Article first appeared at NRAMedia. The elites in this country who don’t want you to own a firearm have no reservations about trusting their own safety to an armed security retinue. The wealthy and powerful will always be protected, but only the Second Amendment can protect the poor and vulnerable. …

Article first appeared at NRAMedia. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel has made a habit of blaming Second Amendment freedom outside of Chicago for gang warfare in the city, but Emanuel’s office ignored our interview requests to explain how this could be so. The Chicago Field Division of the Bureau of Alcohol, …

In this News Minute from the NRA Institute for Legislative Action, Jennifer Zahrn reports that, at a town hall meeting on the Second Amendment last week at the annual CPAC gathering, Chris Cox discussed why the NRA supports legislation allowing concealed carry permit holders to carry on college campuses. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksTzgtu4B9Y&feature=youtu.be

Article first appeared at NRA-ILA. Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced in early March that he is abandoning a potential run for the White House in 2016 after concluding he could not win and would more likely siphon voters awayfrom the staunchly anti-gun Democratic candidate. Bloomberg admits he …

Article first appeared at NRA-ILA. [SPOILER ALERT:  If you plan on watching the fourth season of the Netflix political drama “House of Cards” you may want to finish viewing it before reading this article.] March 4 saw the premiere of the fourth season of Netflix’s hit political drama House of …

Article first appeared at NRA-ILA. Does it ever seem like the entertainment industry needlessly interjects biased and politically-charged content into otherwise entertaining television programs or films? If so, rest assured you’re not unreasonably suspicious. Aside from the biases already attendant to the industry, the truth is that Hollywood is engaged …

Article first appeared at NRA-ILA. President Obama’s hometown of Chicago has been controlled by his political party since at least 1931. The city is a reflection of a certain style of politics and philosophy, one in which single-party rule, corruption, and the casual disregard of human rights all go hand-in-hand. …

Article first appeared at NRA-ILA. The anti-gun press couldn’t contain their excitement. A new study published in the UK’s prestigious The Lancet medical journal purported to show that certain gun control measures could lead to incredible reductions in the firearm mortality rate. CNN blared, “Study: 3 federal laws could reduce …

Article first appeared at Cheaperthandirt. Most often, new shooters are introduced to the sport on .22 LR pistols for good reason. They have a low recoil, light Bang!, and offer an easy initial introduction. But what about a “first gun” for new shooters or those who have shot before, but …

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