Sheriff Richard K. Jones of Butler County, Ohio laid down the law this week, using his office's Facebook page to tell anyone considering violent action against police there that they will be met with a response in kind. Sheriff Jones told readers "You shoot at the police expect us to shoot back." He wrote: IF YOU THINK ABOUT COMING TO BUTLER COUNTY TO ABUSE POLICE THINK AGAIN Butler County Sheriff Richard K. Jones states he has seen the lawlessness in the country over the last few months directed towards police. The Sheriff has seen water dumped on police in New York, bricks and frozen … [Read more...]
You Ain't Taking My Guns
“According to statistics from the NRA, around 23% of women in the U.S. own guns, when just 13% did in 2005,” writes Susanne Edward in her piece in Americas1stFreedom, “The RISE of the Woman Gun Owner.”
“The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF),” she continues, “has documented a 77% rise in female gun ownership since 2005.”
As Democrats target the suburban female demographic in 2020, they might want to check that, “Hell, yes, we’re going to take your AR-15, your AK-47” strategy at the door.
Millions of men and women across America are here to tell Democrats "You ain't takin' my guns." Read more about Americans fighting back against gun control below:
Americans Want Guns Now More than Ever: Will They Elect Anti-Gun Politicians?
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...]
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...]
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...]
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 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...]
God Bless America and the Second Amendment
At America's First Freedom, Charlie Daniels paints a stark picture of what America would look like without the Second Amendment. He writes: It is easy to discredit the fallacy that severe restrictions on the sale and ownership of firearms is a means of curbing violence in America. We need look no further than across our southern border. Did you know there is only one gun store in Mexico, guarded by armed military personnel? It takes months of paperwork to even have the chance to buy a gun. If you are not law enforcement or military, you are lucky to procure a .22. Most Mexicans have about … [Read more...]
Life is Good: You’re Ready to Protect Your Turf
You’re telling me your life is good and, in times like these, it is so great to hear. You’re telling me, especially if you’re retired, that your life hasn’t changed all that much. No, you don’t see family as much (you’re looking forward to the 4th when you might), but you’re keeping busy. Here are a few items we spoke about this week: You’re golfing a lot. But not as well as you’d like to. At your recent doctor’s appointment, you asked for a prescription to get you straighter off the tee. You’re building a deck. That is, if you can find pressure-treated wood. I spoke with two … [Read more...]