“Most gun control arguments miss the point. If all control boils fundamentally to force, how can one resist aggression without equal force? How can a truly “free” state exist if the individual citizen is enslaved to the forceful will of…
Tag: 2nd Amendment
Hatred for the Second Amendment
Nothing raises the hackles of dictators, tyrants, and oligarchs more than the idea of a substantially armed citizenry. Disarming present or potential opposition has been the fundamental game plan of murderous rulers since Ancient Egypt and Rome. From the more…
Freedom and Guns
The right of the people to keep and bear arms is an extension of the natural right to self-defense and a hallmark of personal sovereignty. It is specifically insulated from governmental interference by the Constitution and has historically been the…
The Elephant in the Room – an Armed Citizenry
“What if the American government ever “goes bad” and becomes a police state? That tyrannical government, if it could enlist the willing support of every American soldier and every American law enforcement officer, which is doubtful, would field perhaps a…
Democide
“They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” Benjamin Franklin The right to self-defense is a natural right given to us by GOD! It is not up for debate or…
The Left’s Gun Control Fetish
I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery. Thomas Jefferson The right to keep and bear arms is anathema to an ever-growing anti-gun lobby, united in their belief that guns are the root cause of the senseless violence that has become…
Don’t Do Something, Do the Right Thing!
It is the oldest mistake in Congress. “We must do something!” It’s a classic error of logic known as appelare desperadi, the appeal to desperation. It inevitably leads to disaster. You must do the right thing, not just anything. This…
The 2nd Amendment Keeps Our Enemies at Bay
“Most gun control arguments miss the point. If all control boils fundamentally to force, how can one resist aggression without equal force? How can a truly “free” state exist if the individual citizen is enslaved to the forceful will of…
Dems Pushing “Potential Criminal” Laws to Steal Your Guns
They who would give up an essential liberty for temporary security, deserve neither liberty or security. Benjamin Franklin Is engaging in commerce probable cause that a crime is being committed simply because it involves a firearm, firearm accessory, or ammunition? …
SCOTUS and the 2nd Amendment
“The Constitution is not a living organism. It’s a legal document, and it says what it says and doesn’t say what it doesn’t say.” Justice Antonin Scalia State legislators denied the ordinary person the right to bear arms in New…
Biden’s Assault on the 2nd Amendment
Supporters of gun control have long called for a national database of gun owners. However, as it stands today, there is no national registry. In fact, the Firearms Owners Protection Act of 1986 prohibits against the establishment of a national…
The “Whole” People Are The Militia
We are once again mired in a frantic debate about the rights of gun owners. And as usual the left is determined to tag law abiding gun owners as enablers of mass murder. Let’s be clear. The Second Amendment is…
Christians and the 2nd Amendment
Natural allies aren’t always bosom buddies. But they can be a powerful force to defend our rights and liberties against hostile government initiatives. Freedom requires such coalitions. Those of us concerned about religious freedom and constitutional liberties have ample reason…
You Should Carry a Concealed Firearm
Doctor John Lott is the president and one of the principal researchers at the Crime Prevention Research Center. Dr. Lott recently reminded us that guns save lives and stop mass murder. I’d forgotten about a few of these situations, though I’m sure…
We are Now Choosing Between Guns and Words
The authors of the Bill of Rights created the Second Amendment(1) for a purpose. They wanted politicians to treat The People as equals despite the great strength of The Federal Government. President Obama’s anti-gun proposals restrict the already weak right…