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The Resistance Library from Ammo.comRonald Reagan: The Small-Town Boy Who Changed the World Ronald Reagan was arguably the last truly great and transformative American President. His story starts in a small town in Illinois and ends with the fall of Communism. At the time, he was the oldest man to be President, showing Americans that advanced age didn’t mean diminished energy – he united a nation like few have before and none have since. You can read the full article “Ronald Reagan: The Small-Town Boy Who Changed the World” at Ammo.com: https://ammo.com/articles/ronald-reagan For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam J...2022-01-261h 02
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comHeather Shouse: Host of Shouse in the House Heather Shouse is a blogger and the host of Shouse in the House Podcast. We had her on to discuss the challenges of raising boys in a society which demonizes them. where all the men worthy of monuments are and what Ayn Rand would say about the COVID security state, as well as why Sam needs to read Atlas Shrugged. For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite Libertarian shirts at Lib...2022-01-2130 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comThaddeus Russell: Founder of Renegade University On this episode of The Resistance Library, Sam Jacobs talks with Thaddeus Russell about various topics, including philosophy and marxism. Thaddeus Russell is the founder of Renegade University and the host of the Unregistered Podcast. We had him on to talk about how the shrinking window of discourse serves global empire, what Marx was right about and what we even mean when we talk about "freedom." A philosophical episode that no one interested in the big ideas that drive liberty should miss. For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jac...2021-12-2053 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comRussell Walter: A Regular Guy with an Irregular Interest in Philosophy Russell Walter is just a regular guy with an outsized interest in philosophy. This led him to start his YouTube channel, where he discusses important questions of what drives civilizations toward higher culture, the relationship between aesthetics, physical fitness and political organization, and whether or not any of this matters in the age of transhumanism and social engineering. For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite Libertarian shirts at LibertasBella.com. Russ...2021-12-0737 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comWesley J. Smith: Host of Humanize Podcast, Chairman of Discovery Institute's Center on Human Exceptionalism + Author On this episode of The Resistance Library Podcast, Sam Jacobs interviews Wesley J. Smith. Wesley J. Smith is the host of Humanize Podcast, Chairman of Discovery Institute's Center on Human Exceptionalism, and an award-winning author whose works have appeared in the op-ed pages of The Epoch Times among other places. We had him on to discuss the Culture of Death in the West, the woke dehumanization of women, and why the vaccine mandate is Biden's exploding cigar. For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.co...2021-11-3042 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comJash Dholani: Independent Scholar and PhilosopherOn this episode of The Resistance Library Podcast, Sam Jacobs interviews Jash Dholani. Jash Dholani is an independent scholar and philosopher interested in human excellence and freedom. He has gained a following on Twitter, where he is the Old Books Guy, due to his extensive reading and trenchant insights into long forgotten works of philosophy. We had Jash on to discuss philosophical pessimism: what it has to say about our world, why we should study it, and what responses it offers to the crises of modernity. For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special d...2021-11-221h 00
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comBuck Johnson: Host of the Counterflow Podcast on the Renegade Media Network On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam Jacobs interviews Buck Johnson. Buck Johnson is the host of Counterflow podcast, formerly known as Death To Tyrants. He has been a mainstay on the online libertarian right for years. Buck came on The Resistance Library to discuss the philosophical shortcomings of libertarianism and the need for new, pragmatic approaches to increasing human freedom, including greater involvement in local politics. For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bel...2021-11-1638 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comMark Ivanyo: Executive Director of Republicans for National RenewalOn this episode of The Resistance Library Podcast, Sam Jacobs interviews Mark Ivanyo. Mark Ivanyo is the Executive Director of Republicans for National Renewal, an organization dedicated to promoting conservative populism within the Republican Party. We had him on to discuss what the organization is doing around cultural and economic issues within the Republican Party. For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite 2nd Amendment apparel at LibertasBella.com. Mark Ivanyo Link...2021-11-0226 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comAnthony Sabatini: Florida State Legislator from the 32nd District On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam Jacobs interviews Anthony Sabatini. Anthony Sabatini is the Florida state legislator from the 32nd District around Orlando and a strong voice for personal freedom and individual liberty at a time when there are precious few of those. We had him on to discuss the importance of your state legislature and what you can do to ensure that you have pro-freedom government at the state level. This is a particularly important topic at a time when increasing numbers of states are nullifying federal law. For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.c...2021-10-2329 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comJason Hartman: Real Estate Investing Expert, Practical Economist, and Host of The Creating Wealth Podcast On this episode of The Resistance Library Podcast, Sam Jacobs interviews Jason Hartman. Hartman is a real estate investing expert, practical economist, and host of The Creating Wealth Podcast with a timely message for our day: Freedom lovers can leverage the state and central banks against themselves to obtain greater financial independence. On this episode, we also discussed practical prepping for the relatively normal and some of his favorite experiences with Ron Paul and Pat Buchanan. For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Sa...2021-10-1936 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comMythinformed MKE: A Discussion on Critical Race Theory On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam Jacobs interviews Sean and Brian from Mythinformed MKE, a group dedicated to fighting for ideological diversity and against authoritarian ideology. In this episode, they discuss why Critical Race Theory is so dangerous, why it constantly uses doublespeak and neologisms, and, more importantly, what we can do to fight against it. For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite Libertarian shirts at LibertasBella.com...2021-10-051h 02
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comBrian Nichols: The Brian Nichols Show Host and Associate Editor at The Libertarian Republic On this episode of The Resistance Library Podcast, Sam Jacobs interviews Brian Nichols. Brian Nichols is the host of The Brian Nichols Show and an Associate Editor at The Libertarian Republic. We had Brian on to discuss the small-L libertarian response to a handful of issues that many Americans, even limited-government conservatives, demand "something must be done." What follows is a spirited discussion of the role of the state in creating problems. For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our...2021-09-0739 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comFreedom vs. Liberty: How Subtle Differences Between These Two Big Ideas Changed Our World On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and Dave discuss the subtle differences between “freedom” vs “liberty.” The terms "freedom" and "liberty" have become clichés in modern political parlance. Because these words are invoked so much by politicians and their ilk, their meanings are almost synonymous and used interchangeably. That's confusing – and can be dangerous – because their definitions are actually quite different. "Freedom" is predominantly an internal construct. Viktor Frankl, the legendary Holocaust survivor who wrote Man's Search For Meaning, said it well: “Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: the last of the human freedoms –...2021-08-2429 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comVenezuela and the Paradox of Plenty: A Cautionary Tale About Oil, Envy, and Demagogues On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and Dave discuss Venezuela and the paradox of plenty – a cautionary tale about oil, envy, and demagogues. As