Ava Flanell humanizes the firearms industry by getting to know manufacturers, designers, public personalities and the people who make products and services of the industry come to life. With guests, she also discusses current events and politics as they impact the firearm world.
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District of Conservation is a podcast highlighting the incredible conservationists who thrive and survive deep in or around "The Swamp." These are the policymakers, storytellers, trailblazers, and hardworking folks who go unnoticed but shape this region—whether they live or work here. In addition to guests, the podcast will also cover difficult and even controversial conservation public policy matters and news.
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Welcome to the Ava Flanell Show, Episode 402. Today I’m going to chat with Becky Yackley about the IPSC PCC and Mini Rifle World Shoot and discuss a new lawsuit against the ATF’s killing of Brian Malinowski. I’m your host, Ava Flanell. Sig Rose – https://www.sigsauer.com/rose NEED new Rose You can find it all at sigsauer.com/rose https://www.facebo…
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EP 502: Energy Abundance (ft. Sarah Hunt of Rainey Center)
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39:21In Episode 502 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Sarah Hunt of the Rainey Center. They discuss conservative conservationism, energy abundance, budget reconciliation, making nuclear appealing to women, and much more. Tune in! SHOW NOTES Watch on YouTube Follow Sarah on X and Instagram Follow Rainey Center online and on Twitter/X Rai…
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EP 501: Clean Water Isn't Political (ft. Joe Trotter)
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40:58In Episode 501 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back her friend and past guest of the show, Joe Trotter. Since Joe last joined the program, he switched jobs from ALEC to Texans for Clean Water. In this episode, listeners will learn about Joe's new role, what Texans for Clean Water strives to accomplish, why clean water isn't politica…
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Welcome to the Ava Flanell Show, Episode 401. Today I’m going to chat with Knox Williams from American Suppressor Association and discuss the latest news on FRTs. I’m your host, Ava Flanell. Sig Rose – https://www.sigsauer.com/rose You can find it all at sigsauer.com/rose https://www.facebook.com/groups/rosecommunitysigsauer Search for Rose Communi…
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EP 500: Living a High-Carbon Lifestyle (ft. Hon. Jason Isaac)
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35:10In Episode 500 of District of Conservation, Gabriella celebrates 500 episodes of the podcast with guest Jason Isaac, a former Texas state lawmaker and experienced energy policy analyst. Jason is founder and CEO of the American Energy Institute. Jason discusses his background, living a high-carbon lifestyle, starting an energy trade association, if …
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Welcome to the Ava Flanell Show, Episode 400. Today I’m going to chat with Mike AKA MrGunsNGear and discuss the latest on the Hearing Protection Act. I’m your host, Ava Flanell. Gatorz – gatorz.com/ava15 Gatorz coupon code gatorz.com/ava15 for 15% off Deconstructing The Industry – MrGunsNGear IWI US – https://iwi.us/ Use IWI coupon code Ava15 for 1…
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EP 499: Fisherman Core, Markups, IRA Green Subsidy Phaseouts
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37:56In Episode 499 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has a roundup on the latest House Committee markups on the "One Big Beautiful Bill" and her thoughts on the hot new Fisherman Core trend and if it'll lead to more consumers going fishing. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review on Apple Podcasts Midnight Land Sales in Reconciliati…
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Welcome to the Ava Flanell Show, Episode 399. Today I’m going to chat with Scott Melton from Stellar Arms and discuss a historic move from the DOJ. I’m your host, Ava Flanell. Gatorz – gatorz.com/ava15 Gatorz coupon code gatorz.com/ava15 for 15% off Deconstructing The Industry – Stellar Arms IWI US – https://iwi.us/ Use IWI coupon code Ava15 for 15…
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In Episode 498 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has a new roundup on trending stories. She mentions landing on Substack's list of rising Climate & Environment newsletters, DOI opening up public lands to new fishing and hunting opportunities, President Trump's FY 2026 budget proposals for cutting green spending and why he should preserve the N…
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Welcome to the Ava Flanell Show, Episode 398. Today I’m going to chat with Rob from That Ain’t Bad and discuss a change in ATF’s “pre-crime” surveillance policy. I’m your host, Ava Flanell. Gatorz – gatorz.com/ava15 Gatorz coupon code gatorz.com/ava15 for 15% off Deconstructing The Industry – That Ain’t Bad – YouTube IWI US – https://iwi.us/ Use IW…
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EP 497: Fund Tax Cuts with Inflation Reduction Act Repeal (ft. Joshua Loucks)
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28:37In Episode 497 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with Joshua Loucks, a research associate at the Cato Institute and co-author of the new study, "The Budgetary Cost of the Inflation Reduction Act’s Energy Subsidies." Tune in to learn about the economic and environmental implications of keeping the inflation-inducing IRA law in place. The…
