Andy Hooser grabs the mic and takes over Armed American Radio!

Mark Walters hands the controls to veteran talk-radio host Andy Hooser, host of The Voice of Reason, for a guest-host edition of AAR.

Andy brings his trademark energy, humor, and straight-shooting style to the microphone as he tackles the issues making headlines and the stories that matter to America’s gun owners.

It’s another fast-moving edition of Armed American Radio—where the Second Amendment isn’t a side issue. It’s the reason we’re here.

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Could the ATF actually become an ally of America’s lawful gun owners?

Lee “The GunWriter” Williams joins Mark Walters for a remarkable discussion about the transformation taking place under ATF Director Robert Cekada and Chief Counsel Robert Leider. After decades marked by Waco, politically motivated enforcement, zero-tolerance attacks on firearms dealers and hostility toward the Second Amendment, current ATF leadership is focusing on armed violent criminals while recognizing the constitutional rights of lawful Americans.

Mark and Lee explain why this change matters, why they still question whether the ATF should exist and why having pro-Second Amendment leadership inside the agency is essential for as long as it does.

They also preview the 2026 Gun Rights Policy Conference in Dallas, Mark’s upcoming fireside chat with ATF leadership, Pastor Russell Fincher’s appearance and the incredible story of undercover ATF agent Jay Dobyns infiltrating the Hells Angels.

Finally, Lee exposes the anti-gun media campaign against Brandon Herrera and explains why major outlets appear terrified of a strongly pro-gun candidate winning a seat in Congress. Mark and Lee close with a warning about the midterm elections and what could happen if Washington’s federal law-enforcement agencies are weaponized against gun owners again.

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul says no teenager should be allowed to purchase a handgun—even after the Department of Justice argued that denying firearm rights to adults ages 18–20 violates the Constitution.

Mark Walters and Andy Hooser break down Hochul’s defiance, the double standard surrounding adulthood and constitutional rights, and why the Second Amendment cannot be treated as a second-class right. If Americans can vote, serve on juries, enter contracts and fight for their country at 18, can government selectively deny them the right to keep and bear arms?

Mark and Andy also examine Chicago’s staggering shooting and homicide numbers, expose the political spin surrounding “gun violence,” preview the Gun Rights Policy Conference and explain why the 2026 midterms could determine whether recent pro-Second Amendment victories become lasting federal law.

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The classic Armed American Radio Roundtable returns with Ryan Petty, Leadslingers Whiskey CEO Brad Premo and Kahr Arms CEO Justin Moon joining Mark Walters for a hard-hitting discussion about federal power, firearms regulation and a dangerous new attack on the gun industry.

The panel begins with the changing relationship between the firearms community and the ATF. Mark previews his upcoming Gun Rights Policy Conference conversation with ATF leadership, while Justin Moon explains what manufacturers face during federal audits and Ryan Petty describes the regulatory risks confronting firearm dealers.

The discussion exposes a fundamental problem: gun laws and agency interpretations should not radically change whenever a new administration enters Washington. The panel examines the contrast between the current administration and the Biden-era ATF, including the treatment of Tate Adamiak and the devastating consequences of weaponizing federal power against individual citizens.

The conversation then turns to Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones’ new Firearms Accountability and Industry Responsibility Unit, created to investigate gun makers and dealers and pursue civil enforcement actions against them.

Mark, Ryan and Justin trace the heavily regulated path of a firearm—from a licensed manufacturer, through a federally licensed dealer, background checks and recordkeeping, to a lawful buyer. They demonstrate how Virginia officials could nevertheless attempt to blame legitimate businesses when a firearm is later stolen or criminally misused.

This is bigger than Virginia. It is a potential national blueprint designed to financially punish manufacturers, intimidate dealers, shrink the lawful firearms marketplace and ultimately make it harder for ordinary Americans to exercise their Second Amendment rights.

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Hour Two brings together two of America’s leading Second Amendment commentators for a comprehensive breakdown of an extraordinary week for gun rights.

