Lenden A. Eakin
JD, FFL, SOT
VA, USLenden Eakin has 30 years of experience as an Attorney practicing Second Amendment and firearms law. He is a former military officer, qualified pistol expert, M16 expert and Range Officer. He consults with other attorneys as a small arms expert and has a Federal Firearms License, with Special Occupation Tax stamp for registered Class 3 items(e.g. machine guns). Eakin has extensive gun show experience as a dealer/exhibitor. He is also an instructor with certification in Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Ethics and Personal Protection. His family includes many members of the military and law enforcement, two of whom were national champion competitive shooters(wife and father). Eakin's public speaking in the past has been before live audiences, on nationally syndicated radio and on television, including CNN and FOX News. His book, SHOWDOWN: The Looming Crisis Over Gun Control, will release on February 3, 2015. Lenden can speak about and explain all aspects of Gun Control and the Second Amendment. Current presentation topics include Universal Background Checks, Assault Weapons Bans, Firearms Safety, and the modern Militia. Lenden likes to take questions from the audience during his programs.
Lenden Eakin has 30 years of experience as an Attorney practicing Second Amendment and firearms law. He is a former military officer, qualified pistol expert, M16 expert and Range Officer. He consults with other attorneys as a small arms expert and has a Federal Firearms License, with Special Occupation Tax stamp for registered Class 3 items(e.g. machine guns). Eakin has extensive gun show experience as a dealer/exhibitor. He is also an instructor with certification in Rifle, Pistol, Shotgun, Ethics and Personal Protection. His family includes many members of the military and law enforcement, two of whom were national champion competitive shooters(wife and father). Eakin's public speaking in the past has been before live audiences, on nationally syndicated radio and on television, including CNN and FOX News. His book, SHOWDOWN: The Looming Crisis Over Gun Control, will release on February 3, 2015. Lenden can speak about and explain all aspects of Gun Control and the Second Amendment. Current presentation topics include Universal Background Checks, Assault Weapons Bans, Firearms Safety, and the modern Militia. Lenden likes to take questions from the audience during his programs.
Universal Background Checks
Mr. Eakin explains the various reasons for supporting or opposing Universal Background Checks. He describes their value to those who would reduce access to guns, as well as the problems expanded checks pose for Second Amendment defenders. Eakin details the relationship of background checks to mass shootings and crime. He also discusses the National Instant Background Check System(NICS), the U.N. Small Arms Trade Treaty, government tracing of firearms and the desire for...
Assault Weapons Bans
Mr. Eakin explains the definitional differences between military assault rifles and the assault weapons for which bans apply. He discusses the Federal Assault Weapons Ban of 1994 and the efforts to renew it. Eakin also goes into the details of various state bans and related court cases. Some of the cases are currently in litigation or on appeal. He describes the arguments for and against the bans in light of both mass shootings and the Second Amendment, as well as how courts...
Can We Prevent Gun Violence?
Mr. Eakin discusses security measures to stop shooters, as well as current, proposed "common sense measures." He explains the constitutional issues and practical problems with total civilian disarmament and then suggests some possible solutions to reduce the violent criminal use of guns. Lenden likes to take queations from the audience during his presentation.
Gun Safety for Parents and Children
Mr. Eakin speaks as a parent of small children and a firearms expert on how parents and children should treat guns and what can be done to improve safety. He covers the formal rules of gun safety and explains safe storage, as well as security from theft or misuse. He also discusses ammunition related safety issues. Eakin compares gun safety to "drown proofing" children in, on or around water. He likes to take questions from the audience during his presentation.
Who is the Militia?
Mr. Eakin descibes the militia in America from before the Revolution to the 21st century. He includes a Second Amendment analysis, explains court cases on point, identifies statutory definitions, and details the existing official militia organizations. He discusses the Civilian Marksmanship Program, State Defense Forces, the Selective Service System(draft) and the status of the Naional Guard. Eakin served as a National Guard officer during its transition to federal control in the...
