Ep 385 | Grading the Trump Administration on Gun Rights | Guest: Dudley Brown

In this episode of Kibbe on Liberty, host Matt Kibbe sits down with Dudley Brown, president of the National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR), to deliver a scathing report card on the Trump administration's record on gun rights. Brown argues that despite Republican rhetoric, the Trump administration's actions were inconsistent and often regressive, particularly on key issues like red flag laws and national reciprocity, which he dismisses as weak substitutes for true constitutional carry. He criticizes the administration for enabling anti-gun sentiment even among its own allies, citing the controversial response to the Alex Preddy shooting, where multiple officials claimed individuals at protests shouldn’t carry firearms—regardless of their political views. Brown emphasizes that the Second Amendment is a civil right, not a privilege, and calls out the hypocrisy of both parties in selectively defending rights based on ideology. He also discusses the corrosive influence of Washington D.C.'s political culture, where gun rights groups often become complicit in compromise, and champions grassroots activism over lobbying as the true path to liberty. The conversation underscores the importance of holding politicians accountable, resisting the 'lesser of two evils' mindset, and mobilizing citizens at the state and local levels to defend constitutional freedoms. Brown outlines NAGR’s strategy: building a diverse, ideologically driven coalition of libertarians, conservatives, and constitutionalists who prioritize principle over party loyalty. He highlights the organization’s success in advancing permitless carry in 29 states and its ongoing push for federal constitutional carry legislation co-sponsored by Thomas Massey and Senator Mike Lee. The episode closes with a rallying cry for listeners to join NAGR, stay informed via their email list, and actively engage in elections and advocacy. Brown stresses that real change comes not from lobbyists in D.C., but from mobilized citizens demanding accountability and defending their rights with vigilance and courage.