The Forge of Freedom

Show Notes: Episode 61. What Should You Know as a New Gun Owner? (rerun of Episode 19) In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by his father, Mike Ooley, to discuss what a new gun owner needs to know. Resources: Massad Ayoob Group – MAG40: https://massadayoobgroup.com/mag-40/ In the Gravest Extreme by Massad Ayoob: https://www.amazon.com/Gravest-Extreme-Firearm-Personal-Protection/dp/0936279001/ref=sr_1_1?crid=39EY9VXTHAXNS&keywords=in+the+gravest+extreme+by+massad+ayoob&qid=1682881750&sprefix=in+the+gravest+ext%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-1 The Law of Self-Defense by Andrew Branca https://www.amazon.com/Law-Self-Defense-Indispensable-Citizen/dp/1943809143/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2HI3KJNDMJYMI&keywords=law+of+self+defense&qid=1682881794&sprefix=law+of+self+defens%2Caps%2C106&sr=8-1 Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network (ACLDN) https://armedcitizensnetwork.org/ U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) https://academy.usconcealedcarry.com/ Gunsite https://www.gunsite.com/ John Farnam – Defensive Training International https://defense-training.com/about/ Tom Givens – Rangemaster https://rangemaster.com/tom-givens/ Greg Ellifritz https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/ John Correia at Active Self Protection https://activeselfprotection.com/ Lee Weems https://firstpersonsafety.com/ _______________________________ Tags: liberty, freedom, rights, responsibilities, personalresponsibility, firearms, handguns, training, mondaygunday The podcast is also available on YouTube, Rumble, and all the most popular podcast streaming sources: Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2263714 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theforgeoffreedom PodLink https://pod.link/1663691635 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-forge-of-freedom/id1663691635 Anchor/Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/alex-ooley3 Amazon https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/bb7145f8-24dc-49d2-8b43-0c6e4d98686d/the-forge-of-freedom?ref=dm_sh_5bKJq2KMITkxLeV5hmkot23XF Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/24GFU6uBP3IV9G1e2bFsz6 Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kODkzNjE3OC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjvr7vFsP_8AhWBL1kFHY6ADA8Q9sEGegQIARAC Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/the-forge-of-freedom TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Education-Podcasts/The-Forge-of-Freedom-p3486880/ iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-forge-of-freedom-106982838/

Show Notes: Episode 59. Is a "Liberty Safe" Good for Liberty or Safety? Plus, New Mexico Governor Must Be Stopped. Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, to discuss the recent controversy surrounding Liberty Safe and their disclosure of a customer’s combination to the FBI. They also discuss the 30-day suspension of the Constitution by the tyrant governor of New Mexico. Resources: Liberty Safe: https://www.libertysafe.com/collections/presidential/products/presidential-25#description https://twitter.com/hodgetwins/status/1698854092792070382?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1698854092792070382%7Ctwgr%5Eb3174de9428f3382ebc53ef2f8cd0166c331573c%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fbearingarms.com%2Franjit-singh%2F2023%2F09%2F06%2Fis-liberty-safe-with-liberty-safe-n74510 https://twitter.com/Mrgunsngear/status/1699596680474071292 https://twitter.com/libertysafeinc/status/1699245595867971969 https://twitter.com/johnbryanesq/status/1699374297167397190?s=10 https://twitter.com/libertysafeinc/status/1699606598669459680 https://twitter.com/fourboxesdiner/status/1700118148907716813 https://twitter.com/Guns_Gadgets/status/1699404593958879618 https://twitter.com/hodgetwins/status/1699848599503339560 https://twitter.com/collinrugg/status/1699455774576324740?s=42 https://twitter.com/2aHistory/status/1699513964558733334 https://www.ledger.com/academy/not-your-keys-not-your-coins-why-it-matters https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/pr/arkansas-man-arrested-felony-and-misdemeanor-charges-actions-during-jan-6-capitol-breach https://www.justice.gov/usao-dc/press-release/file/1594191/download https://blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2022/04/an-act-against-the-constitution-is-void/ https://blog.tenthamendmentcenter.com/2023/09/acts-against-the-constitution-are-void/ New Mexico Governor Goes Full Tyrant: https://twitter.com/Mrgunsngear/status/1700481855991017715 https://twitter.com/Mrgunsngear/status/1700499161982935341 DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast. #freedom #liberty #2a #selfownership #ATF #FBI #tyranny #separationofpowers #firearms #righttokeepandbeararms #NewMexico

