Episode 187. Marty Hayes from ACLDN on Building a Legal Safety Net for Armed Citizens

Show Notes

Episode 187. Marty Hayes from ACLDN on Building a Legal Safety Net for Armed Citizens

In this episode of the Forge of Freedom podcast, host Alex Ooley interviews Marty Hayes, founder of the Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network (ACLDN). They discuss the origins of the network, its unique membership structure, and the importance of education in self-defense cases. Marty shares his journey from law enforcement to legal advocacy, emphasizing the cooperative model of support for members involved in self-defense incidents. The conversation also covers the resources available to members, the review process for legal cases, and the role of affiliate attorneys. Throughout the discussion, Marty highlights the significance of being prepared and educated in the realm of self-defense law.

Chapters
00:00 The Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network Overview
10:51 The Process of Legal Defense Support for Members
23:23 Review Process and Member Support in Self-Defense Cases
28:36 Membership and Contact Information

Resources
ACLDN
https://armedcitizensnetwork.org/

Journal
https://armedcitizensnetwork.org/our-journal

Learn
https://armedcitizensnetwork.org/learn

Join the Network to help guard your legal rights
https://armedcitizensnetwork.org/join

What Every Gun Owner Needs to Know About Self-Defense Law
https://armedcitizensnetwork.org/images/brochures/Hayes_SDLaw.pdf

Hickey_Booklet.pdf
https://armedcitizensnetwork.org/images/brochures/Hickey_Booklet.pdf

Takeaways
Marty Hayes transitioned from law enforcement to legal advocacy.
The Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network was created to support armed citizens.
Membership fees contribute to a legal defense fund for members.
Education is crucial for successfully navigating self-defense cases.
The network operates as a cooperative rather than an insurance model.
Members can choose their own attorneys without restrictions.
The review process ensures only legitimate self-defense cases are supported.
Marty emphasizes the importance of understanding self-defense law.
The network provides extensive educational resources for members.
Marty's wife, Gila, plays a vital role in the network's operations.

Keywords
Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network, self-defense, legal support, membership, educational resources, legal defense fund, attorney network, self-defense law, cooperative model, legal advocacy

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