President Biden uses the tragedy in Boulder, Co to call for laws that would have done nothing to prevent this shooting. In fact, the measures that the President called for, already exist in Colorado law. So is gun control really about the guns or the control?
Originally Published by Amy Swearer at the Heritage Foundation. Very few people disagree with the idea that certain individuals should not be allowed to legally access firearms. Federal law reflects this general consensus by barring felons and those with histories of serious mental health pro...
Originally Published by Amy Swearer at the Daily Signal. On the third anniversary of the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, President Joe Biden issued his administration's first significant push for new gun control measures. Unfortunately, instead of...
Originally posted in the Seattle Times Feb. 25, 2021 After an emotional debate that highlighted and lamented America's sharp political divisions, the Washington Senate has voted to ban the open carry of firearms and other weapons, not just at the state Capitol campus, but at permitted demonstr...
The FBI's National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NCIS) reported that Washington state saw the ninth highest increase in guns and ammunition sales in the country in 2020, and that number continues to rise in 2021. But while more and more Washington residents decide they want to become lawful and responsible gun owners, our State government is looking for more ways to infringe upon that right.
Why are you seeing ammunition prices that are higher than they should be? It’s partly because of the rise in ammo scalpers, who are gaming the market.
In 1888, a confrontation in the coal-mining town of Roslyn, in Kittitas County, just east of the Cascade crest, helped shape the Washington state constitution. The incident, a small chapter in a longer narrative of regional tumult, involved union laborers, strikebreakers, hired railroad guards armed with weapons and violent clashes over race. And all of that led to Washington's constitutional ban on armed militias.
Studies have long indicated that concealed carry permit holder are the most law-abiding of population segments, even more so than law enforcement. So, while the left continues to put forth their gun control agendas, states are passing legislation that provides more choice for gun owners, regardless of what happens federally. These include permitless carry legislation and declarations of sanctuary state and county status.
A trio of computer scientists from the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York recently published research detailing a potential AI intervention for murder: an ethical lockout. The big idea here is to stop mass shootings and other ethically incorrect uses for firearms through the developm...
According to a recent Gallup Poll, fifty-six percent of Americans say they are dissatisfied with U.S. gun laws and policies, marking the ninth consecutive year of majority-level dissatisfaction since the 2012 mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. At the same time, 42% of U.S. adults expressed satisfaction with current U.S. gun laws. But a closer look at the numbers reveals that Americans might be very satisfied with our current gun laws.
At a virtual meeting on Thursday against a backdrop of at least four guns, Rep. Lauren Boebert of Colorado slammed a House committee's proposed rule to bar people from carrying firearms in its hearing room at the Capitol. "This rule is absurd and discriminative," Boebert said in front of a boo...
As many Americans look to buy home and self-defense guns for the first time during the pandemic, this guide will help you with making smart and educated choices.
Last Sunday, President Biden used the three-year anniversary of the criminal attack in Parkland, Florida to call "on Congress to enact commonsense gun law reforms, including requiring background checks on all gun sales, banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, and eliminating immuni...
Today, President Biden used the anniversary of the Parkland, Florida shootings to call on Congress to "toughen America's gun laws." There is no time to wait, the president said. “We owe it to all those we've lost and to all those left behind to grieve to make a change. The time to act is now....
Now that you conceal carry everyday, it is your duty to do so responsibly. Learn how to spot, anticipate and avoid those that create conflict where none exists.
Are you considering gifting a firearm this holiday season? Well there's plenty to consider to ensure you do this legally so pay attention so that your gift doesn't get you or a loved one in trouble.
Civil unrest on a national level—protests, riots, looting and unprecedented street violence—have sadly become part of our American landscape. With a decline in police intervention and the fact that extreme physical violence can spontaneously erupt anywhere, it should make you ponder what can be...
Recent civil unrest throughout Washington, but primarily in the greater Seattle area, has led to the destruction of millions of dollars of personal property. In some instances, it would appear that local government had no desire to assist the very citizens that they are charged with defending. This is not a comment on local police departments, who would at a moment's notice, defend any citizen if given the chance to do their job. Rather, local leadership who has tied both hands behind the back of law enforcement. So, can you use lethal force to defend your property? Can a firearm be used when only property is at stake? The short answer is NO, but learn more here. 1
There's a viscous internet rumor rolling around right now, that it is illegal to conceal carry while wearing a mask. While that may be true in some states, Washington has no such restriction. The bottom line is Yes, you can conceal carry while wearing a mask.
For years the mainstream media and liberal politicians have been telling the American people that they don't need guns. But when faced with an unprecedented threat, it appears that the American people can make that decision for themselves. The Coronavirus should have changed the American gun debate forever.
Cheaper Than Dirt has done it again, feasting on the fears of Americans to strip them of their hard earned money. Some now wonder if Cheaper Than Dirt is a pro Second Amendment company at all.
Originally posted by Raheem Williams, decades of criminal justice advocacy are finally starting to manifest into meaningful reform. But are racist gun control policies about to erase all the progress made?
Far too often for far too long, the Second Amendment has been a second-class right, banished to the back of our constitutional bus. Perhaps the day will come when the people will determine that the best way to curb gun violence is to cull the Second Amendment from the Constitution.
The American Bar Association Has Historically Fought With All Their Might for our Constitutional Rights. Why Are They Abandoning the Second Amendment? The ABA recently ramped up its attempts to restrict lawful gun ownership and further stigmatize the firearm industry. The association, which set...
Make No Doubt About It, Joe Wants Your Guns. Following his huge win on Super Tuesday, former Vice President Joe Biden announced earlier this week that Beto O'Rourke “will be the one who leads” his gun-control effort. Ya, that guy, the one who promised to take your guns.
In order to truly protect those you love, you must know all your rights, responsibilities and obligations as a gun owner. We have nearly 20 years dealing with firearms matters and the answer to nearly every question you may have is right here.