AWR Hawkins of Breitbart News joins Mark to analyze the Fifth Circuit’s ruling that the federal prohibition on direct interstate handgun purchases violates the Second Amendment. The decision creates a direct conflict with the Second Circuit—potentially laying the groundwork for future Supreme Court involvement.

AWR and Mark also discuss the Justice Department’s opposition to handgun restrictions on adults ages 18–20, the constitutional warning delivered to Minnesota over its permit-to-purchase system, and President Trump’s reported decision directing the DOJ not to appeal a ruling against suppressor registration. AWR explains why these actions demonstrate that the administration’s support for the Second Amendment extends far beyond campaign speeches.

Then Cam Edwards of Bearing Arms and Cam & Company joins the conversation to assess the larger political battlefield. What happens if gun owners lose the midterms? Could the Supreme Court, Fifth Circuit and Third Circuit continue producing victories even if Congress reaches a stalemate?

Cam warns that the greatest immediate danger may be inside individual state legislatures. Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Arizona demonstrate how quickly gun-control activists can move when they capture complete control of state government. The courts may be moving in the right direction—but elections will determine how many new infringements gun owners must fight.

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The Second Amendment winning streak is accelerating—and Hour One breaks down exactly what it means for American gun owners.

Mark Walters welcomes Mike Infanzon of the Arizona Citizens Defense League to examine the Justice Department’s position that denying handgun rights to adults ages 18–20 is unconstitutional. They expose the absurdity of allowing young Americans to carry military weapons in defense of the country while denying them the right to possess a firearm for protection in their own homes.

Mark and Mike also analyze the Fifth Circuit’s ruling against the federal restriction on direct interstate handgun purchases, the growing importance of state-level gun-rights organizations, and why the approaching midterm elections could determine whether the current pro-Second Amendment momentum continues.

Then Justin Davis, Director of Communications for the National Rifle Association, joins the program with the latest from the NRA. The conversation covers Kathy Hochul’s attack on the gun rights of young adults, the battle for national concealed-carry reciprocity, Minnesota’s refusal to recognize out-of-state carry permits, the changing attitudes of younger Americans toward the Second Amendment, and the NRA’s work in the courts, legislatures and elections.

The victories are real—but complacency could surrender everything gun owners have gained.

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A new anti-gun report titled Loaded Content is pressuring YouTube to restrict, demonetize, age-gate and remove huge portions of America’s online firearms community.

Mark Walters delivers a complete four-segment breakdown of how the report uses the horrific actions of violent criminals to condemn millions of peaceful gun owners, lawful firearms creators and Second Amendment advocates.

The report begins with the 2022 Buffalo mass murderer’s viewing history—but quickly expands its target to include firearms reviews, gunsmithing, product demonstrations, military history, competitive shooting, self-defense training, preparedness content and political advocacy. Mark explains how this argument replaces evidence of causation with guilt by association.

The discussion also exposes the campaign to isolate lawful firearms businesses. After traditional broadcasters and major technology companies restricted conventional firearms advertising, manufacturers and retailers turned to independent creators. Now the same activists who helped close those advertising channels are attacking industry sponsorships as evidence of a dangerous, manufactured ecosystem.

Mark examines the report’s treatment of prominent creators and organizations, including Garand Thumb, T.Rex Arms, Brandon Herrera, Colion Noir, Iraqveteran8888, Gun Owners of America, 3D-printing channels and Autumn’s Armory. Controversial humor, political disagreement, tactical education and lawful advocacy are repeatedly pushed into the same category as illegal conversion devices and direct criminal instruction.

There are legitimate questions involving sponsorship disclosure, child safety and content that intentionally assists criminal activity. But those narrow concerns do not justify suppressing an entire lawful community or declaring that all firearms content has no value for younger viewers.

This is about more than YouTube moderation. It is a blueprint for transforming corporate content policies into a political censorship system—one capable of silencing lawful Second Amendment speech without Congress ever passing a law.

