Episode 159. Middle of the Road Policy Leads to Socialism   In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses the influential ideas of Ludwig... more

Episode 158. Why Vote?   In this episode of the Forge of Freedom podcast, host Alex Ooley discusses the complexities surrounding the... more

Episode 157. The Grinch of Halloween and Government “Charity”   In this episode of the Forge of Freedom podcast, host Alex Ooley... more

Episode 156. Upcoming Seminar: A Church-Focused Study of the Active Shooter Problem & How to Minimize Victims with Ed Monk In... more

Show Notes   Episode 155. Self-Defense and Civil Liability: Lessons from a Detroit Shooting    In this episode of the Forge of Freedom podcast,... more

Show Notes   Episode 154.  The Future of Education: Exploring Innovation and Choice with Kerry McDonald   In this episode of the Forge of... more

Show Notes   Episode 153. A Farmer's Fight for Freedom: Sonja Feintech on Agorism and the Marketplace of Ideas   In this episode of... more

Show Notes   Episode 152. Evil is on the Rise   In this episode of the Forge of Freedom podcast, host Alex Ooley discusses... more

Show Notes   Episode 151. When Back-to-School Blues Signal a Deeper Problem   The article discusses the growing disengagement and indifference towards traditional schooling... more

Show Notes   Episode 150. The Future of Gun Rights: Missouri's Legal Battle and the Supremacy Clause   In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses... more

Show Notes   Episode 149. GOALS, Guns, and the NRA's Future In this episode of the Forge of Freedom podcast, host Alex Ooley... more

Show Notes   Episode 148. War, Peace, and the State (by Murray Rothbard)   In this episode of the Forge of Freedom podcast, Alex... more

Show Notes   Episode 147. Embracing the Cross of Fatherhood: Philosophy, Faith, and Facing Obstacles   The conversation revolves around the theme of facing... more

Show Notes   Episode 146. Clarification Request by the Trace and "Eight Essential Principles Behind the Second Amendment"   In this episode, the host... more

Show Notes   Episode 145. Restitution: A Just Approach to Addressing Crime (with Mary Ruwart)   Dr. Mary Ruwart discusses the concept of restitution... more

Show Notes   Episode 144.  The NRA's Fall from Grace: Corruption, Trial, and Declining Influence   In this episode of the Forge of Freedom... more

Show Notes   Episode 143. The Anti-Federalist Papers and the Hobgoblins of Anarchy   In this episode, Alex Ooley briefly discusses the news of... more

Show Notes Episode 142. The Tyranny of Gun Control with Jacob G. Hornberger (rerun of Ep. 60)   Jacob Hornberger discusses the importance... more

Show Notes Episode 141. Resistance to Government Oppression: The Spirit of Jimmy Lai The article discusses the story of Jimmy Lai, a... more

Show Notes   Episode 140. Loper Bright, the Balance of Powers, and Firearms at the Supreme Court   In this episode of the Forge... more

Show Notes   Episode 139. Freedom First: Donald Rainwater's Campaign for Governor   In this episode of the Forge of Freedom podcast, host Alex... more

Show Notes   Episode 138. Rahimi, Politics, and Originalism   In this episode of the Forge of Freedom podcast, host Alex Ooley discusses the... more

Show Notes   Episode 137. 2nd Amendment: The Untold Truth Schools Don’t Teach   In this episode, the Alex Ooley discusses the recent Supreme... more

Show Notes   Episode 136. ATF Rules on Bump-Stocks and Pistol Stabilizing Braces Shot Down (Cargill and Mock) In this episode of the... more

Show Notes   Episode 135. There Is No Prosperity Without Private Property with Soham Patil   In this episode of the Forge of Freedom... more

Show Notes   Episode 134. Active Shooter Response with Ed Monk   Ed Monk, a retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel with extensive experience in... more

Show Notes   Episode 133. How to Change the World   In this episode, Alex Ooley shares an article by Patrick Carroll that discusses... more

Show Notes   Episode 132. Jeff Knox - Fighting to Save the NRA   Alex Ooley is joined by Jeff Knox, Director of The... more

