A full year-in-review for gun owners covering what actually moved the needle in 2025 and what didn't. We break down real wins, major disappointments, and why the DOJ's new civil-rights framing of the Second Amendment could matter long term.

This episode also features a wide-ranging conversation with Charlie Cook on culture, media, and community building inside the Second Amendment world, followed by a clear-eyed look at where national reciprocity stands heading into 2026.

In this episode:

• Second Amendment 2025 year in review wins losses DOJ shifts and lessons for gun owners
• Charlie Cook interview on gun culture media influence and community building
• Stump My Nephew discussion using humor and curiosity to reach non gun audiences
• HR 38 national concealed carry reciprocity update and why Congress keeps stalling