Guns For Everyone Podcast – More Video Reactions
Recorded December 19, 2025

In this episode, Edgar and the Isaac return for an unfiltered conversation on firearms education, nonprofit realities, instructor burnout, and what it really means to be a responsible gun owner—not just a lawful one.

The discussion moves from light banter into deep reflections on teaching, safety enforcement, donation culture, and the emotional toll of running firearms classes in the real world. The episode also revisits the concept of Safety Third, challenging common assumptions about rules, legality, and risk management in self-defense.

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About Guns For Everyone
Guns For Everyone provides education, training, and instructor development focused on responsibility, accountability, and community impact—not just compliance.

In this episode, Edgar sits down with Ashley Hlebinsky, one of the most well-known firearms historians working today. Ashley discusses her work with museums, academia, and TV, and how her expertise intersects with current gun debates, law, and culture.

This conversation gets real about the gun industry, online discourse, and the complex relationship people have with firearms. Ashley and Edgar challenge conventional narratives, explore historical context, and talk about the uncomfortable truths most people avoid.

Ashley is a firearms historian and consultant with a long and impressive resume:

Despite the résumé, she jokes that most people don’t know who she is because “nobody watches TV anymore.”

Ashley explores how history is often misunderstood—and how it does not align with the romanticized version of America as an unregulated Wild West.

Some takeaways:

Ashley dives deep into the Supreme Court’s Bruen decision (2022) and its consequences:

Ashley and Edgar get real about online behavior in the gun world:

Ashley gleefully admits she uses “trigger words” like:

Not to be edgy—but because:

Her stance:

“You don’t have to like the term, but that doesn’t make it not exist.”

The panel at a recent symposium explored this, and the conclusion was bleak:

Ashley explains the tightrope she walks:

Edgar reflects on his own approach:

People cherry-pick history to justify modern beliefs.

Most participants don’t know the history—or don’t care to.

Experts who refuse simplistic narratives become targets.

Different segments don’t share values, priorities, or goals.

Both sides weaponize it in bad faith.

But it’s the only way to grow.

“I don’t think owning a gun automatically makes someone a Second Amendment advocate.”

“People don’t want nuance. They want to declare you the enemy.”

“I have to remain impartial so people can ask me questions.”

“The gun world says it hates cancel culture… then cancels harder than anybody.”

“You don’t have to like the term ‘assault rifle,’ but that doesn’t make it go away.”

Ashley Hlebinsky is one of the foremost firearms historians in the world.
Find her work through museums, academic programs, or TV.
(Not much social media because… the internet sucks.)

This show is produced by Guns For Everyone National, a 501(c)(3) focused on firearms training, community education, and suicide prevention.

Learn more, donate, or attend events at:
👉 https://gfenational.com
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This episode isn’t about dunking on political opponents.

It’s about challenging dogma—in our own tribe.
Understanding history.
Engaging honestly.
And refusing to be bullied into ideological simplicity.

If you want cheerleading, this ain’t the show.

If you want truth… pull up a chair.

In this episode, Edgar and Isaac kick things off with jokes about RGB lights, being late, and the hypocrisy of content-creator clichés. From there, they dive into current fundraising efforts, upcoming comedy events, range culture, the myth of “just practice,” and how real-world self-defense differs dramatically from social-media gun performance.

The show piles on humor, profanity, and philosophical questioning about training, performance shooting, and defensive gun use — with a dose of community updates.

Why Edgar hates that advice:

“Your brain knows how to hit the target, but it doesn’t know why you’re screwing up.”

“You won’t see someone pose and then draw. It’s always, ‘Holy shit, I need to get to the gun.’”

Examples:

Edgar & Isaac highlight:

“She won in spite of herself. Whoever she prays to was on it that day.”

“If you don’t have training, you’re gonna die — the data doesn’t support that even a little bit.”

Fast, flashy skills don’t necessarily help in violent encounters.

Training must match human behavior, not social media fantasies.

Speed without comprehension is useless.

Not elite shooters.

Not for clout, not for ego.

Show Notes – Guns For Everyone Podcast
🎙 Episode: “GFEN Calls Out Sheriffs and Self-Defense Videos”
📅 Recorded: October 30, 2025

Edgar and Isaac dig into recent controversies in Colorado’s gun-rights landscape — calling out misinformation, questionable enforcement of firearms laws, and how self-defense conversations are being distorted by politics. They discuss the CU Firearm Injury Prevention Initiative (FIPI), the state’s new ERPO and safe-storage laws, and the broader divide between “lawful” vs. responsible gun ownership.

Host: Edgar Antillon
Recorded: October 24, 2025
Published by: Guns For Everyone National
Listen on: gunsforeveryone.com | Spotify | iTunes | YouTube

Edgar goes solo in this episode to clear up the Glock rumor mess spreading through YouTube and social media — while also challenging one of the most common self-defense myths: “something is better than nothing.”

He dives into misinformation, mindset, and market trends — breaking down what’s really going on with Glock, why poor training is more dangerous than no training, and how the firearms culture can (and must) reconnect with the next generation of gun owners.