Show Notes: Episode 58. The War on Drugs Is a War on Freedom Alex Ooley discusses an article by David Gordon and a book by Laurence Vance called The War on Drugs is a War on Freedom. Resources: The War on Drugs is a War on Freedom: https://mises.org/library/war-drugs-war-freedom Electronic Frontier Foundation: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2014/10/peekaboo-i-see-you-government-uses-authority-meant-terrorism-other-uses Patriot Act Used for Drug War: https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/blogpost/post/patriot-act-used-to-fight-more-drug-dealers-than-terrorists/2011/09/07/gIQAcmEBAK_blog.html https://nymag.com/news/9-11/10th-anniversary/patriot-act/ https://www.motherjones.com/kevin-drum/2014/10/patriot-act-warrants-used-more-drugs-terrorism/ The Conservative Drug War Creed: https://www.lewrockwell.com/2018/06/laurence-m-vance/the-conservative-drug-war-creed/ FISA Courts: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Foreign_Intelligence_Surveillance_Court Related Forge of Freedom episodes: Episode 3. The Forge of Freedom – The War on Drugs - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivj3cL7O7B8&list=PL6_liiJJ_k4OeOjgXa1hiD_eyrpiwDf3r&index=53 Episode 14. The Forge of Freedom – Positive & Negative Rights - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkPhL_mZeA4 Episode 22. Vices Are Not Crimes - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2hSo46J3NU DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast. #freedom #liberty #2a #selfownership #drugwar #warondrugs #tyranny #terrorism

Show Notes: Episode 56. “Don’t Tread on Me” - What is the Gadsden Flag? Alex Ooley discusses a recent incident in Colorado involving the censorship of a symbol of freedom – the Gadsden Flag. A 12-year-old boy at the Vanguard School in Colorado Springs, Colorado was removed from class for displaying a Gadsden Flag patch on his backpack. Resources: Connor Boyack on X: "Meet 12yo Jaiden who was kicked out of class yesterday in Colorado Springs for having a Gadsden flag patch…” https://twitter.com/cboyack/status/1696508336345153691?s=42 The Tuttle Twins and the Creature from Jekyll Island - The Tuttle Twins https://tuttletwins.com/product/the-tuttle-twins-and-the-creature-from-jekyll-island/? Wallowa-Whitman National Forest - Outdoor Safety & Ethics https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/wallowa-whitman/learning/safety-ethics/?cid=stelprdb5228184 The Rattlesnake as a Symbol of America - by Benjamin Franklin https://www.greatseal.com/symbols/rattlesnake.html Connor Boyack on X: "No surprise at all that @cnn and @MSNBC have zero articles or mentions of Jaiden, gadsden flag, etc. from this week. Totally ignored the story… https://twitter.com/cboyack/status/1697589611693023703 Colorado Springs boy not backing down from wearing symbolic patch to school https://www.koaa.com/news/covering-colorado/colorado-springs-mom-says-son-kicked-out-of-class-over-gadsden-flag-patch Colorado Boy Removed From School Over “Don’t Tread on Me” Patch https://reason.com/2023/08/29/jaiden-colorado-gadsden-flag-dont-tread-on-me-school/ John F. TINKER and Mary Beth Tinker, Minors, etc., et al., Petitioners, v. DES MOINES INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT et al. | Supreme Court | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute https://www.law.cornell.edu/supremecourt/text/393/503 After going viral, Colorado Springs school says student can display Gadsden flag | Education | gazette.com https://gazette.com/news/colorado-springs-school-video-goes-viral-district-responds/article_a66f892f-002b-5327-b733-79cf0fe1f810.html Connor Boyack on X: "We won! #JusticeForJaiden” https://twitter.com/cboyack/status/1696693472533635562 The U.S. Navy’s Jack https://www.history.navy.mil/browse-by-topic/heritage/banners/usnavy-jack.html Connor Boyack on X: #BeLikeJaiden https://twitter.com/cboyack/status/1696987301920878956?s=42 DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast. #freedom #liberty #1A #freespeech #dontreadonme #tyranny #control #censorship #BenjaminFranklin #GadsdenFlag #liveandletlive #BeLikeJaiden

