ownership Easier for the Next Generation Buying your first firearm shouldn't require a law degree, a secret handshake, or a seasoned gun owner to guide you through the process. Yet for millions of Americans, entering the firearms world can be an…
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Craig Sweet of the Iowa Trappers Assn on Trapping Heritage, the Outdoors, Wildlife Management, & More!
JOIN IFC! Craig Sweet | Iowa Trappers Association | Warrior Wednesday What do you really know about trapping? For most Americans, the answer is probably very little. This week on IFC's Warrior Wednesday, we're joined by Craig Sweet, President of the Iowa Trappers Association, a lifelong…
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Kevin Estela - More Capable, Possible and Probable, and True Survival Goals vs Kindness
JOIN IFC! Kevin Estela is a lifelong outdoorsman who grew up in New England. Born into a great family, he was inspired by his father who survived in the jungle of the Philippines during WW2. Kevin developed a passion for the great outdoors at a young age and carried it through life. In his early...
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Isaac Botkin of T.Rex Arms - Gun Culture, Divides, Biblical Concepts with Force, and Loyalty v Truth
JOIN IFC! Isaac Botkin is a designer, entrepreneur, and advocate for liberty. As a jack-of-all-trades product developer and co-owner of T.REX ARMS, Isaac designs practical tactical gear, holsters, load-bearing equipment, and other tools that equip serious citizens to protect innocent life. Before...
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Dick Heller - America's Second Amendment Plaintiff - 20 cases and still rolling!
JOIN IFC! Dick Heller is an American civil rights advocate and Second Amendment icon best known as the lead plaintiff in the landmark Supreme Court case District of Columbia v. Heller (2008). While working as an armed security officer protecting federal employees in Washington, D.C., Heller was...
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Stephen Ziegler - Rack Junkies, Political Engagement, Rogue Government in Conservation, and More
JOIN IFC! Stephen Ziegler is a Midwest-based outdoor writer, media host, and entrepreneur best known as the owner of DeLong Lures—America's oldest soft-plastic lure company—and the creator behind Rack Junkies. With over 500 published articles spanning white-tailed deer hunting, fishing, and...
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Jason Burton of Heirloom Precision, Bespoke Artifacts, Focus on the Being the Very Best, and more
JOIN IFC! For Jason Burton, "The Maker", building is more than just a passing fad or current trend; it is a passion with the goal to create only the best. A functional, useable, and classically styled pistol where no detail is too small to be overlooked, resulting in a legacy that will be passed...
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IA DNR's Jonathan Jones on Scholastic Shooting - SASP and SCTP
JOIN IFC! Jonathan Jones is the Shooting Sports and Range Development Coordinator for the IA DNR. Since joining the department in 2024, he has served as the SCTP and SASP Iowa State Advisor, supporting youth shooting sports access and engagement opportunities. He also oversees the operation,...
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Full Metal Jessy on Gun Bunnies, Women in the Realm, 2A, Self Defense, Discipline, and Strength
JOIN IFC! Jessica Mauro, better known as "Full Metal Jessy", is a competitive shooter, fitness enthusiast, firearms advocate, and passionate voice for women in the shooting community. What began as an introduction to firearms during the COVID-19 pandemic quickly became a pursuit of excellence…
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Christian Grest - Creator vs Influencer, Guns, Cars, and more...
JOIN IFC! Growing up in Florida, Christian Grest began hunting with his father when he was just four or five years old, learning the importance of firearm safety and the Second Amendment from an early age. Right out of high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he served as a shipboard…
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Chad Albrecht - SOTAR - Curb Stomping AR15 Myths, Respecting the American Rifle (AR15), and More...
JOIN IFC! Chad Albrecht is a Master Gunsmith, Certified AR15 Armorer, and Technical Instructor. He founded School of the American Rifle in 2015 which specializes in the quintessential "American Rifle", the AR15. His passion is sharing his technical knowledge and experience so his students can...
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Bruce Deschamps of Sako and the Rise of the Educated Hunter
JOIN IFC! Bruce Deschamps is the Global Digital Marketing Lead at Sako Ltd (Beretta Holding Group), driving digital strategy and brand innovation for both SAKO and TIKKA brands. French by origin and based in Finnish Lapland, he bridges high-level corporate execution with an authentic outdoor...