Show Notes Episode 131. Dismissal of Charges Against Scottie Scheffler   In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses the incident involving Scottie Scheffler at... more

Show Notes   Episode 130. Tactical First Aid and System Collapse Medicine (rerun of Episode 38)   Alex Ooley is joined by his wife,... more

Show Notes   Episode 129. Property Rights and the Will to Own   This episode discusses the concept of self-ownership as the foundational principle... more

Show Notes   Episode 128. Highlights from the NRA Annual Meeting (NRAAM)   In this episode of the Forge of Freedom podcast, Alex and... more

Show Notes   Episode 127. The Root of Today’s Worldwide Education Problem Is Staring Us in the Face   The article discusses the failure... more

Show Notes Episode 126. Armed Teachers and Nullification in New Hampshire In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses the topic of teachers carrying... more

Show Notes Episode 125. From Leftism to Liberty, a Personal Journey with Michael Rectenwald Michael Rectenwald, a former NYU professor and now... more

Show Notes:   Episode 124. Attorneys General Write Letter Opposing Red Flag Laws   In this episode, Alex Ooley shares a letter from the... more

Show Notes   Episode 123. What Charles Ponzi’s Scheme and US Entitlement Programs Have in Common   In this episode, Alex Ooley shares an... more

Show Notes:   Episode 122. Defining a Firearm: The Frame or Receiver Rule at SCOTUS (Garland v. VanDerStok)   The United States Supreme Court... more

Show Notes   Episode 121. The Danger of the West’s Neglect of Individual Rights   Alex Ooley shares an article by Finn Andreen that... more

Show Notes:   Episode 120. ATF Final Rule on Firearms Sales and What it Means to Be “Engaged in the Business”   In this... more

Show Notes: Episode 119. FISA 702 Explained: Is Your Privacy at Risk? In this episode, host Alex Ooley discusses the reauthorization of... more

Show Notes:   Episode 118. Kamala Harris Exploits Tragedy for Gun Control Agenda: The Battle Over Red Flag Laws   In this episode, Alex... more

Show Notes:   Episode 117. ‘The Zone of Interest’ in Forgiveness   The episode discusses the movie 'The Zone of Interest' and explores the... more

Show Notes: Episode 116. Soft on Crime, Hard on Self-Defense? Indianapolis & the Fight for Gun Rights In this episode, Alex Ooley... more

Show Notes:   Episode 115. What is The Presumption of Innocence? (rerun of Episode 7)   In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses the concept... more

Show Notes:   Episode 114. Glock Under Fire: Politicians Attempt to Shift Blame for Violence to Gun Manufacturers   In this episode, Alex Ooley... more

Show Notes:   Episode 113. The Only Good One Is a Closed One: No Reform of Government Schools (with Marina Rocha)   In this... more

Show Notes:   Episode 112. Beyond the Beam: Gun Digest, Weapon Lights, and Responsible Self-Defense   In this episode, Alex Ooley and Mike Ooley... more

Show Notes: Episode 111. The Forge of Freedom – Why Would an Innocent Person Plead Guilty? (rerun of Episode 18) This episode... more

Show Notes:   Episode 110. Hackathorn on Lights: Are Weapon-Mounted Lights Overrated?   In this episode, Alex Ooley and Mike Ooley discuss the controversy... more

Show Notes:   Episode 109. Four Years Ago This Week, Freedom Was Torched (Jeffrey Tucker)   This episode reflects on the lockdowns implemented in... more

Show Notes:   Episode 108. Prosecutors Challenge 2nd Amendment in Rajon Rondo Case (Part 2) This episode of the Forge of Freedom podcast... more

Show Notes: Episode 107. Liberty and Responsibility   In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses an article titled 'Liberty is Meaningless Without Responsibility' by... more

Show Notes:   Episode 106. Rajon Rondo's Arrest: Bruen, the 2nd Amendment, and Gun Control on Trial   In this episode, host Alex Ooley... more

Show Notes:   Episode 105. From Beat Cop to Ballot Box: Mike ter Maat’s Libertarian Campaign for President In this episode, Mike ter... more

Show Notes:   Episode 104. NRA Jury Verdict in New York Corruption Case   In this episode, Alex Ooley provides an update on the... more

