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Bearing Arms' Cam & Co

Townhall Media·Hosted by Cam Edwards·1000 episodes

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A well-regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state. The right of the people to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed. Bearing Arms editor Cam Edwards provides a daily dose of 2nd Amendment news and commentary, alongside interviews with experts, newsmakers, and gun rights activists from across the country. Follow Cam Edwards on Twitter @CamEdwards. Follow Cam and Company on Twitter @CamAndCompany.

Why listen

Bearing Arms' Cam & Co gives listeners a fast, opinionated read on Second Amendment news with host Cam Edwards. Episodes mix Cam's commentary with interviews featuring attorneys, activists, industry figures, and public officials, making it a strong fit for listeners who follow gun-rights litigation, state policy fights, and conservative legal politics.

Episodes

26 min
Jun 3, 2026
SAF Seeks to Halt Garden State Gun Grabs

SAF Director of Legal Operations Bill Sack joins Cam with details of the group's newly expanded lawsuit against several north Jersey police departments and the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office for confiscating the lawfully-owned guns of multiple residents whose family members sought mental health treatment or had a mental health evaluation.

33 min
Jun 1, 2026
Democrats Bluster As Prosecutors Say 'No' to Gun Ban

At least ten prosecutors in Virginia have now said they will not enforce the Democrats' ban on "assault firearms" and "large capacity" magazines, which is set to take effect a month from today, and Armed American Radio's Mark Walters tells Cam he expects that number to grow in the coming days.

25 min
May 28, 2026
Glock Bans are Bad Enough, but It Doesn't End There

NRA-ILA Executive Director John Commeford joins Cam to discuss the new lawsuit filed by NRA, SAF, and FPC against Maryland's ban on Glocks and other striker-fired pistols, which is part of a broader strategy by gun control groups to do an end run around the Heller decision.

49 min
May 27, 2026
Virginia Prosecutor Explains Decision Not to Enforce Gun and Magazine Ban

Justin L. Griffith, Commonwealth's Attorney for Pulaski County, joins Cam to detail his decision not to enforce Virginia's new ban on "assault firearms" and "large capacity" magazines set to take effect on July 1.

26 min
May 26, 2026
New England Firearms Conference a Must-Attend for 2A Activists

The New England Firearms Advocacy Conference is coming up this weekend in Chicopee, Massachusetts, and organizer Holly Sullivan with Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms joins Cam with a preview of the must-attend event for 2A advocates in the region and across the country.

35 min
May 21, 2026
Virginia Prosecutors Refuse to Enforce Gun Ban

Armed American Radio's Mark Walters joins Cam to discuss the growing number of prosecutors in Virginia who say they won't enforce the state's "assault firearms" ban, as well as the latest right-to-carry case that just landed at the Supreme Court.

37 min
May 20, 2026
A Conversation With ATF Director Robert Cekada

ATF Director Robert Cekada joins Cam for a wide-ranging conversation that includes his thoughts on the Adamiak case, the Biden administration's refusal to prosecute gun trafficking cases in Arizona, and more.

35 min
May 19, 2026
Good News In the Grassroots Fight to Regain 2A Rights in Massachusetts

Cape Gun Works owner and The Civil Rights Coalition head Toby Leary joins Cam with the results of a surprising new poll in Massachusetts that bodes well for the Coalition's referendum to repeal the state's anti-2A package of laws known as Chapter 135.

22 min
May 18, 2026
Papers Please: NJ AG Demands Sales Records From Garden State Gun Shops

NRA-ILA Executive Director John Commerford joins Cam with details of the outrageous subpoena demands from New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport, who's seeking ten years' worth of records on the sale of Glock handguns by gun dealers in the state.

14 min
May 15, 2026
Second Amendment Groups Sue Over Virginia Gun Ban

Second Amendment Foundation Director of Legal Research and Education Kostas Moros joins Cam to discuss the new federal lawsuit filed by SAF, FPC, and NRA over Virginia's gun and magazine ban set to take effect on July 1.

35 min
May 14, 2026
Minnesota Dems Threaten Sit-In Over Gun Ban Bill

Minnesota House Democrats are threatening to hold a sit-in on Thursday night in an attempt to pass a sweeping piece of legislation that would ban so-called "assault weapons" and "large capacity" magazines; a stunt the MN Gun Owners Caucus calls "political performance art."

