Politics
Top 3 Reasons Why Prohibiting the No-Fly List From Buying Guns is a BAD Idea
Pres. Obama is the Master of Spin, of spinning words, issues and current events into an agenda that suits his political ideals. An example of this is the way that he took the…
Read MoreHow to Get Rid of Gun Free Zones
I am taking it for granted that the majority of our readers already understand WHY we need to get rid of the gun free zones. Today’s article is focused on how I think we might go about the legal process.
Read MoreTop 3 Gun Rights Wins & Losses in 2015
What might come our way in 2016? We thought we would do a “year in review” to look back at 2015 as challenges and accomplishments for this last year might be an indication of where we’re headed.
Read MoreNRA’s Opinion on Background Checks
The NRA has published a compelling video that addresses some of the core and most topical gun control conversations happening in American politics. Somehow the facts outlined in this video haven’t been mentioned by the media or our President as far as I’m aware. Take a look and please share.
Read MoreObama’s Executive Order Imminent
The White House has released a fact sheet that outlines President Obama’s upcoming announcement about his plan to use gun control measures to slow gun violence. Here is the short of what he is proposing.
Read MoreDon’t Confuse Our Objections to Your Solutions For Disagreement Over the Problem
So next time you get into one of “those conversations” try to remind the person that while we may not agree on the solution, we do recognize that there is a problem and we are just as passionate about trying to address it as they are.
Read MoreDo Good Guys Stop Bad Guys With Guns?
This month The Daily Show presented some research and thoughts to suggest that despite the cry from gun supporters, the truth is that Good Guys virtually never stop Bad Guys with guns or that Good Guys are not even generally capable or qualified to do so. I want to address the facts and opinions that were presented.
Read MoreWhy Magazine Capacity Limitations Are A Bad Idea
There seems to be a group of people out there who are calling for capacity limitations because they feel us normal people (non-criminals) don’t have any need for high capacity mags and they tend to feel that of all the draconian gun legislation they would like to pass this is one that is lower hanging fruit.
Read MoreCongress Passed a Law that Blocks the EPA From Blocking Ammunition
Going into the 2015 Thanksgiving holiday President Obama signed into law a new provision included in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2015 that will prevent the Environmental Protection Agency from asserting Toxic Substance Control Act (TSCA) authority over ammunition. According to the NSSF Press Release:
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Universal Background Checks
Of the many common rhetoric of the gun-control lobby, one of the more frequent we hear is a call for “Universal background checks.” This article covers all the core points surrounding the arguments for and against this legislation. Next time you hear anyone call “Universal background checks” a good idea please send them the link to this article.
Read MoreWhat Is Cognitive Dissonance and What Does it Have to Do With Politics and Gun Safety
Among the most natural of human instincts is the need to convince oneself that one’s actions are good and acceptable. In order to understand what is generally called self-justification we have to start with another scientific term; cognitive dissonance.
Read MoreAre Guns Registered in the USA? 5 ATF Databases Exposed
It is also worth noting that not withstanding a Federal Restriction, there actually are several national firearm databases in addition to the several states or cities that keep their own local, and arguably illegal, databases of firearms and their owners. Here is a list of those municipalities…
Read MoreATF Give Up On Ammo Ban Against Pressure from Gun Owners and the NRA
For now the battle is won. Under pressure from both chambers of the US Congress, the NRA’s huge membership, the administration has taken a turn and stopped it’s plan to ban a popular and inexpensive ammunition used by the AR-15 rifle.
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