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Personal freedom, political liberty, and free speech - defended by force of arms, if necessary. Welcome to "The Resistance Library" from Ammo.com, where we believe that arming our fellow Americans – both physically and philosophically – helps them fulfill our Founding Fathers' intent with the Secon… read more

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Ronald Reagan: The Small-Town Boy Who Changed the World

January 26th, 2022

1:02:49

Ronald Reagan was arguably the last truly great and transformative American President. His story starts in a small town in Illinois and ends with …

Heather Shouse: Host of Shouse in the House

January 21st, 2022

30:58

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 …

Betsy Ross Flag: 5 Betsy Ross Flag Facts You Might Not Know and Their History

January 19th, 2022

33:17

Second only to Old Glory itself, the Betsy Ross Flag is the American icon. Its clean design is similar to our current flag, with 13 stripes and only 13 stars in a circle (representing the equal status of what were …

Charles Parker: The Forgotten History of Parker Brothers and its Legacy of Collectible Shotguns

January 18th, 2022

29:23

On this episode of The Resistance Library, Sam and Dave review the history of Parker Shotguns and their creator: Charles Parker. Charles Parker is one of those quintessential “American Dream” stories whose business …

Congressman Gosar on Build Back Better

January 7th, 2022

28:40

Congressman Dr. Paul Gosar rejoins us to discuss the Great Reset, Build Back Better, the very real threat of socialism in America and what you can …

Battle of the Bulge: The Epic WW2 Battle That Cemented American Confidence

January 4th, 2022

27:05

On this episode of The Resistance Library, Sam and David discuss the Battle of the Bulge.   When we think about American GIs in the European …

Youth Gun Safety: A Smart Parent's Guide to Keeping Kids Safe

December 28th, 2021

41:02

On this episode of The Resistance Library, Sam and David discuss a very important topic: youth gun safety.   With a firearm in one-third of American homes with children, it's very likely that, as a parent, you’ve …

Sojourner Truth: The Forgotten History of the Slave Who Fought For Women's Rights

December 21st, 2021

31:41

On this episode of The Resistance Library, Sam and Dave talk about Sojourner Truth and her life.   Sojourner Truth was a lot of things. She was a slave. A mother. A wife. An activist. A preacher. A woman who wasn’t …

Thaddeus Russell: Founder of Renegade University

December 20th, 2021

53:28

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 …

The Great Reset: The Global Elite's Plan to Radically Remake Our Economic and Social Lives

December 14th, 2021

57:10

On this episode of The Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and Dave discuss The Great Reset. The Great Reset is upon us…or at least the powers that be are trying to bring it out. What was once a fringe “conspiracytheory” …

Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1993: Signed Into Law November 30, 1993

December 10th, 2021

29:45

On this episode of The Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and Dave discuss the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, a gun control law passed in 1993. …

Russell Walter: A Regular Guy with an Irregular Interest in Philosophy

December 7th, 2021

37:51

Russell Walter is just a regular guy with an outsized interest in philosophy. This led him to start his YouTube channel, where he discusses …

Wesley J. Smith: Host of Humanize Podcast, Chairman of Discovery Institute's Center on Human Exceptionalism + Author

November 30th, 2021

42:00

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 …

Second Amendment Sanctuaries: How States Nullify Federal Gun Control

November 23rd, 2021

31:55

On this episode of The Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and Dave discuss Second Amendment Sanctuaries. Nullification is as American as apple pie. It …

Jash Dholani: Independent Scholar and Philosopher

November 22nd, 2021

1:00:45

On this episode of The Resistance Library Podcast, Sam Jacobs interviews Jash Dholani. Jash Dholani is an independent scholar and philosopher …

Federal Gun Control in America: Gun-Free School Zones Act of 1990

November 18th, 2021

40:20

On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and Dave discuss federal gun control in America. Mass shootings at schools are among the most …

Buck Johnson: Host of the Counterflow Podcast on the Renegade Media Network

November 16th, 2021

38:04

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 …

Veterans Day: The Forgotten History of America's Veterans Day and What It Commemorates

November 9th, 2021

28:35

On this episode of The Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and Dave discuss Veterans Day. Veterans Day, celebrated each year on November 11th, was first celebrated on this same date in 1919, under the name of Armistice …