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Zach Lahn - The Next Iowa Governor? 2A philosophy, Underlying Liberties, Big Iowa Problems, and Lots of Fixes
JOIN IFC! Zach Lahn is running to become Iowa's next governor. Zach and his chief opponent, Rob Sand, both joined IFC early on for our "Candidate Files," AKA the 2A Litmus Test, in which they responded to our four basic questions which are IFC's legislative priorities. Find Zach's HERE and Rob's...
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Sam Schieuer from Schiwerks - God, Guns, Worship and Whiskey
JOIN IFC! Sam Schieuer is the owner of Schiwerks, a custom Cerakote and laser engraving shop based in northwest Iowa. Since founding Schiwerks in 2017, Sam has built a reputation for creating one-of-a-kind firearm finishes and laser-engraved designs for customers across the country. With more…
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Michael Sodini- Guns and Mental Health - Walk the Talk America
JOIN IFC! Michael Sodini is the founder and CEO of Walk the Talk America, a nonprofit that brings the firearms community and mental health professionals together in pursuit of solutions that save lives. Since creating WTTA in 2018, Michael has become a sought after speaker, consultant, and…
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Chris Tymeson of Safari Club International - Safari Hunting, Local Advocacy, and more...
JOIN IFC! Chris Tymeson serves as SCI's Vice-President of Government Affairs, where he works on governmental relations matters involving federal and state laws and regulations related to hunting and conservation within the U.S and abroad. Chris joined SCI after over two decades of service as…
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IFC Volunteering
JOIN IFC Whether you are looking to make a hands-on difference in your local community or simply want to hear inspiring stories of faith-driven action, the IFC blog and podcast—hosted in this episode by Micah Cope and Michael Ware—is your go-to space for purposeful connection. Every week, IFC…
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Brandon Talsma - Second Amendment, Husband, & Father
JOIN IFC! Brandon Talsma is a lifelong resident of Jasper County, Iowa where his family has farmed for four generations. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 2005 and served for 6.5 years in the First Infantry Division, deploying twice to Iraq. He has been married to his wife Holly for 18 years, and...
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John Farhner of GOA - All about GOALS in Des Moines on Aug 1&2, 2026
JOIN IFC. John Fahrner, Deputy Director of Corporate Relations and Co-Host of GOA's State of the Second Podcast joins IFC today and discusses GOALS coming to Des Moines, Aug 1 & 2! Stay up to date on Instagram @goals_con John Fahrner is a seasoned professional with 14 years of experience in the...
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Peter Eisentrager of MidwayUSA Foundation - Multiply Your Club Funding!
JOIN IFC! On this Warrior Wednesday episode, we talk with MidwayUSA Foundation Executive Director, Pete Eisentrager. Founded in 2007 by Larry and Brenda Potterfield, MidwayUSA Foundation supports and grows youth shooting sports by providing long-term endowment funding to youth shooting teams and...
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IFC Special - Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird
JOIN IFC. On November 8, 2022, Iowans elected Brenna Bird to be their next Attorney General – the first Republican to hold the office since 1979. Brenna Bird understands the importance of preserving the freedoms that we as Iowans expect. As the elected County Attorney for Guthrie County since…
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Kyle Hunter - From Home Invasion to Innovation - Clear-Armor
JOIN IFC! Kyle Hunter is the Director of Sales at Clear Armor. Kyle is responsible for developing a high-quality sales development process that aligns with the company's passion for saving lives. He takes pride in creating tailored solutions that work for each client and values building lasting...
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Real New with Lucretia Hughes, 2A, Step Back, Role Models for Kids, and more
JOIN IFC! Lucretia Hughes Klucken is the host of Real News with Lucretia Hughes — a powerhouse live show defending God, Family, and Country, reaching millions of viewers every month on Facebook, Rumble, and Gettr. Based in Loganville, Georgia, Lucretia is the Co-founder of Fallback Productions...
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Prepared 2 Protect - Products filling the Gap between a Harsh word and a Gun
JOIN IFC! Prepared 2 Protect was developed with the interest in empowering people with the confidence to protect themselves, their families and possessions with a less-lethal option. Being Prepared 2 Protect offers peace of mind when children are present and firearms are unwanted, unnecessary or...
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Buck Steele w/Anechoic Silencers - Skunkworks, Silencer Metallurgy, Moon Landing, and more...
JOIN IFC! ANECHOIC™ is a technology-driven engineering and manufacturing company focused on creating the lightest, highest-performance suppressors that have ever existed. Shoot our cans, and we think you'll agree. Meet our people, and we think you'll understand. Our team includes the top minds in...
