Speakers

Jaechul Ahn is the author of Sailing for Life and Korean War & Vision of Korea and he is also the chairman of the World Peace Freedom United (WPF). The WPF has displayed the Sailing of Life Korean War Photo Display over 5,000 times worldwide. The Traveling Korean War Display will be shown at this year's Rod of Iron Freedom Festival, showing the humanitarian passion to save the integrity of the Republic of Korea and the freedom of its people with the sustained help of the United States. See the heroic sacrifice that Americans have always made toward the suppression of tyranny and support of the democratic way of life when you view this display.

Born and raised in Virginia, Steve Bannon became a naval officer before finding success in entertainment finance. After creating a series of politically charged documentaries, in 2012, he took over as executive chairman of the conservative Breitbart News Network. Named CEO of Donald Trump's presidential campaign in August 2016, Bannon served as a senior counselor to the president following Trump's 2016's Election Day victory, before returning to Breitbart in August 2017. In October 2019 he launched a new radio show called “War Room.” "War Room" appears to be gaining steam as a safe space for the far right. It’s routinely among the most popular podcasts on Apple’s platform and streams live twice each weekday and once every Saturday through the Real America’s Voice network.

Founder of the Our Town Magazine that has been a longtime feature of local life in Wayne and Pike Counties in Pa. This free magazine combines right wing politics and sometime salacious humor. Bob is an unapologetic Conservative Christian Patriot.

Author: 37 Days The Disenfranchisement of a Philadelphia Poll Worker

Daryl M. Brooks is a former three times U.S. Senate/Congressman candidate. On a historical note, he is the first African American from Trenton, NJ to run for Congress. He is the host of the On Fire Show.

Brooks is also a former member of Mothers Against Violence, Silent Shoe March, Fathers and Men United for a Better Trenton and Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Daryl has won the MLK Jr. Award from the Martin House Learning Center for community work.

Author: Police State USA: How Orwell's Nightmare is Becoming our Reality, The Devil in DC: Winning Back the
Country from the Beast in Washington, Socialists Don’t Sleep: Christians Must Rise or America Will Fall.
Cheryl is an author, commentary writer, podcast host and the online opinion editor for The Washington Times.
She is also a licensed private investigator (VA DCJS 99-645573) and principal of Chumley Investigations,
LLC, in Virginia. (VA DCJS 11-17920).

In addition to writing daily commentaries on politics, Cheryl hosts a twice-weekly podcast (Bold and Blunt) that looks at news, politics and culture from a Christian, conservative perspective. Cheryl’s an in-demand public speaker and media guest, passionate about topics related to Christianity and the country’s Judeo-Christian roots, the Constitution, politics and policy, United Nations and sovereignty issues, Congress and Capitol Hill – pretty much anything that lends itself to exposing those matters that run counter to freedom, biblical principles and the preservation of America as the greatest country the world’s ever seen.

Charlie Cook, the host, driver, producer, & editor, has been a firearm instructor since 2007. He’s NRA certified to teach Home Firearm Safety, Basic Pistol, Basic Shotgun, Basic Rifle, Personal Protection Inside The Home, and Refuse To Be A Victim. He also teaches Utah Concealed Firearm Permit course as well as the SABRE pepper spray course. 

Charlie has been a speaker at the Second Amendment Foundation’s Gun Rights Policy Conference every year since 2016. In 2017, he was awarded the Defender of Liberty. In 2019, Charlie & RSWC were awarded the Ray Carter Blogger of the Year award. He has also given presentations at the AMMcon (Alternative Multi Media Conference) since 2017, when AMMcon was first held. 

Often referred to as “The Patriot Pastor” he has been preaching the gospel for two decades.  A rock ribbed conservative he battles tirelessly to protect the second amendment and defend the constitution.  Pastor of Nehemiah Center for Worship in North Bangor – Host of “The Midnight Ride” podcast and MyGunsAndMyReligion on YouTube.  If you are a liberal expect to be offended.