Show Notes: Episode 57. ATF Proposed Rule on Definition of “Engaged in the Business” as a Dealer in Firearms Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, to discuss the ATF’s new proposed rule addressing what it means to be “engaged in the business” of dealing firearms. Resources: FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Takes Another Life-Saving Step to Keep Guns Out of Dangerous Hands | The White House https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/08/31/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-takes-another-life-saving-step-to-keep-guns-out-of-dangerous-hands/ Justice Department Proposes New Regulation to Update Definition of “Engaged in the Business” as a Firearms Dealer | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives https://www.atf.gov/news/pr/justice-department-proposes-new-regulation-update-definition-engaged-business-firearms Definition of "Engaged in the Business" as a Dealer in Firearms - atf_eib_nprm_-_engaged_in_the_business_as_a_dealer_in_firearms.pdf https://www.atf.gov/rules-and-regulations/docs/rulemaking/atf-eib-nprm-engaged-business-dealer-firearms/download Definition of “Engaged in the Business” as a Dealer in Firearms | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives https://www.atf.gov/firearms/definition-engaged-business-dealer-firearms The Gun Show Loophole Myth: New Bureau of Justice Statistics Survey on the Sources of Criminal Guns confirms very few Criminals get guns from gun shows https://crimeresearch.org/2019/01/the-gun-show-loophole-myth-new-bureau-of-justice-statistics-survey-on-the-sources-of-criminal-guns-confirms-very-few-criminals-get-guns-from-gun-shows/ Second Treatise of Government by John Locke https://www.britannica.com/topic/Two-Treatises-of-Government https://www.gutenberg.org/files/7370/7370-h/7370-h.htm ATF Proposes Rulemaking to Define ‘Engaged in the Business’ - TheGunMag - The Official Gun Magazine of the Second Amendment FoundationTheGunMag – The Official Gun Magazine of the Second Amendment Foundation http://www.thegunmag.com/atf-proposes-rulemaking-to-define-engaged-in-the-business/ Federal Firearms Licenses | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives https://www.atf.gov/firearms/federal-firearms-licenses 27 CFR § 478.11 | eRegulations https://regulations.atf.gov/478-11/2019-24570#478-11-p432088716-b How to Become a Federal Firearms Licensee in 10 Easy Steps | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives https://www.atf.gov/resource-center/how-become-federal-firearms-licensee-10-easy-steps Federal Firearms License - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Firearms_License Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bureau_of_Alcohol,_Tobacco,_Firearms_and_Explosives United States Department of Justice - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Department_of_Justice Federal Rulemaking Process | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives https://www.atf.gov/resource-center/federal-rulemaking-process The Rulemaking Process - the_rulemaking_process.pdf https://www.federalregister.gov/uploads/2011/01/the_rulemaking_process.pdf NSSF-factsheet-Engagedinthebusiness.pdf https://www.nssf.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/NSSF-factsheet-Engagedinthebusiness.pdf Bipartisan Safer Communities Act - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bipartisan_Safer_Communities_Act Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022 - Ballotpedia https://ballotpedia.org/Bipartisan_Safer_Communities_Act_of_2022 Text - S.2938 - 117th Congress (2021-2022): Bipartisan Safer Communities Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2938/text?r=5&s=1 Chevron deference | Wex | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/chevron_deference Patriot Act used to fight more drug dealers than terrorists - The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/blogpost/post/patriot-act-used-to-fight-more-drug-dealers-than-terrorists/2011/09/07/gIQAcmEBAK_blog.html Patriot Act https://nymag.com/news/9-11/10th-anniversary/patriot-act/ PATRIOT Act Warrants Used More For Drugs Than For Terrorism – Mother Jones https://www.motherjones.com/kevin-drum/2014/10/patriot-act-warrants-used-more-drugs-terrorism/ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast. #freedom #liberty #2a #selfownership #ATF #tyranny #separationofpowers #firearms #righttokeepandbeararms