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Matt Patruno from Two Grunts Inc., Junk Rifle Parts vs The Good Stuff
JOIN IFC! Two Grunts Inc. is a veteran-founded and operated firearms manufacturer focused on producing high-performance, duty-ready AR-15 platform rifles built for reliability, durability, and real-world use. Established in 2021, the company was created to fill a gap in the market by offering...
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Joy of All Trades - Slumming at the Range, Weak Men, Poisoned Water, and more...
JOIN IFC! Joy of all Trades makes videos about life, holistic living, agriculture, the outdoors, and basically anything else she feels like sharing! We had a wild ride on this episode of Warrior Wednesday. We talked 2A, bad water, weak men, and more!
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Kaitlin Bennett - Culture, Intellectual Promiscuity, and the Crazies
JOIN IFC. Promoting faith, family, and freedom, Liberty Hangout (Kaitlin Bennett) is a conservative media outlet that strives to bring viewers relevant insight into current events and promote the common good. Through free speech and open dialogue, we hope to restore our country to its...
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Nikki San Juan - Finnish National Defenders and the Russian Threat
JOIN IFC! Nicole San Juan (or in Finnish TV, she's better known as Nikki Taifuun) is a 36-year-old Finnish citizen of Filipino heritage whose interest in voluntary national defense skills and personal preparedness was sparked in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Having already exceeded…
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Liberty Doll - Exodus from Mass and the Cultural Problem
JOIN IFC! Liberty Doll's channel covers all manner of infringements on our personal rights, whether it's a violation of the 1st, 2nd, 4th, or just general, run-of-the-mill tyranny. Her goal is to educate people about important issues with just enough humor to (hopefully) keep you sane. With a...
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IFC Special - Michael Ware on KBIZ - All Things Iowa Firearms Coalition
JOIN IFC! Michael Ware joins Ellis Codjoe on the Ottumwa Radio Group's KBIZ for a well-rounded discussion on the Second Amendment with light touches on the Iowa Firearms Coalition and the NRA. Don't miss the conversation!
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Jon Richelieu-Booth - When an Accusation is Enough & the UK Slide into Horror
JOIN IFC! Jon Richelieu-Booth was featured in print news outlets, on FOX, FOX35 Orlando & GB News (US). Upcoming Appearance on the IFC's Warrior Wednesday Podcast ** Proud 2A Supporter & (God willing) future American.
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Joseph Greenlee - NRA ILA Litigation and the Window of Freedom
Joseph Greenlee is the Director of the Office of Litigation Counsel at the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action. He is also a Research Associate at the Independence Institute and a Policy Advisor for Legal Affairs at the Heartland Institute. Greenlee has worked on more than...
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Matthew Peake & the Granddaddy of all Firearm Auctions - Rock Island Auction
Matthew Peake is a storyteller at heart, bringing history to life through his lens and voice. From photographing Elmer Keith's famed revolvers to documenting pieces connected to President Theodore Roosevelt, he has spent nearly two decades immersed in the firearms industry. Matthew began as the...
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Perry Whitaker - Gusmith Beard
Perry Whitaker, AKA the Gunsmith Beard joins IFC's Warrior Wednesday for Episode 145. According to his mom, ever since he was a little kid, he was building guns at a broken clothing rack, hiding behind clothes while his mom shopped at the local department store, or using a cardboard roll from a...
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Kevin "KD" Dixie - Second Amendment, Objective Truth, and Race
IFC's Warrior Wednesday program is joined by Kevin "KD" Dixie. Kevin Dixie is the Owner of No Other Choice (NOC) Firearms Training and founder of "Aiming for the Truth" (A program focused on getting to the roots of the factors that are driving violence in our communities. A mission of solving…
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IFC Special - The Dilemma of 2nd Amendment Champions!
Today we're talking about something that Iowans should be extremely proud of—but also something that comes with responsibility. Over the past 20 years, Iowa has gone from being ranked in the 40s nationally for gun rights protections to consistently ranking among the top five states in the…
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IFC Special - Black Flag Arsenal Announces the Vanguard Shooting Facility
IFC's Trusted Partner, Black Flag Arsenal, announces their newest venture - The Vanguard Shooting Facility! Unfortunately, we are already seeing organized resistance from local anti-gun groups who plan to attend the zoning meeting, write letters, make phone calls, and speak against the project....
