Range Minded Podcast

Steve Zimmermann, Host of the Range Minded Podcast
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A podcast dedicated to the 2nd amendment. We discuss current events, news from the firearms community and bring on guests to share their experiences within the world of firearms.

  1. 1D AGO

    Episode 307, So Many Questions!

    In this video, we talk about the future director of the ATF (Robert Cekada). Our right to keep and bear arms is always hanging in the balance, and selecting an ATF director is a key part of where our liberty will end up. Tune in, tell me what you think in the comments. Stay Safe, Stay Armed, and Stay Range Minded!!

    1h 9m

  2. JAN 30

    Episode 306, Deep Thoughts, With Range Minded.

    In this episode, I just lay out a candid convo on how I see the world. No show notes, no scruples, and no talent...Enjoy!

    49 min

  3. JAN 21

    Ep. 305. Arms for Defense, Not For Intimidation: Founders' Intent vs. Modern Protests Then and Now.

    In this powerful episode of The Range Minded Podcast, we go deep on the Second Amendment's true purpose — straight from the Founding Fathers — and how it collides with real-world events in January 2026.We start with the Founders' own words and Sir William Blackstone’s influential commentary on the right to bear arms as a defensive tool for liberty, self-preservation, and resisting tyranny — never for threats or intimidation. Then we compare that vision to:The original Black Panthers' armed self-defense in the 1960sThe 2026 anti-ICE protests exploding nationwide after the Renee Nicole Good shooting in Minneapolis, including the armed Black Panther revival group open-carrying in PhiladelphiaIs modern armed protest a defensive necessity or crossing the line into intimidation? We break it down.

    1 hr

  4. JAN 13

    Episode 304; Foreign & Domestic: Stifling One Attack, Warning on the Other!

    Foreign & Domestic: Stifling One Attack, Warning on the OtherTrump just crushed another global gun control push: On Jan 7, 2026, he signed a presidential memorandum withdrawing the U.S. from 66 international organizations—including the UN Register of Conventional Arms—under Executive Order 14199. This builds on his 2019 unsigning of the UN Arms Trade Treaty (ATT). No more UN reporting on small arms that could fuel anti-2A pressure. Big sovereignty win for gun owners!We also cover the risks: Federal "prohibited persons" basics (felons, drug users—even state-legal weed—mental health adjudications, domestic violence, etc.) and why armed/violent protest rhetoric could backfire. One escalation, and it shifts public opinion, tightens court rulings, and fuels more restrictions. Gun violence dropped sharply in 2025—don't let hotheads undo it.Responsible path forward: Know your status, protest peacefully, support 2A restoration (like DOJ's new Second Amendment Rights Section), and fight smart via GOA/NRA courts.Foreign threats stifled—stay alert to domestic ones. The 2A wins with range-minded owners.What’s your take? Comment below! Follow @RangeMinded on X. Like, subscribe, share, and hit the bell.

    36 min

  5. JAN 8

    Ep. 303, 2026 Is Here!

    Let's talk about the goals for this year!

    47 min

  6. 12/31/2025

    Episode 302, Laws & Lawsuits; Aussie Laws and Domestic Drama.

    In this episode, I talk about some drama brewing in the USPSA and how it could be an issue for the 2A, and we visit the law changes down under!

    1 hr

  7. 12/15/2025

    Ep. 301, Uncut and Unfiltered.

    In this episode of the Range Minded Podcast, I speak straight from the heart. No notes, no prep, one edit.

    48 min

  8. 12/09/2025

    Ep. 300, SCOTUS NEWS: What's Their Plan?

    The Supreme Court just loaded its 2025-26 term with more Second Amendment firepower than any term in American history.In this episode, we break down EVERY major 2A case that’s already granted or sitting on the December 12 conference docket, including:✓ Wolford v. Lopez – Can Hawaii ban concealed carry in malls, restaurants, and every private business?✓ United States v. Hemani – Is the federal “marijuana user = prohibited person” ban dead after Bruen?✓ NRA v. Glass & Paris v. Lara – Do 18–20-year-olds have full Second Amendment rights?✓ Duncan v. Bonta – California’s magazine ban on the chopping block (again)✓ Range, Duarte, Vincent, Daniels – The coming war on non-violent felon bans, indicted persons, and immigrant disarmament. For each case, we give you: The real-world stakes for everyday gun owners The exact historical arguments both sides are using Justice-by-justice percentage odds of voting PRO-2A (Thomas 100%, Roberts 55%, etc.) based on voting records, Martin-Quinn scores, and post-Bruen patternsIf even half of these petitions are granted, 2026 could deliver more pro-2A wins than Heller, McDonald, and Bruen combined. Don’t get your news from 15-second TikToks, get the full picture here.

    45 min
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A podcast dedicated to the 2nd amendment. We discuss current events, news from the firearms community and bring on guests to share their experiences within the world of firearms.

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  • Creator
    Steve Zimmermann, Host of the Range Minded Podcast
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    310
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Steve Zimmermann, Host of the Range Minded Podcast
  • Show Website
    Range Minded Podcast

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