54 min
May 13, 2026
'Boot Camp' for Patriots and the Great Crime Decline

It's a two-fer on today's Bearing Arms' Cam & Company. First, AMAC head Dave Weber joins the show to preview the organization's upcoming "Boot Camp for Patriots."  Then, Cam takes on The Trace's befuddlement over the historic decline in crime at a time when the nation is "awash in guns."

37 min
May 12, 2026
Modern Day Minuteman Helps Stop Massachusetts Shooting

Cape Gun Works owner Toby Leary joins Cam to discuss the armed citizen who helped stop a convicted violent felon who was shooting at motorists in Cambridge, Massachusetts on Monday, and how the state's gun laws make it harder for residents to protect themselves and others.

31 min
May 11, 2026
Dhillon Says DOJ Not Playing 'Smallball' With Denver, USVI Lawsuits

Assistant Attorney General Harmeet Dhillon joins Cam with the latest on the DOJ's pro-2A litigation efforts, and says the agency isn't playing legal "smallball" by taking on Denver's local ban on "assault weapons" or the U.S. Virgin Islands' gun storage mandate and slow-walking of gun permits.

38 min
May 7, 2026
Why Is Tate Adamiak Being Subjected to 'Diesel Therapy'?

SAF investigative journalist Lee Williams joins Cam to discuss the disturbing revelation that Patrick 'Tate' Adamiak is about to undergo a 50-day road trip where he'll be out of contact with his attorneys and family, even as the Supreme Court is set to consider his appeal in conference next week.

39 min
May 6, 2026
Massachusetts Man Faces 100 Years in Prison After Gun Seizures

Gun Owners Action League's Jim Wallace explains why the group is getting involved in the legal defense for a 23-year-old who could spend the rest of his life behind bars simply for possessing legally purchased guns and unserialized frames and receivers.

39 min
May 5, 2026
Virginia Gun Sales Skyrocket

NSSF's Mark Oliva joins Cam to discuss the surge in gun sales in Virginia ahead of a ban on so-called assault firearms, as well as increased sales in other states where gun control is on the move.

32 min
May 4, 2026
Cautious Optimism Over ATF's Package of Proposed Rules

NRA-ILA Executive Director John Commerford joins Cam to discuss the broad strokes of the ATF's package of proposed rule changes on gun regulations, and what the organization will be watching for once the actual text of the rules is released.

29 min
Apr 30, 2026
ATF Rules and Virgin Island 'Gun-Free Zones'

In addition to discussing some of the ATF's new proposed rules, Cam welcomes Virgin Islands Safe Gun Owners founder Kosei Ohno to the program to respond to USVI Gov. Albert Bryan's new executive order creating "gun-free zones" in all government buildings.

32 min
Apr 29, 2026
Media's Anti-Gun Bias on Display in Coverage of Attempted Assassin

The media continues to deflect attention away from the political leanings of the California man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump and other top administration officials, with the L.A. Times doing a deep dive on the supposedly gun-friendly section of L.A. County where the suspect legally purchased a shotgun and pistol.

31 min
Apr 28, 2026
Gun Control Groups Get Vague After D.C. Assassination Attempt

Second Amendment Foundation Director of Legal Research and Education Kostas Moros joins Cam to discuss the real goal behind the incredibly vague demands to "do something" on gun control after the assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents Dinner.

39 min
Apr 27, 2026
The Sound of SCOTUS Silence

Another orders list has been released by the Supreme Court with no news on any of the hardware bans discussed in conference. Armed American Radio's Mark Walters joins Cam with his take on what that means, as well as how the left is already trying to use the attempted attack on the WHCA dinner in D.C. to demand a federal crackdown on gun owners.

31 min
Apr 23, 2026
Virginia Gun Owners Still Face Onslaught of Infringements

The Reload's Stephen Gutowski joins Cam as the two break down what happened in Richmond on Wednesday, with Democrats rejecting a couple of Gov. Abigail Spanberger's changes to gun control bills and approving several others.

