Rumor has it that “may you live in interesting times” is an old Chinese curse, and these are definitely interesting times. Between the civil unrest currently happening in various parts of the United States, the pandemic-inspired economic problems, and political polarization he likes we have never seen in this country, there’s more reason than ever … Read more
By Patrick Buchanan My, what a difference a summer can make, especially in 2020. I shared my initial foray into the world of firearms earlier. Later, I shared this reality check when I realized that although I could carry, at the time I didn’t really want to. Many of you were very helpful with great … Read more
Just over a third of Texans polled say they own at least one gun. Some 17% of gun owners bought a gun within the past 90 days, and of those, more than half were first-time buyers. The pace picked up substantially in August. Most of the people who bought their first gun this summer bought … Read more
“Guns are dangerous. I never wanted one in my home. But a month ago, I bought a handgun and I learned how to shoot it,” says Kat Traylor. “Right now, I need a gun to be safe in this country.” https://t.co/VvcP2KbaY2 pic.twitter.com/GZX4p9KOlY — New York Times Opinion (@nytopinion) July 2, 2020 Many black Americans are, … Read more
After the FBI released their raw NICS totals, this morning, the NSSF has now released the adjusted NICS firearm background check totals for June. The NSSF’s numbers correct for background checks run for purposes other than a gun purchase. To no one’s surprise, the June firearm sales numbers were staggering. Here’s their press release: The … Read more
The recent gun-buying surge that began with the COVID-19 pandemic panic and continued through the civil unrest and riots following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody has created millions of new gun owners who will now eagerly protect their right to protect themselves and their loved ones, the Citizens Committee for the … Read more
In the face of a global pandemic and the recent police killings of black men and women, NAAGA has seen a spike in membership. With over 34,000 members and 75 chapters around the country, NAAGA’s popularity is surprising to many, including its founders. “Good people should have a fighting chance to defend themselves. And if … Read more
It was bad enough that millions of people lined up outside gun stores beginning in March when national emergency was declared. Sales continued at a brisk pace as news dribbled out of cities and states opening their jails and police departments hobbled by an infected workforce. According to a survey of gun stores, 40% of … Read more
Dats the good stuff pic.twitter.com/5wCcuz8DTc — WeaponOutfitters.com (@WeaponOutfitter) June 1, 2020 By Theresa Inacker We all know that Moms Demand Action and Everytown are against “gun violence.” Have you ever asked yourself why the gun control ‘Karens’ aren’t against ALL violence? Why are they only against “gun violence?” I ask gun control shills like Shannon … Read more
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