“Self-defense is empowerment.”
In this episode of Libertarian Leadership Academy, veteran candidate Joe Hannoush speaks with C. Michael Pickens about how armed self-defense can serve as a powerful equalizer—especially for women and the LGBTQ+ community. When physical strength isn’t equal, the ability to defend yourself is. This conversation challenges the idea that vulnerability is inevitable and highlights why the right to self-protection matters.
Leadership starts with understanding—and action.