While there are an infinite number of stories like this one, the acts of Torpedo Squadron 8 on June 4, 1942 serve as a vivid reminder of what Memorial Day is all about. If worst comes to worst, I want each one of us to do his utmost to destroy our enemies. If there is […]
Why Cory Booker’s Gun Control Scheme is Really Alarming
Spartacus knows what’s best for you. And he wants your guns… It’s not that New Jersey Senator and wannabe president Cory Booker hatched a sweeping gun control plan earlier this month to include gun owner licensing on a five-year cycle, it’s something else that veteran gun rights advocate Alan Gottlieb noted in reaction that should […]
Why Mid-Term Elections Matter for Gun Rights | OutdoorHub
All politics is local, so they say. That phrase, often used by former Speaker of the House Tip O’Neill, typically refers to the importance of building local consensus to win a primary election, thereby making a run for office possible. However, to us voters, it means that our “national” votes are locally determined. In this […]
‘Halloween’ Home Defense: Protecting Yourself from Michael Myers
Yes, it’s that week again. It’s time for youngsters to roam the streets begging for Hershey miniatures and Nerdz while lobbing eggs at houses that offer up saltine crackers. Not coincidentally, the latest iteration of the evil slow-walking guy with a knife movie series – Halloween (2018) – hit the theaters last weekend. True to form, Hollywood […]
What You Need to Know About Driving with Firearms
Suppose you’re planning a road trip and intend to transport a firearm in your vehicle. You’re a law-abiding citizen, and of course, there’s this thing called the Second Amendment that should cover you, right? Well, not exactly. In part, because the Founders of the United States believed that most laws should be made locally, states […]
Nuggets from the 2018 NRA Annual Meeting
This article originally appeared at Ammoland. We just got back from the 2018 National Rifle Association Annual Meeting in Dallas, Texas. If you haven’t yet been to one, the event is part product expo, part leadership speeches and conference, part education, part business, and a whole lot of fun. It’s the only gathering of 80,000 […]
Random Pithiness from SHOT Show 2018
This article originally appeared at Ammoland. How do you boil down the news and findings from 12.5 miles of SHOT Show booth exhibits? You don’t. Usually, the week I spend at SHOT Show generates a year’s worth of material and product review opportunities, but there are always a few things that stand out or catch […]
Four Questions to Ask in Your Next Gun Control Debate
This article originally appeared at Ammoland. Last month we talked about how to win the gun control debate. You can read it here, but the Cliff notes are as follows: Calling the other side stupid doesn’t work, nor does spouting off facts at high volume. Listening is key, no matter how much you disagree with […]
New Book: The Practical Guide to Guns and Shooting, Handgun Edition
New Guide Helps Beginning and Intermediate Handgun Owners Develop Confidence and Skill CHARLESTON, SC, October 30, 2017 – Practical Guides is pleased to announce the release of their newest book. Using an un-intimidating and delightfully entertaining approach, The Practical Guide to Guns and Shooting, Handgun Edition helps beginning and intermediate shooters learn safety, handgun operation […]
How to Win the Gun Control Debate
This article originally appeared at Ammoland. In case you hadn’t noticed, there’s been a big political debate about gun control in the aftermath of the horrific Las Vegas attack. This event set the record for fewest minutes to politicize once the news hit. That got me thinking. Why the mad dash to policy “solutions?” No, […]