Our guest today is Joseph Chaplik. Joseph is a three-term Arizona State Representative and small business owner with a proven record of conservative leadership and results, fighting waste, fraud, and abuse at the state Capitol, lowering taxes, defending individual liberty, and standing up to special interests. Known for his independence and conservative principled voting record, Chaplik is now running for US Congress in AZ Congressional District 1 to replace U.S. Rep. David Schwiekert to bring common-sense leadership to DC. 1) Your website indicates that you are one of the founding members of the AZ Freedom Caucus. Tell us about this effort. 2) Concerning our right to keep and bear arms – some elected officials are willing to compromise, specifically on things like Red Flag Laws and Universal Background Checks – what is your position on these issues? 3) Having served in the AZ Legislature, you have a record for how you have voted on key issues. Tell our audience about your previous experience with bills that supported 2nd amendment and law enforcement. 4) People don’t often realize how important Committee assignments are. Should you be elected to US Congress, which committees would best serve our state from the federal level? 5) Having a well-rounded idea of who we are electing is important. Tell us about your personal, business, and volunteer life. You have been a successful businessman, and have volunteer efforts with law enforcement, MCSO advisory posse, Memorial fund & U.S. marshals posse. Why are these important to you? 5) Describe the significance of being an Elected “Representative”? 6) What makes you uniquely qualified to hold one of the highest offices in the US. 7) How do people follow you? Originally Aired 4.17.26