Venezuela falls into the abyss of economic collapse – the economy has halved in five years, a contraction worse than the Great Depression or the Spanish Civil War – a simplistic narrative in the American press has formed, which starts with the Chavez regime seizing control of the country in 1998. The charismatic populist Hugo Chavez is, after all, the leader most Americans are familiar with when talking about Venezuela, as he made worldwide headlines with his 2006...2021-08-1029 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comThe Bennington Flag: A Pre-Constitutional Symbol of Freedom On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and Dave discuss the history of the Bennington Flag. Like many flags championed by the Patriot, Constitutionalist and Second Amendment movements, the Bennington Flag is older than the Constitution itself. As the “76” in the canton probably gives away, the flag dates back to the revolutionary period, from the Battle of Bennington in 1777. The battle didn’t actually take place in Bennington, Vermont, but rather about 10 miles away in what is now Upstate New York. You can read the full article “The Bennington Flag: A Pre-Constitutional Symbol of Freedom” at Ammo.com. For $20 off...2021-08-0228 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comJulia Song: Author, Commentator, and Activist [explicit] On this episode of the Resistance Library podcast, Sam Jacobs interviews Julia Song. Julia Song is an author, commentator, and activist originally from Brazil. She is a fierce opponent of socialism and big government and a proponent of radical freedom. We had her on to discuss how the COVID lockdowns groomed Americans for socialism, what you can do to become anti-fragile starting today and what it is that makes us Americans. For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our spo...2021-07-2230 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comPrescription For Violence: The Corresponding Rise of Antidepressants, SSRIs & Mass Shootings On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and David discuss the corresponding rise of antidepressants, SSRIs, and mass shootings. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), a mass murder occurs when at least four people are murdered, not including the shooter, over a relatively short period of time during a single incident. Over the last 30 years, the United States has seen a significant increase in mass shootings, which are becoming more frequent and more deadly. Seemingly every time a mass shooting occurs, whether it’s at a synagogue in Pittsburgh or a nightclub in Orlando, the anti-gun med...2021-07-2050 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comGavin Wax: New York-Based Conservative Political Commentator and Columnist On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam Jacobs interviews Gavin Wax. Gavin Wax occupies a list of positions in grassroots Republican organizations about a mile long. Perhaps most notably, he is the president of the oldest and largest Young Republican Club in America, the New York Young Republican Club. We spoke to Gavin about how to win the youth vote without pandering, why cultural conservatism still matters, Northeast Republicanism and the mayoral campaign of Curtis Sliwa. For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://tw...2021-07-1535 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comLand Reform and Farm Murders in South Africa: The Untold Story of the Boers and the ANC On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and David discuss the untold story of the Boers and the ANC. South African farm murders have long been a niche cause on the Internet, and the country has made headlines again due to a South African government plan to seize the land of white farmers under the guise of “South African land reform.” News of these farm murders and land seizures have gained steam with the release of Lauren Southern’s documentary Farmlands. And United States President Donald Trump has brought even more attention to the plight of Afrikaners with his twe...2021-07-131h 05
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comRight to Know: A Historical Guide to the Freedom of Information Act On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and David discuss the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA.) Information has taken on a whole new meaning in the digital age, a time when sensitive data is either too easily accessible or not accessible enough. This issue of access to information encompasses fundamental human rights – specifically the freedom of speech as well as the right to privacy. Because it’s a primary means of maintaining transparency and accountability within government policies and decision-making in both the United States and around the globe, information is more valuable than ever to both government agen...2021-07-0754 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comGun Background Checks: How the State Came To Decide Who Can and Cannot Buy a Firearm On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and David discuss gun background checks. Prior to 1968, most adults in the United States could purchase a firearm without state interference. Guns were available in local retail stores, as well as mail-order catalogs, and as long as you hadn’t been convicted of a felony and you had the funds, there weren’t any questions asked. Things are different now. Depending on where in America you are and what type of gun you want to buy, there’s a good chance you’ll need to pass a NICS-mandated background check to complete...2021-06-291h 02
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comDistrict of Columbia v. Heller (2008): Understanding the Court's Landmark Decisions On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and David discuss the Supreme Court’s landmark decision on District of Columbia v. Heller (2008). The Second Amendment did not fully protect an individual's right to keep arms for self-defense until a policeman challenged the District of Columbia's handgun ban in 2008. Since 1976, the District had implemented a covert ban on handguns by prohibiting residents from carrying unregistered handguns while refusing to issue any registrations. Residents could have an unregistered handgun in their homes, but it had to be unloaded, disassembled or rendered inoperable by a trigger lock. You can read the full...2021-06-221h 03
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comCongressman Dr. Paul Gosar, DDS: Representative from Arizona's 4th District On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Sam Jacobs invites Congressman Dr. Paul Gosar, DDS onto the show. Congressman Dr. Paul Gosar, DDS is the Representative from Arizona’s 4th congressional district. He is known as a leading America First Republican and was a top ally of President Trump in Congress. We had him on to discuss the challenges of life under the Biden Regime, the changing leadership of the House Republican Caucus, amnesty, immigration and energy independence. For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https...2021-06-2130 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comThe Gadsden Flag History: Don't Tread On Me and the Gadsden Flag Meaning On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and Dave discuss the history of the Gadsden Flag and its meaning. It’s hard to miss the Gadsden Flag these days. Although it sprung back into popular American consciousness when the Tea Party first got its legs, this is a flag with a long and storied history. In fact, the flag is older than the United States itself. Back in 1751, Benjamin Franklin designed and published America’s first political cartoon. Called “Join Or Die,” it featured a generic snake cut into 13 parts. The imagery was clear: join together or be destroyed...2021-06-1532 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comThe Long, Hot Summer of 1967: A Forgotten Season of Riots and Urban Unrest Across America On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and Dave discuss the long, hot summer of 1967, a forgotten season of riots and urban unrest across America. The Book of Ecclesiastes says that there is nothing new under the sun. And while many have spoken of the “unprecedented” nature of the rioting in the early summer of 2020, it is actually quite precedented. The Long, Hot Summer of 1967 was the peak of urban unrest and rioting in the United States in the lead up to the 1968 election. While there are certainly a number of key differences, there are also a number of st...2021-06-0842 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comJon Schweppe: Director of Policy and Gov't Affairs American Principles Project, Lincoln Fellow at the Claremont Institute On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam Jacobs brings Jon Schweppe onto the show. Jon Schweppe is the Director of Policy and Gov't Affairs American Principles Project, Lincoln Fellow at the Claremont Institute. He came on The Resistance Library Podcast to discuss why the GOP needs to pursue pro-family policies and how to stand up against woke corporations. For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite 2nd Amendment apparel at...2021-06-0140 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comHow To Build a Gun Club: A Guide to Organizing and Starting Your Own Local Gun Club On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and Dave discuss how to organize and start your own local gun club. There’s never a bad time to start a gun club, but there are maybe better times than others. With an emerging global medical police state, the spectre of the most anti-Second Amendment administration in history hanging over the United States, and recurring left-wing riots, now is perhaps the ideal time to start thinking less in terms of gun rights exercised individually and more in terms of collective preparation. Beyond even preparing for potentially disastrous scenarios, starting your own...2021-05-2533 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comIf It Bleeds It Leads: How the American Media Perpetuates and Profits from Mass Shootings On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and Dave discuss how the American media perpetuates and profits from mass shootings. Video games. 