Come join us and learn about true grassroots efforts and how you can make a difference in your community on the local level, where it all starts. Our Second amendment rights are an integral part of our freedoms here within the United States and vital to Pennsylvania. Keeping and preserving your rights also stems from getting the right candidates elected in your townships.  We want to show you how you can protect your second amendment rights and how to help candidates get elected that will protect those rights. To date we have gotten 6 townships in Pike County to pass Second Amendment Sanctuary resolutions. We are the Pike County Second Amendment Sanctuary, but we can show you how to do this in your townships. We will show you how regular people (like us) can get involved and make a difference. Let’s do what our founding fathers intended and make them proud. So come out and meet us and let us show you what we’ve done and what you can do too!

Our efforts are to raise awareness among community members, including legislators, that firearms safety and violence prevention are achieved through education not legislation. Encourage the preservation of America's gun culture, from conservation and commerce to competitive sports, hunting, and self-defense. Highlight the diversity and rising demographic of female gun owners through ongoing advocacy because gun rights are women’s rights.

One of DC Project’s proudest achievements has been to provide testimony in firearms-related hearings. The DC Project was asked to testify in a third hearing on “Steps To Reduce Gun Violence” in the House Judiciary Committee. We believe that our voices are powerful and provide armor against attacks on the 2nd Amendment. I invite you to join us in building an army of women that support their right to protect themselves and their families. We provide a counter voice and counter visual to the aggressive and misinformed anti-gun women’s groups like Moms Demand Action.

Former police officer, Combat veteran and Purple Heart recipient. Business entrepreneur and former law enforcement officer. Called again to fight for America.

Teddy now spends his time with his family and as a Wounded Combat Veteran he volunteers and supports other veteran’s organizations. Teddy is a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, The Combat Vets MC and the Military Order of the Purple Heart.

In addition to his own campaign for Congress, Teddy served the Trump campaign as the Northeast U.S. Director of Vets for Trump.

Charles S. (Sam) Faddis, Senior Partner- Artemis, LLC is a former CIA operations officer with thirty years of experience in the conduct of intelligence operations in the Middle East, South Asia and Europe. His last assignment prior to retirement in May of 2008 was as head of the CIA's terrorist Weapons of Mass Destruction unit. He took the first CIA team into Iraq in the Summer of 2002 in advance of the invasion of that country and has worked extensively in the field with law enforcement, local security forces and special operations teams. Since retirement, he has written extensively, provided training to a wide variety of government and private entities and appears regularly on radio and television.

Dr. Val Finnell, the Pennsylvania Director for Gun Owners of America, will discuss how you can become a better Second Amendment activist. Learn about the techniques you can use to protect your right to keep and bear arms during legislative season and election season. This won’t be a theory-based classroom discussion—rather, you will improve your political “Kung Fu” and takeaway useful tools to defend your God-given rights.

In 2008, Dan started presenting what has become his highly acclaimed “Bringing Back the Black Robed Regiment” presentation. In it, he tells the amazing and inspiring story of the Patriot Pastors of the 18th century who preached the biblical principles of liberty and government from their pulpits and who, when the time came, led the men of their congregations and communities off to defend those principles on the battlefields of our War of Independence.

Dan’s vision and prayer is that the American church will regain the “spirit” of the original “Black Robed Regiment” and once again actively engage in the defense of truth and liberty. Through his work as pastor, state representative, and leader in the modern Black Regiment movement, Dan endeavors to see that vision fulfilled.

Gabby Franco was the first female shooter to represent Venezuela in the Olympics. As an accomplished author, speaker, competitive shooter, and instructor, she is recognized worldwide for her shooting skills and advocacy for the right to own and bear arms. Gabby’s 25 years of experience in Olympic, self-defense, and practical shooting have served as a platform to educate and empower thousands of people through live and virtual training across the United States and Puerto Rico. For over eighteen years, Gabby has shown her commitment to promoting the shooting sports by not only participating and winning medals in various competitions, but also sending a message of dedication, sportsmanship, and positive attitude.

Joey Gibson from Vancouver, Washington for years showed America how difficult it is to openly promote God and Freedom in far-left cities on the west coast. He organized rallies in cities such as Portland, Berkeley, Olympia, Seattle, San Francisco, San Diego and Austin to challenge the local governments to protect free speech and uphold the law. In several cities the police were given stand down orders to allow Antifa to attack patriots. There was a coordinated attack against Joey Gibson and anyone associated with him from the media, big tech, government officials and communists. He is currently facing felony riot charges in Portland, Oregon for filming a riot and also three lawsuits. Over time Joey has become absolutely convinced that this is a spiritual battle. He believes that the political persecution is slowly evolving into religious persecution as he started to face potential jail time for holding worship services during covid.

