The Reason I Carry

Last night as I was out to dinner with friends, one of them noticed that I had my Rock Island 1911 tucked into the small of my back in my waistband holster. This brought about a long debate about gun rights and why I personally choose to conceal and carry a firearm when I go to a populated event. I don’t boast it on my hip, and I always make sure its discreet as possible. I wouldn’t want any potential … Read More

Meet the Gun Control Lobby

posted in: Gun Programs, Liberals 0

The gun control lobby in the US is constantly pushing for new regulations and expansion of the existing laws, usually under the guise of being concerned about recent events. The movements themselves are rather splintered but as responsible gun owners it’s important to keep yourself educated on those who are seeking to restrict your rights. Keeping yourself educated means more than just knowing the names and goals of the organizations. It also means knowing something about the people behind them, … Read More

Share the Safety with the NRA and Smith & Wesson

posted in: Gun Programs 0

Have you heard of the “Share the Safety” program? It’s a new program partnership from the NRA and Smith & Wesson that is essentially a Buy One Get One (BOGO) deal for handguns. But before the anti-gun nuts start screaming about building up arsenals, the free firearm doesn’t go to you. It goes to a citizen who lives in an urban, high-crime area who can afford to purchase firearm protection for themselves. So yeah, it’s really Buy One, Give One.The … Read More