During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.
“I just broke into a house and the owner came home…I think they have guns,” the scared intruder told dispatch. Is this backwards or what?! After breaking into a Portland, Oregon home on April 6th, the 25 year old intruder was taking a shower when the owner got home. She asked him why he was … Read more »
You read that correctly. It’s not a mistake. Say goodbye to our American flag with 50 stars. Soon it will only be 49. Idaho’s funeral is just around the corner. Image Courtesy of The Comical Conservative While we poke fun at Idaho getting banned, the reality of this situation is no laughing matter. In January, … Read more »
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 »
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 »
The media, which is predominantly anti-gun, has an agenda. Recently, producers and anchors have been using the Sandy Hook tragedy as the main vehicle for their arguments in support of stricter gun-control laws. Their main (stated) purpose is to keep firearms out of the hands of criminals and terrorists. The media claims that U.S. gun … Read more »
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 »
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 »
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 »
At the end of October, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a September 2011 ruling by District Judge Sam Cummings stating that 18-20 year-olds could not purchase handguns. However, this ruling does not prevent 18-20 year-olds from carrying, owning or firing handguns. From Reuters: “A unanimous three-judge panel said Congress, in a law dating … Read more »
It’s 1:30am and there’s a knock at your door. What do you do? If you’re like me (or any other 2nd Amendment abiding citizen) you cautiously approach your door with gun at the ready. Now before you go thinking I’m some crazed gun nut, let’s look at the facts. It’s 1:30 in the morning, and … Read more »
You’ve got the car packed up with swim wear, beach toys, boogie boards, beach balls and other necessities a vacationing family needs. You’re in for a fun-filled week at Myrtle Beach and you’re taking your gun along with you, as always, to protect your family. But do you know South Carolina’s gun laws? Is your … Read more »
The following post comes from Seasoned Citizen Prepper (with my own additions below). In a crisis situation it may become necessary to defend your home and proprieties from marauders who do not have good intentions. For many older folks, especially women, firearms are often strange objects that are feared and looked down upon. For others, especially those with military experience or … Read more »