Show Notes: Episode 54. Kids Don't Need School Alex Ooley is joined by Jonathan and Adriana Prescott to discuss their book, Kids Don't Need School: A Radical New Homeschool Plan to Teach Anything, Promote Independent Learning, and Prepare Children for an Uncertain Future. Resources: Homeschool Life https://www.homeschoollife.us/ Homeschool Life on Twitter/X https://twitter.com/Homeschool_LLC Kids Don't Need School https://www.amazon.com/Kids-Dont-Need-School-Independent/dp/B0C2S6QCYF/?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=onionskinpres-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=836016b2d48cc8ca64ad66eca057440f&camp=1789&creative=9325 Extracts by Annabel https://www.extractsbyannabel.com/ Extracts by Annabel on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Extracts-by-Annabel-LLC/100083150927864/?paipv=0&eav=AfYDL94omlZUkeTSVDCt9rXaQ_50datq5hBj3hm5dnJGssU3T6FmbFypC2X2Z4UPBAY&_rdr DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast. #freedom #family #life #homeschooling #homeschool #children #liberty #parenting #unschooling

Show Notes: Episode 55. Red Flag Laws: A Threat to the Constitution and Individual Liberty Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, to discuss the dangers of “Red Flag” laws and why even the best versions of these laws violate the Constitution and threaten individual liberty. Resources: SAF Complaint: https://www.saf.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Willey-v.-Brown-complaint.pdf Ammoland Article re Capture the Flag: https://www.ammoland.com/2023/08/second-amendment-foundation-to-target-red-flag-laws-capture-the-flag/#axzz8BQNxCD7h Department of Defense Defense Science Board (Task Force Report: Predicting Violent Behavior): https://apps.dtic.mil/dtic/tr/fulltext/u2/a565355.pdf John Lott (Crime Prevention Research Center): https://crimeresearch.org/2023/05/talk-on-gun-free-zones-and-red-flag-laws-at-the-annual-nra-convention/ https://crimeresearch.org/2023/04/on-the-simon-conway-show-to-discuss-gun-control-and-red-flag-laws/ 4th Amendment to the Constitution: https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/amendment-4/ 5th Amendment to the Constitution: https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/amendment-5/ Probable Cause: https://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution-conan/amendment-4/probable-cause-requirement DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast. #freedom #liberty #firearms #ERPO #redflag #Constitution #5A #2A #4A #guns

Show Notes: Episode 53. Gun Control and The Arbitrary Definition of “Assault Weapons” Alex Ooley discusses an exchange in the YouTube comments from Episode 46 in which he discussed the arbitrary definition of so-called “assault weapons” with Stephen Halbrook. The commenter was adamant that gun control is a viable way to improve society. What do you think? Resources: Episode 46. America’s Rifle: The Case for the AR-15 by Stephen P. Halbrook - YouTube https://youtu.be/GMOyQBobOEE?t=481 The Arbitrary Definition of "Assault Weapons" - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sEuALsXHTqM The Arbitrary Definition of “Assault Weapons” – The Forge of Freedom https://forgeoffreedom.com/2023/08/06/the-arbitrary-definition-of-assault-weapons/ John R Lott Jr. on X: https://twitter.com/JohnRLottJr/status/1692966397847261545 Updated: Murder and homicide rates before and after gun bans https://crimeresearch.org/2016/04/murder-and-homicide-rates-before-and-after-gun-bans/ More Guns, Less Crime: Understanding Crime and Gun Control Laws, Third Edition (Studies in Law and Economics): Lott Jr., John R. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0226493660/ref=nosim/?tag=johnrlotttrip-20 America’s Rifle: The Case for the AR-15 by Stephen Halbrook https://www.amazon.com/Americas-Rifle-Stephen-P-Halbrook/dp/1637586809/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=america%27s+rifle&qid=1692561352&sprefix=america%27s+rifle%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-1 Gun Control in the Third Reich: Disarming the Jews and "Enemies of the State" by Stephen Halbrook https://www.amazon.com/Gun-Control-Third-Reich-Disarming/dp/1598131621/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=hT650&content-id=amzn1.sym.ed85217c-14c9-4aa0-b248-e47393e2ce12&pf_rd_p=ed85217c-14c9-4aa0-b248-e47393e2ce12&pf_rd_r=146-3551664-2725638&pd_rd_wg=2hKW3&pd_rd_r=8f532b74-29ef-45e6-8ccf-b0a8402bde0c&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast.