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Kaitlyn Ware - 2A Youth
JOIN IFC and NRA! Kaitlyn Ware, a life member of IFC and NRA, joins us today to talk about all things 2A for a young person in America. She's attended the NRA Y.E.S. (Youth Education Summit), led folks at the Iowa Capitol on IFC's 2A Day for years, headed to New Mexico to shoot, camp, and learn…
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Gabby Franco - Venezuela Fall
Join IFC! Gabby Franco's journey began in the Central Occidental region of Venezuela, where her parents instilled in her the values of resilience and dedication. Although she initially explored interests like dance and gymnastics, she discovered a profound passion for Olympic shooting after her...
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IFC Special - K. Ware - NRA on KBIZ w/Ellis Codjoe
Join NRA and IFC! Kaitlyn, 16yrs old and a life member of NRA, is a guest on Ellis Codjoe's morning program at KBIZ - 1240AM and 102.7FM via the Ottumwa Radio Group. Listen in as they talk about NRA, the NRA Y.E.S. Program, the Adventure Camp at the NRA Whittington Center, and more! Thank you,...
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Riley T. Bowman - Guardian Conference
JOIN IFC! Riley T. Bowman is an elite shooter and instructor who transitioned from an eight-year career in law enforcement to the highest levels of competitive shooting. A USPSA Grand Master, Riley holds multiple state titles and top national rankings. He is dedicated to bridging the gap between...
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Ben Gillenwater - The Family IT Guy
Support IFC by becoming a member or donating. Ben Gillenwater is a seasoned cybersecurity expert with 30 years of experience who has dedicated himself to helping families navigate the digital world safely. His mission was sparked by a personal realization when he discovered that even "kid-safe"...
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Matt Ware - Executive Leadership
Support this podcast by joining or donating to IFC. With over 30 years of leadership experience spanning corporate boardrooms, high-growth startups, and public stages, Matt Ware understands the unique pressures that accompany scaling an organization. His career is defined by a deep familiarity…
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Sean A. Brady - Assault Weapons Bans and More
JOIN IFC Sean A. Brady spends time unpacking the big court case wrapping up next door in Illinois – Barnett v. Raoul – an "assault weapons ban" and much worse… Listen in to understand the case and the impact. We've had a case of our own – Monroe County v. IFC – that was a wild ride as many of you...
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Lance Shay - Mental Preparedness
Join IFC Mental Preparedness on this week's IFC Warrior Wednesday. IFC visits with Lance Shay about a recent reminder on being prepared to offer first aid, recall, and administer the basics, and beyond in Episode 80.
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The Gibson Girls & KK on Youth in the 2A Realm
JOIN IFC The Gibson Girls and KK join us for this episode of Warrior Wednesday as they walk us through Youth Advocacy, Competitions, and Hunting. How can you be involved? The best practices? Highs and lows? Tune in to learn more from some "been there, done that" women heroes!
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Kim Rhode - 6 Time Olympian
JOIN IFC 6 time Olympian, Kim Rhode, is interviewed on this week's Warrior Wednesday by Michael Ware! Daughter of Richard and Sharon Rhode; Her father, Richard, is her coach…Married to Mike Harryman…Has one son, Carter, with whom she was pregnant while competing at the London 2012 Olympic...
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Jeff Struecker - Black Hawk Down
JOIN IFC Jeff Struecker, IFC's 2A Day (February 18th, 2025) featured speaker, leads the Unbeatable Army. He's a decorated soldier who enlisted in the United States Army at age 18 and retired with almost 23 years of active federal service. In 2017, he was inducted into the US Army Ranger Hall of...
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Micah Cope - CopeWERX
JOIN IFC Micah Cope is with IFC this week from CopeWERX talking about edged weapons, EDCs, blade choices, steels, and more for Warrior Wednesday. See his reviews and learn more @CopeWERX and check out the blade buy/sell/swap page on FB too!
About this show
The "Warrior Wednesday" series features in-depth interviews and conversations with individuals who are prominent in the gun rights movement, including military veterans, law enforcement officers, competitive shooters, industry professionals, and political figures. The discussions often revolve around current events, legislative updates concerning firearms, personal stories of self-defense, and the promotion of shooting sports and responsible gun ownership. The goal of the podcast is to inform, educate, and mobilize citizens in support of their Second Amendment rights.
Hosted by
Iowa Firearms Coalition