Every Citizen Armed Podcast

About Every Citizen Armed Podcast

Ensuring every veteran, law enforcement professional and American patriot are armed with knowledge, perspective and firepower.

Publisher

PodTechs

Category

education · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Jun 2024

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

36 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   7 Oct 2026

   From Troublemaker to CHP Officer

   Want to learn more? Visit our website at: https://everycitizenarmed.com/ Don't let lack of training or safety concerns compromise your protection! 🏍️ In this action-packed episode, host Chuck Sears welcomes Vance Wedeking, a 28-year California law enforcement veteran, former Air Force MP, retired CHP motor officer, and lead instructor at Central Valley CCW. Vance shares his incredible career story—from high-speed Chevelle days and tough lessons to patrolling California's highways, facing brutal motor academy standards, and dedicating his life to firearms education and church security. You'll Hear About: • The Early Days & Lessons in Integrity: Vance's reckless teenage driving days in his '65 Chevelle, getting arrested by sheriff's deputies, and how owning his mistakes built the foundation for his LEO career. • Military Service to CHP Patrols: Serving as an M60 machine gunner in the US Air Force and MP in the Army, transitioning to CHP, and patrolling San Francisco, Ventura, LA, and Fresno. • The Brutal Motor Academy: Facing a 60% to 100% failure rate in CHP motorcycle training, overcoming multiple washouts, and accumulating over 700 hours of technical riding instruction. • Mastering Firearms Instruction: Moving up the instructor ranks to POST certification, teaching radar/laser, less-lethal shotgun, active shooter response, and training CHP officers on new firearm platforms across the Valley. • Surviving SB 2 & Central Valley CCW: How SB 2 wiped out most California CCW instructors, leaving Vance as one of only seven to survive initially, and how partnering with Cal-Concealed helps students navigate 16-hour mandates. • Faith, Grace, and Church Security: Transitioning after retirement into his role as Safety & Security Director at a local church, applying grace and compassion, and supporting second chances for individuals who have turned their lives around. Protect yourself and your family legally! Firearms Legal Protection is the official sponsor of Every Citizen Armed. Visit firearmslegal.com and use promo code ECA for exclusive pricing, no setup fee, and a locked-in lifetime rate. ⚖️ 📢 Follow Vance Wedeking & Central Valley CCW: 🌐 Website: https://www.centralvalleyccw.com/ 🎧 Tune in now and gain a deeper understanding of the individuals who dedicate their lives to protecting us. 🔔 Subscribe to Every Citizen Armed for more bold conversations about freedom, responsibility, and the American way. 📢 Follow Every Citizen Armed: 🌐 Website: EveryCitizenArmed.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everycitizenarmedofficial #VanceWedeking #CentralValleyCCW #CHPMotorOfficer #LawEnforcement #FirearmsTraining #CCW #2A #SelfDefense #EveryCitizenArmed #CaliforniaCCW

2. 

   9 Sept 2026

   Michael Gates: Defending 2A Rights, Ending Bonta’s Lawlessness, & Rescuing California

