Are You Breathing? You’re Probably A Terrorist

So, the FBI recently released 25 pamphlets for business owners, in hopes that those businesses might turn in their customers for being “terrorists.” Here are a couple of behaviors that might get you snitched on: Beauty salons and drug stores are told to watch out for customers who don’t drive themselves but are dropped off … Read more »

Holder’s Response to Paul Leaves Something to be Desired

On March 6th, Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky rose to filibuster the administration’s nomination of John Brennan for the top spot at the CIA. The Senator spoke for 13 hours before calling it a day. The next day, Attorney General Eric Holder responded: It has come to my attention that you have now asked an … Read more »

The Sequester And Chicken Little

Would you like an economic lesson in government spending cuts? Try this exercise. Sit down and plan a trip to Disney World for you and your family. Make a budget of $20,000 to take this trip (never mind that you don’t have that much money to spare, just follow along with me). And then, forget … Read more »

Christopher Dorner and the 6th Amendment

Christopher Dorner has become a hot-button topic as of late. And I feel strongly enough about the topic to emerge from my hiatus on writing. Forgive my absence, I’ve had little free time as of late. I must admit, I feel a bit like Walter in the movie The Big Lebowski when he wonders aloud … Read more »

When the City Council Tries to Infringe On Your Rights…and Fails

During a citizen comment period of the Oak Harbor, Washington city council meeting a veteran and concealed carry permit holder urges the city council to defend the citizen’s 2nd Amendment rights and also to educate children on guns and gun safety. After he finished speaking, one of the city council members asked Lucas if he … Read more »

Don’t Relax Just Yet: TSA to Continue X-ray Scanners

If like me, you felt triumphant and relieved when you heard that the TSA is pulling their full-body scanners out of airports, brace yourselves because it’s not over yet. Last week, news reports flooded out, announcing the removal of the controversial x-ray scanners from airports. Many happy readers thought that meant that we were finally … Read more »

Democrat’s ‘Secret’ Document Wants to Confiscate Guns

On January 18th, New York Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin, one of the few Republicans standing up for gun rights with all he’s got, posted the following on his Facebook page: “Here it is. This is the video where I was asked to keep the Democrat proposals for the NY SAFE Act away from the public. This … Read more »

A Victory for Freedom of Religion?

While you can hardly call the whole situation with Christian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani a victory for freedom of religion, the latest development shows the positive effects media pressure can put on a case. Unlike Iran, the US respects and protects the freedom of religion – to some extent. We consider the right to follow the … Read more »

The True Terrorists

Terrorism. ter·ror·ism /ˈterəˌrizəm/, Noun, The use of violence and intimidation in the pursuit of political aims. Now that we’ve defined the term “terrorism,” let’s determine who the terrorists are. Could they be a bunch of bearded men in turbans shouting “Allahu Akbar”? Sure. But could they also be your local police force? This story comes … Read more »

Federal Court Rules Illinois’ CCW Ban Unconstitutional

On a day gun right activists will never forget, the US 7th Circuit Court ruled Illinois’ law banning citizens from carrying weapons as unconstitutional. In a 2-1 vote, the court confirmed that the 2nd Amendment is broader than carrying a gun inside your home. This momentous ruling gave the Illinois legislature 180 days to “craft … Read more »

An Exception to the Rule: Packing Heat in Federal Court?!

Deregulating courthouse firearm prohibition at the state and local levels has been a growing national trend. In response to recent courtroom events, several states have begun to pass measures exempting more people from gun restrictions in court. Virginia’s House Bill 288 aims to allow city and county treasurers to carry. North Carolina goes even further, … Read more »

We’re Already Over the “Fiscal Cliff”

Newsflash, folks. We’re already over the so-called “Fiscal Cliff”. As of today it’s been 1,311 days since the Senate has passed a budget. Let’s take a quick refresher course on Government 101. The House originates the budget bills. Once they pass the House, they go on to the Senate. Once passed there, it goes to … Read more »