Nikki Goeser is the author of “Stalked And Defenseless: How Gun Control Helped My Stalker Murder My Husband in Front of Me.” Nikki was previously the Executive Director of the Congressional Second Amendment Caucus in D.C.

Alan Gottlieb is the Founder of the Second Amendment Foundation, Chairman of the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, serves on the Board of Directors of the American Conservative Union, is President of the Center for the Defense of Free Enterprise, and President of the American Political Action Committee. In addition to his work defending our Second Amendment rights, he is also the author of over twenty pro-gun books and is regularly seen and interviewed by radio and television news anchors and talk shows.

Dr. Joseph L Green Jr is a husband, father, businessman and a published author. In September of 2016 Dr. Green started the 2019 Movement, a movement aimed at racial and cultural reconciliation. In October of 2018 he was congressionally appointed to the United States 400-year African American History federal Commission and served as the first chairman of the commission. 

He is the founder of the Josiah Project, a mentoring program for teenage boys. The program teaches leadership skills, physical and emotional health, life skills, conflict resolution, goal setting, and self-esteem development.

Dr. Green is the author of several books including Kingdom business, a book that discusses Race, Religion, and Politics from a Biblical perspective, The 2019 Movement, and The Power of The Original Church, turning the world upside down. 

Outdoor writer, pro-staff hunter, sponsored hunter and Former US Army

Matt Guedes is the Executive Director of Camp Freedom (a non-profit organization that helps disabled Veterans and First Responders through outdoor activities including hunting, fishing, and shooting sports), Founder/Owner of Journey Hunts (a worldwide hunting company offering hunts around the globe), Author of Hunting for Purpose, a Pastor of 24+ years, Owner of XULON Apparel, and a former US Army Officer. Matt has more than twenty years of experience in the outdoor industry and the ministry.

Matt graduated from Dickinson College in 1991 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science. He also served as an officer in the United States Army for 4 years. He has pastored three churches for a combined 24 years in the ministry. He has been married for 25 years and has been blessed with three children.

Lauren Hartnett is a women’s empowerment advocate and a supporter of the second amendment. “No man has the right to tell me not to carry a firearm to protect myself. They have never been in my position. They can fight off somebody their size. I can’t fight off somebody twice my size”

Lauren is the founder of Girl’s Got A Gun: A Girl’s Guide to the Gun World, a Staten Island-based Blog Site. And she is a Chapter Leader for A Girl and A Gun Women’s Shooting League.

The fact is, our American Revolution would have never happened if it were not for the pastors in New England. They were the ones that preached freedom and taught their people about their God-given rights. They also taught their men how to take up arms and fight against the British. We are free because of their preaching and leadership. Our schools have not, and do not teach anything about these American heroes. Pastor Haskell has a major concern about getting this information to as many patriots as possible.

AWR Hawkins is an award winning Second Amendment columnist for Breitbart News and the writer/curator of "Range with AWR Hawkins", a weekly newsletter focused on all things Second Amendment, also for Breitbart News. He is the political analyst for Armed American Radio and he holds a PhD in Military History from Texas Tech University.

Jerry Heying has more than 40 years of private security and personal protection experience. He is a Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Personal Protection Specialist (PPS), Certified Security Trainer (CST), and licensed Private Investigator. He is the President and CEO of the International Protection Group and the Executive Protection Institute. He is a certified Firearms Instructor, certified Protection Driving Instructor and Executive Protection and Security Instructor.

Leah Hoopes is a small business owner, and Republican Committeewoman for Bethel Township in Delaware County, PA. She previously worked as a licensed physical therapy assistant. As a Krav Maga instructor and practitioner, she devotes substantial time to training women in self-defense both physically, and emotionally. She has become increasingly well-known and recognized as a highly effective political activist, who develops strategic and tactical plans, and recruits experts and advocates to execute those plans.

Mrs. Leah Hoopes, and Mr. Gregory Stenstrom, are plaintiffs in the only remaining election fraud case in Pennsylvania - and now the US - from the November 2020 general election, and are currently best known for their testimony in Gettysburg, PA, which has been viewed by millions of people around the world.

