12-18-25 The great Ernest Emerson-Emerson Knives founder on guns, knives and self-defense

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🗓️ 18 December 2025

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of Armed American Radio, host Mark Walters engages in a lively conversation with Ernie Emerson, founder of Emerson Knives. They discuss various topics including the importance of knives in self-defense, breaking news related to gun violence, and the significance of situational awareness. Ernie shares his journey into knife making and the role of training and legal preparedness for gun owners. The episode also touches on Ernie’s new ventures, including custom guitars and books on self-defense.

Takeaways

Mark Walters introduces the show as the loudest conservative voice in America.
The importance of staying informed about current events and breaking news.
Knives play a crucial role in self-defense situations.
Ernie Emerson shares his journey into knife making and its significance.
Training and legal preparedness are essential for gun owners.
Situational awareness can help prevent dangerous encounters.
Ernie’s knives are used by first responders to save lives.
The need for a plan when carrying a weapon.
Ernie is venturing into custom guitar making.
Merry Christmas wishes and reminders to stay safe.

Keywords

Armed American Radio, Ernie Emerson, knife making, self-defense, training, legal preparedness, current events, breaking news, Emerson knives, custom guitars

Transcript

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0:00.0	This is Armed American Radio's Daily Defense.
0:14.4	Armed American Radio's Daily Defense, because they don't want me to, that's why I do it.
0:20.0	Presented by the National Rifle Association from the CZ Studios.
0:25.8	They're never going to stop us here.
0:27.8	Here is your host, the loudest conservative voice in America fighting the enemies of freedom.
0:33.8	Mark Walters.
0:36.3	Welcome in, ladies and gentlemen.
0:37.8	It's a day after garbage day at the ranch.
0:39.5	It's a Thursday pushing hard towards your Christmas week.
0:43.3	And we're going to smoke right along today.
0:45.7	It always flies here in the CZ studios.
0:48.6	Mark Walters filling your prescription for freedom today.
0:51.7	And every day in these CZ studios in front of this Patriot mobile mic. We'll talk briefly about them in just a moment because my kids are meeting with them at the booth today at the Turning Point America Fest. And that's going to be an awful lot of fun. Just spoke with them. And guys, it's all being brought to you by the National Rifle Association. Welcome in. We're live for you on Facebook. If you want to watch us, Facebook.com slash armed American radio. Facebook.com slash armed American radio. Greg in Dallas, Texas,
1:16.1	a tad bit under the weather, but we got to keep you on your toes. Greg, how you doing today?
1:20.9	Brother, feeling okay? Yeah, I'm feeling a little better than I did Monday. Well, you don't sound
1:25.4	better. Well, you sound a little better than you did money. Let's just
1:27.8	be real. You sound like crap. And I'm glad you're in the seat with us today. Okay? I'm not going to can't sugarcoat that. My brother. Can't sugar coat that. So we're live on Facebook. I'll let you do your spuel. And we'll get cracking with Ernest Emerson, the blade master, the man himself. We're going to have a great wide open conversation for the hour.
1:45.5	Greg, take it away.
1:46.3	Yeah, sure thing.
1:46.9	Other places to watch the himself. We're going to have a great wide open conversation for the hour. Greg, take it away. Yeah, sure thing. Other places to watch the show are going to be YouTube and Rumble. Just do a search for Armed American Radio with Mark Walters. You can find us over at X at AAR Mark. You can also head over to armed Americanradio.org or dot com. Hit that menu icon, then select your watch live or listen live option and lastly if
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