Major Retailers Say No to Guns; Situational Awareness Through Training: Gun Talk Radio | 9.8.19 A

Published on September 9, 2019
Duration: 43:58

This episode of Gun Talk Radio discusses major retailers' decisions to stop selling certain ammunition and the political implications of labeling gun owners as terrorists. Host Tom Gresham and guest Clark A. Poet analyze Walmart's partnership with Everytown for Gun Safety, the San Francisco Board of Supervisors' resolution against the NRA, and the broader strategy of 'othering' gun owners to advance gun control agendas. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding the historical context of such tactics and the need for active engagement in defending Second Amendment rights.

Quick Summary

Major retailers like Walmart are stopping sales of certain ammunition due to partnerships with gun ban advocacy groups like Everytown for Gun Safety. San Francisco's labeling of the NRA as a terrorist organization is a tactic to 'other' gun owners, historically preceding the denial of rights. Situational awareness and mental preparedness, countering normalcy bias, are vital for personal safety.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Sponsor Spotlights
  2. 00:45Tom Gresham Introduces Gun Talk
  3. 01:00The Right to Feel Safe vs. The Right to Be Safe
  4. 01:50Breaking News: New Sig Sauer Firearm
  5. 02:44Success of Shooting Sports Introduction Programs
  6. 02:58Retailer Decisions & Culture War
  7. 03:12San Francisco Labels NRA Members Terrorists
  8. 03:32Guest Clark A. Poet Joins
  9. 03:58Walmart's Culture War Involvement
  10. 04:43Walmart's Responsible Firearms Retailer Partnership
  11. 06:13The Truth Comes Out: Walmart's Ties to Gun Ban Groups
  12. 06:44Walmart's Dual Strategy: Appeasing Gun Banners
  13. 07:23Theatrical Gun Bans
  14. 07:30Historical Parallels: Back of the Bus Mentality
  15. 08:26Debra Messing & Blacklisting Trump Supporters
  16. 09:02San Francisco Labels NRA Terrorists: The Goal of 'Othering'
  17. 10:05The Link Between Terrorist Labels and Red Flag Laws
  18. 11:04Commercial Break & Listener Call-in
  19. 11:41Black Hills Ammunition Product Spotlight
  20. 12:14Ducks Unlimited Conservation Message
  21. 12:43Alan Gottlieb: Bill of Rights vs. Bill of Needs
  22. 13:44Crimson Trace Electronic Sights & Scopes
  23. 14:25Statistics on Semi-Automatic Rifle Homicides
  24. 15:08Ethical Consistency and Retailer Actions
  25. 15:32Comparing Gun Violence to Other Risks (Cigarettes, Alcohol)
  26. 15:53Law-Abiding Concealed Carry Holders
  27. 16:26Opportunity for Mom-and-Pop Gun Stores
  28. 17:15The Harm of Political Theater and Virtue Signaling
  29. 18:02Invisible Activism by Gun Control Groups
  30. 18:28Call to Action: Support Gun Rights
  31. 19:02Critique of NRA Leadership & Need for Engagement
  32. 20:13The NRA is Bigger Than Its Leadership
  33. 20:33Money in the Fight: Political Engagement
  34. 20:59Consequences of Walking Away from the Fight
  35. 21:04Making it Uncomfortable: The Right to Feel Safe
  36. 21:31Rights vs. Feelings: Carrying a Gun and Feeling Safe
  37. 22:17Guest Clark Emotion Departs
  38. 22:22Return to Commercial Break
  39. 22:44New Firearm Announcement Tease
  40. 23:14Revisiting Clark Emotion & The First Amendment
  41. 23:38Steve Durrani's 'Your Mind as the Weapon'
  42. 23:51Normalcy Bias and Situational Awareness
  43. 24:37The Value of Training: Physical and Mental
  44. 25:00Stress Inoculation and Visualization
  45. 25:36Recognizing Out-of-the-Ordinary Situations
  46. 29:03The Power of the Mind in Safety
  47. 29:40Smith & Wesson M&P 2.0 Compact
  48. 30:09Gun Talk Giveaway: Kimber Evo SP
  49. 30:36Gun Dealio App Promotion
  50. 31:10Vanishing Paradise: Wildlife Habitat Conservation
  51. 31:39Brownells BRN-180 Upper
  52. 32:22Kimber Evo SP Recap & Giveaway Reminder
  53. 32:44Tom Gresham at Centennial Gun Club
  54. 33:18Continued Interest in Personal Protection Training
  55. 33:50Beyond Basic Concealed Carry Classes
  56. 34:36Family Training and Emergency Words
  57. 35:33The Gap in Firearm Instruction Knowledge
  58. 36:14Stress Inoculation Revisited
  59. 36:54Tenerife Airport Disaster: A Case Study in Action
  60. 38:14Concluding Remarks with Clark Emotion
  61. 39:22Follow Tom Gresham on Twitter
  62. 39:46Debunking Statistics on Assault Weapons Murders
  63. 41:20Gun Control: Clearly About Control, Not Murder Reduction
  64. 41:31The History of 'Doing Something' in Gun Control
  65. 42:32Why Compromise Has Failed: 50 Years of Losing Ground
  66. 43:19Not One Inch: The Stance Against Further Restrictions
  67. 43:55Closing Thoughts & Music

Frequently Asked Questions

Why did Walmart stop selling certain ammunition?

Walmart stopped selling certain ammunition, like .223 and 5.56, and all handgun ammunition, due to pressure from gun ban advocacy groups. They are a charter member of the 'Responsible Firearms Retailer Partnership' organized with Everytown for Gun Safety, indicating a strategic alignment with anti-gun organizations.

What is the significance of San Francisco labeling the NRA as a terrorist organization?

Labeling the NRA as a terrorist organization is a tactic to 'other' gun owners, making them socially and politically marginalized. This strategy historically precedes the denial of rights and can pave the way for more extreme measures, such as red flag laws, by dehumanizing the targeted group.

How does normalcy bias affect personal safety?

Normalcy bias is the tendency to underestimate threats and assume situations are normal, leading to delayed reactions. Recognizing this bias is crucial for developing situational awareness and mental preparedness, as proactive identification of anomalies can be the difference between safety and danger.

What is the 'Bill of Rights, not the Bill of Needs' argument?

The 'Bill of Rights, not the Bill of Needs' argument asserts that fundamental rights, including the Second Amendment, are not subject to government determination of 'need.' These rights are inherent protections, not privileges granted based on perceived necessity, such as owning a specific type of firearm.

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