4chan. “Toxic masculinity.” These are just a few of the media’s favorite folk devils when it comes to assigning blame for mass shootings in America. However, there is startling evidence that how the media covers these tragedies makes them culpable in perpetuating future ones. This might sound like an outlandish claim, but it’s supported by evidence from no less an authority than the National Institutes of Health. It’s related to a well-established phenomenon of copycat...2021-05-181h 07
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comEric Matheny: Attorney, Podcaster, and Florida Man On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam Jacobs invites Eric Matheny onto the show. Eric Matheny is an attorney and the host of Bob and Eric Save America. He came on The Resistance Library Podcast to discuss the Derek Chauvin show trial, COVID safety theater, and the Capitol Hill "insurrection." Listen now to our latest guest episode! For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite 2nd Amendment apparel at Liber...2021-05-1333 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comMOVE Bombing: The Story of How Philadelphia Became "The City That Bombed Itself" On this episode of The Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and Dave discuss the bombing of MOVE. If we told you that the Philadelphia Police Department literally dropped a bomb on a house in the city in the 1980s, you’d probably think that we had lost our minds. But, in fact, this happened on May 13, 1985, at the MOVE townhouse at 6221 Osage Avenue. The whole event was captured on camera and can easily be watched on YouTube for anyone who doubts that this happened. The case of MOVE is an unusual one, because they cannot simply be shoe-horned into the usual “they...2021-05-1148 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comJohn Moses Browning: The Forgotten History and Legacy of the Father of Modern Firearms On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and Dave talk about John Moses and the forgotten history and legacy of the father of modern firearms. John Moses Browning is known to firearms and Second Amendment enthusiasts primarily as a gunsmith, but he was more than that: He was also an inventor, an innovator, and perhaps one of the most successful firearm designers the world has ever seen. It’s without question that he is the father of modern firearms as we know them. John Browning is arguably the man most responsible for modern firearms, including lever-action, pump-action, and au...2021-05-0628 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comJoe Kent: Congressional Candidate for WA-3 On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam Jacobs invites Joe Kent onto the show. Joe Kent is a father of two, a retired Special Forces veteran and the widower of Senior Chief Petty Officer Shannon M. Kent who was killed by ISIS in Syria. Kent is currently running for Congress from the 3rd Congressional District of Washington State. We had him on to discuss his campaign, as well as the way forward for the Republican Party. Listen now to our latest guest episode! For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our list...2021-05-0450 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comOliver Winchester: The Forgotten History of Winchester Repeating Arms' Iconic Founder On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and Dave talk about the forgotten history of Winchester Repeating Arms’ iconic founder, Oliver Winchester. Winchester was born in Boston, Massachusetts, on November 30, 1810. While his life is largely indistinguishable from his career as a gun manufacturer, it’s worth noting that, in addition to revolutionizing the American firearms market, he also served as the 32nd Lieutenant Governor of Connecticut as a Republican from May 1866 to May 1867, underneath Joseph Roswell Hawley. He was also one of the great philanthropists of his time, giving a lot of money in particular to Yale University, whic...2021-04-2729 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comAndrew Branca: Self-Defense Attorney and Writer for Legal Insurrection On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam Jacobs invites Andrew Branca onto the show. Andrew Branca is a self-defense attorney who has been covering the Derek Chauvin show trial for Legal Insurrection. In this episode, he discusses not only the trial, but also the broader social ramifications of trial by mob. Listen now to our latest guest episode! For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite Libertarian shirts at Liber...2021-04-2242 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comBedford Flag History: Vince Aut Morire - The Forgotten History of The Conquer or Die Flag On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and Dave talk about the history of the Bedford Flag. Dating back to the early 18th century, the Bedford Flag is America’s oldest historically attested flag. Previously, historians thought the flag dated as far back as the 1660s, but this was later proven false, as the color “Prussian blue” did not exist until 1704. It looks very much like something carried into battle by medieval knights, so historians can be forgiven for looking so far back to find an origin for this flag. While the square shape evokes cavalry of old, the red...2021-04-2035 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comThe 16th Amendment: How the U.S. Federal Income Tax Became D.C.'s Favorite Political Weapon It was Benjamin Franklin that said, “in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes.” On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and Dave talk about the 16th Amendment, which implemented a federal income tax. The American Revolution was sparked in part by unjust taxation. After all, the colonists in Boston rebelled against Britain for imposing “taxation without representation,” and summarily tossed English tea into the harbor in protest in 1773. Nowadays Americans collectively spend more than 6 billion hours each year filling out tax forms, keeping records, and learning new tax rules according to the Office of Management and Budget...2021-04-1541 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comTho Bishop: Assistant Editor of Mises.com and Florida Man On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Sam Jacobs invites Tho Bishop onto the show. Tho Bishop is the Assistant Editor of Mises.com and a proud Florida Man. He recently penned an article on a Rothbardian right as an alternative to the paleo-progressivism of Theodore Roosevelt. He believes this to be the fighting ideology that can effectively combat federal overreach and globalist tyranny alike. Listen now to our latest guest episode! Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite 2nd Amendment shirts at LibertasBella.com. Tho Bi...2021-04-1341 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comPolicing For Profit: How Civil Asset Forfeiture Has Perverted American Law Enforcement Picture this: You’re driving home from the casino and you've absolutely cleaned up – to the tune of $50,000. You see a police car pull up behind you, but you can’t figure out why. Not only have you not broken any laws, you’re not even speeding. But the police officer doesn’t appear to be interested in charging you with a crime. Instead, he takes your gambling winnings, warns you not to say anything to anyone unless you want to be charged as a drug kingpin, then drives off into the sunset. This actually happened to Tan Nguyen, and his story is...2021-04-0649 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comOperation Fast and Furious: The Forgotten History of the ATF's Notorious Gunwalking Scandal On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Dave and Sam talk about Operation Fast and Furious. The ATF isn’t all bad. In fact, they had a policy of letting illegal gun purchases go between 2006 and 2011. It ended up getting U.S. Border Patrol Agent Brian Terry killed on December 14, 2010, and let Mexican criminals get enough guns that they were found at over 150 crime scenes where Mexican citizens were either killed or maimed. And some of the guns were used in the November 2015 terrorist attack in Paris at the Bataclan. But other than that, it turned out just fine. (In c...2021-03-3047 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comCharles Newton: The Forgotten History of the Wildcatter Who Created the .22 and .250 Savage On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Sam and Dave talk about the wildcatter, Charles Newton. Wildcatters are a specific subset of firearms enthusiasts – nerds among nerds, if you will. And their king is Charles Newton. Newton was an attorney whose wildcatting was a hobby, not a career. However, his work in the world of wildcatting resulted in what is a sort of crowning achievement for a wildcatter: A company took up one of his creations, the .22 Savage Hi-Power, which Savage Arms began making officially in 1912. Soon after this, Savage began manufacturing the .250-3000 Savage (also known as the 250 Savag...2021-03-2334 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comPeter Quiñones: Host of Free Man Beyond the Wall Podcast, Co-Executive Producer of The Monopoly on Violence On this special guest episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Sam welcomes Peter Quiñones onto the show. Peter Quiñones is the co-producer of The Monopoly on Violence Documentary, host of the Free Man Beyond the Wall podcast and Managing Editor at The Libertarian Institute. Sam had him on to discuss his recent Twitter ban, how he's ignoring it, the evil of public schools, and why most libertarians are getting it all wrong. For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check o...2021-03-1945 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comThe Prelude to World War II: The Spanish Civil War and Today's America On this week’s episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Dave and Sam discuss what is considered by historians to be the prelude to World War II, the Spanish Civil War. As we talk about the lead-up to the Spanish Civil War, the situation will begin very much unlike modern-day America, however, it will become more like the contemporary domestic situation as time goes on. The main difference, of course, is that Spain was a monarchy for almost all of its existence until 1931. A republic was briefly declared during the years 1873 and 1874, but it didn’t have much staying power and ul...2021-03-1241 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comMichael Maharrey: Communications Director of the Tenth Amendment Center On this special guest episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Sam Jacobs invites Michael Maharrey from the Tenth Amendment Center to discuss the rights of states. Michael Maharrey is the Communications Director of the Tenth Amendment Center, a group dedicated to preserving the rights of states to nullify unjust and overreaching federal laws. We discuss how the nullification movement is alive and well and a lot more robust than you probably think. You will definitely come away from this with a different perspective on States Rights. For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for ou...2021-03-0439 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comBelle Starr: The Untold Story of the American Outlaw Known as the Bandit Queen On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Dave and Sam talk about the forgotten history of Belle Starr, an infamous outlaw. Basically everyone has heard of Jesse James. Slightly more obscure is Belle Starr, an outlaw from the same Wild West era, albeit one without the name recognition of James and his gang, with whom she had some ties. In her time she was known as the Bandit Queen and the Petticoat Terror of the Plains. Perhaps most interestingly of all, she was murdered and her murder remains officially unsolved to this day. Her birth name was Myra Maybelle Sh...2021-03-0231 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comLocked Up: How the Modern Prison-Industrial Complex Puts So Many Americans in Jail On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Sam and Dave discuss the prison industrial complex in the United States. "Where you find the laws most numerous, there you will find also the greatest injustice." - Arcesilaus, Greek philosopher and student of Plato on power and personal sovereignty There’s no two ways about it: The United States of America and its 50 state governments love putting people in prison. The U.S. has both the highest number of prisoners and the highest per capita incarceration rate in the modern world at 655 adults per 100,000. (It’s worth noting...2021-02-231h 03
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comPedro Gonzalez: Assistant Editor of American Greatness On this special episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Sam Jacobs invites Pedro Gonzalez onto the the show. Pedro Gonzalez is the assistant editor of American Greatness and what might be called a friendly critic of the Trump Administration. We discuss what went wrong and what a winning conservative movement of the future looks like. Come for the political analysis, stay for the synthwave track recommendations. For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of yo...2021-02-1946 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comProtection or Pain Treatment: Choosing Between Your Gun and Medical Marijuana On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Dave and Sam discuss the federal law regarding owning a firearms and using medicinal marijuana. If you’ve ever filled out a Form 4473, you’re familiar with the Question 11e: “Are you an unlawful user of, or addicted to, marijuana or any depressant, stimulant, narcotic drug, or other controlled substance?” In case you thought there was any ambiguity with regard to medical marijuana, you were wrong. Indeed, there is a warning in bold right underneath the question that clarifies: “Warning: The use or possession of marijuana remains unlawful under Federal law regardless o...2021-02-1736 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comBenjamin Braddock: Writer for American Greatness and Others On this guest episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Sam Jacobs has Benjamin Braddock on the show. Benjamin Braddock is a prolific Twitter user and writer for online publications such as American Greatness. We had him on to discuss the Thunderdome style of politics, whether or not the GOP needs a celebrity candidate for 2024 and the power of raw eggs. For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Libertas Bella, for all of your favorite 2nd Amendment shirts at Li...2021-02-1249 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comAmerica's Sovereign States: The Obscure History of How 10 Independent States Joined the U.S. Today on the Resistance Library Podcast Dave and Sam discuss the obscure history of 10 sovereign states that gave up their independence to join the U.S. It is often said that before the Civil War, the United States “are,” but after the War, the United States “is.” This is a reference to the formerly theoretically sovereign nature of each state as compared to “one nation, indivisible.” More than just the theoretic sovereignty of the individual states, the territory now comprising the U.S. has a rich history of sovereign states outside the control of the federal government. Some of these you’ve almost...2021-02-1052 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comRobby Starbuck: Director, Producer and Congressional Candidate for Greater Nashville On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam Jacobs invites Robby Starbuck onto the show. Robby Starbuck is a director and producer running for the House of Representatives in Greater Nashville. We had him on to talk about how the average person can join in the fight to save the American way of life, the canary in the coal mine of freedom and the criminal attack on retail investors. For $20 off your $200 purchase, go to https://ammo.com/podcast (a special deal for our listeners). Follow Sam Jacobs on Twitter: https://twitter.com/SamJacobs1776 And check out our sponsor, Liber...2021-02-0535 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comWells King: Research Director of American Compass On this special guest episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Sam Jacobs has Wells King on the show. Wells King is the Research Director for American Compass, an organization that seeks to push labor-friendly policies in the conservative movement. With 40 percent of union voters going for Donald Trump in the 2020 election, it is clear that a fresh look at unions and workers' power is in order. Sam Jacobs and Mr. King discuss woke-ism in labor unions, the free market as a tool rather than a principle and proper role of government in the current housing shortage. For $20 off your $200 purchase, go...2021-01-2940 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comThe Oregon Standoff: Understanding LaVoy Finicum’s Death & the Management of BLM Land On today’s episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Sam and Dave discuss the Oregon Standoff and why it’s important. When one talks about the Bundy Family, the first thing that springs to mind is the standoff in Nevada in 2014. However, perhaps even more important is the standoff and occupation at Oregon’s Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in 2016. Indeed, the two events are often conflated because Ammon Bundy is the son of Cliven Bundy, the man who stood up to the federal government over “grazing fees” on Bureau of Land Management land. The occupation was a highlight for both the militia a...2021-01-2643 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comLysander Spooner: The Forgotten History of the Man Who Started the First Private Post Office Today Sam and Dave discuss Lysander Spooner on the Resistance Library Podcast. Lysander Spooner is an important – and not exactly obscure – figure in the history of the liberty movement. He’s an idiosyncratic figure from the 19th century with no small cheerleading section in the 21st century. A bit of a throwback to a very different time, Spooner was a champion of the labor movement and was even a member of the First International at a time when socialists and anarchists coexisted peacefully within that movement. Perhaps one of the most interesting things about Spooner is that he ran a private c...2021-01-1948 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comCollectible Weapons: How to Protect Your Wealth – and Your Family – With Valuable Guns On today’s episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Sam and Dave discuss collectible and antique firearms and how they can be used as an investment. It’s an unusual means of investment, but one that we think will appeal to our listeners on a deep level: collectible weapons. There are a number of advantages to investing in collectible weapons that will appeal both to those who love weapons and those who keep an eye on their money. Indeed, this is a popular investment category for people who like something a little more durable than stocks, bonds and cryptocurrency. They can als...2021-01-1338 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comJohn Garand: The Forgotten History of the Man Who Invented the Iconic M1 Garand Rifle On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Dave and Sam discuss John Garand, the inventor of the M1 Garand. One of the most iconic American firearms of all time, the M1 Garand was the standard issue weapon for WWII and the Korean War. This is the forgotten history of the man who invented this .30-06 semi-automatic rifle and how it became a symbol of the American military. “In my opinion, the M1 rifle is the greatest battle implement ever devised.” - General George S. Patton Any gun nut – er, “firearms enthusiast” – worth their salt has heard of the...2021-01-0530 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comThe Wounded Knee Massacre: The Forgotten History of the Native American Gun Confiscation Today Dave and Sam discuss the disarmament of Native Americans by the U.S. government and the massacre at Wounded Knee. The Battle at Wounded Knee is a significant battle in American history, as it put an end to the Indian Wars and is marked as the last official defeat of the Native Americans. But what’s not taught in history lessons is that Wounded Knee was one of the first federally backed gun confiscations in the history of the United States, and it ended in the massacre of nearly 300 unarmed people. During the late 19th century, American Indians were allow...2020-12-3038 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comGun Control and Racism: The Laws and Taxes Meant to Limit Minority Gun Ownership in America On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Dave and Sam discuss gun control and the effect that racism has had on gun control in the U.S. “There’s a direct correlation between gun control and black people control.” - Stacy Swimp, President of the Frederick Douglass Society Every schoolchild knows that the Declaration of Independence declares that the basic equality of man is “self-evident.” The United States Constitution enumerates what the inalienable rights only alluded to by the Declaration. An inalienable right is one that exists regardless of whether or not it is recognized by the state...2020-12-2346 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comThe Sons of Liberty: How a Group of American Patriots Led the Colonies to Rebellion Today on the Resistance Library Podcast Dave and Sam discuss the Sons of Liberty, a group of patriots who were the biggest supporters of the American Revolution. The Sons of Liberty flag is very meaningful to us, as it’s the flag that inspired the backdrop of our logo. Its origins go back to 1765, when a secretive group of patriots known as “the Loyal Nine” was formed – the group behind the original Boston Tea Party. The flag was then known as “the Rebellious Stripes” and it was banned by the British king, the highest endorsement the Crown could give. The Sons of Liberty...2020-12-1532 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comEugene Stoner: The Forgotten History of the Man Who Created "America's Rifle" – the AR-15 On today’s episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Dave and Sam talk about Eugene Stoner. Eugene Morrison Stoner, the father of the AR-15 and the M16, is a titan in the world of both military- and civilian-use firearms. If he had done nothing but design the AR-15, his name would go down in history. But, of course, he did so much more than that. In addition to changing the landscape of American firearms, as well as the world stage, Stoner was also the archetypal “self-made American man,” working his way up from nothing on a high school education to forever...2020-11-2432 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comBattle of Athens: The Forgotten History of the Tennessee Rebellion Against Local Government Today on the Resistance Library Podcast Sam and Dave discuss the Battle of Athens. This little known moment in history was part of an overall pan-racial resistance to anti-democratic government forms throughout the United States that took place after World War II. The fight for civil rights in America is not limited to black Americans. Nor is the American Revolution limited to the 1700s. Case in point: The Battle of Athens. This was a pitched physical confrontation lasting two days in 1946, but with roots stretching back into the 1930s. A corrupt political machine run by E.H. Crump was centered in...2020-11-1051 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comCultural Marxism's Origins: How the Disciples of an Obscure Italian Linguist Subverted America On today’s episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Sam and Dave discuss Antonio Gramsci and exactly what is “Cultural Marxism.” You may have heard the terms “Cultural Marxism,” “Critical Theory” or “Frankfurt School” bandied about. And while you might have an intuitive approximation of what these terms mean for America in the 21st century, there’s a good chance that you don’t know much about the deep theory, where the ideology comes from, and what it has planned for America – and the world. The underlying theory here is a variant of Marxism, pioneered by early-20th-century Italian Marxist politician and linguist An...2020-11-031h 00
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comThe USA PATRIOT Act: The Story of an Impulsive Bill that Eviscerated America's Civil Liberties On today’s episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Dave and Sam discuss the USA PATRIOT Act. The USA PATRIOT Act provides a textbook example of how the United States federal government expands its power. An emergency happens, legitimate or otherwise. The media, playing its dutiful role as goad for greater government oversight, demands "something must be done." Government power is massively expanded, with little regard for whether or not what is being done is efficacious, to say nothing of the overall impact on our nation's civil liberties. No goals are posted, because if targets are hit, this would necessitate the e...2020-10-2744 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comJoe Biden on Gun Control: Understanding Biden's 2020 Platform and the Second Amendment On this episode of the Resistance Library Dave and Sam discuss Joe Biden’s stance on the Second Amendment. The one-two punch of the Coronavirus pandemic, and the civil unrest of early 2020, led to an unprecedented growth in firearms ownership in America. All told, there were about two million firearms sold in the month of March 2020 alone. Between March and July, an additional three million were sold, with about half of those happening in the month of June. Ammunition sales have similarly spiked, with record sales occurring on this website. However, gun owners don’t need a report to know that th...2020-10-0654 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comConstitutional Republic vs. Pure Democracy: How the U.S. Election Process Has Changed On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Sam and Dave discuss what a constitutional republic is versus a pure democracy and how the U.S. election process has changed since its founding. Conservatives are generally quick to point out that America is a republic, not a democracy. But what really is the difference, and are they even right? Voting in America has changed considerably since the days of our founding. Back then, the government didn’t even print official ballots. Instead, you got ballots from the candidate who wanted your support. Sometimes voting took place in public, so everyone knew...2020-09-2954 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comFood Is Freedom: How Washington’s Food Subsidies Have Helped Make Americans Fat and Sick On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Dave and Sam discuss farm subsidies in the United States. Farm subsidies are perhaps the ultimate, but secret, third rail of American politics. While entitlements are discussed out in the open, farm subsidies are rarely talked about – even though they are the most expensive subsidy Washington doles out. All told, the U.S. government spends $20 billion annually on farm subsidies, with approximately 39 percent of all farms receiving some sort of subsidy. For comparison, the oil industry gets about $4.6 billion annually and annual housing subsidies total another $15 billion. A significant portion of this $20 bill...2020-09-2250 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comWar on the Suburbs: How HUD's Housing Policies Became a Weapon for Social Change On today’s episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Sam and Dave discuss the current state of America’s suburbs and the war against single-family housing. There are few things more synonymous with the American way of life than the suburbs. While certainly not without problems, the suburbs have been home to middle class Americans since the end of World War 2, and even before. But the suburbs are under attack from certain elements of the left as a source of social inequality and (what else?) “white privilege” and “white supremacy.” If you are alarmed by this article, that’s a good thing. Beca...2020-09-1545 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comThe Benghazi Attack: The Forgotten History of the 2012 Attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya If you say “September 11” most people automatically think of the attacks on the World Trade Center buildings and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. What they probably don’t even remember happened on September 11, were the attacks on the United States Consulate in Benghazi, Libya, in 2012. On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Dave and Sam discuss the two attacks on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya. Once the Libyan Revolution began in February 2011, the CIA began placing assets in the region, attempting to make contacts within the region. Ambassador J. Christopher Stevens, whose name and image would soon become synonymo...2020-09-1040 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comAmerica’s “Days of Rage”: The Extensive Left-Wing Bombings & Domestic Terrorism of the 1970s On today’s episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Dave joins Sam Jacobs as a new host. They discuss the civil unrest of the late 1960s and early 1970s. As the summer of 2020 dawned, left-wing radical groups began rioting and taking over parts of America’s cities. While this specific form of left-wing violence is new, left-wing violence itself is far from new in the United States. Indeed, one of the most hidden and concealed parts of recent American history is the extensive left-wing violence that began in the late 1960s and continued into the 1980s. At first, one might think...2020-09-0856 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comDemocrats & Jim Crow: A Century of Racist History the Democratic Party Prefers You'd Forget On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Dan and Sam discuss the history of Jim Crow in the American South, which is one the Democratic Party would rather you forget. Black voters have voted en masse for the Democratic Party since the mid-60s and the passage of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, the Voting Rights Act and the social welfare programs of the Great Society. This solidified black voters behind the Democratic Party, but they had been moving there since the New Deal. However, it’s a historical anomaly in the United States. The traditional home of the black vote...2020-09-011h 06
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comAndrew Marcantel: Criminal Defense Attorney with Attorneys for FreedomOn this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Sam Jacobs invites Andy Marcantel to the show to discuss gun rights in America. Andrew Marcantel is a criminal defense attorney with Attorneys for Freedom in Arizona. He identifies as an anarchist and is an experienced defender of Second Amendment rights in the trenches of the American courts. We had him on to talk about both the philosophical and practical aspects of Second Amendment rights in America today. Andy Marcantel’s Links: Andrew Marcantel | Attorneys for Freedom Andrew Marcantel | Lawyer Profile Other Helpful Links: The R...2020-08-2532 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comMark Thornton: The Economics of Slavery With Mises Institute Fellow Mark ThorntonOn this episode Sam invites Mark Thornton onto the show. Together they discuss the economics of slavery and the long lasting effects of it on economies. Mark Thornton is an economic historian and a senior fellow with the Mises Institute. While everyone knows a bit about slavery, few think about the economics of it. It is the contention of Thornton that slavery was not a profitable institution in the antebellum South and that its after effects continue to drive the industrial underdevelopment of the region today. Mark’s Links: Mark Thornton | Mises Institute Mark Thor...2020-08-2034 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comDeplatformed: How Big Tech Companies & Corporate America Subvert the Second Amendment On this episode Dan and Sam discuss deplatforming and corporate gun control. Anyone familiar with the Bible is familiar with the Mark of the Beast: Without this mark, no man may buy or sell. Regardless of one’s religious faith or lack thereof, there is an illustrative case in this biblical story: When one cannot buy or sell, one is metaphorically up the creek. Short of producing everything one needs oneself, buying and selling are necessary parts of virtually every modern person’s life. In our modern world, we can begin to see a sort of Mark of the Beast: While id...2020-08-1852 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comRoof Koreans: How Civilians Defended Koreatown from Racist Violence During the 1992 LA Riots On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Dan and Sam discuss the Korean Americans that defended their Koreatown businesses during the 1992 LA riots. The riots of the spring of 2020 are far from without precedent in the United States. Indeed, they seem to happen once a generation at least. The 1992 Los Angeles Riots are such an example of these “generational riots.” And while most people know about the riots, less known – though quite well known at the time – were the phenomenon of the so-called “Roof Koreans.” The Roof Koreans were spontaneous self-defense forces organized by the Korean community of Los Angeles, prima...2020-08-1139 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comJeremy Carl: Senior Fellow at the Claremont Institute & Author at The American MindOn this guest episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Sam invites Jeremy Carl onto the show. Jeremy Carl is a Senior Fellow at the Claremont Institute and a writer at The American Mind, as well as a number of other publications. He joined Sam to discuss the future of a fighting conservatism and the deep ideology of the hard left in America. Jeremy’s Links: Jeremy Carl on Twitter: @jeremycarl4 Hoover Institution | Jeremy Carl Stanford Program on Energy and Sustainable Development | Jeremy Carl The Claremont Institute | Jeremy Carl The Breakthrough Institute | Jeremy Carl The Ame...2020-08-0642 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comDavid Codrea: Gun Rights Advocate, Journalist at The War on Guns: Notes from the ResistanceOn this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Sam invites gun rights advocate and journalist, David Codrea, to the show. David Codrea is that rarest of creatures in the 21st century -- a skilled and principled investigative journalist, willing to overturn stones to find the truth underneath. It was his strong journalistic chops that made him instrumental in breaking the story that the world knows as “Operation Fast and Furious,” a part of Project Gunrunner, an ATF policy of allowing illegal gun purchases to happen in a vain attempt to catch bigger fish that resulted in the