Gun Gripes #175: "Trump's Bump Stock Ban"

This podcast episode from the NRA Annual Meetings 2026 features NRA CEO/EVP Doug Hamlin discussing the organization's current focus on unity, transparency, and member engagement. Key topics include legislative battles in Virginia and California, the impact of the Trump administration on Second Amendment rights and crime reduction, and the benefits of the new NRA app for members. Hamlin emphasizes the importance of recruiting new gun owners while honoring the organization's history.

This video features Mark W. Smith, a constitutional attorney, discussing the Trump administration's stated support for Second Amendment rights. The analysis delves into the nuances of public carry during protests, historical legal precedents like the Boston Massacre trial, and key legislative priorities including the defense of AR-15 rifles, standard capacity magazines, and NFA-regulated items like suppressors. Expert insights are provided on the importance of precise legal language from officials.

This video discusses an urgent warning issued by Gun Owners of America (GOA) regarding the Department of Justice's (DOJ) continued enforcement of regulations on firearms equipped with stabilizing braces. Despite a federal judge vacating the pistol brace ban, the ATF is reportedly still treating some brace-equipped pistols as Short-Barreled Rifles (SBRs) under the National Firearms Act (NFA) and Gun Control Act (GCA), potentially leading to felony charges for law-abiding citizens. The GOA criticizes this stance as a contradiction to President Trump's campaign promises and urges the Trump administration to reaffirm the legality of all pistols with stabilizing braces.

The Department of Justice, under the Trump administration, is reportedly continuing to enforce the same legal theory used by the Biden administration to regulate pistol brace firearms as short-barreled rifles. This is occurring despite the rule being vacated by courts. Gun Owners of America (GOA) expresses concern that this enforcement threatens millions of law-abiding owners with felony NFA charges, contradicting campaign promises.

The Acting U.S. Attorney General discusses the Department of Justice's plans to restore Second Amendment rights by reworking regulations. He highlights an executive order from President Trump and the hiring of a law professor to review existing rules. The DOJ is days away from releasing changes affecting FFLs, aiming to simplify processes and remove unnecessary restrictions, with a stated goal of making lasting changes that go beyond the current administration.

This video discusses the Gun Owners of America's (GOA) concerns with the Department of Justice (DOJ) under former Attorney General Pam Bondi, arguing that the DOJ did not adequately advance President Trump's pro-Second Amendment agenda. GOA highlights specific instances where they believe the DOJ, under Bondi's leadership, fought against gun owner protections and failed to overturn gun control measures. The video calls for a new, uncompromising Attorney General to prioritize overturning gun control and securing Second Amendment victories.

This video provides an expert-level overview of a heavily customized AR-15, nicknamed the 'Zombie Destroyer', built for a thematic zombie apocalypse scenario. The build features an extensive accessory loadout including multiple optics, lasers, and flashlights, along with a high magazine capacity. The demonstration includes rapid fire, engagement of Tannerite targets, and unique shooting techniques, showcasing the rifle's capabilities and the instructor's proficiency.

This video details an extreme AR-15 meltdown test, pushing a custom build to its limits. Expert instructor Eric demonstrates the process, highlighting component durability and failure points under sustained fire. The test concludes with a catastrophic barrel failure after 830 rounds, providing valuable insights into the platform's resilience.

This guide details the process of conducting an extreme durability test on an AK-47 variant, specifically the Definitive Arms VEPR, as demonstrated by Iraqveteran8888. The test involves sustained full-auto fire to induce critical heat failure, followed by inspection of components like the barrel and gas block. The expert assessment highlights the rifle's resilience, lasting 895 rounds before failure, and compares its performance to other platforms.

This guide details a 700-round rapid-fire stress test on a Yugo M92 PAP AK-47 variant, demonstrating the platform's legendary durability under extreme heat. Performed by Eric from Iraqveteran8888, the test highlights safe handling of overheated firearms and concludes with a tribute to Mikhail Kalashnikov's engineering legacy. The firearm successfully completed the test despite significant heat buildup.