33 min
Apr 22, 2026
CBS News Uses Shreveport Shooting to Push Gun Control

Authorities say the man responsible for murdering eight children in Louisiana last weekend was prohibited from possessing a gun, as was the man who allegedly owned the firearm used in the killing spree. Despite that, CBS News has run a piece promoting multiple gun control activists who blame Louisiana's "lax" gun laws for the murders, without offering any kind of opposing view at all.

44 min
Apr 21, 2026
NRA Reforms Continue at Annual Meeting

Bearing Arms contributor John Petrolino joins Cam with a first-hand report from the NRA Annual Meetings in Houston, Texas, including some new changes to the leadership structure.

26 min
Apr 16, 2026
Trump Nudging Alito and Thomas to Step Aside

During a recent interview with Fox Business, President Donald Trump made it pretty clear that he'd like Justices Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas to step down in the next few months so he'd be guaranteed the opportunity to appoint their replacements. Will that happen, and if so, who would you like to see Trump nominate to serve on SCOTUS?

35 min
Apr 15, 2026
Will Virginia Lawmakers Accept Governor's Gun Ban Amendment?

The Reload's Stephen Gutowski joins Cam to discuss Gov. Abigail Spanberger's proposed amendments and the legislature's potential reaction to bills on "assault firearms" and "large capacity" magazines that could criminalize the carrying of handguns if they're equipped with a magazine that can hold more than 15 rounds.

42 min
Apr 14, 2026
What's Behind Pirro's 'Pirrouette' on Gun Laws?

Matthew Cavedon, director of Cato Institute's Project on Criminal Justice, joins Cam to discuss the recent moves by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro that could lead to the D.C. Court of Appeals reversing course and upholding the District's ban on "large capacity" magazines.

34 min
Apr 13, 2026
Decision Day for Virginia Gun Ban Bill

What will Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger do with a bill banning commonly owned firearms and ammunition magazines? Cam and Armed American Radio host Mark Walters walk through the options.

45 min
Apr 9, 2026
Jewish Summer Camp Suing Over State-Imposed Carry Ban

Attorney Amy Bellantoni joins Cam to talk about one of her cases involving a Jewish summer camp in New York that's suing the state over its outright prohibition on lawful carry in summer camps and other locations where children might be present.

45 min
Apr 9, 2026
Jewish Summer Camp Suing Over State-Imposed Carry Ban

Attorney Amy Bellantoni joins Cam to talk about one of her cases involving a Jewish summer camp in New York that's suing the state over its outright prohibition on lawful carry in summer camps and other locations where children might be present.

35 min
Apr 8, 2026
Small State, Big Tyranny

NRA-ILA's Justin Davis joins Cam to detail number of bills that would blatantly violate the Second Amendment that will get their first hearing in Rhode Island today, including a ban on the continued possession of commonly owned firearms and forcing gun owners to purchase an insurance policy before exercising their right to keep and bear arms.

35 min
Apr 8, 2026
Small State, Big Tyranny

NRA-ILA's Justin Davis joins Cam to detail number of bills that would blatantly violate the Second Amendment that will get their first hearing in Rhode Island today, including a ban on the continued possession of commonly owned firearms and forcing gun owners to purchase an insurance policy before exercising their right to keep and bear arms.

36 min
Apr 7, 2026
DOJ's Dangerous Defense of Knife Ban

Attorney Daniel Schmutter joins Cam with a recap of last week's oral arguments at the Fifth Circuit in Knife Rights v. Bondi, where he explained to the panel why the federal ban on switchblades should be struck down... and the DOJ attorney argued that the Second Amendment might not apply to any knives at all.

36 min
Apr 7, 2026
DOJ's Dangerous Defense of Knife Ban

Attorney Daniel Schmutter joins Cam with a recap of last week's oral arguments at the Fifth Circuit in Knife Rights v. Bondi, where he explained to the panel why the federal ban on switchblades should be struck down... and the DOJ attorney argued that the Second Amendment might not apply to any knives at all.

53 min
Apr 6, 2026
Can This Group Actually Bridge the Divide on Guns?

Tufts University professor Dr. Michael Siegel joins Cam to discuss the Bridging the Divide initiative that brought 2A advocates and gun control supporters together to try to find some common ground, and why he believes things like bans on so-called assault weapons should not be priorities for "gun safety" activists.

53 min
Apr 6, 2026
Can This Group Actually Bridge the Divide on Guns?

