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May 20, 2025 127 mins

The war on suppressors and short-barreled rifles started with the NFA in 1934—and it's time to end it. In this episode, we break down the Hearing Protection Act and the SHORT Act, two bills that could repeal nearly a century of federal overreach. Michael explains why this matters even for Californians and what gun owners need to do right now to make an impact.

📞 Call Rep. Jason Smith (202-225-4404) and say:
"Pass the entire Hearing Protection Act and entire SHORT Act."


🔍 Topics Covered:

  • Civilians vs. Police in defensive gun use—who performs better?

  • Do you have to register your guns when moving to California?

  • Legal breakdown of the Hearing Protection Act and SHORT Act

  • Why suppressors and short-barreled rifles were banned in the first place

  • The truth about the NFA and the 1939 Miller Supreme Court decision

  • Leo Zacky on restoring California, red flag laws, and 2A policy as governor

  • Interview with Navy SEAL firearms instructor on foregrips, CQB, and full auto

  • SEAL1’s Stump My Nephew: Which firearm introduced in 1869 was the first metallic cartridge bolt-action rifle adopted by a major military power, revolutionizing infantry tactics with its rapid-fire capability and influencing European rifle designs for decades?

  • Teen Vogue falsely claims firearms are the #1 killer of children

  • TikTok beauty influencer shot dead during liv

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