President of @walkthetalkus🎯 “The Most Un-gun Gun-guy.” 🎯 Forrest Gumping it through life. 🎯 Believer in conversation, logic + critical thinking.
Las Vegas, NV
Joined June 2018
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Thank you to @MrColionNoir for having me on to discuss @walkthetalkUS and the work we do to save lives!
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Michael Sodini retweeted
If the law discourages help seeking among a huge swath of those you claim you intend to help, is it a valid intervention?
In their 2026 survey @walkthetalkUS found that:
53% of gun owners surveyed said Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs/red-flag laws) would make them hesitant to seek professional mental health help.
Another 21% were unsure, and 26% said they would not be deterred from help seeking.

In a follow-up among those concerned or unsure (~1,449 responses): 316 said they would not seek help at all; others said they would delay, seek help only from someone they personally trust, or seek help but avoid mentioning firearm ownership.
ERPO’s don’t serve the function their proponents claim to be after for a huge percentage of people who are at risk.
This is a “must listen!”
The firearms industry is doing meaningful work in mental health and suicide prevention. It’s time the country sees it.
We also need to open our doors to outsiders, challenge perceptions, and build bridges.
We’re not trying to win the gun debate. We’re trying to save lives.
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Michael Sodini retweeted
After being attacked and nearly murdered by her then husband, Kelly Sutliff was victimized several times over by a system alleged to protect the vulnerable. Read about Kelly's harrowing story over at @BearingArmsCom.
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Michael Sodini retweeted
We needed to have spoken to you earlier! I actually did a reddit post on the guns subreddit, asking for people like that. Biggest problem was a lot of people wouldn't give us a chance. Some did. We're very thankful for @mikesodini from @walkthetalkUS who took us at our word!
Michael Sodini retweeted
May I also shout out friends over at @walkthetalkUS?
If anyone seeing this would classify yourself as “Pro 2A”, and especially if you feel leery about reaching out for support because of concerns over losing access to firearms in a mental health crisis, please check out WTTA.
@mikesodini started the organization in an effort to bridge the worlds of gun ownership and mental health care, and they’re doing amazing things!
Check em out!
walkthetalkamerica.org
Michael Sodini retweeted
My friend and colleague @DoctorPerin made a great post of an article about suicide prevention, and it’s extremely important and timely.
In my first job as a suicide crisis interventionist, all my close coworkers knew that the shift into fall brings a taller wave of suicidal thoughts and attempts along with it, and there can’t be too much help at this time of year.
I posted this comment in his thread to shout out an incredible suicide prevention organization called Walk the Talk America. Please check out the quote to learn more about what @walkthetalkUS and @mikesodini are doing to bridge the gap between the Pro 2A crowd and suicide prevention.
May I also shout out friends over at @walkthetalkUS?
If anyone seeing this would classify yourself as “Pro 2A”, and especially if you feel leery about reaching out for support because of concerns over losing access to firearms in a mental health crisis, please check out WTTA.
@mikesodini started the organization in an effort to bridge the worlds of gun ownership and mental health care, and they’re doing amazing things!
Check em out!
walkthetalkamerica.org
Michael Sodini retweeted
#ingunswetrust starts in 10 minutes!
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Two Aussies spent a month in America asking people about their guns. We came to listen.
In Guns We Trust. Full documentary, free on YouTube, October 22.
Watch it with someone you disagree with. Then talk about it.
🎙️ NEW EPISODE | Guns & Mental Health
David Carmichael shares his heartbreaking story of family tragedy, mental illness, and psychiatric medication.
Difficult conversations matter. Understanding starts with listening.
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#walkthetalkamerica
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🚨 4 DAYS LEFT! 🚨
Bid in the Walk the Talk America Fundraising Auction and support mental health resources for the firearms community.
Every bid helps break down stigma, build trust, and save lives.
Auction closes October 13!
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Michael Sodini retweeted
This one's for a cause that matters. Six custom engraved Earls, each a true work of art, are up for auction now with @walkthetalkUS and @Guns_com, supporting mental health and firearm safety. Read the full details here: northamericanarms.com/benefi…
Bid here: guns.com/wtta
Michael Sodini retweeted
I've been following Isaac's story for years. Here's hoping he finally gets relief. What would you do if this was you? Link to story in comments.
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Chris Knoepke, PhD, MSW, joins @mikesodini and Kevin Berry for an honest conversation about aging, firearm ownership, suicide prevention, and the decisions families may eventually need to navigate.
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Michael Sodini retweeted
Dementia, Firearm Ownership, and Difficult Family Conversations teapawt.net/i/broadcasts/1pKkOXDLq…
Thank you for having me on! @walkthetalkUS
GunStuff LIVE #329: Riding Shotgun with Charlie, One Horse, Aegis Gun Care, Walk the Talk America teapawt.net/i/broadcasts/1XGygwPaD…
🔨 The WTTA Fundraising Auction is LIVE!
Bid on some great products while supporting WTTA’s work in mental health education, suicide prevention, and responsible firearm owners.
BID. SHARE. SUPPORT THE MISSION.
Check out the auction:
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Michael Sodini retweeted
🎙️ What happens when gun owners don’t trust therapists—and therapists don’t understand gun owners?
Today on the Critical Therapy Antidote Podcast, CTA Co-Director Christine Sefein-Wolk sits down with Jake Wiskerchen, MFT of Zephyr Wellness for a conversation that goes beyond the usual gun debate in mental health.
Jake’s message is a pragmatic one: guns aren’t disappearing tomorrow. We have to work with the world as it is—not the world some might prefer it to be.
Guns. Mental health. Suicide prevention. Firearm culture. Clinical bias. And what it takes to bridge the divide.
👀 You don’t want to miss this one.
🎧 NEW EPISODE — 12 PM CT / 6 PM UK
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#MentalHealth #Psychology #FireArmSafety #Therapy @ryanMcRogers @JLeslieElliott @SystemicTexism
Michael Sodini retweeted
The law was used against me to disarm me.
Kelly Sutliff survived domestic violence. Then, she says, New Jersey’s red flag law was used to take away her firearm.
“I didn’t have it in me to fight.”
In this clip, Kelly shares why losing her ability to defend herself became one of the most traumatic parts of her experience, and why she believes her story raises important questions about domestic violence, due process, and the unintended consequences of firearm policy.
Watch the full conversation on the Guns & Mental Health podcast.
