The Second Amendment Report with Gun Owners of America

This week on The Second Amendment Report, we examine the subtle ways gun rights are being restricted and what that means for everyday Americans. We discuss the rise of “permission culture” and how administrative hurdles quietly limit gun ownership. Next, we explore training mandates—are they safety measures or financial barriers for new gun owners? We also unpack selective transparency, showing how public data is often presented to push a narrative. Finally, we look internationally at Venezuela, where disarming citizens offers a stark lesson in the consequences of strict gun control. Clint Morgan is a former Staff Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps Reserves, certified Firearms Instructor, and outspoken voice In the Firearms Industry and social media and is a proud member of the GOA and GOF team. Clint is a North Carolina native who grew up around firearms and credits his father’s 1944 Underwood M1 Carbine as the first rifle he shot at 7 years old. He now resides in the “Li...

This week on The Second Amendment Report, we explore how gun culture, regulation, and civil liberties are colliding from multiple directions. We start at SHOT Show, looking at where the firearms community is headed from GOALS to GEAR. Then, a viral story about a potato registered as a silencer exposes the absurdity of ATF bureaucracy. The discussion turns to how new technology quickly draws regulatory attention, often hurting small innovators. Finally, we examine Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s denied carry permit after his home was firebombed—and what it reveals about discretionary gun laws then and now. Clint Morgan is a former Staff Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps Reserves, certified Firearms Instructor, and outspoken voice In the Firearms Industry and social media and is a proud member of the GOA and GOF team. Clint is a North Carolina native who grew up around firearms and credits his father’s 1944 Underwood M1 Carbine as the first rifle he shot at 7 years old. He now...

This week on The Second Amendment Report, we examine the subtle ways gun rights are being restricted and what that means for everyday Americans. We discuss the rise of “permission culture” and how administrative hurdles quietly limit gun ownership. Next, we explore training mandates—are they safety measures or financial barriers for new gun owners? We also unpack selective transparency, showing how public data is often presented to push a narrative. Finally, we look internationally at Venezuela, where disarming citizens offers a stark lesson in the consequences of strict gun control. Clint Morgan is a former Staff Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps Reserves, certified Firearms Instructor, and outspoken voice In the Firearms Industry and social media and is a proud member of the GOA and GOF team. Clint is a North Carolina native who grew up around firearms and credits his father’s 1944 Underwood M1 Carbine as the first rifle he shot at 7 years old. He now resides in the “Li...

This week on The Second Amendment Report, we examine the subtle ways gun rights are being restricted and what that means for everyday Americans. We discuss the rise of “permission culture” and how administrative hurdles quietly limit gun ownership. Next, we explore training mandates—are they safety measures or financial barriers for new gun owners? We also unpack selective transparency, showing how public data is often presented to push a narrative. Finally, we look internationally at Venezuela, where disarming citizens offers a stark lesson in the consequences of strict gun control. Clint Morgan is a former Staff Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps Reserves, certified Firearms Instructor, and outspoken voice In the Firearms Industry and social media and is a proud member of the GOA and GOF team. Clint is a North Carolina native who grew up around firearms and credits his father’s 1944 Underwood M1 Carbine as the first rifle he shot at 7 years old. He now resides in the “Li...