Show Notes: Episode 52. Oliver Anthony's "Rich Men North of Richmond" Goes Viral Alex Ooley discusses the new viral song, “Rich Men North of Richmond” by Oliver Anthony Music. Resources: Oliver Anthony - Rich Men North Of Richmond https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqSA-SY5Hro It's a pleasure to meet you https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmxyMJd7IQ8 Oliver Anthony, Rich Men North Of Richmond, Live at Morris Farm, Barco, Currituck North Carolina (Outer Banks Adventures) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QKJUlOd6ec DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast.

Show Notes: Episode 51. What is the Second Amendment? (rerun of Episode 9) In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and the right to keep and bear arms. Resources: Heller: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2007/07-290 https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/dc-v-heller/ McDonald: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2009/08-1521 https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/mcdonald-v-city-of-chicago/ Bruen: https://www.oyez.org/cases/2021/20-843 https://www.scotusblog.com/case-files/cases/new-york-state-rifle-pistol-association-inc-v-bruen/ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast.

Show Notes: Episode 50. Hannah Arendt’s Chilling Thesis on Evil by Lawrence Reed Alex Ooley discusses Hannah Arendt’s observations on the nature of evil. Resources: https://fee.org/articles/hannah-arendt-s-chilling-thesis-on-evil/ https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/111024-those-who-don-t-know-history-are-doomed-to-repeat-it https://danieljmitchell.wordpress.com/2023/07/29/government-schools-and-competition/ https://intellectualtakeout.org/2020/08/abolishing-history-from-the-classroom-is-what-got-us-into-this-mess/?fbclid=IwAR32Pm1VUeu3k6VIf1GVjoFFxijdP7dUNPgNEdtZ0sjueJ-4mTm8Z-g6paQ https://www.nationsreportcard.gov/highlights/ushistory/2022/ Episode 40. Are We Good Enough for Liberty by Lawrence Reed https://youtu.be/LJC77He8bMo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDO5u2YSbm0 https://www.amazon.com/Why-Read-Hannah-Arendt-Now/dp/1509528601/ref=sr_1_16?crid=14ZKM6CJBVUHX&keywords=hannah+arendt&qid=1658944224&s=books&sprefix=hannah+arendt%2Cstripbooks%2C216&sr=1-16 https://www.amazon.com/Eichmann-in-Jerusalem-audiobook/dp/B004VNXBVC/ref=sr_1_5?crid=14ZKM6CJBVUHX&keywords=hannah+arendt&qid=1658944410&s=books&sprefix=hannah+arendt%2Cstripbooks%2C216&sr=1-5 https://aeon.co/ideas/what-did-hannah-arendt-really-mean-by-the-banality-of-evil https://fee.org/articles/the-two-monsters-of-the-french-revolution-who-were-consumed-by-power-and-lost-their-heads-on-the-same-day/ https://fee.org/articles/what-the-nazis-had-in-common-with-every-other-collectivist-regime-in-the-20th-century/ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast.

Show Notes: Episode 49. What You Should Know About OC Spray (aka Pepper Spray) Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, for Monday Gun Day to discuss a non-lethal use of force option, OC spray, often called “pepper” spray. Resources: Massad Ayoob: https://www.backwoodshome.com/blogs/MassadAyoob/important-points-on-pepper-spray/?mc_cid=e895af49c9&mc_eid=123ad7c33f Chuck Haggard: https://www.recoilweb.com/how-to-pepper-spray-139086.html Sabre: https://www.sabrered.com/pepper-spray/sabre-pepper-spray-finger-grip-and-key-ring Pom: https://pompepperspray.com/products/pom-clip-model Fighting Through Pepper Spray (Greg Ellifritz): https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/fighting-through-pepper-spray How to Choose and Use Pepper Spray (Greg Ellifritz): https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/pepper-spray-how-to-choose-it-and-how-to-use-it Defeating Pepper Spray (Greg Ellifritz): https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/your-tactical-training-scenario-defeating-pepper-spray Lessons from Successful Use of Pepper Spray (Greg Ellifritz): https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/lessons-learned-from-a-successful-use-of-pepper-spray DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast.

