Elon Musk DOGE, Trump Tariffs, & Squirrel Invasion

The episode kicks off with conversation about squirrel damage of the Cybertruck, protected animals and government funding. Walter then shares his experience with the Walther GSP. Legal topics touch on John Crump, FPS Russia, and Rob Blagojevich's pardon. The conversation shifts to Elon Musk's public image, DOGE, Trump policies, immigration, and brace bans, wrapping up with insights on military recruitment, identity politics, and gender integration in youth activities. (0:00) Technical difficulties and setup (1:03) Hank's Olympic fantasy and episode intro (2:18) Sponsor: ArmsList (3:17) Walter's stories, Q&A, and podcast logo discussion (6:13) Protected animals and government funding issues (9:03) Firearms talk: Walter's Walther GSP and Anderson Manufacturing build off (14:32) Safety Harbor Firearms and DLD after dark preview (18:45) Legal issues: John Crump, FPS Russia, and Rob Blagojevich pardon (23:08) Franklin Armory at SHOT Show and new firearms (25:23) Squirrel damage and Elon Musk's public image (29:04) Donald Trump's popularity and opinions on celebrities (31:02) Squirrel culling and national pride discussions (37:04) Gun culture attire and SHOT Show experiences (39:02) Walter Keller's projects and world domination plans (43:25) Sponsor: High Point Firearms (43:53) Trump's executive orders and second amendment policies (47:00) Criminal justice reform, illegal immigration, and ATF discussion (53:05) Gun import regulations and Bushmaster ACR history (1:00:11) Brace ban and Walter Keller's family immigration story (1:09:32) First-generation immigrant struggles and family traditions (1:18:12) WWII memorabilia, volunteering in conflicts, and military recruitment (1:24:50) Sponsor: Two Way Commerce (1:25:19) Identity politics in the military and recruitment challenges (1:33:57) Physical requirements in firefighting and higher education issues (1:41:56) Boy Scouts name change and impact on youth activities (1:44:48) Sponsor: US Law Shield (1:45:28) Gender integration in Boy Scouts and outdoor activities for kids (1:50:13) Childhood safety lessons, creativity, and practical skills (1:55:20) Future job markets, specialized skills, and sales