American Gun Ownership: The Positive Impacts of Law-Abiding Citizens Owning Firearms

November 3rd, 2021

35:18

In this week's episode, Sam and Dave discuss the positive impacts of law-abiding citizens owning firearms. It’s no secret that mainstream press coverage of gun ownership in the United States tends to be in favor of gun …

Mark Ivanyo: Executive Director of Republicans for National Renewal

November 2nd, 2021

26:14

On 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 …

Nationalism vs. Patriotism: What's the Difference and Why it Matters

October 26th, 2021

1:11:03

On this episode of The Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and David discuss the difference in meaning between the words nationalism and patriotism and why it matters. The terms “nationalism” and “patriotism” are often …

Anthony Sabatini: Florida State Legislator from the 32nd District

October 23rd, 2021

29:56

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 …

Jason Hartman: Real Estate Investing Expert, Practical Economist, and Host of The Creating Wealth Podcast

October 19th, 2021

36:56

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 …

Charlton Heston: The Forgotten History of America's Favorite Actor and Gun Rights Advocate

October 13th, 2021

34:56

On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and Dave discuss Charlton Heston. Charlton Heston is a singular figure in American history …

Mythinformed MKE: A Discussion on Critical Race Theory

October 5th, 2021

1:02:42

On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam Jacobs interviews Sean and Brian from Mythinformed MKE, a group dedicated to fighting for …

Gonzales Flag: Meaning and History Behind "Come and Take It"

September 28th, 2021

36:32

On this episode of the Resistance Library podcast, Sam and Dave discuss the forgotten history of the Gonzales flag. “Come and Take It.” It’s a slogan of defiance against government tyranny with roots in antiquity …

Constitution Day: The Forgotten History of the Celebration of America's Founding Document

September 21st, 2021

50:27

On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and Dave discuss Constitution Day. Constitution Day is a dual observance: It celebrates both the day that the United States Constitution was adopted, as well as …

The Star-Spangled Banner: The Forgotten History of Francis Scott Key's National Anthem

September 15th, 2021

41:44

On this episode of The Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and Dave discuss the Star-Spangled Banner. It might be impossible to sing, but everyone knows the words to the national anthem of the United States – “The …

The 9/11 Attacks: Understanding Al-Qaeda and the Domestic Fall-Out from America's Secret War

September 10th, 2021

1:16:18

On this episode of The Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and Dave discuss the 9/11 attacks, Al-Qaeda, and the domestic fall-out from America’s secret war. With American military personnel now entering service who were …

Brian Nichols: The Brian Nichols Show Host and Associate Editor at The Libertarian Republic

September 7th, 2021

39:04

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 …

The Pittman-Robertson Act: The Forgotten History of the Celebrated Tax on Firearms and Ammo

August 31st, 2021

28:38

On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and Dave discuss the Pittman-Robertson Act. It’s unusual to think that Second Amendment …

Freedom vs. Liberty: How Subtle Differences Between These Two Big Ideas Changed Our World

August 24th, 2021

29:48

On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and Dave discuss the subtle differences between “freedom” vs “liberty.” The terms …

Davy Crockett: The Forgotten History of the King of the Wild Frontier & the Battle of the Alamo

August 17th, 2021

29:02

On this episode of The Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and Dave discuss Davy Crocket and the forgotten history of the King of the Wild Frontier and the Battle of Alamo. David Hawkins Stern Crockett, fondly remembered …

Venezuela and the Paradox of Plenty: A Cautionary Tale About Oil, Envy, and Demagogues

August 10th, 2021

29:30

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 …

The Bennington Flag: A Pre-Constitutional Symbol of Freedom

August 2nd, 2021

28:34

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 …

Godfather of Color Revolutions: Is George Soros the Most Dangerous Man Alive?