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EP 496: Spain's Renewable Energy Crisis, EPA Tackles PFAS , Fund Tax Cuts with IRA Repeal
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33:53In Episode 496 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has a roundup of the blackouts in Spain caused by going 100% renewables, the EPA announcing a PFAS action plan for drinking water, and SHOW NOTES April 22nd, 2025: Spain hits first weekday of 100% renewable power on national grid Javier Blas Tweet on Spain Grid Javier Blas Tweet: First Green Ene…
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Welcome to the Ava Flanell Show, Episode 397. Today I’m going to chat with Alexis Wilkins and discuss Montana going where no state has gone before. I’m your host, Ava Flanell. Gatorz – gatorz.com/ava15 Gatorz coupon code gatorz.com/ava15 for 15% off Deconstructing The Industry – Alexis Wilkins IWI US – https://iwi.us/ Use IWI coupon code Ava15 for …
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Welcome to the Ava Flanell Show, Episode 396. Today I’m going to chat with Taren Darr and discuss a letter from the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms to AG Bondi. I’m your host, Ava Flanell. IWI US – https://iwi.us/ Use IWI coupon code Ava15 for 15% off all accessories Deconstructing The Industry – Tarren Darr Gatorz – gatorz.c…
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EP 495: Australian Study Claims Dogs 'Bad' for Environment
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10:34In Episode 495 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses a new climate scapegoat: pet dogs. Learn about a new ridiculous study from Australia claiming pet dogs are bad for the environment. SHOW NOTES Pacific Conservation Environment: Bad dog? The environmental effects of owned dogs Bad News for Man’s Best Friend: Dogs Are Environmental Villa…
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EP 494: Gov. Polis Violates 2nd Amendment in Colorado (ft. Ava Flanell)
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29:50In Episode 494 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back firearms instructor and Colorado gun rights activist Ava Flanell to the podcast. Ava discusses Gov. Polis signing a semi-automatic firearms ban, SB 25-300, into law and how Colorado Parks and Wildlife is being roped into this anti-gun scheme against the Pittman-Robertson Act, how C…
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Welcome to the Ava Flanell Show, Episode 395. Today I’m going to chat with Cable Smith from the Lone Star Outdoor Show and discuss the end of “zero tolerance” and the launch of the 2nd Amendment Task Force at DOJ. I’m your host, Ava Flanell. (Ammo giveaway) IWI US – https://iwi.us/ Use IWI coupon code Ava15 for 15% off all accessories Deconstructin…
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EP 493: Coal, Public Lands, Reconciliation, Tariffs
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33:55In Episode 493 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has a roundup on current events: the new coal executive order, if public lands will be tied to budget reconciliation discussion, and the impacts of broad tariffs on guns, ammo, and fishing tackle. SHOW NOTES PROTECTING AMERICAN ENERGY FROM STATE OVERREACH Independent Women’s Center for Energy an…
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Welcome to the Ava Flanell Show, Episode 394. Today I’m going to chat with Ray Elliott from Colorado State Shooting Association and discuss a new study on armed citizens defending themselves against active shooters. I’m your host, Ava Flanell. IWI US – https://iwi.us/ Use IWI coupon code Ava15 for 15% off all accessories Deconstructing The Industry…
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EP 492: Cherry Blossoms on America's Public Lands
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13:24In Episode 492 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recounts her first Tidal Basin cherry blossom scouting trip in several years and how National Park Service lands, managed by Dept of Interior, serve as a backdrop for sakura each spring. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Restoring, Preserving, and Enriching the National MALL VERIFY: Yes, it's il…
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Welcome to the Ava Flanell Show, Episode 393. Today I’m going to chat with Tamkin Collins from Cakes Concealed and discuss the latest on Colorado’s assault weapon ban. I’m your host, Ava Flanell. IWI US – https://iwi.us/ Use IWI coupon code Ava15 for 15% off all accessories Deconstructing the Industry – Cakes Concealed Gatorz – gatorz.com/ava15 Gat…
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Welcome to the Ava Flanell Show, Episode 392. Today I’m going to chat with Ron Dan from Field Ethos and discuss Pam Bondi’s progress on Trump’s 2A executive order. I’m your host, Ava Flanell.By Ava Flanell
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EP 491: Bear Den Study & EPA Does Spring Cleaning
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19:41In Episode 491 of District of Conservation, Gabriella recaps her first bear den study from last week and analyzes the 31 deregulatory actions taken by the Trump administration's EPA. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Partner with a Payer USFWS Wildlife Restoration Fund EPA Launches Biggest Deregulatory Action in U.S. History…