Show Notes: Episode 48. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Libertarians by Jeffrey Tucker Alex Ooley shares an article by Jeffrey Tucker called the “7 Habits of Highly Effective Libertarians.” Resources: https://fee.org/articles/7-habits-of-highly-effective-libertarians/ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast.

Show Notes: Episode 47. Massad Ayoob’s 10 Commandments for Concealed Carry – Part 2 (Monday Gun Day) Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, for Monday Gun Day to discuss Massad Ayoob’s 10 Commandments for Concealed Carry Resources: Massad Ayoob: https://massadayoobgroup.com/events/ Deadly Force by Massad Ayoob https://www.amazon.com/Deadly-Force-Understanding-Right-Defense/dp/1440240612/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=deadly+force+massad+ayoob&qid=1689448435&sprefix=deadly+force%252Caps%252C114&sr=8-2&_encoding=UTF8&tag=oggl-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=d08eb805b594ef30576d86791c71b354&camp=1789&creative=9325 John Lott (Crime Prevention Research Center): https://crimeresearch.org/ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast .

Show Notes: Episode 46. America’s Rifle: The Case for the AR-15 by Stephen P. Halbrook Alex Ooley is joined by Stephen Halbrook to discuss his book, America’s Rifle: The Case for the AR-15. Stephen P. Halbrook is a Senior Fellow at the Independent Institute. He has taught legal and political philosophy at George Mason University, Howard University, and Tuskegee Institute, and he received his J.D. from the Georgetown University Law Center and Ph.D. in social philosophy from Florida State University. The winner of three cases before the U.S. Supreme Court (Printz v. United States, United States v. Thompson/Center Arms Company, and Castillo v. United States), he has testified before the Subcommittee on the Constitution of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senate Subcommittee on the Constitution, Subcommittee on Crime of the House Judiciary Committee, Senate Governmental Affairs Committee, and House Committee on the District of Columbia. Summary In this episode of the Forge of Freedom podcast, host Alex Ooley interviews Stephen Halbrook about his book 'America's Rifle: The Case for the AR-15.' The conversation covers various topics related to the Second Amendment and the AR-15, including the history and philosophy behind the right to keep and bear arms, the arbitrary classification of firearms as 'assault weapons,' the criminal misuse of firearms, and the Supreme Court's acceptance of the Rahimi case. Halbrook provides a comprehensive overview of the book and makes a compelling case for the AR-15 as America's rifle. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Book Overview 02:45 Inspiration for Writing the Book 06:19 The Term 'Assault Weapon' 11:26 The Philosophical Underpinnings of the Second Amendment 15:21 Arms in Common Use and the AR-15 23:19 Criminal Misuse of Firearms and the Rights of Law-Abiding Citizens 29:17 The Supreme Court and the Rahimi Case 32:54 Closing Remarks and Elevator Pitch for the Book Resources: America’s Rifle: The Case for the AR-15 by Stephen P. Halbrook https://stephenhalbrook.com/books/americas-rifle/ The Volokh Conspiracy at Reason.com https://reason.com/search/halbrook/ Amazon link to America’s Rifle: The Case for the AR-15 by Stephen P. Halbrook https://www.amazon.com/Americas-Rifle-Stephen-P-Halbrook/dp/1637586809?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=oggl-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=658e5bfd94edefad7d161e007581a183&camp=1789&creative=9325 Independent Institute https://www.independent.org/aboutus/person_detail.asp?id=517 Stephen Halbrook – Resume` https://stephenhalbrook.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Resume-Halbrook.pdf Federalist Society https://fedsoc.org/contributors/stephen-halbrook Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Halbrook DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast.

