Interviews

Censured Englishtown Councilman Admits to Being Steered on How to Vote in Interview About PTC Rebate
An NJ councilman who voted against a carry permit fee rebate admits he actually supported it – and was told by someone how to vote.

GOA’s Erich Pratt on the BBB and 2026 Plans
Senior Vice President Erich Pratt from Gun Owners of America chatted with News2A contributor John Petrolino. Petrolino interviewed Pratt in June about GOA’s victories as well as their plans into 2026. The Big Beautiful Bill was front and center during their conversation as well as the power of grassroots activism.

Petrolino on Gun Talk Radio: USPS Carry & NJ PTC Rebates
News 2A Contributor John Petrolino was a guest on Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk Radio program. The nationally syndicated show ranks in the top half percent of all podcasts. Petrolino and Gresham talked about a leaked USPS MEMO about carrying firearms and the N.J. permit to carry fee nullification movement.

News2A Contributor Terra Semaia Talks About Empowered 2A ~ Video
GOA’s Empowered 2A offers women a real alternative to anti-gun mom groups. Learn about their mission: Gun Rights Are Women’s Rights.

Interview with Jay Costa: Bergen County Commissioner Candidate on Gun Rights and Making NJ Affordable
Jay Costa is running for Bergen County Commissioner. He discusses gun rights, affordability, and mobilizing New Jersey’s gun owner community.

Exclusive Interview: Gubernatorial Candidate Monty Fritts Says ‘All Gun Laws Are Unconstitutional’
Tennessee State Representative Monty Fritts announces his run for Governor, vowing to end gun free zones, drop the Hughes v. Lee appeal, and defend Second Amendment rights.

News2A Chats With U.S. Senate Candidate and Former Navy SEAL, Jared Hudson
We had the chance to catch up with Jared Hudson. Jared, a resident of Alabama, and a former Navy SEAL, is running for a seat in the U.S. Senate.
NRA Board Member Jeff Knox Chats with News2A at the 2025 NRA Annual Meetings
Newly elected NRA Board Member, Jeff Knox, sits down with Grant of News2A at the 2025 NRA Annual Meetings in Atlanta, Georgia.

U.S. Congressional Candidate, Linda McMahon, Talks With News2A
We got together with New Jersey native, Linda McMahon, for a chat. Linda is running for Congress to represent the 3rd district in the U.S. House of Representatives. Read on to learn more about her views on the Second Amendment, immigration, parental rights, and more.

News2A’s Guest Appearance on Gun for Hire Radio — March 30, 2025
On March 30, 2025, News2A’s Shawn and Grant were the guests on Anthony Colandro’s Gun for Hire Radio broadcast. If you’d like to get to know the team better, and you have a perfectly good hour to waste, tune in!

News2A Talks With Former New Jersey Senator and Now-Gubernatorial Candidate, Ed ‘The Trucker’ Durr
The News2A team got together with former New Jersey Senator and current New Jersey Gubernatorial candidate, Ed “The Trucker” Durr. Ed tells us about his stance on the Second Amendment, his NRA endorsement, and his views on important topics such as illegal immigration and “red flag” laws.

A Chat with New Jersey Gubernatorial Candidate, Bill Spadea
News2A recently had the opportunity to sit down with New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Bill Spadea. Bill shares with us how he plans to fix New Jersey and his views on the Second Amendment.
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