Gun ownership among LGBTQ individuals and left-leaning groups has surged in recent months as fears of targeted violence and political oppression escalated ahead of the 2024 election, according to a report from the Philadelphia Inquirer and also covered by the New York Post. And with the pending inauguration of Donald Trump’s second term, those numbers continue to climb among … Read more
Carrying a gun lawfully for self-defense can make the difference between life and death in a critical situation. Yet at the same time it comes along with risks to the carrier thanks to laws and land sharks. Training can help reduce those risks dramatically. In a perfect world (and most states), you wouldn’t need a … Read more
Gun control debates conjure images of white, conservative men who collect arms for sport. Today, a new population makes up a disproportionate percentage of first-time gun owners: people of color, especially women. Like Hudson, they don’t use their guns for recreation. They own them for protection. In a study conducted between January 2019 and May 2021, … Read more
Historic numbers of law-abiding Americans joined the gun-owning community for the first time in recent years, including large numbers of women and minorities. National gun control groups at the same time continue to shout for stricter gun control laws. As Americans take up their rights, tune out the gun control industry, and personally navigate the … Read more
By Theresa Inacker Shannon Watts, founder of the Michael Bloomberg-owned Moms Demand Action anti-gun rights org, recently published an op-ed in Elle Magazine, called Research Shows Gun Violence And Misogyny Are Closely Linked. It’s Time To Make Sure Abusers Can’t Buy Guns. Watts opined, “To be clear, pro-gun activists don’t disagree with us because they … Read more
By Matt Manda Combat-wounded Marine Staff Sergeant (Ret.) Johnny “Joey” Jones is not unfamiliar with firearms. He’s handled more than his fair share of handguns, semiautomatic rifles and more. Learning to shoot a traditional shotgun for recreation might be what has added something extra special for him about what the Second Amendment means. “Being involved … Read more
By Robert B. Young, MD Over time, we’ve seen changes in focus by the hoplophobic elements of society. Originally, it was all about banning handguns or at least “Handgun Control Inc.” The “assault weapon,” that is, the AR ban of 1994-2004 followed, with no discernible effect on crime, homicide, etc. Movement mutation continued, with groups … Read more
“What’s the best handgun for a new shooter?” How many times have you heard that asked? Some of the worst answers you’ll hear to that question get tossed over the sales counter at your local gun store. The answer, of course, is there is no “best” gun for a new shooter. Instead, there’s the … Read more
By Lee Williams People around the country are increasingly realizing something gun owners have known for decades: You are your own first responder, because when seconds count, police will be there in minutes. After police officials in several states warned the public that they need to arm themselves because of the coming loss of thousands … Read more
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