July 27th, 2021

51:27

On this episode of The Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and Dave discuss George Soros. Of course you’ve heard the name “George Soros,” often …

Julia Song: Author, Commentator, and Activist [explicit]

July 22nd, 2021

30:26

On this episode of the Resistance Library podcast, Sam Jacobs interviews Julia Song. Julia Song is an author, commentator, and activist originally …

Prescription For Violence: The Corresponding Rise of Antidepressants, SSRIs & Mass Shootings

July 20th, 2021

50:17

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 …

Gavin Wax: New York-Based Conservative Political Commentator and Columnist

July 15th, 2021

35:57

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 …

Land Reform and Farm Murders in South Africa: The Untold Story of the Boers and the ANC

July 13th, 2021

1:05:47

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 …

Right to Know: A Historical Guide to the Freedom of Information Act

July 7th, 2021

54:29

On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and David discuss the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA.) Information has taken on a whole …

Gun Background Checks: How the State Came To Decide Who Can and Cannot Buy a Firearm

June 29th, 2021

1:02:44

On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and David discuss gun background checks. Prior to 1968, most adults in the United States …

District of Columbia v. Heller (2008): Understanding the Court's Landmark Decisions

June 22nd, 2021

1:03:10

On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and David discuss the Supreme Court’s landmark decision on District of Columbia v. Heller …

Congressman Dr. Paul Gosar, DDS: Representative from Arizona's 4th District

June 21st, 2021

30:53

On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Sam Jacobs invites Congressman Dr. Paul Gosar, DDS onto the show.    Congressman Dr. Paul Gosar, …

The Gadsden Flag History: Don't Tread On Me and the Gadsden Flag Meaning

June 15th, 2021

32:58

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 …

The Long, Hot Summer of 1967: A Forgotten Season of Riots and Urban Unrest Across America

June 8th, 2021

42:52

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 …

Jon Schweppe: Director of Policy and Gov't Affairs American Principles Project, Lincoln Fellow at the Claremont Institute

June 1st, 2021

40:52

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 …

How To Build a Gun Club: A Guide to Organizing and Starting Your Own Local Gun Club

May 25th, 2021

33:15

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. …

If It Bleeds It Leads: How the American Media Perpetuates and Profits from Mass Shootings

May 18th, 2021

1:07:19

On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Sam and Dave discuss how the American media perpetuates and profits from mass shootings. Video …

Eric Matheny: Attorney, Podcaster, and Florida Man

May 13th, 2021

33:59

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 …

MOVE Bombing: The Story of How Philadelphia Became "The City That Bombed Itself"

May 11th, 2021

48:35

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 …

John Moses Browning: The Forgotten History and Legacy of the Father of Modern Firearms

May 6th, 2021

28:00

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 …

Joe Kent: Congressional Candidate for WA-3

May 4th, 2021

50:41

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. …

Oliver Winchester: The Forgotten History of Winchester Repeating Arms' Iconic Founder

April 27th, 2021

29:30

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 …

Andrew Branca: Self-Defense Attorney and Writer for Legal Insurrection

April 22nd, 2021

42:12

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 …

Bedford Flag History: Vince Aut Morire - The Forgotten History of The Conquer or Die Flag

April 20th, 2021

35:02

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 16th Amendment: How the U.S. Federal Income Tax Became D.C.'s Favorite Political Weapon

April 15th, 2021

41:08

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 …

Tho Bishop: Assistant Editor of Mises.com and Florida Man

April 13th, 2021

41:03

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 …

Policing For Profit: How Civil Asset Forfeiture Has Perverted American Law Enforcement

April 6th, 2021

49:22

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 …

Operation Fast and Furious: The Forgotten History of the ATF's Notorious Gunwalking Scandal

March 30th, 2021

47:11

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 …

Charles Newton: The Forgotten History of the Wildcatter Who Created the .22 and .250 Savage

March 23rd, 2021

34:48

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 …

Peter Quiñones: Host of Free Man Beyond the Wall Podcast, Co-Executive Producer of The Monopoly on Violence

March 19th, 2021

45:46

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 History of Private Schools: How American Education Became a Political Battleground

March 18th, 2021

53:08

On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Sam and Dave discuss the history of education in the United States.    Public schools are so …

The Prelude to World War II: The Spanish Civil War and Today's America

March 12th, 2021

41:24

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 …

Michael Maharrey: Communications Director of the Tenth Amendment Center

March 4th, 2021

39:43

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 …

Belle Starr: The Untold Story of the American Outlaw Known as the Bandit Queen

March 2nd, 2021

31:20

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, …

Locked Up: How the Modern Prison-Industrial Complex Puts So Many Americans in Jail

February 23rd, 2021

1:03:55

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."