   Want to learn more? Visit our website at: https://everycitizenarmed.com/ Don't let radical politicians strip away your constitutional freedoms! ⚖️ In this powerful episode, host Chuck Sears welcomes Michael Gates, an accomplished litigator, former Huntington Beach City Attorney, and candidate for California Attorney General. Michael shares his journey as a constitutionalist, his proven track record of fighting for local control, and his plan to restore law and order, protect parental rights, and defend Second Amendment freedoms for everyday Californians. You'll Hear About: * A Proven Legal Fighter: Michael’s deep legal background as a trial attorney, his decade of service as Huntington Beach City Attorney, his work in the U.S. Department of Justice, and his certification with the U.S. Supreme Court. * Reclaiming 2A Rights: His firm stance against unconstitutional gun restrictions, the recent anti-gun legislation, and his plan to issue a notice to all 58 county sheriffs mandating CCW permit processing within 90 days. * Holding Radical AG Policies Accountable: How he plans to use the Attorney General's constitutional authority over local prosecutors and district attorneys to enforce law and order across all 58 counties. * Federal Cooperation vs. Lawless Fights: Ending pointless political lawsuits against federal agencies and building real collaboration to combat illegal firearms trafficking, crime, and border issues. * The Power of the Gun Owner Vote: Why California’s millions of legal gun owners hold the key to turning the state around and restoring common-sense leadership. * Real Homelessness Solutions: How Huntington Beach reduced homelessness by over 60% through tough-on-crime anti-vagrancy enforcement paired with county-level services and repatriation, rather than endless spending. Protect yourself and your family legally! Firearms Legal Protection is the official sponsor of Every Citizen Armed. Visit firearmslegal.com and use promo code ECA for exclusive pricing, no setup fee, and a locked-in lifetime rate. ⚖️ 📢 Follow Michael Gates: 🌐 Website: https://www.gates4ag.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael.e.gates/ 🎧 Tune in now and gain a deeper understanding of the individuals who dedicate their lives to protecting us. 🔔 Subscribe to Every Citizen Armed for more bold conversations about freedom, responsibility, and the American way. 📢 Follow Every Citizen Armed: 🌐 Website: EveryCitizenArmed.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everycitizenarmedofficial] #MichaelGates #CaliforniaAG #2A #SecondAmendment #LawAndOrder #CaliforniaPolitics #EveryCitizenArmed #ConstitutionalRights #HuntingtonBeach #SelfDefense

3. 

   26 Aug 2026

   Kathryn Halling: Bookkeeping, City Finances, and Getting Back to Government Basics

   Want to learn more? Visit our website at: https://everycitizenarmed.com/ Don't let government waste or misplaced priorities undermine your community! 📊 In this insightful episode, host Chuck Sears welcomes Kathryn Halling, a dedicated wife, mother, numbers expert, and founder of a successful bookkeeping firm that serves small and large businesses alike. Kathryn breaks down the financial realities of municipal management and shares her passion for holding local government accountable to its primary purpose. You'll Hear About: * Back to the Basics:*Kathryn’s core philosophy for city government: focusing strictly on public safety, infrastructure, and fiscal responsibility rather than overreaching mandates. * The Business of Bookkeeping: Her journey starting a financial firm, helping local business owners navigate complex tax environments, and managing cash flow in tough economic times. * Fiscal Transparency: Why local governments must manage taxpayer dollars with the same discipline as private small businesses to prevent runaway spending and deficits. * Public Safety First: The vital connection between a well-funded police force, safe streets, and a thriving local economy that attracts new investment. * Community Infrastructure: Tackling the unsexy but essential work of maintaining roads, water systems, and local facilities before funding special interest projects. Protect yourself and your family legally! Firearms Legal Protection is the official sponsor of Every Citizen Armed. Visit firearmslegal.com and use promo code ECA for exclusive pricing, no setup fee, and a locked-in lifetime rate. ⚖️ 📢 Follow Kathryn Halling: 🌐 Website: https://www.kathrynhalling.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kathryn4council/ 🎧 Tune in now and gain a deeper understanding of the individuals who dedicate their lives to protecting us. 🔔 Subscribe to Every Citizen Armed for more bold conversations about freedom, responsibility, and the American way. 📢 Follow Every Citizen Armed: 🌐 Website: EveryCitizenArmed.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everycitizenarmedofficial #KathrynHalling #LocalGovernment #FiscalResponsibility #SmallBusiness #PublicSafety #Bakersfield #Infrastructure #EveryCitizenArmed #CommunityFirst

Who has been a guest on Every Citizen Armed Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Ronnie Jeffries
• Steve Hilton
• Ted King
• Bobby Woolard

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.3 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 28 / 100

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Quality

36

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51