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Welcome to the Ava Flanell Show, Episode 391. Today I’m going to chat with Bill Kleftis from Otis Technology and discuss politics happening in our state. I’m your host, Ava Flanell.By Ava Flanell
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EP 490: Arizona Atlatl Hunting & Trump Interior Dept 2.0 with Todd Wynn
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27:42In Episode 490 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes her friend and former Trump 1.0 Interior Department official, Todd Wynn, to the program. He discusses his foray into conservation/energy policy, working under Trump's first administration Interior Secretaries (Zinke, Bernhardt), his thoughts on new Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, leadin…
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Welcome to the Ava Flanell Show, Episode 390. Today I’m going to chat with Ryan Scott and Mike Kodama from Denver Bullets and discuss the case of Mexico v Smith & Wesson.I’m your host, Ava Flanell.By Ava Flanell
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EP 489: DOGE, National Parks & Malicious Compliance (ft. Zack Vucurevich)
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30:51In Episode 489 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back wildlife biologist and Whetstone Habitat LLC's Zack Vucurevich. Zack is a former employee of U.S. Forest Service and West Virginia Department of Natural Resources. He has an interesting take to cross-cutting measures being undertaken by DOGE and the Trump administration and how cut…
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Welcome to the Ava Flanell Show, Episode 389. Today I’m going to chat with Stephanie and Rob Krop from the Machine Gun Nest and discuss the new FBI and ATF director, Kash Patel. I’m your host, Ava Flanell.By Ava Flanell
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Welcome to the Ava Flanell Show, Episode 388. Today I’m going to chat with David Rybacki from VKTR Industries and discuss the latest on Colorado’s Assault Weapon Ban.I’m your host, Ava Flanell.By Ava Flanell
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EP 488: Firearms Industry Reacts to Trump Administration, 119th Congress (ft. Mark Oliva)
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32:28In Episode 488 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Mark Oliva from the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Mark discusses NSSF's 2025 legislative priorities, thoughts on Secretary Burgum, the Trump administration, ATF director picks, and the future of conservation funding as tied to Pittman-Robertson Act funding. Tune in to learn …
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Welcome to the Ava Flanell Show, Episode 387. Today I’m going to chat with Lena Miculek about the Sig Rose Seminar and new products announced this week.I’m your host, Ava Flanell.By Ava Flanell
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EP 487: The Fight Against ESG Continues (ft. OJ Oleka from State Financial Officers Foundation)
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17:57In Episode 487 of District of Conservation, Gabriella speaks with OJ Oleka - the new chief executive officer of the State Financial Officers Foundation (SFOF). OJ shares his story, what his priorities at SFOF are, continued threats from ESG and debanking, and much more. Tune in to learn about SFOF! SHOW NOTES Meet OJ and Follow Him on Twitter SFOF …
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EP 486: Gulf of America Name Change is Official
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17:03In Episode 486 of District of Conservation, Gabriella analyzes the intention behind the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. Is it trolling? Is it intended to bolster oil and gas production in the Gulf ? Will it lead to more American fishing, boating, and vacationing in the Gulf? Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES RESTORING NAMES T…
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Welcome to the Ava Flanell Show, Episode 386. Today I’m going to chat with John Bailey from Eotech and we’ll also discuss the progress of DOGE.I’m your host, Ava Flanell.By Ava Flanell
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EP 485: Climate Change Lawsuits Against Oil & Gas Companies (ft. Thomas Catenacci)
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23:19In Episode 485 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back Washington Free Beacon reporter Thomas Catenacci to have him discuss his coverage of climate lawsuits against oil and gas companies. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Follow Thomas on Twitter/X Thomas Catenacci Washington Free Beacon Profile Supreme Court declines to hear from oil …
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EP 484: AltNPS, Orsted Plunges, Ivanpah Solar Plant Shuts Down
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20:20In Episode 484 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has a roundup of news stories being glossed over: the "resistance" movement at National Park Service being led by AltNPS, Orsted leadership changes and them losing 83% of stock value since 2021, and the Ivanpah Solar Plant that's shutting down near the CA-NV border. Tune in to learn more! SHOW N…
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EP 483: Burgum, Wright, Zeldin Confirmed as Trump Cabinet
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23:49In Episode 483 of District of Conservation, Gabriella discusses the confirmations of Doug Burgum as Interior Secretary, Lee Zeldin as EPA Administrator, and Chris Wright as Energy Secretary. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin Announces EPA’s “Powering the Great American Comeback” Initiative Burgum Tweet Secretary Doug Bu…