Pedro Gonzalez: Assistant Editor of American Greatness

February 19th, 2021

46:31

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 …

Protection or Pain Treatment: Choosing Between Your Gun and Medical Marijuana

February 17th, 2021

36:06

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 …

Benjamin Braddock: Writer for American Greatness and Others

February 12th, 2021

49:33

On this guest episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Sam Jacobs has Benjamin Braddock on the show.    Benjamin Braddock is a prolific Twitter …

America's Sovereign States: The Obscure History of How 10 Independent States Joined the U.S.

February 10th, 2021

52:08

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 …

Robby Starbuck: Director, Producer and Congressional Candidate for Greater Nashville

February 5th, 2021

35:07

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 …

The Culpeper Minutemen Flag: The History of the Banner Flown by a Militia of Patriots

February 2nd, 2021

38:03

Today on the Resistance Library Podcast Dave and Sam discuss the Culpeper Minutemen and the history behind their iconic flag.   The Culpeper Flag …

Wells King: Research Director of American Compass

January 29th, 2021

40:56

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 …

The Oregon Standoff: Understanding LaVoy Finicum’s Death & the Management of BLM Land

January 26th, 2021

43:44

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 …

Lysander Spooner: The Forgotten History of the Man Who Started the First Private Post Office

January 19th, 2021

48:21

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 …

Collectible Weapons: How to Protect Your Wealth – and Your Family – With Valuable Guns

January 13th, 2021

38:34

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 …

John Garand: The Forgotten History of the Man Who Invented the Iconic M1 Garand Rifle

January 5th, 2021

30:03

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 …

The Wounded Knee Massacre: The Forgotten History of the Native American Gun Confiscation

December 30th, 2020

38:42

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 …

Gun Control and Racism: The Laws and Taxes Meant to Limit Minority Gun Ownership in America

December 23rd, 2020

46:25

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.

The Sons of Liberty: How a Group of American Patriots Led the Colonies to Rebellion

December 15th, 2020

32:08
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 …

Ted Nugent: The Forgotten History of the Conservative Rock-and-Roller and Gun Advocate

December 8th, 2020

40:50

The Nuge. Uncle Ted. Great Gonzo. The Motor City Madman. Today Dave and Sam are discussing the rock legend, Ted Nugent,  in honor of his upcoming …

Woke Capitalism: How Huge Corporations Demonstrate Status by Endorsing Political Radicalism

December 1st, 2020

56:05

On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Dave and Sam discuss the idea of “woke capitalism”.   It’s a rather strange claim of the American far left that their interests are opposed to that of corporate …

Eugene Stoner: The Forgotten History of the Man Who Created "America's Rifle" – the AR-15

November 24th, 2020

32:43

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 …

The TSA and Security Theater: Understanding American Airport Security Following 9/11

November 17th, 2020

40:30

On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Dave and Sam discuss the TSA, whose procedures and screening practices provide the appearance of enhanced security without actually making anyone more secure.   …

Battle of Athens: The Forgotten History of the Tennessee Rebellion Against Local Government

November 10th, 2020

51:24

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 …

Cultural Marxism's Origins: How the Disciples of an Obscure Italian Linguist Subverted America

November 3rd, 2020

1:00:30

On today’s episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Sam and Dave discuss Antonio Gramsci and exactly what is “Cultural Marxism.”   You may have …

The USA PATRIOT Act: The Story of an Impulsive Bill that Eviscerated America's Civil Liberties

October 27th, 2020

44:46

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 …

Bubble-Wrapped Americans: How the U.S. Became Obsessed with Physical and Emotional Safety

October 20th, 2020

1:16:00

Trigger Warning: On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Dave and Sam discuss Americans obsession with safety and the rise of political …

Asymmetrical Warfare and 4GW: How Militia Groups Are America's Domestic Viet Cong

October 13th, 2020

1:01:48

Today Sam and Dave discuss 4GW, or Fourth Generation Warfare.   When one discusses the real reason for the Second Amendment – the right of citizens to defend themselves against a potentially tyrannical government – …

Joe Biden on Gun Control: Understanding Biden's 2020 Platform and the Second Amendment

October 6th, 2020

54:55

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 …

Constitutional Republic vs. Pure Democracy: How the U.S. Election Process Has Changed