Show Notes: Episode 45. Massad Ayoob’s 10 Commandments for Concealed Carry - Part 1 (Monday Gun Day) Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, for Monday Gun Day to discuss Massad Ayoob’s 10 Commandments for Concealed Carry Resources: Massad Ayoob: https://massadayoobgroup.com/events/ Deadly Force by Massad Ayoob https://www.amazon.com/Deadly-Force-Understanding-Right-Defense/dp/1440240612/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=deadly+force+massad+ayoob&qid=1689448435&sprefix=deadly+force%252Caps%252C114&sr=8-2&_encoding=UTF8&tag=oggl-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=d08eb805b594ef30576d86791c71b354&camp=1789&creative=9325 John Lott (Crime Prevention Research Center): https://crimeresearch.org/ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast

Show Notes: Episode 44. What is the Anti-Commandeering Doctrine? Alex Ooley discusses the anti-commandeering doctrine and the importance of this concept for the limitation of federal government power. Resources: https://tenthamendmentcenter.com/2021/01/04/the-anti-commandeering-doctrine-an-introduction/ https://tenthamendmentcenter.com/ https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/amdt10-4-2/ALDE_00013627/ https://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution-conan/amendment-10/tenth-amendment-commandeering-prohibitions https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Printz_v._United_States https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/521/898/ https://www.casebriefs.com/blog/law/constitutional-law/constitutional-law-keyed-to-sullivan/the-commerce-power/printz-v-united-states-3/ https://www.oyez.org/cases/1996/95-1478 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Halbrook https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonald_v._City_of_Chicago https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/District_of_Columbia_v._Heller https://stephenhalbrook.com/ https://www.independent.org/aboutus/person_detail.asp?id=517 https://fedsoc.org/contributors/stephen-halbrook https://mises.org/wire/local-nullification-way-fight-both-state-and-federal-despots DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast.

Show Notes: Episode 43. Aftermath of Self-Defense: Post Critical Incident Psychological Trauma (Monday Gun Day) Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, for Monday Gun Day to discuss the psychological symptoms that you may experience in the aftermath of a self-defense incident. Resources: Massad Ayoob: https://massadayoobgroup.com/events/ Deadly Force by Massad Ayoob https://www.amazon.com/Deadly-Force-Understanding-Right-Defense/dp/1440240612/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=deadly+force+massad+ayoob&qid=1689448435&sprefix=deadly+force%252Caps%252C114&sr=8-2&_encoding=UTF8&tag=oggl-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=d08eb805b594ef30576d86791c71b354&camp=1789&creative=9325 Armed Citizen’s Legal Defense Network (ACLDN): https://armedcitizensnetwork.org/ https://www.emdr.com/ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/22641-emdr-therapy https://www.thetruthaboutguns.com/let-them-go-dont-use-deadly-force-to-defend-your-property/ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast

The city of Indianapolis has adopted and unconstitutional and unenforceable gun control ordinance. Luckily, the state of Indiana has a preemption statute that prevents this sort of ordinance from having affect. The Attorney General also issued an opinion, indicating that this ordinance was unlawful. #firearms #freedom #2am #2A #indiana #indianapolis #preemption #constitution

Show Notes: Episode 42. Wickard v. Filburn – One of the Worst Supreme Court Cases Alex Ooley discusses Wickard v. Filburn, separation of powers, and the limited powers that Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution grants to Congress. Resources: https://fee.org/articles/wickard-v-filburn-the-supreme-court-case-that-gave-the-federal-government-nearly-unlimited-power/ https://www.amazon.com/Politically-Incorrect-Guide-Constitution-Guides/dp/1596985054/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3D277708788O&keywords=politically+incorrect+guide+constitution&qid=1689286421&sprefix=politically+incorrect+guide+constitution%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1 https://fee.org/articles/why-fdr-banned-the-sale-of-sliced-bread-during-world-war-ii/ https://www.amazon.com/Dirty-Dozen-Radically-Expanded-Government-ebook/dp/B004XMT2P0?keywords=levy+mellor&sprefix=levy+mellor,digital-text,95&linkCode=sl1&tag=substackmil0f-20&linkId=8f6b697ebeadb07c16367dd4980694f2&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl https://www.amazon.com/Who-Killed-Constitution-Government-American/dp/0307405761/ref=sr_1_1?crid=35UGCAP1EGTYA&keywords=who+killed+the+constitution&qid=1689286363&sprefix=who+killed+the+constitution%2Caps%2C114&sr=8-1 https://law.justia.com/constitution/us/article-3/23-judicial-review.html#1 https://mises.org/wire/constitutional-law-supposed-be-different https://constitution.congress.gov/constitution/article-1/ https://www.americanbar.org/groups/law_students/resources/on-demand/quimbee-wickard-v-filburn/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wickard_v._Filburn https://constitutioncenter.org/the-constitution/supreme-court-case-library/wickard-v-filburn https://mises.org/library/court-federalism-and-free-market https://mises.org/wire/constitutional-law-supposed-be-different https://www.jonathangullible.com/_files/ugd/49a1a6_3cd6c8fda2dd457092f01bb0f6a0e898.pdf https://mises.org/library/judge-napolitano-worst-supreme-court-decisions DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast.