00:00 – Intro & Updates
Classes and events update at gfenational.com.
Isaac’s “busy” again (sure he is). Edgar goes live solo to talk about fundraisers, upcoming courses, and the current gun market slowdown.

04:00 – Fundraisers & Staccato Giveaway
How GFEN fundraisers work, why the Staccato raffle needs more traction, and how your $3 or $10 ticket supports free concealed carry classes.
🖱️ gfenational.com/fundraisers

07:00 – The Glock Rumors Explained
Edgar breaks down the viral Glock “discontinuation” claims and exposes how bad info spreads when influencers chase clicks.
✔️ Glock isn’t killing its lineup over Glock switches.
✔️ The discontinued models are old, low-demand variants.
✔️ Direct from Glock’s own site — no conspiracy, just business.

14:00 – “Something Is Better Than Nothing?”
Edgar revisits a classroom conversation about preparedness and challenges the cliché.
Using real examples — from church security footage to an open-carry incident in Las Vegas — he shows why “having something” can sometimes be worse than having nothing if you don’t know what you’re doing.

22:00 – Context Matters in Training
Gear ≠ Skill.
Without understanding context, all the drills, dot torture runs, and bill drills don’t mean much. Edgar explains why training without comprehension is dangerous, not empowering.

25:00 – Firearms Market Trends (Colorado & National)
Live data from CBI InstaCheck and NICS:

27:00 – The Generational Shift
Why Gen Z isn’t picking up the gun culture baton.
Edgar discusses how the 20-year-olds aren’t as engaged, why outreach matters, and how GFEN is trying to bridge that cultural gap before it’s too late.

33:00 – Knowledge, Context, and Skill Cycles
Training only works when you change context and evolve your skills.
Edgar explains the “skill development cycle” — learn, practice, evaluate, and re-apply — and warns against becoming a “certificate chaser.”

36:45 – Wrap-Up & Calls to Action
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Buy merch, join competitions, and listen to the full archive at gunsforeveryone.com.

In this episode, Edgar and Isaac dive deep into Colion Noir and the ongoing confusion and overreach surrounding Colorado’s new concealed carry training laws — with a particular focus on Denver Police’s misinterpretation of competition-based certification. They discuss GFEN’s ongoing battles with various sheriff’s departments, the legal definitions of “firearms competitions,” and what students and instructors can do to advocate for themselves when counties refuse to follow the law.

Later in the episode, the conversation shifts to self-defense realities — featuring a powerful analysis of Michael Waller’s two defensive shootings as discussed on the Locked, Cocked, and Uncensored podcast. The hosts explore human performance under stress, training limitations, and how adrenaline and mindset shape outcomes in life-and-death moments.

“Just because you live under a rock doesn’t mean we’re not legit.” – Edgar
“Rights work when you take the responsibility to protect those rights.” – Isaac
“Adrenaline isn’t the problem—it’s the reason you’re still alive.” – Edgar

The episode underscores a recurring truth: freedom requires effort. Whether confronting Denver PD’s misinterpretation of the law or studying the mental calculus of self-defense, Edgar and Isaac remind listeners that gun rights are preserved only when exercised, defended, and responsibly upheld.

The hosts challenge recent claims by Trump’s DOJ about restricting firearms access for transgender people, comparing this new rhetoric to post-9/11 government overreach. They highlight how quickly “national security” narratives can be turned against any group—and how gun owners should reject all forms of discrimination in defense of true freedom.

From there, the conversation takes on the disturbing rise of conspiracy theories surrounding recent shootings. Edgar and Isaac dismantle viral misinformation—frame-by-frame “red circle” videos, wild claims about “Jewish camera guns,” and the dangerous confirmation bias driving people to “pursue ignorance.” Through humor and frustration, they underscore how conspiracies divide communities and distract from real issues of freedom, safety, and responsibility.

Key Topics:

Takeaway:
In a world drowning in noise, this episode is a call to step back, think critically, and focus on reality. Whether it’s self-defense, politics, or social media hysteria, Edgar and Isaac remind listeners that the goal isn’t to win arguments—it’s to stay human.

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Quote of the Episode:

“When you start with a conclusion and go searching for evidence, you’re not learning—you’re just building your own cage.” — Edgar

In this episode of the Guns For Everyone Podcast, Edgar Antillon and Isaac dive into two important — and controversial — topics: the recent Minneapolis shooting and Edgar’s long-awaited documentary project on mental health and firearms.

The conversation starts with the fallout from Glock’s troubling support for certain gun control measures in Oklahoma, a move many in the 2A community view as a betrayal. Edgar and Isaac break down why major gun manufacturers sometimes cave to liability concerns and how this sets dangerous precedents for the future of firearm rights.

The discussion then shifts to the tragic Minneapolis shooting. The hosts reflect on the immediate political reactions, the misuse of the tragedy by those unfamiliar with firearms, and the broader challenges of addressing violence without punishing responsible gun owners.

Finally, Edgar shares updates on his upcoming documentary, a project six years in the making. Building on his first film Rhetoric: All Talk, No Action, this new work focuses on mental health, suicide prevention, and the fear many gun owners face when seeking help due to red flag laws. Edgar emphasizes the need for community-driven solutions over government intervention and highlights the organizations and individuals working on the front lines of these issues.

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