At heart, Mel K is a lover of truth, justice, and freedom. A voracious reader with an insatiable appetite for uncovering and sharing the truth, Mel K is highly determined to educate the public on what’s really going on. Known for her common-sense approach to research rooted in proof and facts, this NYC resident frequently taps into her resources around the globe to uncover the truth.

Tom has been a combative instructor for the past 30 years and he is considered a subject matter expert by USSOCOM (The Unites States Special Operations Command). He also holds a master instructor/Tuhon rank in Sayoc Kali. Sayoc is a Filipino martial arts system developed by Pamana Tuhon Chris Sayoc. Mindset is an integral part of Sayoc, and Ethan thought it would be a good idea to get Tom on the podcast to share some of those principles, and how they can assist in achieving your goals.

Dana Loesch is the number one nationally-syndicated female talk radio host in the country and hosts her award-winning show, The Dana Show, from Dallas, Texas. She’s the author of three books, the national best-seller Hands Off My Gun: Defeating the Plot to Disarm America which turned the tide in the gun control debate; Flyover Nation: You Can’t Run a Country You’ve Never Been to, which predicted the coastal-flyover divide and sentiment that decided the 2016 election; and Grace Canceled detailing the country’s cancel culture and denial of redemption.

Dana appears regularly on television news and has provided election analysis/commentary for Fox, ABC, CNN, and HBO.

A Second Amendment advocate for well over a decade, Dana is one of the nation’s premier voices for gun rights, having represented gun owners on CNN’s infamous town hall on gun control in the wake of the Parkland tragedy. She was credited with adding nearly a million members to the National Rifle Association during her year-long association with the group.

CPRC was founded by Dr. John R. Lott, Jr., an economist and a world-recognized expert on guns and crime. Lott recently served in the Trump administration as Senior Advisor for Research and Statistics in the Office of Justice Programs for the US Department of Justice and then the Senior Advisor for Research and Statistics in the Office of Legal Policy for the US Department of Justice.

Nobel laureate Milton Friedman noted: “John Lott has few equals as a perceptive analyst of controversial public policy issues.”

Lott is a prolific author for both academic and popular publications. He has published over 100 articles in peer-reviewed academic journals and written ten books, including “More Guns, Less Crime,” “The Bias Against Guns,” and “Freedomnomics.” His most recent books are “Dumbing Down the Courts: How politics keeps the smartest judges off the bench” and “Gun Control Myths: How politicians, the media, and botched “studies” have twisted the facts on gun control.”

In 1994, Mack and six other sheriffs from across the country, challenged the constitutionality of the Brady Bill and ultimately, fought it all the way to the United States Supreme Court, where they won a monumental decision for freedom. Three years later, in a landmark 5-4 split decision based on the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, Mack won his case.

He has also been named Elected Official of the Year by the Arizona-New Mexico Coalition of Counties in 1994, received the NRA Law Officer of the Year, inducted into the NRA Hall of Fame, 1995 Cicero Award, Samuel Adams Leadership Award from the Local Sovereignty Coalition, and Gun Owners of America Defender of the Second Amendment Award.

He was sheriff for two terms until 1997. Sheriff Mack currently teaches, consults and empowers people around the country and around the world. He started the Constitutional Sheriffs & Peace Officers Association (CSPOA) which educates both citizens as well as sheriffs and other peace officers on the Constitution and their limitations of power, according to the Constitution.

In 2015, Pastor Moon published "Constitution of the United States of Cheon Il Guk," which lays out the political structure for the future Kingdom of God on Earth. Sanctuary Church and the Rod of Iron Ministry gained national attention in February 2018 when Moon and his wife presided over a marriage vows renewal ceremony where participants wearing crowns carried their AR-15 rifles, representing the biblical “rod of iron” as cited in Psalms, the Book of Revelation, and other biblical passages. Moon hosts “The King's Report,” a two-hour YouTube weekday broadcast, stressing spiritual guidance and offering commentary from a biblical perspective. He holds a black belt in the Gracie line of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and trains students in the warrior arts—Jiu Jitsu, kali scrima knife practice, firearms drills, bush crafting and survivalist training—to fortify America’s “sheepdog culture.”

Justin Moon is Kahr’s lead designer, an avid shooter, and a gun enthusiast. His revolutionary design is registered through several US patents – innovations making Kahr pistols unique. Completing the Kahr R & D team are highly experienced design and manufacturing engineers, applying years of practical, technical experience in product conception and development.