Show Notes:   Episode 103. Problem-Solving Courts: A Critical Examination with Judge Houchin   In this episode, Judge Dustin Houchin discusses problem solving courts.... more

Show Notes:   Episode 102. Test Your Knowledge of U.S. Gun Laws   In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses a quiz on US gun... more

Show Notes:   Episode 101. After Covid: Twelve Challenges for a Shattered World by Jeffrey Tucker In this episode, host Alex Ooley shares... more

Show Notes:   Episode 46. America’s Rifle: The Case for the AR-15 by Stephen P. Halbrook   Alex Ooley is joined by Stephen Halbrook... more

Show Notes:   Episode 100. Involuntary Manslaughter: The Conviction of Jennifer Crumbley, Safe Storage Laws, and the Right to Keep and Bear... more

Show Notes: Episode 99. Capitalism versus Socialism: The Great Seligman-Nearing Debate of 1921 with Rob Weir In this episode of the Forge... more

Show Notes:   Episode 98. Handgun Training Terms You Should Know   In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses useful vocabulary for firearms courses. He... more

Show Notes: Episode 97. My Passion for Liberty with Jacob Hornberger, Libertarian Candidate for President Jacob Hornberger, author of My Passion for... more

Show Notes:    Episode 96. What You Need to Know About Suppressors/Silencers    In this episode, Alex Ooley and Mike Ooley discuss suppressors, also... more

Show Notes:   Episode 95. Dog Training and Eight Faces of Aggressive Behavior: A Master's Solution to Barkers, Growlers and Biters with... more

Show Notes:    Episode 94. What You Need to Know About Body Armor  In this episode, the hosts discuss the sensitive places ban... more

Show Notes:   Episode 93. Dog Training and Eight Faces of Aggressive Behavior: A Master's Solution to Barkers, Growlers and Biters with... more

Show Notes: Episode 92. Unpacking the Legacy of Gaston Glock and the Glock Pistol In this episode of the Forge of Freedom... more

Show Notes: Episode 91. What Are Individual Rights? This episode explores the concept of individual rights and its distinction from welfare rights... more

Show Notes:   Episode 90. Gun Safety 101: Mastering Safe Gun Handling In this episode, attorneys and firearms instructors, Mike and Alex Ooley,... more

Show Notes:   Episode 89. Homeschooling and Entrepreneurship: Building Skills, Independence, and a Legacy Jonathan and Adriana Prescott discuss the connection between homeschooling... more

Show Notes:   Episode 88. Rahimi, Bump Stocks, and Beyond: Your 2024 Guide to Gun Rights   Summary   In this episode, the hosts provide updates... more

Show Notes: Episode 87. Choose Adventure: Safe Travel in Dangerous Places by Greg Ellifritz Greg Ellifritz, the author of Choose Adventure: Safe... more

Show Notes: Episode 86. Lock, Stock, and Barrel: The Origins of American Gun Culture by Clayton Cramer Alex Ooley interviews Clayton Cramer,... more

Show Notes:    Episode 85. “Why We Love the Nutcracker” by Jeffrey Tucker     In this episode, Alex Ooley shares an article by Jeffrey... more

Show Notes:   Episode 84. Pew Jitsu: Practical Firearms Training with Gabe New Summary In this episode, host Alex Ooley interviews Gabe New, a respected... more

Show Notes:   Episode 83. Crossing Borders: Reflections on Our Trip to China   In this episode, Alex Ooley reflects on his recent trip... more

Show Notes:   Episode 82. When Deadly Force is Justified: Exploring the Role of Ability, Opportunity, and Jeopardy (AOJ) In this episode, attorneys... more

Show Notes:   Episode 81. Drug Decriminalization and Oregon Measure 110   In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses some common critiques of drug decriminalization... more

Show Notes: Episode 80. Gratitude   In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses the importance of gratitude even in difficult circumstances.   Resources: The Gifts of Gratitude... more

Show Notes:   Episode 79. Paul Lathrop - The Man Behind the Polite Society Podcast   In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by... more

Show Notes:   Episode 78. Adderall Shortages, Lessons from Gillian Lynne, and a Call for Personalized Education   In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses... more

