In this episode, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald discusses House Resolution 2189, known as the 'Innovate to Deescalate' bill, exploring its implications for law enforcement and the public. Learn how this legislation aims to improve de-escalation tools, address misconceptions, and promote bipartisan support.

Ever wonder what goes into making big events safe and secure for the attendees? What about fairs, football games, and concerts? What about Mardi Gras? Josh goes on the ground to get a first-hand look at what goes into handling and protecting the crowd.

In this episode, Josh discusses the high-profile case of Nancy Guthrie's disappearance and its implications for public safety, particularly for seniors. He highlights the vulnerability of older adults to violence and abuse, emphasizing the importance of social connections, home security, and practical safety measures. The conversation provides actionable advice for seniors and their families to enhance safety and preparedness in daily life.

In this episode, Josh and Drew Allen discuss the escalation of political violence in the United States, examining the rhetoric of the left and its consequences. They explore the historical context of political violence, the tactics used by the Democrat Party, and the role of organizations like ICE. Drew emphasizes the need for accountability and productive dialogue to enact change, while also highlighting the importance of understanding the motivations behind political actions.

Gary Byrne continues his conversation with Josh Schirard about the threats that law enforcement faces daily, and even more so now with the mob mentality set up by the left.

In this episode of Byrna Bros, host Josh discusses current events surrounding law enforcement incidents, particularly focusing on a recent shooting involving ICE in Minneapolis. He is joined by Gary Byrne, a former Secret Service agent and author, who shares his insights on law enforcement practices, the challenges faced by officers today, and systemic issues within the Secret Service. The conversation delves into the complexities of use of force, the intent behind actions taken by individuals in confrontational situations, and the impact of political rhetoric on public perception of law enforcement. Byrne emphasizes the importance of understanding the totality of circumstances in law enforcement encounters and reflects on the historical challenges faced by the Secret Service.

Luan Pham joined Sean Hannity on his radio show to discuss BYRNA's suit against the state of California. California legislators are working to take away self-defense rights even when using less lethal products. From the California Globe:

In 2021, with the well-funded George Floyd protests across the country, police  were confronted with violent riots and protesters, and forced to use crowd control measures. Assemblywoman Gonzalez claimed that her bill was in response to the unwarranted force used by law enforcement against protestors, journalists and others in the George Floyd protests. She objected to the injuries caused by rubber bullets, beanbag rounds, foam rounds, and other projectiles, the Globe reported in 2021.

The California Legislature claimed AB 48 only applied to law enforcement crowd control measures, yet they banned the use of kinetic energy projectiles or chemical agents, which extended beyond law enforcement, as Byrna found out.

“Plaintiffs bring this lawsuit to challenge California’s ban on the possession and sale of pepper projectile launchers,” the lawsuit states (below). “Pepper projectile launchers are a commonly-used arm that many Americans choose as a non-lethal alternative to firearms. California doesn’t just deny its citizens this choice; it criminalizes the act of selling or possessing such an arm. This inexplicable ban violates the Second Amendment. In Caetano v. Massachusetts, a unanimous Supreme Court held that non-lethal stun guns are “arms” protected by the Second Amendment. 577 U.S. 411, 412 (2016) (per curiam). The non-lethal arms at issue here are similarly protected.”

It is important to note that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled: The Second Amendment covers all weapons that may be defined as “bearable arms,” even if they did not exist when the Bill of Rights was drafted and are not commonly used in warfare.

Bottom line: Byrna’s “pepper projectile launchers” are protected under the Second Amendment, according to their lawsuit, filed last week in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California.

This is the newest Byrna, the CL for “Compact Launcher,” a “next-generation less-lethal self-defense tool designed for true concealability.”

https://californiaglobe.com/fr/byrna-files-lawsuit-against-ca-for-blocking-ammunition-sales-of-less-lethal-weapons/

Randy Sutton is here with some interesting updates on police and the many struggles they face. One that does not get enough attention is the abandonment they often face from their departments when they are hurt on the job. What happens when you get knocked down and the department says, too bad? Randy and Josh discuss in this episode.

Josh talks about BYRNA's efforts to empower communities against attacks. A recent Newsweek article reads as follows about the initiative:

https://www.newsweek.com/company-offers-non-lethal-self-defense-option-to-schools-houses-of-worship-10979170

One company is looking to get its non-lethal self-defense device, the “Byrna,” into schools and house of worship as a means of increasing safety and deterring potential shootings.

“In most cases, if somebody pulls out a Byrna to stop an assailant, they don't even need to fire a projectile,” Bryan Ganz, CEO of Indiana-based Byrna Technologies, told Newsweek in an interview. “Just indicating that they're prepared to defend themselves is generally sufficient.”

School shootings have risen virtually year-over-year, hitting a peak of around 351 shootings in 2023, and around 336 in 2024, according to the K-12 School Shooting Database. This year, so far, has seen 208 incidents, including the shooting at the Annunciation Catholic Church school in Minnesota in August where two children were killed and over 30 people were injured.

Today, we talk to gubernatorial prospect Steve Hilton about what is happening on the ground in the state of California. What can people do to protect themselves as California politicians take away the rights of their constituents? A little bit about this bill:

California's new law, AB 1127, bans the sale of new Glock and Glock-style handguns that can be easily converted into automatic weapons by a "cruciform trigger bar". The law, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, takes effect on July 1, 2026, and applies to both Glock-manufactured and similar pistols that have this specific component. The ban does not apply to existing Glock ownership, law enforcement sales, or private party transfers of pre-existing firearms.