For decades, people have been taught: Run. Hide. Fight.

But what if that order is backwards?

This discussion challenges conventional active-shooter advice and explains why time, action, and immediate resistance can matter more than waiting until every other option has failed.

A different perspective on survival when seconds count.

Watch the full segment here: https://youtu.be/cBaxtEa0S1Y

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For decades, schools, businesses, and government agencies have taught people to "Run, Hide, Fight" during an active shooter attack.

But active shooter expert Ed Monk believes that advice gets the priorities backwards.

In this conversation, Ed explains why he teaches a different approach: Fight, Flee, Barricade. Drawing on years of research, military planning experience, and active shooter case studies, he argues that the sooner an attacker is stopped, the fewer innocent people are injured or killed.

This is a thought-provoking discussion that challenges conventional wisdom and explores what individuals, schools, churches, and organizations should consider when preparing for violent emergencies.

In this interview:

Why Ed believes "Run, Hide, Fight" is flawed

The difference between Fight, Flee, Barricade and Run, Hide, Fight

Why time is the most critical factor during an attack

How active shooters choose victims

Why schools often prepare for the wrong problems

What armed citizens should understand

Lessons learned from decades of active shooter incidents

How organizations can improve preparedness

Whether you agree or disagree, this conversation will make you think differently about active shooter response and emergency planning.

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#EdMonk #RunHideFight #ActiveShooter #SelfDefense #ConcealedCarry #GunOwnersRadio #Preparedness #CCW

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Words matter.

The firearms community often debates terminology, but there’s a bigger question: are you speaking to gun owners, or are you trying to reach everyone else?

Sometimes the goal isn’t finding the perfect term. It’s making sure the message actually connects with the people who need to hear it.

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What if the outcome of an active shooter attack is largely decided in the first 30 seconds?

Active shooter researcher and instructor Ed Monk joins Gun Owners Radio to explain why time is the most important factor in reducing casualties during an attack. Drawing on years of research, military planning experience, and active shooter analysis, Ed breaks down the realities that schools, churches, businesses, and armed citizens need to understand.

His message is simple: every second matters.

In this interview:

Why the first 30 seconds are critical

How active shooter attacks typically unfold

Why casualty counts rise so quickly

The math behind active shooter response

Why waiting for help can have devastating consequences

The role of armed citizens in stopping attacks

Lessons for schools, churches, and businesses

What preparedness really looks like

Whether you're a concealed carrier, church security volunteer, educator, first responder, or simply interested in personal protection, this conversation provides valuable insight into one of the most important self-defense topics of our time.

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California gun owners have been sounding the alarm for years.

The message was simple: if you don’t stay engaged, the same restrictions will spread to your state. Now many are pointing to Virginia as the latest example of how quickly gun rights can erode when voters stop paying attention.

Rights are easier to lose than they are to restore.

Watch the full segment here: https://youtu.be/EqMxow_x9Mk

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Virginia was once considered one of the strongest pro-gun states in America. Today, many gun owners point to Virginia as a warning of what can happen when voters become complacent.

In this conversation, Cheryl and Danny Todd of Gun Freedom Radio discuss why they believe Arizona is at a crossroads. They explain how changing demographics, low voter participation, and political complacency could threaten gun rights—even in states many people assume are safe.

The discussion explores why every election matters, the importance of grassroots activism, and what gun owners can do before it's too late.

In this interview:

Why Virginia became a cautionary tale for gun owners

How Arizona's political landscape is changing

The danger of voter complacency

Why many gun owners don't show up on Election Day

The role of grassroots activism in protecting freedom

Mark Lamb and Arizona's political future

Why elections can change a state's gun laws faster than many people realize

Ronald Reagan's warning about freedom and future generations

Whether you live in Arizona, California, Virginia, or anywhere else in America, this conversation highlights a lesson every gun owner should understand: rights are easier to lose than they are to restore.

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#ArizonaGunRights #VirginiaGunRights #SecondAmendment #GunRights #GunFreedomRadio #GunOwnersRadio #MarkLamb #2A

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Emily explains why women are becoming some of the most effective voices in the Second Amendment movement.

When lawmakers hear from a wife, mom, or grandma explaining exactly how a law affects her family, it’s harder to dismiss. Real-world experience cuts through politics.

Sometimes the most powerful testimony is simply telling your story.

Watch the full segment here: https://youtu.be/Eeeh3WdU7Bg

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One theme keeps coming up again and again: women are transforming the firearms community.

They’re training, competing, bringing friends to the range, and becoming some of the strongest advocates for the Second Amendment. Many believe their growing involvement is one of the biggest reasons gun rights advocacy is gaining momentum.

The future of the 2A movement may look very different than its past.

Watch the full segment here: https://youtu.be/Eeeh3WdU7Bg

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Women are changing the firearms community—and Cheryl Todd says that's a good thing.

In this conversation, Cheryl and Danny Todd of Gun Freedom Radio discuss how women have become one of the fastest-growing and most influential groups in the firearms world. From self-defense and training to advocacy and community leadership, women are helping shape the future of gun ownership in America.

Cheryl shares her journey from reluctant gun shop owner to national Second Amendment advocate, while Danny reflects on the dramatic changes he's witnessed in the firearms industry over the last four decades.

In this interview:

-Why more women are becoming gun owners
-How women influence families and communities
-The rise of female firearms instructors and advocates
-Why women often become ambassadors for responsible gun ownership
-Cheryl's work with Women for Gun Rights
-How the gun community has changed over the last 40 years
-The importance of training, education, and engagement
-What the future of gun culture may look like

Whether you're a longtime gun owner, new shooter, instructor, or simply interested in the changing face of the firearms community, this conversation offers valuable insight into one of the biggest trends shaping the Second Amendment movement today.

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#WomenGunOwners #GunRights #SecondAmendment #CherylTodd #GunFreedomRadio #GunOwnersRadio #FirearmsTraining #SelfDefense

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https://www.sandiegocountygunowners.com
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Support the cause by listening to Gun Owners Radio live on Sunday afternoon or on any podcast app at your leisure. Together we will win.

SUPPORT THE BUSINESSES THAT SUPPORT YOUR SELF DEFENSE RIGHTS!

Get expert legal advice on any firearm-related issues: https://dillonlawgp.com

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Clean your guns easier, faster, and safer! https://seal1.com

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