Show Notes: Episode 77. Essential Reading for Gun Owners In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike... more

Show Notes:   Episode 76. Ten Natural Steps to Training the Family Dog with Matthew Duffy (Part 2)   In this episode, Alex Ooley... more

Show Notes:   Episode 75. Domestic Violence Restraining Orders and the Second Amendment (United States v. Rahimi)   In this episode, Alex Ooley is... more

Show Notes:   Episode 74. Ten Natural Steps to Training the Family Dog with Matthew Duffy (Part 1)   In this episode, Alex Ooley... more

Show Notes:   Episode 73. Gun Control Myths   In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, to... more

Show Notes:   Episode 72. Are We Good Enough for Liberty? by Lawrence Reed (rerun of Ep. 40)   Alex Ooley is joined by... more

Show Notes:   Episode 71. Firearms Trainers You Should Know   In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike... more

Show Notes:   Episode 70. What is the 9th Amendment?   In this episode, Alex Ooley shares an article from the Tenth Amendment Center... more

Show Notes: Episode 69. Four Questions to Ask in Your Next Gun Control Debate   In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by... more

Show Notes: Episode 68. Poetry to Carry with You Through Hard Times   In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses three poems that continue... more

Show Notes: Episode 67. Flying with Firearms In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, to... more

Show Notes: Episode 66. War is a Racket   In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses the book by Smedley Butler called War is... more

Show Notes:   Episode 65. Structure of the Federal Courts and Duncan v. Bonta “High-Capacity” Magazine Case   In this episode, Alex Ooley is... more

Notes: Episode 64. Jeff Knox: Fighting to Save the NRA Alex Ooley is joined by Jeff Knox, Director of The Firearms Coalition,... more

Show Notes:   Episode 63. Hunter Biden Indictment   Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor, Mike Ooley, to discuss the indictment... more

Show Notes:   Episode 62. Striking Autoworkers Will Only Harm Their Own Livelihoods   In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses the United Auto Worker’s... more

Show Notes:   Episode 61. What Should You Know as a New Gun Owner? (rerun of Episode 19)   In this episode, Alex Ooley... more

Show Notes:   Episode 60. The Tyranny of Gun Control with Jacob G. Hornberger   Alex Ooley is joined by Jacob Hornberger to discuss... more

Show Notes:   Episode 59. Is a "Liberty Safe" Good for Liberty or Safety? Plus, New Mexico Governor Must Be Stopped   Alex Ooley... more

Show Notes:   Episode 58. The War on Drugs Is a War on Freedom   Alex Ooley discusses an article by David Gordon and... more

Show Notes:   Episode 57. ATF Proposed Rule on Definition of “Engaged in the Business” as a Dealer in Firearms   Alex Ooley is... more

Show Notes:   Episode 56. “Don’t Tread on Me” - What is the Gadsden Flag?   Alex Ooley discusses a recent incident in Colorado... more

Show Notes: Episode 55. Red Flag Laws: A Threat to the Constitution and Individual Liberty   Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and... more

Show Notes:   Episode 54. Kids Don't Need School   Alex Ooley is joined by Jonathan and Adriana Prescott to discuss their book, Kids... more

Show Notes:   Episode 53. Gun Control and The Arbitrary Definition of “Assault Weapons”   Alex Ooley discusses an exchange in the YouTube comments... more

Show Notes:   Episode 52. Oliver Anthony's "Rich Men North of Richmond" Goes Viral   Alex Ooley discusses the new viral song, “Rich Men... more

Show Notes:    Episode 51. What is the Second Amendment? (rerun of Episode 9)   In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses the Second Amendment... more

Show Notes:   Episode 50. Hannah Arendt’s Chilling Thesis on Evil by Lawrence Reed   Alex Ooley discusses Hannah Arendt’s observations on the nature... more

Show Notes:   Episode 49. What You Should Know About OC Spray (aka Pepper Spray)   Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms... more

Show Notes:   Episode 48. 7 Habits of Highly Effective Libertarians by Jeffrey Tucker   Alex Ooley shares an article by Jeffrey Tucker called... more

