Live to Shoot - Defending our 2nd Amendment Rights
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ATF Announce 34 Proposed and Final Rules
The ATF announced 34 proposed and final rules. In this episode we review some of them and discuss what the possible impact may be.subscribe to my newsletter
British Records Prove Handguns Were Everywhere in 1775
British records from the 1775 Siege of Boston reveal that civilians surrendered over 600 pistols — proving handguns were commonly owned well before the Second Amendment was written. Jeff breaks down what these numbers mean for today's legal bat...
Virginia's Governor Wants to Ban Even More Guns
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger just sent an assault firearms ban back to the legislature — not to weaken it, but to demand it cover even more guns. In this episode I break down what's in the bill, why the former 'moderate' is pushin...
How April 1776 Proved Armed Citizens Change History
Two hundred and fifty years ago this month, the American Revolution crossed a point of no return. In April 1776, Congress opened the ports, North Carolina became the first colony to authorize a vote for independence, and Washington marched his ...
ATF Isn’t Done with Pistol Braces… And Your Carry Rights Are on the Line
The ATF may not be finished with pistol braces — and a new legal challenge could expand where you’re allowed to carry.In this episode of Live to Shoot – Defending the 2nd Amendment, Jeff Dowdle breaks down two major developments...
Gun Rights Cases Are Colliding — Here’s Why It Matters
The courts are splitting — and for gun owners, that could be a very good thing.In this episode of Live to Shoot – Defending the 2nd Amendment, Jeff Dowdle breaks down a major shift happening right now in federal courts across th...
Rethinking Federal Power: The Machine Gun Case to Watch
In his episode we dive into a major new federal lawsuit, Temple Gun Club v. Bondi, which takes a different approach than most modern Second Amendment challenges. Instead of focusing solely on the Second Amendment, this case targets the...
March 1776: Washington Forces the British Out of Boston
In this episode of our “250 Years Ago in the American Revolution” series, we explore:The final days of the Siege of BostonThe daring overnight occupation of Dorchester HeightsThe incredible journey of Knox’s...
Texas Primary Results Discussed
In this episode we discuss the results of the Texas primaries and the possible impact on the 2nd Amendment.
The State-Sold Machine Gun Strategy: West Virginia, Kentucky, and the Hughes Amendment Loophole
In this episode of Live to Shoot – Defending the 2nd Amendment, host eff Dowdle breaks down the bold new legislative strategy emerging from West Virginia and Kentucky — one that aims to use a little-known exemption in the 1986 Fi...
Primary John Cornyn
In this episode Jeff discusses the need for Texas voters to primary John Cornyn. He has failed 2nd Amendment supporters and it is time for he to go.
February 1776: When Reconciliation Died and Independence Became Inevitable
In this episode of Live to Shoot – Defending the Second Amendment, Jeff Dowdle continues the Road to 250 series by examining how February 1776 hardened colonial resolve, strengthened the push toward independence, and underscored ...
Celebrating America — Or Rewriting the Stage?
As America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, a recent halftime show has sparked an important cultural conversation.In this episode of Live to Shoot – Defending the Second Amendment, Jeff Dowdle examines the messaging ...
Pro–Second Amendment, Poorly Said: Why Messaging Can Make or Break Gun Rights
Recent comments from Judge Jeannie Pirro, Kristi Noem, and Kash Patel about the legal carry of firearms have sparked confusion — not because they are anti-gun, but because messaging matters.In this episode of Live to Shoot – Defendin...
The Fifth Circuit Ruling: Why the Fight for the Second Amendment Is Far from Over
In this episode of Live to Shoot – Defending the Second Amendment, Jeff Dowdle breaks down a court decision that upheld the federal ban on most civilian-owned machine guns, despite recent Supreme Court guidance meant to strengthe...
January 1776: Common Sense, Armed Resolve, and the Birth of an Idea
In this episode of Live to Shoot – Defending the Second Amendment, Jeff Dowdle continues the Road to 250 series by examining how the publication of Thomas Paine’s Common Sense transformed the fight against British...
Update on ATF NFA Process
With the New Year, the $200 tax on suppressors and short barreled rifles is eliminated. In this episode we discuss how it is going so far.saf.org
December 1775: When Liberty Chose Resolve Over Retreat
In this episode of Live to Shoot – Defending the Second Amendment, Jeff Dowdle continues the Road to 250 series by examining what was happening in December 1775, a month when reconciliation with the British Crown ef...
Gun Dealers Are Bad - At Least That Is What The Left Thinks
In this episode we discuss the report from Everytown that identifies gun dealers as a critical cause of gun trafficking.saf.org
Guns Under the Tree: What Federal Law Says About Gifting Firearms
In this Christmas-season episode of Live to Shoot — Defending the 2nd Amendment, host Jeff Dowdle breaks down everything you need to know about legally gifting a firearm. Whether you’re giving a first hunting rifle, a defensive h...
Thanksgiving 2025
In this episode we celebrate Thanksgiving by listening to the great Rush Limbaugh tell the story of the first Thanksgiving.saf.org
A New ATF Director Is Nominated - Will He Get Confirmed?
In this episode, we explore President Trump’s nomination of longtime law-enforcement veteran Robert Cekada to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives. We break down Cekada’s extensive background inside the ATF, the ...