deat...2020-07-2349 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comSam Colt: The Forgotten History of America's Legendary Firearms Inventor and Manufacturer On today’s episode Dan and Sam discuss the legendary firearms inventor and manufacturer, Sam Colt. Known as the 'great equalizer,' Sam Colt's revolver handgun was revolutionary and in its wake it left a nation iconic for its gun ownership and firearm obsession. Eliminating the need to reload, Colt pistols forever changed the game. This is his forgotten story and how his legacy lives on to this day. Born on July 19, 1814, in Hartford, Connecticut, Samuel Colt played a vital role in American culture and folklore. The inventor and creator of the first handheld revolver, Sam Colt made it possible to...2020-07-1430 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comMatthew Larosiere: Director of Legal Policy at the Firearms Policy CoalitionOn this guest episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Sam Jacobs has Matthew Larosiere on the show. Matthew Larosiere is the Director of Legal Policy at the Firearms Policy Coalition and an unashamed supporter of the Second Amendment without exceptions. He is also an early adopter of the 3D printer, something that he has become very skilled at using to make full firearms, firearms components, and other pieces. He believes that 3D printed guns are not just a Second Amendment issue, but also a First Amendment issue. His position in the FPC brings him into close contact...2020-07-0936 min
The Resistance Library from Ammo.comJosé Niño: Freelance Writer at Mises Institute, Big League Politics, and MoreOn this guest episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Sam invites José Niño onto the show. José is a freelance writer whose work can be found at the Mises Institute and Big League Politics, as well as Ammo.com. His roots are in Venezuela but his heart and head are very much in the United States of America. His words have been quoted by no less an authority than Rand Paul in his book The Case Against Socialism. He is that rarest of creatures, a liberty-minded individual who does not take a backseat to anyone on patriotism. We...2020-06-2646 minThe Resistance Library from Ammo.comEdward Snowden: The Untold Story of How One Patriotic American Exposed NSA Surveillance On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Dan and Sam discuss Edward Snowden. He might not yet be a historical figure, but he certainly is a hero. He is the whistleblower of all whistleblowers, the American who blew the lid off of Washington's spying on private citizens. But Snowden’s leak revealed that it’s not just the U.S. government that is spying on virtually every American – big American telecommunications companies are also helping them to spy as well. While often thought of as little more than a computer geek, Snowden is in fact a former Army Reserve member...2020-06-231h 09The Resistance Library from Ammo.comAmerican Militias after the Civil War: From Black Codes to the Black Panthers and Beyond In the second part of The Resistance Library Podcast’s series on militias in the United States, Dan and Sam discuss militias after the Civil War until post-World War II. The Civil War (1861-1865) was nothing less than a revolutionary reorganization of American government, society, and economics. It claimed almost as many lives as every other U.S. conflict combined and, by war's bloody logic, forged the nation which the Founding Fathers could not by settling once and for all lingering national questions about state sovereignty and slavery. The postwar period, however, was one of arguably greater turmoil than the war i...2020-06-1949 minThe Resistance Library from Ammo.comEarly American Militias: The Forgotten History of Freedmen Militias from 1776 until the Civil War On this special episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Dan and Sam discuss colonial militias in the United States. They discuss the role of militias in the American Revolution and up to the American Civil War. The United States militia is enshrined in the Second Amendment of the Constitution. And while the militia movement of today is widely known, its history – and the history of independent Constitutional militias stretching back to the dawn of the republic – is far less well known. Why does this matter nowadays? Because understanding the historical roots of America's militias helps modern-day members appreciate the role they p...2020-06-1845 minThe Resistance Library from Ammo.comFlag Day: The Forgotten History of America’s Flag Day and What It Commemorates Flag Day might not have the cache of Independence Day or Memorial Day, the two patriotic holidays it falls between, but it has a rich heritage. On this episode Dan and Sam discuss the forgotten history of Flag Day, how it started, how it's celebrated, and how it inspires patriotism for an entire nation. Flag Day was once called the “runty stepchild among American national holidays” by the New York Times. While it may not be the grandest of our country’s celebrations, it’s impossible to talk about Flag Day without briefly discussing why Old Glory was originally created, and what i...2020-06-1434 minThe Resistance Library from Ammo.comJD Rucker: Editor-in-Chief of NOQ ReportOn this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Sam invites JD Rucker on to the show. Mr. Rucker is the Editor-in-Chief of NOQ Report, a conservative news site. Sam had him on the show to discuss the wave of urban unrest sweeping the nation, where it comes from and what might be next. JD Rucker’s Links: NOQ Report | JD Rucker @JDRucker on Twitter Muck Rack | JD Rucker Other Helpful Links: The Italian Years of Lead: Could the Secret "Strategy of Tension" Foreshadow America's Future? The Resistance Library Sam Jacobs For $20 off y...2020-06-1140 minThe Resistance Library from Ammo.comNC Scout: Senior Editor at The American Partisan, Owner of Brushbeater Training and ConsultingOn this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam Jacobs invites NC Scout onto the show to discuss everything from survival skills to mercenaries. NC Scout is a Senior Editor at The American Partisan as well as the owner of Brushbeater Training and Consulting. He is a former infantry scout and sergeant of an elite Army reconnaissance unit, boasting combat tours in both Afghanistan and Iraq. His courses go far beyond what is taught in most survival skills courses, sharing the secrets that elite military units use to stay alive in the toughest of situations. S...2020-06-091h 02The Resistance Library from Ammo.comKyle Anzalone: Assistant Editor at Antiwar.com, News Editor at The Libertarian Institute and Host of the Foreign Policy Focus PodcastOn this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Sam Jacobs speaks with Kyle Anzalone. Kyle Anzalone is the Assistant Editor at Antiwar.com, News Editor at The Libertarian Institute and Host of the Foreign Policy Focus podcast. His news roundups are essential, providing you with hard news stories that often slip through the cracks of the mainstream corporate media, which operates much more as a sort of ongoing political gossip column than anything else. Sam got together with Anzalone to discuss some of the current foreign and domestic issues including: Was Justin Amash a serious ca...2020-06-0544 minThe Resistance Library from Ammo.comS.B. Fuller: The Forgotten History of a Legendary Black American Entrepreneur On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Dan and Sam discuss the great American entrepreneur, Samuel B. Fuller, a man who paved the way for many entrepreneurially minded black Americans in the early 1900s. June 4th marks Fuller’s birthday. In the days before President Lyndon Baines Johnson, black Republicans were a thing. And chief among them was Samuel B. Fuller. Fuller was a black American entrepreneur in the mid-Century United States. More than just an entrepreneur, he also gave back to the black community by providing both inspirational speeches as well as nuts-and-bolts training at a time when ent...2020-06-0437 minThe Resistance Library from Ammo.comVincent Cefalu: Operation Fast and Furious and Project Gunrunner Whistleblower, Author of RatsnakesOn this special episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam Jacobs speaks with the author and former ATF agent, Vincent Cefalu. Vincent Cefalu is best known as the primary whistleblower who exposed Operation Fast and Furious and Project Gunrunner to the American public - but that’s not how he wants to be remembered. Cefalu is a curious figure, one who strongly believes in the mission of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and for reasons that are not easily dismissed by the same canned arguments we’ve all spouted at one time or another. A humb...2020-05-2942 minThe Resistance Library from Ammo.comMemorial Day: The Forgotten History of America’s Memorial Day and What It Commemorates The unofficial start of summer. Burgers and barbecues. A day to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Dan and Sam discuss Memorial Day. The history of Memorial Day is one of