Author Archive
Guns In The News
Arex Rex Zero 1 Pistol — The New Kid on the Block
Article first appeared at Cheaper than Dirt. Just the name, Arex Rex, conjures images of something prehistoric and capable of stomping you between its toes just to be more merciful than swallowing you whole. However, the new Arex Rex Zero 1 is anything but prehistoric. That being said, if it …
Hypocrisy on Firearms Enforcement? Congressman Beyer, Heal Thyself!
Article first appeared at NRA-ILA. On April 11, U.S. Rep. Donald S. Beyer, Jr. (D-VA) rolled out his so-called ATF Enforcement Act, H.R. 4905 in anopinion piece in the Washington Post. Beyer claimed hypocrisy on the part of NRA and other pro-gun advocates who claim existing laws are not being …
New York City: One Law for the Rich, Another for the Average
Article first appeared at NRA-ILA. Somewhere, Big Tim Sullivan might be laughing. Over 100 years after the enactment of New York City’s handgun licensing law (commonly referred to as the Sullivan Act), the measure is still working as the political boss intended. That is to say, it is ensuring that …
Professor: “How can I say I don’t want to support students who are gun enthusiasts…”
Article first appeared at NRA-ILA. More evidence that America’s institutions of higher education have given up any pretense of providing a bastion for the free exchange of ideas came this week in the form of a commentary published in the Chronicle of Higher Education. The piece, authored by an anonymous …
Hillary Blames Guns, Not Criminals
Article first appeared at NRA-ILA. Despite a litany of rebukes from news outlets and organizations that normally provide her with a steady stream of fawning coverage, Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton refuses to abandon her misleading statements blaming Vermont’s gun laws for New York’s crime problems. Moreover, her continued defense …
Rep. Tom Emmer Introduces Firearm Due Process Protection Act
Article first appeared at NRA-ILA. On Tuesday, Representative Tom Emmer (R-MN) introduced H.R. 4980, the Firearm Due Process Protection Act. This legislation is meant to ensure that eligible firearms purchasers are not arbitrarily denied their right to obtain firearms. The Act would afford those who are denied a firearm purchase …
Clinton Panders to Party’s Base, Praises Connecticut Gun Ban as a National Model
Article first appeared at NRA-ILA. Hillary Clinton – growing increasingly frayed over the stubborn persistence of her opponent in the Democratic Party primary – took to Connecticut this week to push her gun control message to what she hoped would be willing ears. No surprise, she combined her dual instincts …
‘Women Had the Right To Carry Long Before We Won the Right to Vote’
Article first appeared at Defender Outdoors. Cosmo magazine kicks off a new, sexist “gunsplainer” campaign with the article “Why You Should Never Date a Gunsplainer” and an accompanying video. In the 150-second video below, Dana Loesch points out that the campaign defines gun owners as white, male and unattractive, while …
A Simple Way to Protect Your Home From Criminals
Article first appeared at Cheaper than Dirt. This only takes about two minutes to protect your privacy and keeps prying eyes from knowing what’s in front of your house or in your garage. In other words, it’s one less tool people can use to stalk you or that criminals can …
SCCY Pulls No Questions Warranty — Why You Should be Thankful
Article first appeared at Cheaper than Dirt. SCCY industries previously offered a “No Questions Asked’ warranty, which was certainly worthy of praise from the gun community. You have to have a lot of faith and great customer service to go that route. However, it seems it comes with its downside …