One thing both sides can agree on: the division isn't helping.

A KPBS reporter and Gun Owners Radio discuss how the gun debate has become increasingly polarized, why fewer people are willing to learn from each other, and how political tribalism affects the conversation around firearms.

When everyone is forced to pick a side, understanding gets lost.


Watch the full discussion here: https://youtu.be/FojOHvbIt8g


#SecondAmendment #GunRights #GunCulture #Media #PublicPolicy #FirearmsCommunity #PoliticalDivision #CivilDiscussion

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A KPBS reporter asked a controversial question: did California’s assault weapons ban reduce casualties during the San Diego mosque attack?

Gun Owners Radio invited him on to explain how the story was researched, why the question was asked, and where journalists and gun owners see the issue differently.

This wasn’t a debate about headlines. It was a conversation about media, policy, self-defense, and how stories get told.

Watch the full discussion here: https://youtu.be/FojOHvbIt8g

#SanDiego #KPBS #SecondAmendment #GunRights #MediaBias #SelfDefense #Journalism #PublicPolicy

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KPBS reporter Andrew Dyer wrote a provocative headline: "Did California's Assault Weapons Ban Save Lives in the San Diego Mosque Attack?" We invited him on to defend it — and he showed up.

What follows is the conversation gun media almost never has: a mainstream reporter and two Second Amendment advocates, disagreeing in good faith, on the record.

In this interview:

Why a California-compliant Ruger Mini-14 was used — and what that means

"Cosmetic" features vs. real lethality: the pistol-grip myth

Magazine limits — an effectiveness issue, not a lethality one

Dakota's "time and math" breakdown of how mass shootings actually end

Whether the armed security guard, not the gun law, is the real story

Media bias, provocative headlines, and how the sausage gets made

Whether you agree or disagree, this is what an honest debate looks like.

#SecondAmendment #CaliforniaGunLaws #AssaultWeaponsBan #SelfDefense #GunOwnersRadio



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The right to self-defense is a basic human right. Gun ownership is an integral part of that right. If you want to keep your Second Amendment rights, defend them by joining San Diego County Gun Owners (SDCGO), Orange County Gun Owners (OCGO), or Inland Empire Gun Owners (IEGO).

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.

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The Deadly Force Instructor Class with Massad Ayoob sold out faster than expected.

After working with the venue, we've been able to open up 10 additional seats.

If you're an instructor, range officer, armed citizen, attorney, law enforcement professional, or someone who wants a deeper understanding of self-defense law and use-of-force investigations, this is your opportunity.

Massad Ayoob has spent decades teaching students how to understand, explain, and defend their actions after a defensive-force incident. This course goes beyond marksmanship and tactics to address the legal realities that can determine what happens afterward.

These are the final seats available.

Register here:
https://gunownersradio.ticketspice.com/deadly-force-instructor-class-san-diego-2026

#MassadAyoob #SelfDefense #FirearmsInstructor #UseOfForce #DeadlyForceInstructor #GunOwnersRadio #CCW #SelfDefenseTraining #SecondAmendment

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Did Republicans spend more time fighting each other than winning new voters?

As the California governor race tightened, Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco appeared to pull support from the same pool of voters, raising questions about strategy, turnout, and whether the vote was split at the worst possible time.

The numbers tell an interesting story.

Watch the full segment here: https://youtu.be/dBI9_zcELr8


#CaliforniaPolitics #GovernorRace #ChadBianco #SteveHilton #Election2026 #PoliticalStrategy #VoterTurnout #CaliforniaGovernor

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Steve Hilton appears headed for the California governor runoff, but questions remain.

Does he have the experience, the policy depth, and the support needed to win statewide? Critics argue his biggest challenge isn't making the runoff, it's convincing voters he can actually govern.

The race is entering a new phase.

Watch the full segment here: https://youtu.be/dBI9_zcELr8

#SteveHilton #CaliforniaGovernor #CaliforniaPolitics #Election2026 #GovernorRace #PoliticalAnalysis #VoterTurnout #CurrentEvents

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California's primary is in the books, and the results tell two very different stories.

At the top of the ticket, a runoff that the numbers say is already over. Down-ballot, a clean sweep that proves where gun owners actually move the needle — city councils, county seats, and a hard-fought state senate win.

In this segment:

The governor's race: Steve Hilton, Chad Bianco, and why the math doesn't add up

How Becerra — architect of some of California's worst gun laws — ended up the favorite

Reform California and Carl DeMaio's near-perfect night

The Christy Bruce-Lane win and why local races matter most

A little political gossip on why Ed Musgrove really got recruited

If you're a California gun owner who wants to know where your time and money actually make a difference, start here.

🌐 sdcgo.org

#CaliforniaGunLaws #SecondAmendment #SanDiego #GunOwnersRadio #2A
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The right to self-defense is a basic human right. Gun ownership is an integral part of that right. If you want to keep your Second Amendment rights, defend them by joining San Diego County Gun Owners (SDCGO), Orange County Gun Owners (OCGO), or Inland Empire Gun Owners (IEGO).

https://www.sandiegocountygunowners.com
https://orangecountygunowners.com
http://inlandempiregunowners.com

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

Smarter web development and digital marketing help: https://www.sagetree.com

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

Get your cases & outdoor gear at C.A.R.G.O in El Cajon or visit them at https://cargostores.com

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By the time something hits the news, social media, or even text alerts—it’s already happened.

And even when information is available, it’s often filtered, delayed, or incomplete—leaving you to sort out what’s actually going on.

Sign up now for John Baldwin's class and learn how to monitor, interpret, and act on real-world signals—so you’re never caught off guard.

https://gunownersradio.ticketspice.com/tactical-communications-signals-intelligence

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