controversy, and many don't know the true origins of this American holiday. In 1966, President Lyndon Baines Johnson declared there to be an “official” first celebration of Memorial Day. The resolution stated that the first Memorial Day was in 1866, in Waterloo, New York, celebrated at the behest of druggist Henry C. Welles and county clerk John B. Murray. This “official” foundation story of Me...2020-05-2539 minThe Resistance Library from Ammo.comCommercial Ammo: The Untold History of Springfield Armory and America's Munitions Factories This week we welcome Dan to the show. Dan will be joining Sam as host of The Resistance Library Podcast. In this episode they discuss how Springfield Armory and Remington’s commercial ammo changed the ammunition industry forever. To understand how American citizens today can get their hands on ammo, which rolls off the same factory lines as those that supply the world's largest militaries, it's important to first understand how munitions technology developed. Starting in medieval Europe, on a battlefield where a mounted knight in armor could defeat almost any number of peasants, the development of more advanced and acc...2020-05-1945 minThe Resistance Library from Ammo.comWitold Pilecki: The Inspiring Story of the Polish Spy Who Led a Resistance Against the Nazis This week Molly and Sam discuss Witold Pilecki, an unsung heroes of World War II whose legacy was buried by Soviet Russia. Like many of the heroes of the Warsaw Uprising, nearly no one in the Anglosphere has ever heard of Witold Pilecki, a deeply Catholic member of the Polish resistance. However, his heroism is inspiring far beyond his actions during the largest single act of Polish resistance to the Nazi regime. When we speak of resistance against the Nazis by occupied nations, we speak almost exclusively of the French and sometimes of the Dutch. Rarely mentioned are the Poles, de...2020-05-1249 minThe Resistance Library from Ammo.comBlack America Before LBJ: How the Welfare State Inadvertently Helped Ruin Black Communities On this episode Molly and Sam discuss LBJ’s “Great Society,” his welfare state that ruined many black communities and created generations supported solely by the safety net. The dust has settled and the evidence is in: The 1960s Great Society and War on Poverty programs of President Lyndon Baines Johnson (LBJ) have been a colossal and giant failure. One might make the argument that social welfare programs are the moral path for a modern government. They cannot, however, make the argument that these are in any way effective at alleviating poverty. In fact, there is evidence that such aggressive programs...2020-05-051h 04The Resistance Library from Ammo.comRon Paul: The Untold Story of the Man Who Helped Inspire a New Generation of Liberty LoversOn today's episode Molly and Sam discuss Ron Paul. Ron Paul is more than a presidential candidate or veteran Congressman. Learn how he became the inspiration for the pro-liberty movement across America. If you’re under the age of 40 and you’re listening to this, chances are very good that your interest in the liberty movement was sparked by three-time presidential candidate and veteran Texas Congressman Ron Paul. Paul inspired an entire generation of Libertarians, Constitutionalists and limited-government Conservatives with his 2008 and 2012 presidential campaigns. It might surprise you to learn that Paul is not originally from T...2020-04-2854 minThe Resistance Library from Ammo.comThe U.S. of A-Bomb: How American Nuclear Weapons Changed the Course of Human HistoryOn this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Molly and Sam discuss how the U.S. came to use atomic power—and how it likely saved many lives. The United States of America can take pride in a number of things, among them arguably the two greatest cultural and scientific achievements of human history: The moon landing and atomic power. It is the latter that we will focus on in this episode, the unleashing of the power of the atom, for good and for ill. America was the first nation to split the atom and ap...2020-04-211h 11The Resistance Library from Ammo.comBenjamin Tyler Henry: The Forgotten History of the Inventor of the Legendary Henry Rifle In this week’s episode of the Resistance Library podcast, Molly interviews Ammo.com’s Sam Jacobs about Benjamin Tyler Henry, the Henry rifle, and how this innovative design transformed the arms industry. While Henry doesn’t have the same household recognition as Sam Colt or Smith & Wesson, Benjamin Tyler Henry is a towering figure in the world of ammunition and firearms – and those in the know, know. Henry invented the eponymous Henry rifle, which was the world’s first repeating revolver that actually worked. Henry was born in Claremont, New Hampshire in 1821, to one of the most prom...2020-04-1426 minThe Resistance Library from Ammo.comGeorg Luger: The Forgotten History of the Man Who Designed the Luger Pistol and 9mm Ammo In today’s episode of the Resistance Library podcast, Molly and Sam discuss Georg Luger and the legacy he left to the firearm world. After the American revolver, there is simply no other handgun in the world that is as easily recognizable as the Luger pistol. The Pistole Parabellum is it’s official name, but to virtually anyone, the weapon is simply the “Luger.” Georg Luger designed this iconic weapon, as well as the ammunition with which the Luger is loaded – the 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge. While the weapon is largely associated with Germany, Luger was, in fact, born in...2020-04-0731 minThe Resistance Library from Ammo.comElmer Keith: The Forgotten History of the Firearms Author and Father of Big Bore Handgunning In this week’s episode of the Resistance Library podcast, Molly and Sam discuss Elmer Keith, the famous wildcatter and gun writer who created the magnum rounds. There’s really no two ways about it: They don’t make them like Elmer Keith anymore. He was known for wearing big Stetson hats, smoking big cigars, and hunting big game with handguns long before anyone else did. In Keith’s day, handgun rounds were either big and slow or fast and small. Confronted with this kind of ballistics market, Keith sought to make bigger rounds go faster. This is how Keith becam...2020-03-3132 minThe Resistance Library from Ammo.comHistory of the ATF: How the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms Became Corrupt & Abusive In today’s episode of the Resistance Library podcast, Molly and Sam discuss the ATF and the Bureau’s controversial history of corruption and abuse. t’s unlikely that there is a single federal alphabet organization less popular among the readership of this website than the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. These are the people who gave us both the Siege at Ruby Ridge and the Siege of Waco. What’s more, they may well be engaged in an entirely unconstitutional exercise: monitoring and patrolling the gun ownership of law-abiding citizens. There’s also a solid case to be made...2020-03-261h 11The Resistance Library from Ammo.comButch O'Hare: The History of the WWII War Hero and First Naval Recipient of the Medal of HonorThis week on The Resistance Library, Sam and Molly discuss Butch O’Hare, America’s first flying ace and the first Naval recipient of the Medal of Honor. Edward “Butch” O’Hare was the Navy’s first flying ace, a World War II hero whose name would have been commonly known at the time, but has sadly faded out of view for most Americans. With severely limited ammunition supplies, he was able to shoot down five Japanese bombers, which is how he became the first Naval recipient of the Medal of Honor during the Second World War. But this...2020-03-0635 minThe Resistance Library from Ammo.comThe Waco Siege: What Happened When the Feds Laid Siege to the Branch Davidian CompoundIn this week’s episode of The Resistance Library, Molly joins the show for the first time. She and Sam discuss the Waco siege, which started on February 28, 1993. The two talk about what led up to the incident at Mount Carmel and how the siege began, as well as the tragic ending that resulted in over 80 deaths, 20 of which were children. It’s important to separate fact from fiction when it comes to the siege of Waco, just as it is important to do so with the siege of Ruby Ridge or the attack on the American consul...2020-03-031h 05The Resistance Library from Ammo.comThanksgiving: The Forgotten History of America's Thanksgiving and What It CommemoratesOn this episode Brian invites Ammo.com’s resident historian, Sam, on to discuss the oldest national holiday in the United States, Thanksgiving. While the celebration predates even the founding of the nation, it was proclaimed by George Washington, then ignored by Thomas Jefferson. From then on, it was sporadically observed until Abraham Lincoln, who once again introduced a National Day of Prayer and Thanksgiving to the United States. It was Lincoln who set the day as the last Thursday in November. President Franklin Delano Roosevelt changed the day between 1939 and 1941, which was highly controversial. The days wer...2019-12-1449 min