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Welcome to the Ava Flanell Show, Episode 385. Today I’m going to chat with Mike from Tactical Considerations. We’ll also discuss an outrageous new anti-gun bill in Washington and highlight new products from SHOT Show.I’m your host, Ava Flanell.By Ava Flanell
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Welcome to the Ava Flanell Show, Episode 384. Today my guests are Eric Miller and Brad Abramowski from Federal Premium, along with Brand Ambassador Jim Gilliland. We’re going to discuss the new 7mm Backcountry and of course the audacity of ATF defying court rulings.I’m your host, Ava Flanell.By Ava Flanell
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EP 482: President Trump Declares National Energy Emergency (ft. Isaac Orr & Mitch Rolling)
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32:31In Episode 482 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes the Energy Bad Boys - Isaac Orr and Mitch Rolling - to the podcast. Isaac and Mitch discuss their energy research work, initial reading into President Trump's executive actions on energy, why energy abundance is a better message than all-of-the-above, why wind and solar jeopardize grid …
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EP 481: President Trump Unleashes American Energy (ft. André Béliveau)
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35:45In Episode 481 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back André Béliveau, Senior Manager of Energy Policy at the Commonwealth Foundation, to discuss President Trump's Day One energy executive orders and how they put abundance and reliability above unreliable net-zero directive. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Follow André on X Follow hi…
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Welcome to the Ava Flanell Show, Episode 383. Today I’m going to chat with Mike Perkins, Adam Johnson, and Matt Luman from Whiskey and Windage. We’ll also discuss the national concealed carry reciprocity bill and highlight a new 5.7 from KelTec.I’m your host, Ava Flanell.By Ava Flanell
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EP 480: Inauguration Day Special with IOTR's Luke Hilgemann
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23:45In Episode 480 of District of Conservation, Gabriella welcomes back International Order of T. Roosevelt executive director Luke Hilgemann to the program. Luke discusses his organization's work to help pass Florida's right to hunt and fish amendment, future target states in 2025, previews the incoming Burgum Interior Department, why the future of co…
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EP 479: Trump's Greenland Gambit, L.A. Wildfires, Fossil Fuel Propaganda
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30:36In Episode 478 of District of Conservation, Gabriella has a pre-Trump 2.0 roundup on the conservation and energy tie-in's for Greenland, the L.A. wildfires, and Landman on Paramount+. SHOW NOTES Don't Dismiss President-Elect Trump's Greenland Moves A Report on the Resources of Iceland and Greenland EU and Greenland sign strategic partnership on sus…
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Welcome to the Ava Flanell Show, Episode 382. Today I’m going to chat with Jared Yanis aka Guns n Gadgets, and talk about Meta’s shift on “fact-checking.”I’m your host, Ava Flanell.By Ava Flanell
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Welcome to the Ava Flanell Show, Episode 381. Today I’m going to chat with Ryan Repp and Josh Coburn from Repputation Marketing and talk about 2025 getting off to a rocky start.I’m your host, Ava Flanell.By Ava Flanell
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EP 478: 119th Congress, Bald Eagles, Winter Storm Blair
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28:21In Episode 478 of District of Conservation, Gabriella preview the 119th Congress's upcoming work on energy and conservation issues, the bald eagle becoming America's official bird, and bracing for Winter Storm Blair. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES Biden Makes Bald Eagle America’s National Bird Guthrie Elected as Chair of the House Energy & Comme…
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AF 380 – Nailclippers Keep On Giving
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1:02:45Welcome to the Ava Flanell Show, Episode 380. Today I’m going to chat with Alex Bosco from SB Tactical and talk about the Festivus report on wasteful spending.I’m your host, Ava Flanell.By Ava Flanell
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Welcome to the Ava Flanell Show, Episode 379. Today I’m going to chat with Adam Ruonala from Canik, talk about last ditch gun control efforts in the omnibus spending bill, and the biggest Glock innovation in years from Ruger and Magpul.I’m your host, Ava Flanell.By Ava Flanell
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EP 477: Farewell Yellowstone & Poland vs. Canada on Firearms
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37:03In Episode 477 of District of Conservation, Gabriella offers her thoughts on the Yellowstone TV series ending and the political impact from the program. Plus, a tale of two countries- Poland and Canada - and their vastly different approaches to firearms training/ownership. Tune in to learn more! SHOW NOTES TV Guide 2018: Yellowstone is Conservative…
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