Kelly Pidgeon is a professional firearms instructor, 2A advocate, public speaker, and community volunteer. She has trained 1,200+ students in firearms and personal safety. She is also the Finance Director for DC Project.

Joshua G. Prince, Esq has represented more than 8,000 individual clients with varied firearms issues under Federal aand State law. Josh has represented more than 800 different FFLs in dealing with ATF and DDTC on all aspects of federal regulation of firearms. He has received grants from Firearms Policy Coalition and the NRA to support under-funded litigants in defense of their gun rights in multiple, unrelated matters, including in relation to the AG/PSP’s attempted regulation of 80% lowers.

Richard Saccone, Ph.D. is an American politician who represented Pennsylvania's 39th district in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 2011-2019. He is running for Lieutenant Governor in the upcoming election.

Born in McKeesport, Allegheny County, Pa., February 14, 1958; graduated, Elizabeth Forward High School, 1976; B.S., psychology, Weber State University, 1981; M.P.A., public administration, University of Oklahoma, 1984; M.A., national security affairs, Naval postgraduate School, 1987; Ph.D., international affairs, University of Pittsburgh, 2002; captain, United States Air Force; television anchor, South Korea; international business, South Korea and Central America; author; professor, St. Vincent College; member, school board, Elizabeth Forward School District; elected as a Republican to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in 2010; reelected to the House to serve 3 more consecutive terms; appointed, Joint Legislative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee (2011-2018); elected, delegate, Republican National Convention (2016); unsuccessful campaign, United States Congress (2018); not a candidate for reelection to the House (2018).

Kim founded Firearms Owners Against Crime, a statewide grassroots Political Action Committee focused on ensuring that the PA Constitutional Right (Article 1, Sections 21 & 25) and the US Constitutional Right (the 2nd Amendment) continues to be protected/restored and that citizens’ have the freedom to choose to exercise these rights without intrusive government restrictions.

As President of FOAC, Kim has become known in the halls of government as a well-spoken advocate for personal freedoms. Kim is also Vice-Chairman of the Legislative Committee for the Pennsylvania Sportsmen’s Association and a civilian associate of the American Society of Law Enforcement Trainers (ASLET). Kim has authored numerous pieces of legislation including Pennsylvania’s Castle Doctrine.

Amanda Suffecool is the energy behind national Conceal Carry Fashion Shows. Amanda is the producer as well as co-host of the nationally syndicated show Eye On The Target Radio alongside her brother, Rob Campbell. She has been an NRA instructor for more than 16 years. She is also a FEMA, OSHA and ALICE active shooter response trainer. She is the Southeast Regional Director of the DC Project.

Holly Sullivan is the President at CCDL (Connecticut Citizens Defense League), and the CT delegate for The DC Project.

She has also donated her time and energy to be the CT delegate for The DC Project: Women for Gun Rights, an educational, nonpartisan group of women from all 50 states who advocate for Second Amendment education over legislation. Gun rights are women’s rights and every woman must be prepared to be their own first responder. Women gun owners make firearms safety and education a top priority.

Mark Walters is the nationally syndicated host of two wildly popular talk radio shows, Armed American Radio and Armed American Radio's Daily Defense. Airing six days per week and heard on hundreds of radio stations in hundreds of markets across the nation, Mark ferociously defends our Second Amendment. He is a member of the Board of Directors for the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms and the author of three books, Lessons from Armed America, Lessons from Unarmed America and Grilling While Armed. Mr. Walters has been seen on national and international television programs defending our freedoms and been a guest on countless radio programs almost daily. Married with two great kids, Mark and his family reside in Georgia.

Stephen has always relied on his faith to guide his life, and his deep roots in Sutherland Springs are a product of his family’s commitment to their community. An avid sportsman, Stephen began shooting at a young age and honed his shooting skills by participating in shooting competitions as he grew older. He made sure his three children were trained in gun safety, passing along his expertise.

After the deadly mass shooting in November 2017, Stephen has become known across the country as the “good guy with a gun.” Stephen credits his unwavering faith and penchant for preparedness as to why he was able to step in during this critical incident, believing that each day of his life prepared him for what happened on that Sunday morning.