"background checks"
11 episodes tagged with this keyword
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Mark Koernke discussed the ATF's new final rule on firearms dealers, which expands the definition of who must obtain a Federal Firearms License and conduct background checks. He covered the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act's implementation, criticized Republican senators (Cornyn, Tillis) who supported the bill and now claim it's unconstitutional, and played extended segments from Jared's Guns and Gadgets channel analyzing the rule's vague language and civil enforcement mechanisms. Koernke also addressed currency devaluation, rising prices across retail sectors, Missouri's homeschooling bill, California's news blackout, preparedness items (gas masks, medical supplies, ammunition, surplus clothing), and tactical doctrine for potential armed conflict with federal agents.
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Mark Koernke discussed the bipartisan gun control bill passed by the Senate, analyzing its provisions including red flag laws, expanded background checks for young adults, and the expansion of who must register as a federally licensed firearms dealer. He criticized the 14 Republican senators who voted for the bill despite their high NRA ratings, arguing they represent a greater threat than Democrats. The show featured extensive discussion of the 6.8 government cartridge, AR-10 rifle recommendations, magazine procurement strategies, and preparation for anticipated conflict, with callers contributing perspectives on government overreach, election integrity, and local governance structures.
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Mark Koernke discussed border security, immigration enforcement, and cartel violence along the U.S.-Mexico border, presenting news items about drug seizures, illegal crossings, and criminal activity. He criticized the focus on avocados over border security deaths and argued against wall construction, favoring instead manpower and fencing. The second half featured detailed medical instruction on fluid and electrolyte management, IV therapy, osmolarity, and treatment protocols for dehydration and hypovolemic shock, with emphasis on calculating sodium, potassium, and water requirements for field medical scenarios.
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Mark Koernke hosted Weapons Wednesday, discussing various firearms including AR-15s, shotguns, pistols, and specialized weapons. Callers shared experiences with gun ownership in restrictive states like New Jersey, discussed relocating firearms to less restrictive jurisdictions like West Virginia, and exchanged anecdotes about ammunition purchases, international shipping complications, and homemade weapons designs. The episode featured advertisements for preparedness suppliers and gun retailers.
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Mark Koernke discussed gun shows in Central Indiana, including the Crown Point fairgrounds event on March 13th featuring copper rounds and commemorative coins. He covered ATF gun purchase regulations, permit systems, and concerns about government tracking of gun owners through background check records. The show featured extended commentary on gun sales trends, private sales, and the implications of permit-to-purchase systems in states like Michigan. Don from night vision technology called in to discuss digital night vision equipment, weatherproofing electronics, and preparedness gear storage. The episode included advertisements for Vitamer toothpaste, Republic Magazine, and Supernatural Silver.
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Mark Koernke discussed the Ferguson riots and the apparent orchestration of civil unrest, noting that law enforcement had three months to prepare but failed to prevent violence. He analyzed how the National Guard was deliberately held back, likely due to pressure from the Obama administration, and compared the response to historical communist tactics in Russia. Koernke also covered Washington State's Initiative 594 regarding background checks for nail guns and flare guns, explaining how the broadly written law could be unenforceable and encouraging listeners to build their own firearms using 80% receivers. The episode included discussion of Ebola vaccines, weather pattern changes, and the broader pattern of government control and civil unrest.
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Mark Koernke discussed ammunition availability and preparedness, focusing on background check statistics showing continued high weapons purchases rather than reductions. He provided detailed product recommendations including signaling flares from unamo.com, 5.7x28 ammunition options (American Eagle and FN brands), and various preparedness products. A caller from Kentucky named John described issues with East German signal cartridges that had expanded internally due to chemical compound crystallization, and Koernke provided extensive technical guidance on safely disassembling and repurposing the flare materials, including testing procedures and alternative applications.
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Mark Koernke discussed immigration policy and military recruitment standards, criticizing the vetting process for foreign nationals entering the U.S. military and highlighting concerns about individuals with criminal backgrounds or cartel connections being admitted. The show featured extensive discussion of ammunition availability, a rifle drawing promotion for October 3rd, and various product advertisements for health and wellness items.
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Mark Koernke discussed firearms training, defensive shooting techniques, and Second Amendment rights on Weapons Wednesday. He covered proper handgun grip, trigger control, magazine changes, and the importance of repetitive training for automatic response under stress, using examples from military and competition shooting. Guest Larry Pratt from Gun Owners of America addressed the Heller Supreme Court case regarding DC's gun ban, the Veterans Disarmament Act, and concerns that gun control measures are part of a broader UN agenda to disarm the American population. Callers raised questions about background checks, state sovereignty, and campus carry rights, with discussion of Virginia Tech and the need for armed self-defense on college campuses.
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Mark Koernke hosted Larry Pratt of Gun Owners of America on Weapons Wednesday to discuss recent gun control legislation targeting veterans. The episode focused on a Veterans Disarmament Act that would use PTSD and mental health diagnoses to strip gun rights from military veterans, which Koernke and Pratt characterized as a deliberate effort by the federal government to disarm those most capable of resisting tyranny. They discussed the NRA's alleged betrayal by secretly negotiating with gun control advocates, the intentional corruption of background check systems like NCIC to confuse and control citizens, and the historical parallels to Soviet and Nazi regimes that targeted veterans and the mentally ill. Koernke urged listeners to contact NRA members, switch to Gun Owners of America, and take steps to secure firearms if they or their families faced potential confiscation.
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Mark Koernke and guest Michael Nester discussed the 2008 presidential election, focusing on Ron Paul's exclusion from debates and media manipulation tactics. The show featured calls from veterans regarding the Veterans Disarmament Act, which would restrict firearm ownership for veterans with certain disabilities. Koernke criticized government agencies (ATF, IRS, FBI), the NRA, and Handgun Control Inc. for betraying veterans and Americans. He discussed historical Supreme Court cases on gun rights, the use of paid shills in political forums, and the importance of militia preparedness. The episode emphasized constitutional rights, self-defense, and resistance to what Koernke characterized as government tyranny.