The Mountain West Firearms Podcast

In this episode of the Mountain West Firearms Podcast, Robert Wareham breaks down how firearms laws, enforcement, and business realities can change dramatically depending on where you live—and why that matters for both gun owners and the industry. The discussion begins with a major development at the federal level: the Department of Justice’s creation of a Second Amendment–focused unit within its Civil Rights Division. Robert explains why this structural shift could have real consequences for...

In this episode, Robert Wareham of Mountain West Firearms shares an in-depth update on the company’s ambitious plan to bring a state-of-the-art indoor shooting range to Western North Carolina. Robert explains how the original vision for Mountain West was never limited to retail— the goal was always to create a complete experience where shooters could train, practice, and learn in a modern, comfortable, and safe environment. Listeners get an inside look at the business realities behind the pro...

In this episode of Mountain West Firearms Podcast, host Robert Wareham takes listeners deep into the ongoing bureaucratic gridlock that’s halted new concealed carry handgun instructor certifications in North Carolina. From his academy setup at Mountain West Firearms, Robert explains how his team has been ready to offer state-mandated concealed carry training—but has been blocked by a state-level dispute between two commissions: the Commission for Judicial Education and Training Standards (CJE...

In this episode of the Mountain West Firearms Podcast, host Robert Wareham breaks down one of the most common misunderstandings about firearms ownership — the belief that guns are “registered” to individuals. He explains why North Carolina has no gun registry and how federal law prohibits a national database of gun owners. Robert walks listeners through how the Form 4473 background check actually works, why private sales carry risks, and what counts as a federal firearms disability. He also c...