Tufts University professor Dr. Michael Siegel joins Cam to discuss the Bridging the Divide initiative that brought 2A advocates and gun control supporters together to try to find some common ground, and why he believes things like bans on so-called assault weapons should not be priorities for "gun safety" activists.

35 min
Apr 2, 2026
Most Michigan 'Red Flag' Law Data Off Limits to Public View

The Detroit News reports that changes to how "red flag" petitions are transmitted to law enforcement has placed most data about petitions out of reach of public records; a concern for opponents and (some) supporters alike.

35 min
Apr 2, 2026
Most Michigan 'Red Flag' Law Data Off Limits to Public View

The Detroit News reports that changes to how "red flag" petitions are transmitted to law enforcement has placed most data about petitions out of reach of public records; a concern for opponents and (some) supporters alike.

35 min
Apr 1, 2026
No Fooling: NY 2A Attorney Says Things are Worse Since Bruen

New York attorney Amy Bellantoni joins Cam to discuss a 2A victory against NYC's licensing laws, as well as the broader fight to take on the state's draconian gun control regime, which she says has made life more difficult for gun owners despite the Supreme Court's decision in Bruen four years ago.

35 min
Apr 1, 2026
No Fooling: NY 2A Attorney Says Things are Worse Since Bruen

New York attorney Amy Bellantoni joins Cam to discuss a 2A victory against NYC's licensing laws, as well as the broader fight to take on the state's draconian gun control regime, which she says has made life more difficult for gun owners despite the Supreme Court's decision in Bruen four years ago.

29 min
Mar 31, 2026
Women for Gun Rights Expanding Its Operation While Keeping Its Focus

Dianna Muller, founder of Women for Gun Rights, joins Cam to discuss some of the recent changes to the organization, including bringing members to D.C. for the group's annual fly-in and a brand new national conference.

29 min
Mar 31, 2026
Women for Gun Rights Expanding Its Operation While Keeping Its Focus

Dianna Muller, founder of Women for Gun Rights, joins Cam to discuss some of the recent changes to the organization, including bringing members to D.C. for the group's annual fly-in and a brand new national conference.

29 min
Mar 30, 2026
Silencer Central Gets Last Laugh in Dispute With Big Bank

It's been several years since Silencer Central CEO Brandon Maddox was told by a higher-up at Wells Fargo that the bank would not do business with his suppressor company, but as Maddox tells Bearing Arms, now the company is happily taking his money.

29 min
Mar 30, 2026
Silencer Central Gets Last Laugh in Dispute With Big Bank

It's been several years since Silencer Central CEO Brandon Maddox was told by a higher-up at Wells Fargo that the bank would not do business with his suppressor company, but as Maddox tells Bearing Arms, now the company is happily taking his money.

41 min
Mar 26, 2026
Media Bias at Work in Reporting on 'Gun Violence' and Kids?

Cam details a recent story in an Ohio paper that falsely asserted firearms are the leading cause of death of kids in the Buckeye State, what led to that claim, and why the paper's correction doesn't go far enough.

41 min
Mar 26, 2026
Media Bias at Work in Reporting on 'Gun Violence' and Kids?

Cam details a recent story in an Ohio paper that falsely asserted firearms are the leading cause of death of kids in the Buckeye State, what led to that claim, and why the paper's correction doesn't go far enough.

38 min
Mar 25, 2026
They Acted in Self-Defense. NY Prosecutors Still Want to Put Them in Prison

Advancing American Freedom's Amy Swearer joins Cam to discuss two defensive gun uses in New York where prosecutors are looking to put the armed citizens who acted in self-defense in prison: not for pulling the trigger, but for possessing an unregistered gun without a carry permit.

38 min
Mar 25, 2026
They Acted in Self-Defense. NY Prosecutors Still Want to Put Them in Prison

Advancing American Freedom's Amy Swearer joins Cam to discuss two defensive gun uses in New York where prosecutors are looking to put the armed citizens who acted in self-defense in prison: not for pulling the trigger, but for possessing an unregistered gun without a carry permit.

40 min
Mar 24, 2026
SCOTUS and the 2A Waiting Game

National Foundation for Gun Rights VP Hannah Hill explains why she's still optimistic about SCOTUS accepting a gun and mag ban case, and what she thinks the gun control lobby will do if and when these bans are struck down.