Some folks have expressed problems with my views on Trump, especially regarding his tendency to be obnoxious. Let me clarify.
Donald Trump is from Queens in New York City. Many New Yorkers have abrasive personalities and no filter attached to their mouths. Trump is no different. Unfortunately, he's also prideful and narcissistic. Many extremely wealthy and famous people are. Thus, if you praise him, he loves you. If you criticism him, he'll insult you at every opportunity. He will never admit a mistake and he will never apologize for anything. Consequently, he often picks fights and engages in schoolyard pissing contests that serve no purpose and only cause him and everyone around him trouble. That's a New Yorker for you. I've worked with many people from New York and New Jersey over the years. It's cultural. That is the truth, even though some ardent Trump fans don't like to hear it.
As far as the presidency goes, I don't care if Trump is obnoxious. I'm not emotionally invested in Donald Trump. His personal life and behavior are neither here nor there to me. I don't know the man and I never will. We will never be friends or even acquaintances. I care about his policies and his approaches to things. I voted for him twice because of his political views and because he's like a bull in a China shop. We don't need a nice guy in the White House. We need a tough guy - a hard boiled egg. That's Trump.
Trump can be polite and gracious when it serves him. At other times he can be insulting, rude, and shocking - even when dealing with other world leaders. While that frightens some people, I'm of the opinion that such an approach is exactly what is needed in an American President - particularly now. The United States, even with all its current problems, is the most powerful nation in the history of this planet. Our enemies should fear us A LOT - and our friends should respect us a lot and fear us a little. Trump scares all of them. He petrifies our enemies and keeps our "friends" a little of balance. Those are good things.
So, in summary, I voted for Trump twice precisely because he is the kind of person he is. I'll vote for him again for the same reasons - even if he's in jail at the time. Just don't expect me to be an adoring fan who goes gaga every time Trump speaks. That was the basics of my message. I hope this helps.
In the first half, attorney Sean Maloney from Second Call Defense joins me to explain the lessons gun owners can learn from what happened to Kyle Rittenhouse.
In the second half, I discuss a home invasion case from Oceanside California in which the homeowner successfully defended himself.
Trump Just Made Virginia REGRET It's AR-15 Ban.
Jul 3, 2026 ✪ Members first on July 3, 2026
Virginia’s new AR-15 ban is already facing serious problems. Between court injunctions, confusion over who can enforce the law, questions for gun owners and FFLs, inheritance and family-transfer exceptions, a massive pre-July 1 buying surge, and a new DOJ lawsuit challenging the law, Virginia may have created a much bigger Second Amendment fight than it expected.
In this video, we break down what the injunction does and does not do, whether State Police or local law enforcement can enforce the ban, how FFLs may handle the risk, why the law does not simply erase existing AR-15s, and how the Trump DOJ lawsuit could turn Virginia into a major test case for AR-15 bans nationwide.
July 4th is a day of national significance. If you're going to a celebration, keep that in mind and set yourself up for success.
Here's a short list I follow (I made a graphic for you to make it easier):
1. Have an egress plan and a shelter-in-place plan. Those aren't mutually exclusive. Knowing when not to move can be just as important as knowing how to leave.
2. No plan survives first contact. Expect adaptation, not perfection. Always have alternatives. If Plan A or Plan B becomes unsafe, you're not starting from scratch under stress.
3. Remember that other people have agency too. Traffic, crowds, accidents, police activity, weather, terrorism, or a drunk driver can all change the situation through no fault of your own.
4. Preparation expands your options. It doesn't guarantee success, but it gives you more choices when circumstances change.
5. Your backup plan shouldn't be elaborate. My grandpa used to say, "The more bends you put in the plumbing, the easier it is to stop up the drain." Keep it simple.
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