Our guest today is Todd Fossey. Todd is the Founder and Chief Instructor at Integrative Defense Strategies (IDS) in Minneapolis, MN. 
Todd is an FSI Certified Force Science Analyst and a former lecturer at medical schools, and has a 15-year background in psychophysiology offering him special insight into the psychological, physiological and perceptual effects of high-stress critical incidents and human performance.

1) Before we dive into the importance of how and why you train the way you do, let’s talk about a video you posted up recently about the silent weapons of psychological warfare and gaslighting in the War on Reason / Free Will / Critical Thinking. 
- Is this a Cold War or a Hot War? The riots across the nation might have taken this war “hot”. What are your thoughts?
- What are our best tools of defense in this War on Reason?

2) Tell us about IDS and how its training is different?

3) What is a Citizen Defender?

4) Are there contextual differences between training for Law Enforcement or Military VS Citizen Defenders?

GunFreedomRadio EP228 The War on Reason with Todd Fossey

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Our guest today is Erich Pratt. Erich is the Senior Vice President for Gun Owners of America (GOA).
GOA is the no-compromise national grassroots organization representing more than two million Americans dedicated to promoting their Second Amendment freedom to keep and bear arms.
Erich is the author of “Firing Back: How to counter anti-gun propaganda and become a better 2A activist”.
1) GOA is a leading voice in holding the line on our 2A Rights and also in empowering citizens to find and use their voices as well. To expand those efforts, GOA has just announced its inaugural event called GOALS. Talk to us about this event. 
2) GOA has celebrated some big wins lately. What are those?
3) What are the current challenges that GOA is fighting, and what is looming on the horizon? What should our listeners be aware of, and how can we all help?
4) 2024 is a big year for GOA events. The Inaugural National Women’s Range Day was hosted with Empowered 2A in TX in March. What was the driving force behind this event that included training for both firearms and advocacy?

GunFreedomRadio EP438 Pro-2A Goals with Erich Pratt – Originally Aired 4.17.24

Our guest today is Dr. Bob Branch. 
Dr. Branch is a 2024 Maricopa County Supervisor in District 4 in Arizona. 
He is a Veteran, Businessman, Christian Conservative College Professor, and the Commissioner Emeritus of the Maricopa County Park System. 
As a Commissioner, Dr, Branch has extensive County Government Experience and wants to bring his experience the MCBOS.
1) When you are elected to the Board of Supervisors, what is your #1 priority?
2) You are in your 7th Term as your Commissioner of Maricopa County Parks and Recreation, District 4. First, what does that office do, and then, why is that experience important for the position you are seeking?
3) You say that you are a Christian Conservative College Professor, isn’t that an oxymoron? How does that experience translate to the job of a County Supervisors?
4) You say that you are a leader, not a legislator, and that you are a leader, not an opportunist. What do you mean by that?
5) You own a Gatling Gun, why?

GunFreedomRadio EP439 Leaders Versus Legislators with Dr. Bob Branch – Originally Aired 4.15.24

Our guest today is Stephen Shives. Steve is a first-time political candidate, running for Florida House District 27 in 2024.
He has been an entrepreneur since high school, starting his own business in 1982 at the age of 16.
In 2012, he started Runaway Campers, a small camping trailer manufacturing company in his backyard, that has since grown into a nationwide company, with thousands of units on the road. And Steve wants to bring that kind of business sense to the FL House District 27.
1) What experiences did you have growing up that you believe shaped you into who you are today?
2) How did you manage starting a business for yourself so young; and how has that played out over the years?
3) How has gun ownership and the 2A community become an important part of your life?
4) You say you never wanted to have anything to do with politics; what happened that led you to get involved?

GunFreedomRadio EP436 Business, Guns and Politics with Stephen Shives – Originally Aired 4.10.24

Our guest today is Eric Hayes. Eric is a Turning Point Action field representative overseeing western Arizona and the Phoenix west valley area, who started his political journey at the age of 16 as an influencer.

He is a Precinct Committeeman and at just 19 years old, he ran the field for Turning Point Action in Maricopa County during the 2022 election cycle.

Eric considers himself a bridge for the everyday American and the people in politics.

1) We often hear about the generation gap, but you want to be a bridge across generations and between average Americans and the power structure of politics. What sparked that in you? What is your story?

2) What is TPAction and what is Turning Point Action doing for the 2024 election?

3) In your experience, how do people in your generation view Individual Liberties like the Second Amendment?

4) What is one thing you want to say to people in their 20s? 30s? 40s? 50s? And older?

5) Where will we see you in 20 years? What are some of your big goals?

GunFreedomRadio EP435 The Generation Bridge with Eric Hayes – Originally Aired 4.8.24

Our guest today is Gabriella Hoffman. Gabby is the director of the Center for Energy and Conservation at Independent Women’s Forum. She is a freelance media strategist, award-winning writer, and Townhall.com political columnist. 
She hosts the District of Conservation podcast and CFACT original video series “Conservation Nation” and serves on the Professional Outdoor Media Association’s Board of Directors.
Gabriella credits her Lithuanian parents, who are Soviet Union escapees, for instilling a love of freedom, liberty, and limited government in her.
1) Congratulations on your newest position with Independent Women’s Forum (IWF)! Tell us about IWF and the work you do there.
2) Often Hunters and Conservationists try to stay out of conversations about 2A Advocacy, why do you think that is? 
3) A recent article in The Hill suggests that “States should ban corporations from selling guns”. Talk to us about the various ways this would harm states from the standpoints of safety, rights, financial & conservation. 
(https://thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/4292073-how-to-curb-gun-violence-states-should-start-banning-gun-sales/)
4) On the topic of Conservation and the financial support that is directly derived from the sales of firearms and ammunition. Help us better understand what Pittman Robertson is and why people say that “Hunting IS Conservation”. (https://www.fws.gov/program/wildlife-restoration)
5) You are the daughter of two people who escaped Communism. How has that informed your stance on individual liberties and the right to keep and bear arms?
6) How do people follow you?

GunFreedomRadio EP228 The War on Reason with Todd Fossey

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