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Rob and Amanda dive into their recent GunCon experience in Cleveland.
The two-day event, held at a range and downtown, drew a lively crowd.  Vendors showcased new products like the High Point AR with a lifetime warranty.  Panels featured Second Amendment heavyweights like Adam Kraut and Eric Pratt.

Conversations with attendees, including NRA board candidates, offered rare access.
Ashley Hlebinsky from the Cody Firearms Museum added historical flair.  The event’s organization, with meal tickets and food trucks, impressed the hosts.  Amanda urges listeners to attend future GunCons for networking and insights.

Rob reflects on his NRA Gun Collectors Committee role.  Judging collections involves assessing historical significance over aesthetics.  Rare items, like a smashed Smith & Wesson or a Colt Python prototype, stand out.  Collectors value unique pieces, such as Lewis and Clark’s knife, for their stories.

A debate rages over whether illegal immigrants have Second Amendment rights.  The Fifth Circuit denies these rights, while the Seventh Circuit supports legal non-citizens.  Heller’s focus on “citizens” fuels the argument, with a potential Supreme Court clash looming.

Range practice closes the hour.  Rob shares his success with a replica 1860 Army black powder pistol.  An AmmoLand article inspires discussion on beginner drills.  Proper holster draw techniques and Kydex holsters’ speed advantages spark enthusiasm.