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Broadcast live from the NRA Annual Meeting in Atlanta, Amanda Suffecool hosts with guest author Lizz Lazarus. Lazarus, a former engineer, discusses her thriller novels that blend Second Amendment education with entertainment. Her first book, Free of Malice, explores the line between self-defense and vigilantism, inspired by her own college attack. Her second, Plea for Justice, weaves in her concealed carry permit process, following a paralegal aiding a friend in prison. Her third, Shades of Silence (2021), set in Florida, involves a restaurant owner and a detective investigating a murder, incorporating Lazarus’ shotgun training. A forthcoming fourth book addresses stalking and elder abuse. Lazarus' books, available on Amazon and at LizzLazarus.com, combine factual firearms and legal details with twist-filled plots, resonating with groups like Armed Women of America.

Suffecool then interviews Dean Weingarten, a prolific AmmoLand writer with over 5,000 articles since 2013. Weingarten, also a co-host on The Russ Clark Show (KBLU 560, Yuma), shares his research debunking claims that pistols are ineffective against bears, citing 200 documented cases showing their efficacy due to accessibility. He recounts the 1953 story of Bella Twin, a Cree woman who killed a world-record grizzly in Alberta with a .22 single-shot rifle, highlighting her precision and the bear’s proximity. Weingarten’s upcoming book will compile bear defense stories.

Rob Campbell joins to discuss the NRA show, describing his role judging historical firearm collections and the challenge of ranking them. Suffecool shares her excitement over bidding on a commemorative shotgun at the Women’s Leadership auction, noting a $25,000 bidding war. They explore new firearms like Mossberg’s 990 and a CZ 50-caliber rifle with innovative recoil control. The episode emphasizes the vibrant NRA crowd as a sign of strong industry and Second Amendment support, promoting groups like the Realize Firearms Awareness Coalition.