Assorted Calibers Podcast Ep 157: Whole Lotta Geekin' Goin' On

<h1><strong>In This Episode:</strong></h1> <ul> <li>Erin and Weer’d discuss the recent Federal Court ruling on California's Assault Weapon Ban by judge Roger Benitez, as well as the ATF's proposed reclassification of pistols with stabilizing braces;</li> <li>Xander brings us his Independent Thoughts on Gun Geekery and how it's perceived by less experienced people;</li> <li>David gives us a deep dive on the history of the striker-fired pistol;</li> <li>and Weer'd sits down with Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons again, this time to talk about the origins of his company Headstamp Publishing.</li> </ul> <p><strong><a href= "https://www.patreon.com/AssortedCalibersPodcast">Did you know that we have a Patreon?</a> </strong>Join now for the low, low cost of $4/month (that’s $1/podcast) and you’ll get to listen to our podcast on Friday instead of Mondays, as well as patron-only content like mag dump episodes, our hilarious blooper reels and film tracks.</p> <h1><strong>Show Notes</strong></h1> <p><strong>Main Topic:</strong></p> <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href= "https://people.com/pets/wizard-of-paws-animal-prosthetics-show-derrick-campana/"> The Wizard of Paws Is Back on the Road Helping Pets Walk Again and 'Making Families Whole'</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href= "https://www.ktvu.com/news/judge-overturns-californias-ban-on-assault-weapons"> U.S. Judge overturns California’s ban on assault weapons</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href= "https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.casd.642089/gov.uscourts.casd.642089.115.0.pdf"> Court Decision PDF</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href= "https://www.atf.gov/rules-and-regulations/factoring-criteria-firearms-attached-stabilizing-braces"> ATF Pistol Brace Proposal</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Gun Lovers and Other Strangers:</strong></p> <ul> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://youtu.be/Yo5bKvsnXxI">Forgotten Weapons: Schulhof Model 1887</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><a href="https://youtu.be/1AMXGGEDILk">Forgotten Weapons: Passler Model 1887</a></li> <li aria-level="1"><