Opinion
You Don’t Get to Fight Anymore: Lessons for Armed Citizens from the Alex Pretti Incident in Minnesota
I wrote You Don’t Get to Fight Anymore last summer as a reminder to armed citizens that carrying a firearm changes the rules. Not legally. Morally. Practically. Permanently. Today, that…
Lesson From a Road Rage Shooting: Pride Is Not a Self-Defense Strategy
Yesterday morning, I woke up to my partner telling me she had just been sideswiped while driving the kids to school. No injuries. The car is damaged, but drivable. Everyone…
There Are Monsters Among Us, and That’s Why I Carry
There are stories you read once and stick with you forever. Stories that knock the wind out of you and leave you staring at the wall, hands shaking a little,…
Glock’s New V-Series Just Hit a Major Problem: Reports of New “Switch” Compatibility Surface
Glock’s new V-Series was rumored to block illegal “Glock switches,” but new reports suggest criminals have already adapted the device for the redesigned pistols. Here’s what this means for gun owners, lawsuits, and Glock’s long-term strategy.
Prepared Isn’t Paranoid. It’s Love With a Plan
Aisle seven, ordinary Tuesday. Fluorescent hum overhead. The checkout dings. Laura Ashley’s list is dialed for what the kids will actually eat. I push the cart. Izzy rides the front…
You Don’t Get to Fight Anymore: Lessons for the Armed Citizen
Recently, a new concealed carrier asked a question on Reddit that caught my eye: It was the kind of question that’s easy to dismiss or clown on, but if we’re…
Why You Should Still Get a Concealed Carry Permit—Even in a Constitutional Carry State
Even in states with Constitutional Carry, there are strong reasons to get a concealed carry permit—like travel reciprocity, legal clarity, and faster gun purchases. Learn why a permit still makes sense.
Should I Carry? The Best Answer About 24/7 Firearm Carry
That’s a comment I saw recently. It sounds reasonable on the surface. Rational. Measured. But it reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of violence and what it means to be prepared. The…
The Boulder Firebomb Attack: A Reminder That Evil Finds a Way
A would-be mass killer in Boulder was denied a gun due to immigration status, not red flags. The attack still happened. This case shows background checks rarely stop evil—only slow it down.
Thirty Years Later: The Lasting Legacy of the Oklahoma City Bombing
April 19 marks 30 years since the OKC bombing. This article reflects on the tragedy, honors the victims, and urges Americans to reject hate and violence in favor of compassion and unity.
Comfort Is the Enemy of Growth: Challenge Yourself and Your Beliefs
We all love comfort. It’s human nature to seek ease, familiarity, and safety. But as cozy as it feels, comfort is the enemy of growth. When it comes to being…
Unpopular Opinion: Your First Gun Doesn’t Matter
In my series of unpopular opinions is this: Most people spend far too much time choosing the “best” gun to purchase as their first gun. Entering the world of gun…
The Second Amendment and Illegals? Read the U.S. District Judge’s Decision
Earlier this week in Illinois, U.S. District Judge Sharon Johnson Coleman delivered a significant ruling regarding the gun rights of non-citizens who enter the United States illegally. She found that…
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…
Be “Dangerous But Good” Because The World Is Still a Good Place
Every time I say the world is a good place filled with mostly good people, someone fires back with negativity. But this is exactly why a dangerous but good mindset…
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