This is an older post about whether or not we, as a free people, should ever allow ourselves to completely submissive to the government. While I wholly disagree with the reasons the people used to justify the unrest that had played out in Ferguson, Missouri over the last couple weeks, it's plainly … [Read more...]
Can we admit yet that it’s not the weapon?
April 28, 2014 by 17 Comments
Late last week a high school student was fatally stabbed when she rejected an invitation to the prom. So far, reports suggest the girl's killer was an ex-boyfriend. He took out his rage in the populated hallway of hos school early in the morning. I suppose I could make a snide remark … [Read more...]
Georgia’s new gun allowances, what could go wrong? Nothing, actually
April 25, 2014 by 108 Comments
Georgia's governor just signed into law a bill which broadens the areas in which legal gun owners may carry their firearms, including some schools, bars, and churches. This leaves many on the political left snarkily asking, "what could possibly go wrong?" This attitude belies their misunderstanding … [Read more...]
Are we losing the ability to resist our government? Should we be?
March 5, 2014 by 174 Comments
The Political Left has seized upon every opportunity to limit the access for ordinary citizens to own and carry guns. It's been a priority of the Progressive movement for some time. They have a very particular end in mind. To render one of the fundamental purposes the second amendment was … [Read more...]
Exhaustive study: Gun restrictions = more murder
January 7, 2014 by 309 Comments
A 30 year-long peer reviewed study published in the journal Applied Economics Letters has found that states with more restrictions on owning and carrying firearms conclusively leads to higher instances of murder. (Study Abstract) -- The purpose of the present study is to determine the effects of … [Read more...]
New and stricter gun laws didn’t prevent Arapahoe High School shooting
December 17, 2013 by 4 Comments
After the Aurora, Colorado movie theater shooting, the political left in the state moved quickly to enact stricter new gun laws as a response. Critics of this kind of reaction were quick to point out that gun laws don't stop people intent on doing harm to innocents. Of course, this common sense … [Read more...]
Good intentions often lead to bad laws
November 8, 2013 by 2 Comments
When Connecticut first passed new restrictions limiting magazine capacity for guns, I was able to demonstrate in just over a minute why in at least one aspect it was hastily planned. It just now occurred to me that it's even worse than I had first thought. Limiting magazine capacities to 10 rounds … [Read more...]
Why we need more gun related background checks
October 4, 2013 by 8 Comments
A cache of guns was seized in Bridgeport, CT after a months long trafficking investigation. Many -- if not most -- of the firearms were illegal. Included among the weapons was ammunition capable of penetrating the body armor used by police. (WTNH) -- Among the weapons seized were an illegal Street … [Read more...]
Open Thread — Police vs. Armed Citizens
July 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
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Gun Laws Accomplish Nothing: An Analytical Approach
April 23, 2013 by 3 Comments
Atticus is the author of the progressive-right political and lifestyle blog BlogTruth. His experience spans almost a decade providing business and consulting services to firms across the globe. Stop by his blog and say hello. After scowering the internet and a few of my favorite statistic … [Read more...]
Why CT’s new gun control laws accomplish nothing
April 23, 2013 by 1 Comment
Here's a quick demonstration to show why one aspect of Connecticut's new gun restrictions is silliness. … [Read more...]
The inevitability of politicization
April 22, 2013 by 1 Comment
The reason I didn't comment on the Boston Marathon terrorist bombing is because the web is so saturated with blog and news coverage there wouldn't have been anything I could have added. Now that some of the dust has settled (no pun intended) I'll offer just a couple thoughts. I get the feeling … [Read more...]
Conspiracy Alert
April 17, 2013 by 5 Comments
Below is a video recording of a military veteran who was stopped and disarmed by police after being seen openly carrying a rifle. Apparently the man has the legal right to do so in this particular part of Texas but is detained anyway. I am not one to buy into conspiracy theories but the government … [Read more...]
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