Show Notes: Episode 41. Interaction with Responding Law Enforcement Officers After Self-Defense (Monday Gun Day) Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, for Monday Gun Day to discuss how to interact with responding law enforcement officers after a self-defense incident. Do you say a little, or do you simply invoke your right to remain silent? Deadly Force: Understanding Your Right to Self-Defense, 2nd edition https://www.amazon.com/Deadly-Force-Understanding-Right-Self-Defense-dp-1951115856/dp/1951115856/ref=dp_ob_title_bk AFTERMATH: Lessons In-Self Defense: What To Expect When the Shooting Stops https://www.amazon.com/AFTERMATH-Lessons-Self-Defense-Shooting/dp/1511434651/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3RRYIX9YQV8VU&keywords=aftermath+jim+fleming&qid=1688924374&sprefix=aftermath+jim+fleming%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-1 Don’t Talk to the Police by James Duane https://youtu.be/d-7o9xYp7eE Debunking “Don’t Talk to the Police” by Andrew Branca https://legalinsurrection.com/2014/10/debunking-dont-talk-to-police/ Free Pocket Constitution https://lp.hillsdale.edu/free-pocket-constitution/ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast.

Show Notes: Episode 40. Are We Good Enough for Liberty? by Lawrence Reed Alex Ooley is joined by Lawrence (“Larry”) Reed to discuss Reed’s book, Are We Good Enough for Liberty?, and the importance of character to the preservation of liberty. Lawrence Reed: https://www.lawrencewreed.com/ Are We Good Enough for Liberty?: https://fee.org/resources/are-we-good-enough-for-liberty/ https://fee.org/media/32960/good-enough-for-liberty-revised-final-1.pdf “Spreading Freedom to the World”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7RJcAdDHZE Other Links: https://fee.org/people/lawrence-w-reed/ https://fee.org/articles/wanted-moral-courage/ https://fee.org/resources/blinking-lights-project/ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast.

Show Notes: Episode 39. Safety After Self-Defense (Monday Gun Day) Alex Ooley is joined by Mike Ooley for Monday Gun Day to discuss how to navigate the safety concerns you might encounter after a self-defense incident. https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/post-shooting-procedures-for-the-active-killer-gunfight?fbclid=IwAR0-5NP04iie7PL55-KZ2faVi7ornjFtbFiaeRDgZe-MXO5qNV2qaXq68c8 https://thereload.com/lawsuit-targets-police-who-killed-armed-citizen-who-stopped-active-shooter/ https://www.amazon.com/Deadly-Force-Understanding-Right-Defense/dp/1440240612/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1QJ6LKRMORWWU&keywords=deadly+force&qid=1688304069&sprefix=deadly+force%2Caps%2C103&sr=8-3 DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast.

Show Notes: Episode 38. Tactical First Aid and System Collapse Medicine Alex Ooley is joined by Mrs. Forge of Freedom, Whitney, to discuss “Tactical First Aid and System Collapse Medicine,” a class they took with Greg Ellifritz from Active Response Training. https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/ https://www.activeresponsetraining.net/upcoming-classes https://www.narescue.com/tccc DISCLAIMER: This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal, medical, or financial advice. The views expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organizations or individuals they may mention. The hosts and guests are not liable for any damages that may result from someone listening to this podcast.

Show Notes: Episode 37. 911 Call After Self-Defense (Monday Gun Day) Alex Ooley is joined by Mike Ooley for Monday Gun Day to discuss how to handle the 911 call after self-defense.