The Continuing Politicization of Senior Military Officers
I’ve always contended that being really smart and honest, was a prerequisite to pinning on that first and subsequent stars. Lately, I’m not so sure.
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Gun Control and Personal Responsibility
The inconvenient truth is, today we blame the object (firearm) instead of discussing the underlying problem, holding people accountable for their actions.
Navigating the Complex Landscape of Firearm Regulation: The Sullivan Law’s Impact
In the ever-evolving world of firearm regulations, the Sullivan Law, enacted in New York around 1910, stands as a testament to the delicate balance between crime prevention and individual rights.
Upholding the Second Amendment: Challenging the Constitutionality of Gun Control Laws
In recent years, the debate surrounding gun control has intensified, with calls for stricter regulations in the name of public safety.
We Don’t Know What Happened-Stop Trying To Shove Bad Policy Down Our Throats
A madman murdered people in a mall. Before we jump off a cliff, mewling, “It’s the guns,” let’s take time to get the details.
Gun Control: Another Solution That Won’t Work, To A Problem We Don’t Have
Another Solution That Will Not Work, To A Problem We Do Not Have; Politicians, again, show how clueless they are to stop gun crime.
Minarchy and the Prudent Man’s Armory
Minarchy and the Prudent Man’s Armory; Five Weapons for when something bad is happening and you need to deal with it.
Now People (Not Guns) Kill People?
For ages, we’ve been lectured guns kill and injury people by themselves. Now the same people are saying people actually shoot people. Who would have thought it?
The History of the Semi-Auto
There has been, understandably, a lot of talk about semi-auto firearms lately, and a lot of pixels have been spilled on the topic on both sides of the Second Amendment debate. Unsurprisingly, there are plenty of people on both sides getting a lot of basic things wrong. And in case anyone reading this is not …
It’s Not the Guns!
It’s Not the Guns! Photo Credit: Public Domain from the Swedish Army Museum via Wikipedia Many people blame the AR-15-style rifles (“AR-15” is a trademark of Colt, so to be an AR-15, it has to be Colt or an original ArmaLite) and the “modern” semi-automatic pistol for the rise in mass shootings, somehow believing that …
The Flaw in Liberal Gun Control Logic – Part 2
Conservatives oppose gun control laws for two simple reasons–1) proposed laws won’t lead to a reduction in gun violence; and 2) they violate the Constitution.
With (Gun) Rights, Come Responsibilities
The Second Amendment guarantees the right to bear arms, but unfortunately not all those who bear arms today are responsible.
A Good Guy With a Gun and the Golden Minute
The Golden Minute is the time period where a good guy with a gun arrives in time to prevent a single shooting from becoming a mass murder.
We May Win On Gun Control, But The War Will Rage On
Almost every living, breathing American knows by now that gun control has nothing to do with crime.
“Assault Rifle” and Remembering When Gun Control Was at Least Remotely Rational
A curious mutation in gun control activism occurred during the last few decades, whence began a fixation on something dubbed the “assault rifle.”
Did More Carrying Of Firearms Lead To More Murders?
Anti-gun zealots claimed Right to Carry or Constitutional Carry would lead to massive rise in crime-more murders. The evidence doesn’t show that.
3 Steps to Reduce Violence, Including Gun Violence
The effort to reduce violence of all kinds, including gun violence, needs to be led by the states. Here’s how.
Liberals really don’t understand guns, crime, or much else
No, there was not a drop in “mass shooting deaths” because of an “assault weapons ban” in the 1990s. And banning these rifles again will not stop shootings.
“Gun Violence”
Gun violence and crime is a crisis. But taking firearms away from law abiding citizens will not change the behavior of criminals, nor will it solve America’s real societal issue, the destruction of the family. violence behaviour violence, an act of physical force that causes or is intended to cause harm. The damage inflicted by …