September 29th, 2020

54:11

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 …

Food Is Freedom: How Washington’s Food Subsidies Have Helped Make Americans Fat and Sick

September 22nd, 2020

50:43

On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Dave and Sam discuss farm subsidies in the United States.    Farm subsidies are perhaps the …

War on the Suburbs: How HUD's Housing Policies Became a Weapon for Social Change

September 15th, 2020

45:07

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 …

The Benghazi Attack: The Forgotten History of the 2012 Attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya

September 10th, 2020

40:04

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, …

America’s “Days of Rage”: The Extensive Left-Wing Bombings & Domestic Terrorism of the 1970s

September 8th, 2020

56:01

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 …

Democrats & Jim Crow: A Century of Racist History the Democratic Party Prefers You'd Forget

September 1st, 2020

1:06:37

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 …

Andrew Marcantel: Criminal Defense Attorney with Attorneys for Freedom

August 25th, 2020

32:00

On 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 …

Mark Thornton: The Economics of Slavery With Mises Institute Fellow Mark Thornton

August 20th, 2020

34:28

On 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 …

Deplatformed: How Big Tech Companies & Corporate America Subvert the Second Amendment

August 18th, 2020

52:38

On this episode Dan and Sam discuss deplatforming and corporate gun control.    Anyone familiar with the Bible is familiar with the Mark of the …

Roof Koreans: How Civilians Defended Koreatown from Racist Violence During the 1992 LA Riots

August 11th, 2020

39:18

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 …

Jeremy Carl: Senior Fellow at the Claremont Institute and Author at The American Mind

August 6th, 2020

42:08

On 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 …

Bowling Alone: How Washington Has Helped Destroy American Civil Society and Family Life

August 4th, 2020

50:51

On this episode of The Resistance Library Podcast Dan and Sam discuss the overall decline in American participation in social life.   Church attendance in the United States is at an all-time low, according to a Gallup …

Milton Friedman: The Forgotten History of the Godfather of Conservative Libertarianism

July 28th, 2020

49:39

On today’s episode Dan and Sam discuss Milton Friedman, the Godfather of American conservative libertarianism.    Friedman was, at a time when it was deeply unfashionable in official circles, a fierce critic of …

David Codrea: Gun Rights Advocate, Journalist at The War on Guns: Notes from the Resistance

July 23rd, 2020

49:23

On 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 …

Weapons of War On Our Streets: The Militarization of America's Police

July 21st, 2020

49:58

On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Dan and Sam discuss everything from the origins of militarized police during Prohibition to DARPA …

Sam Colt: The Forgotten History of America's Legendary Firearms Inventor and Manufacturer

July 14th, 2020

30:54

On today’s episode Dan and Sam discuss the legendary firearms inventor and manufacturer, Sam Colt. Known as the 'great equalizer,' Sam Colt's …

Matthew Larosiere: Director of Legal Policy at the Firearms Policy Coalition

July 9th, 2020

36:12

On this guest episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Sam Jacobs has Matthew Larosiere on the show.

Matthew Larosiere is the Director of Legal …

The Tiananmen Square Massacre: From China's Authoritarian Roots to the Iconic "Tank Man"

July 7th, 2020

34:18

On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Dan and Sam discuss the iconic “Tank Man” and the Tiananmen Square Massacre as well as the recent Hong Kong protests.   China is often described as the next …

Independence Day: The Forgotten History of America’s 4th of July and What It Commemorates

July 2nd, 2020

36:26

On this special holiday episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Dan and Sam are discussing the 4th of July.    Every American knows what …

Negroes With Guns: The Untold History of Black NRA Gun Clubs and the Civil Rights Movement

June 30th, 2020

48:33

On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Dan and Sam discuss Robert F. Williams, a forgotten, but important figure in the American Civil …

José Niño: Freelance Writer at Mises Institute, Big League Politics, and More

June 26th, 2020

46:14

On 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 Fort Moultrie Flag: Southern Liberty During the American Revolution

June 25th, 2020

38:27

On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Dan and Sam discuss the Moultrie Flag, more commonly referred to as the Liberty Flag. It was an …

Edward Snowden: The Untold Story of How One Patriotic American Exposed NSA Surveillance

