responsible gun ownership

Spent bullet on a suburban street with text warning that backyard shooting is a safety issue

Backyard Shooting Isn’t Just a Legal Question. It’s a Safety One.

By Mitch Goerdt / December 29, 2025

Backyard shooting is often framed as a legal issue, but after a recent walk through my neighborhood with my kids, it became painfully clear to me that legality is only…

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Concealed carry students aiming pistols during firearms training class with the words 'Dangerous But Good' overlayed across the image.

Be “Dangerous But Good” Because The World Is Still a Good Place

By Mitch Goerdt / December 9, 2025

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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Chart showing changes in gun ownership in America by demographic from 2017 to 2023, including increases among women, Hispanics, and older age groups.

Gun Ownership in America: Surprising Statistics and What They Mean for 2nd Amendment Advocates

By Mitch Goerdt / February 10, 2025

When it comes to the Second Amendment and gun ownership in America, many gun people assume they’re part of a vast, unified majority. If you came up in a household…

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Mastering Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Responsible Concealed Carry

Mastering Emotional Intelligence: The Key to Responsible Concealed Carry

By Mitch Goerdt / December 7, 2023

Imagine a seemingly ordinary day turned perilous: a casual disagreement at a traffic signal escalates into a heated confrontation. In such a volatile moment, the line between self-defense and unnecessary…

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