Show Notes:   Episode 47. Massad Ayoob’s 10 Commandments for Concealed Carry – Part 2 (Monday Gun Day)   Alex Ooley is joined by... more

Show Notes:   Episode 45. Massad Ayoob’s 10 Commandments for Concealed Carry - Part 1 (Monday Gun Day)   Alex Ooley is joined by... more

Show Notes:   Episode 44. What is the Anti-Commandeering Doctrine?   Alex Ooley discusses the anti-commandeering doctrine and the importance of this concept for... more

Show Notes:   Episode 43. Aftermath of Self-Defense: Post Critical Incident Psychological Trauma (Monday Gun Day)   Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and... more

Show Notes:   Episode 42. Wickard v. Filburn – One of the Worst Supreme Court Cases   Alex Ooley discusses Wickard v. Filburn, separation... more

Show Notes:   Episode 41. Interaction with Responding Law Enforcement Officers After Self-Defense (Monday Gun Day)   Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and... more

Show Notes:   Episode 40. Are We Good Enough for Liberty? by Lawrence Reed   Alex Ooley is joined by Lawrence (“Larry”) Reed to... more

Show Notes:   Episode 39. Safety After Self-Defense (Monday Gun Day)   Alex Ooley is joined by Mike Ooley for Monday Gun Day to... more

Show Notes: Episode 38. Tactical First Aid and System Collapse Medicine Alex Ooley is joined by Mrs. Forge of Freedom, Whitney, to... more

Show Notes:   Episode 37. 911 Call After Self-Defense (Monday Gun Day)   Alex Ooley is joined by Mike Ooley for Monday Gun Day... more

Show Notes:   Episode 36. You Matter - Your Personal Health Revolution   In this episode, Alex is joined by Melissa Campbell and David... more

Show Notes:   Episode 35. Beginner's Guide to Accessories for Your Self-Defense Handgun (Monday Gun Day)   In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined... more

Show Notes:   Episode 34. The Homesteading Festival at Hardison Mill - A Conversation with First-Time Visitors   In this episode, Alex Ooley is... more

Show Notes:   Episode 33. Beginner's Guide to Selecting a Handgun for Self-Defense   In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and... more

Show Notes:   Episode 32. Donald Rainwater – Libertarian Candidate for Governor of Indiana   In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by Libertarian... more

Show Notes:   Episode 31. ATF Final Rule RE Pistol Stabilizing Braces   In this episode, Alex Ooley provides an update on the ATF... more

Show Notes:   Episode 30. Jeff Cooper and the Combat Triad   In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by attorney and firearms instructor,... more

Show Notes:   Episode 29. The Adventures of Jonathan Gullible - A Free Market Odyssey with Ken Schoolland and Aaron Spurling   In this... more

Show Notes:   Episode 28. Defending Pets: The Legality of Using Force (plus ATF Pistol Brace Final Rule Update)   In this episode, Alex... more

Show Notes:   Episode 27. Crime and Punishment - A Retributive Theory of Justice with Judge Dustin Houchin   In this episode, Alex Ooley... more

Show Notes:   Episode 26. Update on Legal Challenge to ATF Final Rule on Pistol Braces   In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined... more

Show Notes:   Episode 25. Why the Worst Get on Top by F A Hayek   In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses a chapter... more

Show Notes:   Episode 24. ATF Pistol Brace Rule   In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by Mike Ooley to discuss the ATF... more

Show Notes:   Episode 23. Mother's Day and Guardians of the Galaxy   In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses Mother’s Day.   Resources:   Gandhi quote:  https://quotefancy.com/quote/22/Mahatma-Gandhi-Be-the-change-you-wish-to-see-in-the-world --- Support... more

Show Notes: Episode 22. Vices Are Not Crimes   In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses the work of Lysander Spooner, “Vices Are Not... more

Show Notes: Episode 21. Armed School Teachers (with Mike Ooley)   In this episode, Alex Ooley is joined by his father, Mike Ooley,... more

Show Notes:   Episode 20. Aristotle's 12 Virtues and the Good Life   In this episode, Alex Ooley discusses Aristotle’s 12 Virtues and how... more