Gun rights versus gun control is a debate that, in theory, is non-partisan.However, we also tend to know where and how various parties will fall on the issue based on their party affiliation. There are exceptions, of course, but for the most part, Republicans are more likely to support gun rights while Democrats are more likely to support gun control. But, as in most things, there are exceptions. We’ve seen plenty of them.And one of those exceptions penned an op-ed for the Minnesota Star-Tribune about the liberal case for the Second Amendment.As a lifelong liberal…
Images by the author The Ruger Security moniker has been around for a long time. It started in 1972 when Ruger introduced a mid-sized-frame, six-shot DA .357 Magnum revolver to compete with similar wheelguns made by Colt and Smith and Wesson. As per Ruger’s business model, it was designed with the everyday shooter in mind, but its main purpose was to attract the attention of agencies seeking a duty revolver. The Security Six (and later Service Six and Speed Six) guns were solid, no-frills guns that came in 2.75-, 3-, 4-, and 6-inch barrel lengths. They were made both in…
No matter how often gun control activists utter the phrase “I support the Second Amendment,” there’s inevitably a “but” that follows and completely negates that self-professed support. Some anti-gun activists want to repeal the Second Amendment. Many others would rather just ignore it and pretend it doesn’t exist. Ruby Goodwin, on the other hand, wants to “complicate” the right to keep and bear arms.Goodwin, a student at the University of California-Irvine, believes the United States is suffering from an “oversimplification of the Second Amendment and its application in the modern day.” Now, I’m not the…
As tensions rise overseas and U.S. forces remain engaged in multiple regions, a topic many Americans thought belonged to history is suddenly back in the national conversation: the military draft.Speculation about conscription has surged in recent weeks following comments from political leaders and widespread discussion across social media. The renewed attention has focused on the Selective Service System, the federal agency responsible for maintaining the infrastructure needed to conduct a draft if Congress ever reinstates one.For now, the United States continues to rely on an all-volunteer military, a system that has been in place since 1973. But the machinery for…
We’ve chronicled several times this year how lawful gun owners in Virginia have been firmly in the crosshairs of gun-ban advocates this session, emboldened by the election of Democrat Abigail Spanberger as governor late last year. Four punitive anti-gun measures have recently been sent to Gov. Spanberger for her consideration after being approved in both the House and the Senate. And all will have dire consequences for law-abiding Virginians if Gov. Spanberger signs them into law. One measure, Senate Bill 727, would outlaw the carrying and transporting of many common firearms on public property. And according to a report from…
This article was originally published by Connor O’Keeffe at The Mises Institute. After Trump ordered this major joint US-Israeli air campaign on Iran a week and a half ago, several politicians, political commentators, and public figures heaped praise on the president for the “remarkable courage” he showed to finally take on the Iranian regime. To capitalize on and utilize all the praise, the White House cobbled together and published a long document full of quotes celebrating how great Trump was for doing this. It included members of Congress like Tom Cotton, Lindsey Graham, Rick Scott, and David Rouzer lauding Trump for his courage and…
The Trump Administration has tasked the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) with boosting resource extraction from public lands across the U.S. That charge includes everything from establishing new oil and gas leasing in Alaska to expanding lithium mines in Nevada. Now, Western Oregon is the latest area slated for increased commercial output by the BLM. On Feb. 18, the agency announced plans to increase timber harvesting across nearly 2 million acres. Supporters see the move as an economic necessity, while opponents worry about the environmental impacts. BLM Oregon Timber Harvest: The Plan The section of public land in question covers…
One of the individuals charged with a shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory parade in 2024 has been released from jail after prosecutors in Jackson County, Missouri offered him a deal allowing him to plead guilty one count of unlawful use of a weapon, while second-degree murder charges were dropped. Dominic Miller was sentenced to two years in prison on the gun charge, but with time served behind bars while awaiting trial he’s already completed his sentence. The deal has drawn plenty of criticism, but Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson is trying to pass…
Left-wing journalist and self-described “disturbed editorial cartoonist” for Alabama’s AL.com, JD Crowe, recently wrote a piece so indicative of Constitutional ignorance that I felt the need to make fun of him, publicly. His piece (of trash), entitled “Bullets for breakfast? Alabama proposes ammo tax holiday while still taxing groceries,” is exactly the type of emotionally devious drivel used to sway those seen by leftist elites as easily manipulated, or useful idiots. The article even begins with the tagline, “Let them eat bullets. – Alabama GOP lawmakers, probably,” a deliberate double entendre undoubtedly meant to stoke fear and demonize political opposition,…
From my experience, a lot of the Westerners I know who have immigrated to the United States are very pro-freedom. They came to the United States because they wanted what the United States stands for. They left their homes in England, Portugal, Australia, the Soviet Union (that’s where they left, not “Russia” as it is today), and other places because they didn’t necessarily have it there. But a lot of people come into this country from other places, and they’re not really all that interested in embracing America as it is. They want to change…