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A Waymo robotaxi carrying two juveniles allegedly detected a firearm-related violation of the company’s terms of service, stopped the vehicle and contacted emergency services.

San Francisco police responded with what authorities described as a “high-risk vehicle stop.” Officers detained the two passengers, searched the vehicle and reportedly recovered a loaded AR-style privately manufactured firearm—commonly called a “ghost gun”—along with suspected marijuana and mace. Both juveniles were reportedly taken to juvenile hall while the investigation remained open.

If the allegations are established, the young people involved must be held accountable. This is not an argument for protecting criminals or excusing juveniles allegedly carrying a loaded firearm. But accountability and serious scrutiny of corporate surveillance can—and must—exist at the same time.

In this four-segment Armed American Radio investigation, Mark Walters examines a question extending far beyond this single incident: What happens when your driverless car becomes a watcher, an enforcer and a direct pipeline to police?

What exactly did the Waymo vehicle detect? Was the interior being recorded, monitored or analyzed? Was the alert generated automatically or reviewed by a human employee? What information was transmitted to police? How long will that information be retained—and could it eventually be used against completely lawful gun owners?

Mark also examines the complicated Fourth Amendment questions raised when a private company gathers information and then delivers it to law enforcement. A private company is not automatically bound by the Fourth Amendment in the same way as the government—but what happens when corporate surveillance becomes a routine extension of police power?

The discussion also separates the politically loaded “ghost gun” headline from the unanswered facts. The alleged conduct of the juveniles deserves scrutiny, but politicians and anti-gun activists should not be allowed to exploit one incident to justify broader attacks on lawful home-built firearms, lawful gun owners or constitutionally protected conduct.

The driverless future is arriving. Before Americans surrender control of their vehicles, they deserve transparency about who is watching, what is being recorded and whether the car is taking them to their chosen destination—or delivering them directly into a rolling surveillance state.

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Mark Walters welcomes investigative journalist Lee “The GunWriter” Williams for a packed hour of breaking Second Amendment news.

Lee provides a follow-up on Patrick “Tate” Adamiak following his full and unconditional presidential pardon and return home. After publishing more than 30 columns about Tate’s prosecution and imprisonment, Lee explains how the campaign for justice reached the White House—and invites listeners to submit the questions they want Tate to answer during upcoming appearances at AMCON and the Gun Rights Policy Conference.

Mark and Lee then examine the next phase of the gun-control battle. Even if the Supreme Court strikes down bans on commonly owned semiautomatic rifles, anti-gun states are unlikely to surrender. Could their next strategy be closing shooting ranges, expanding so-called sensitive places and making it practically impossible for lawful gun owners to train?

The conversation covers Seattle’s latest gun-control push, blue-state resistance to Supreme Court precedent, the danger of packing the Court and a Maryland ruling protecting one synagogue from Montgomery County’s carry restrictions—without extending that protection to every lawful permit holder or place of worship.

Winning one lawsuit is not enough. The fight is moving into state legislatures, local governments and federal courts—and gun owners must remain engaged.

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Mark Walters welcomes Andy Hooser, host of The Voice of Reason, for a hard-hitting Monday conversation about the 2026 midterm elections and what Republican complacency could mean for the Second Amendment.

Mark and Andy examine voter enthusiasm, the rise of Democratic Socialists, the political obsession with Donald Trump and the danger of gun owners believing recent Second Amendment victories mean the fight is over. The momentum may finally be moving toward freedom—but protecting those gains requires pro-gun Americans to remain informed, engaged and ready to vote.

The conversation then turns to America’s rapidly expanding surveillance state. Are smart televisions listening to private conversations? How much information are phones, vehicles, computers and license-plate readers collecting? Mark and Andy discuss Flock cameras, targeted advertising and the disturbing reality that Americans may have surrendered their privacy one convenient device at a time.

Mark also welcomes Liberty Ammo to the Armed American Radio family and examines its lightweight, high-velocity defensive ammunition.

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