You might be one of the millions of Americans who have purchased a gun this year. If you're reading this site, it's even likelier. I have always encouraged you to get your guns and your training now, and millions of Americans are doing just that. They are scared of riots, and politicians who want them to defund the police forces they rely on for safety. In response, gun sales are soaring. The Wall Street Journal reports: There’s nothing like nationwide protests and a murder surge in major cities to cause a spurt of new gun sales. Gun controllers may want to rethink their 2020 … [Read more...]
You Ain't Taking My Guns
Lott Debunks Gun Control Myths
You have undoubtedly heard some "analyst" on a major media network say that the U.S. has more mass shootings than anywhere else in the world. John Lott, who famously wrote the book, More Guns, Less Crime, has written a new volume, titled Gun Control Myths. In the new book, Lott breaks down media-driven myths like the one about mass shootings, examines the data, and debunks them. At National Review, Robert Verbruggen reviews Lott's new book, writing: In a heavily publicized study, the researcher Adam Lankford purported to count all the mass shootings across the world since 1966, and he … [Read more...]
Seattle Residents Speak Out Against “Defund the Police” Movement
Seattle's anti-police protesters recently marched on the home of a city councilwoman shouting "Defund the Police." The protesters have been visiting many of the city's councilmembers, leaving vulgar graffiti and notes on their streets and houses. Some have even threatened physical violence. Matt Markovich reports for KOMO News: About 50 protesters on Tuesday marched to the home of Seattle Councilmember Debra Juarez despite three recent public pleas from Council President Lorena Gonzales to end such protests. Gonzales reported that demonstrators marched to her West Seattle home Monday night … [Read more...]
Big City Riots Are the Best Advertisement for Gun Ownership Ever
Imagine coming home to your apartment to learn that a violent mob that your city leaders refuse to quell has burned your home. That's what happened to Seattle radio host Paul Gallant. Gallant is no right-winger, but even he could see the rationale in owning a firearm after more buildings in his neighborhood came in for the same treatment as his. Paul Sacca reports at The Blaze: Sadly, the rioters attacked a Starbucks that had residential apartments above, and the fire forced the residents to evacuate the smoldering building. Unfortunately for Gallant, he lived above the Starbucks that … [Read more...]
Every Family Should Own at Least One Shotgun: Here Are Three
Every family should own at least one shotgun for home defense. A home defense shotgun should possess specific qualities, including: Easy to use Rugged and reliable Easy-to-find replacement parts/accessories Easy: You want a gun that’s easy to use. If the worst happens and you wake up to trouble in the middle of the night, bleary-eyed and forced to fight, you don’t want to have to think too hard about your home defense shotgun. Rugged: You also don’t want your home defense shotgun breaking or jamming in the middle of a fight. You need a gun that’s rugged and reliable. Parts: … [Read more...]
The Harassment of the McCloskeys Sets a Dangerous Precedent
After Mark and Patricia McCloskey chose to defend their St. Louis home from violent rioters with firearms, they--not the rioters--were targeted by the city's prosecutor, Kim Gardner. Gardner accused the McCloskeys of making the trespassers who tore down the McCloskey's gate "fear for their safety." Wasn't that the point? New developments including the intervention of Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt into the case, and a promise from Missouri Governor Mike Parson to pardon the couple if convicted, make it unlikely the McCloskeys will see any jail time. But, even the thought that the … [Read more...]
The Clock is Ticking: You Must Protect Your Family
If you live anywhere near Chicago/Seattle/Portland, you’re asking me, how much longer will it take for them to come to my neighborhood? Over the last two days alone in Chicago, 63 people were shot, 12 fatally. In Seattle, twelve police officers were hurt in violent protests. And in Portland, the Police Association office was burned. What a weekend. Listen, the clock is ticking for you to do everything you can to make you and your family a hard target. In other words, as difficult as possible to damage you or a loved one. Thugs like easy targets. When you visit my property, the first … [Read more...]
Your Retirement Survival Checklist: Move to an Island
In times like these, your safety tops the retirement survival checklist. If you can live on an island (Newport, Key West for example) do it. Islands can be easily defended, period. Your island doesn’t need to be surrounded by water. I like the idea of a cul de sac or some high elevation retreat. You get the point: Easily defendable and easy to shut down access. Making the thugs think twice is the point. They aren’t looking for “hard” targets. It’s why I love the work Lauren Boebert is doing in Rifle, CO (can you think of a better name for a town?) at her Shooters Grill restaurant. If … [Read more...]
Americans Are Buying Guns in Record Numbers
You know that I always believe it is best to get your guns and your training now. That's what millions of Americans are doing, many of them for the first time in their lives. The Wall Street Journal reports on record gun sales, writing: Americans are buying guns in record numbers. The new coronavirus pandemic, civil unrest after the killing of George Floyd and the ensuing movement to defund police are bringing in new buyers worried about their personal safety, according to buyers, store owners and gun experts. Gun sales began rising to unusual highs in March, as coronavirus cases began … [Read more...]
Americans Respond to the “Defund the Police” Movement by Arming Themselves
You may have heard the saying "when seconds count, police are minutes away." That's true in normal times, now imagine how long response times will be when police are defunded across America. If you have any doubt about whether or not Americans are paying attention to the attempt to defund the law keepers, doubt no more. The Wall Street Journal editorial board explains that "When citizens conclude cops won’t protect them, they buy firearms." They write: Patricia and Mark McCloskey are the couple made instantly famous—or infamous—after a video showed them wielding firearms as they … [Read more...]