BELLEVUE, WA – American gun owners got quite a chuckle nine months ago when California Gov. Gavin Newsom was gifted a Sig Sauer P365-Xmacro pistol while appearing on podcaster Shawn Ryan’s Tennessee-based program. And their amusement is continuing as media reports note the far-left Democrat still can’t get his pistol because of Golden State gun control laws. The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms says it is “only justice” that Newsom—who has lobbied for and signed virtually every gun control law landing on his desk—cannot take possession of the firearm because of legislation he and his…
The Chicago Transit Authority is rolling out a new security plan as crime on the public transportation system has reached levels not seen in decades, and as the Supreme Court is set to consider granting cert to a case challenging the ban on lawful concealed carry imposed by Illinois law and CTA policy. The move also comes as the Trump administration has threated to yank tens of millions of dollars in funding to the CTA unless it upgraded its security. While the move may satisfy the Federal Transit Administration, it also underscores the reality of…
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and several Democratic lawmakers are once again taking aim at the civilian firearms market with legislation that would bar defense contractors and military-owned plants from selling certain firearms and ammunition to the public. The proposal, called the Stop Militarizing Our Streets Act, was reintroduced in the Senate by Warren and Andy Kim and in the House by Robert Garcia and Jamie Raskin. The bill would prohibit Department of Defense contractors and military-owned manufacturing plants from selling what sponsors describe as “military-grade assault weapons and ammunition” into the civilian market. Elizabeth Warren: “Here we are well into the…
Some United States lawmakers are concerned that ruler Donald Trump could be ready to put boots on the ground in Iran. That would, obviously, mean that this war is going to expand and cause a lot of pain and destruction before it’s all over. While speaking after a closed-door briefing with members of the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday, Senator Richard Blumenthal said the administration appears to be moving toward the possibility of sending U.S. forces into Iran. The comments at the classified briefings with administration officials left some democrat senators with what they described as significant unanswered questions…
A group of masked suspects learned the hard way that breaking into an occupied home can go very wrong. Police in Darien, Connecticut are investigating a home invasion attempt that ended with a homeowner opening fire on three intruders early in the morning, according to reporting from WFSB. The incident happened around 6:00 a.m. on Five Mile River Road, when police received a call reporting a burglary in progress. According to investigators, the homeowner told police that three masked suspects were attempting to break into the residence. At least one of the intruders was reportedly armed. When the suspects forced…
West Milford, N.J., recently became the 18th city in the state to vote to refund all or part of the fees required to obtain a carry permit in the Garden State. The move was in response to a plan formulated by the National Rifle Association (NRA), the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms (CCRKBA) and the New Jersey Firearm Owners Syndicate (NJFOS) to persuade municipalities in the state to voluntarily drop the excessively high fees imposed by the state for concealed-carry permits. A New Jersey statute requires permit holders to renew their permits every two years…
For the second year in a row, Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon has vetoed legislation aimed at preventing law enforcement from enforcing federal gun laws. Gordon’s veto was hardly unexpected, given that last week he called the proposed amendments to the state’s Second Amendment Protection Act an “embarrassment” and described it as fundraising disguised as legislation. Gordon, who vetoed a similar bill last year, cast it as an affront to local law enforcement during the radio show.“So, when you have 23 sheriffs come in and say, ‘This Second Amendment protection act does nothing more than what…
Virginia gun owners just got some bad news. According to a late-night update from Washington Gun Law’s William Kirk, Virginia lawmakers have passed Senate Bill 749, sending a sweeping new gun control measure to the governor’s desk, where it’s widely expected to be signed into law. And once that happens, the countdown begins. Under the legislation, the law will take effect July 1, 2026, giving gun owners just a short window before major restrictions hit the state’s firearm market. The bill targets what the state defines as “assault firearms,” banning the commercial sale, transfer, or offering for sale of those…
This article was originally published by Michael Snyder at The Economic Collapse Blog under the title: The Largest Supply Disruption In History Has Made The Price Of Oil The Most Important Economic Number In The World At This Moment What a wild week it has been already. On Sunday night, I watched as the price of oil hit $116 a barrel. It was insane. Financial markets started to panic all over the world because investors know that if the price of oil stays above $100 a barrel for an extended period of time, it will absolutely crush the global economy.…
“When the new ProMaster City arrives at dealerships early next year, it will be the only mid-size commercial van on sale in the U.S.,” said Tim Kuniskis, head of North American Brands, SRT Performance Division, Retail Marketing. The last ProMaster City commercial van ceased production in 2022. Since then, all the competitors also exited the segment and left a glut of pent-up demand for a small, city-friendly work van to haul folks’ tools and equipment around. “Right now, in the market, there are no small, compact vans,” said Matt Huber, Senior Vice President, Ram Product. He continued, “So, we do…
Connecticut is a very gun-controlled state, as are most states in that neck of the woods. The only one that doesn’t suck these days is New Hampshire, and based on some rumblings there, I’m not sure how long that will hold. The Democrats in the state have pushed for every manner of gun control they can think of and gotten most of them, if not all. They don’t like guns. That’s clear.However, they’re also facing some blowback for where they don’t seem to mind them, and that’s as a political prop.State Sen. Ryan Fazio of…