June 23rd, 2020

1:09:32

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 …

American Militias after the Civil War: From Black Codes to the Black Panthers and Beyond

June 19th, 2020

49:54

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 …

Early American Militias: The Forgotten History of Freedmen Militias from 1776 until the Civil War

June 18th, 2020

45:38

On this special episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Dan and Sam discuss colonial militias in the United States. They discuss the role of …

Magna Carta Day: The Forgotten History of Magna Carta Day and What It Commemorates

June 16th, 2020

40:22

On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast, Dan and Sam discuss Magna Carta Day. Magna Carta Day, celebrated every year on June 15th, is an …

Flag Day: The Forgotten History of America’s Flag Day and What It Commemorates

June 14th, 2020

34:10

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 …

JD Rucker: Editor-in-Chief of NOQ Report

June 11th, 2020

40:44

On 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 …

NC Scout: Senior Editor at The American Partisan, Owner of Brushbeater Training and Consulting

June 9th, 2020

1:02:25

On 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 …

Kyle Anzalone: Assistant Editor at Antiwar.com, News Editor at The Libertarian Institute and Host of the Foreign Policy Focus Podcast

June 5th, 2020

44:56

On this episode of the Resistance Library Podcast Sam Jacobs speaks with Kyle Anzalone. 

Kyle Anzalone is the Assistant Editor at Antiwar.com, News …

S.B. Fuller: The Forgotten History of a Legendary Black American Entrepreneur

June 4th, 2020

37:19

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 …

Democide: Understanding the State’s Monopoly on Violence and the Second Amendment

June 2nd, 2020

1:04:50

Gun control is predicated on the belief that private citizens cannot be trusted with firearms. That the state should have a "monopoly on violence" …

Vincent Cefalu: Operation Fast and Furious and Project Gunrunner Whistleblower, Author of Ratsnakes

May 29th, 2020

42:51

On 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 …

Memorial Day: The Forgotten History of America’s Memorial Day and What It Commemorates

May 25th, 2020

39:18

The unofficial start of summer. Burgers and barbecues. A day to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. On this episode of the Resistance …

Commercial Ammo: The Untold History of Springfield Armory and America's Munitions Factories

May 19th, 2020

45:20

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 …

Witold Pilecki: The Inspiring Story of the Polish Spy Who Led a Resistance Against the Nazis

May 12th, 2020

49:45

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 …

Black America Before LBJ: How the Welfare State Inadvertently Helped Ruin Black Communities

May 5th, 2020

1:04:06
On this episode Molly and Sam discuss LBJ’s “Great Society,” his welfare state that ruined many black communities and created generations …

Ron Paul: The Untold Story of the Man Who Helped Inspire a New Generation of Liberty Lovers

April 28th, 2020

54:42

On 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 …

The U.S. of A-Bomb: How American Nuclear Weapons Changed the Course of Human History

April 21st, 2020

1:11:02

On 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 …

Benjamin Tyler Henry: The Forgotten History of the Inventor of the Legendary Henry Rifle

April 14th, 2020

26:23

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 …

Georg Luger: The Forgotten History of the Man Who Designed the Luger Pistol and 9mm Ammo

April 7th, 2020

31:09
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 …

Elmer Keith: The Forgotten History of the Firearms Author and Father of Big Bore Handgunning

March 31st, 2020

32:27
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 …

History of the ATF: How the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms Became Corrupt & Abusive

March 26th, 2020

1:11:47
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.

Butch O'Hare: The History of the WWII War Hero and First Naval Recipient of the Medal of Honor

March 6th, 2020

35:11

This 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 …

The Waco Siege: What Happened When the Feds Laid Siege to the Branch Davidian Compound

March 3rd, 2020

1:05:24

In 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 …

The American Old West: How Hollywood Made It “Wild” to Make Money & Advance Gun Control

December 17th, 2019

1:07:14

Hollywood has a clever way of distorting our perspective on history, and a great example of this is Western film – a movie genre we've all come to …

Thanksgiving: The Forgotten History of America's Thanksgiving and What It Commemorates

December 14th, 2019

49:51

On this episode Brian invites Ammo.com’s resident historian, Sam, on to discuss the oldest national holiday in the United States, Thanksgiving. While …

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