Posts by Matthew Maruster
Are European-Style Gun Control Laws a Blueprint for America?
Besides this being an election year in the U.S., the recent amendment to the Czech Republic’s charter has me thinking about the debate over gun control and ownership here in America. This move comes with an extreme tightening of restrictions, raising the question: are European-style gun control laws a blue for America? Czech Republic’s “Right…
Read MoreVIDEO | The Crucial Role of Directing Third-Party Individuals During a Shooting Incident
I recently watched the video from the tragic shooting inside a Lakewood, Texas mega church. The shooter, who brought her 7-year-old son along with her, used a legally purchased AR-15 to shoot at people inside the building. Church security team members engaged the shooter, and she died on the scene from gunshot injuries. During the…
Read More3 “Completely Legitimate” Reasons Not to Carry a Handgun
Are you tired of the burden of personal protection? Do you long for the carefree days of relying on the kindness of strangers? Lo no further than these three completely legitimate reasons not to carry a handgun.
Read MoreSouth Carolina: Permitless Carry Law Moves One Step Closer to Governor’s Desk
On February 1st, South Carolinians who value personal liberty and the right to self-defense were pleased to see House Bill 3594 passed the State Senate. As it stands now, the permitless carry bill would restore gun rights in the Palmetto State. The bill still must pass the House of Representatives and receive Governor Henry McMaster’s…
Read More5 Safety Strategies For Facebook Marketplace Meetups-Your Guide to Secure Transactions
In the wake of an incident in Peoria, Illinois, where a routine Marketplace meetup turned into a life-threatening situation, the need for comprehensive safety strategies during on transactions is apparent. These incidents are so commonplace that people are not even surprised to hear of them. As technology continues to reshape our buying and selling…
Read MoreJudge Rules Ban on Firearms in Post Offices Unconstitutional in Landmark Case
This week, U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle issued a consequential ruling regarding the prohibition of firearms within U.S. Post Offices. The case centered on Emmanuel Ayala, a postal worker facing charges of illegal firearm possession in a federal facility. Ayala founded his defense on the monumental United States Supreme Court decision in Bruen (June…
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