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Maryland Gun Laws: What You Need to Know
As a responsibly armed American, you already know how challenging it can be to stay up to date on gun laws. Maryland gun owners, you’re in luck. We’ve gathered some of the most frequently asked…
Continue Reading →What Is the Difference Between May-Issue, Shall-Issue and Constitutional Carry?
If you have a concealed carry permit for your state, you’ve probably gone through some kind of application process. While the process can vary widely by state, the issuance of permits falls into…
Continue Reading →How to Fly With a Handgun
The travel season is upon us, and sometimes, traveling with a firearm can be tough. As a law-abiding citizen, you may be wondering how to fly with a handgun. In this video, former State Prosecutor…
Continue Reading →Point by Point, Part I: Q&A
The Return Fire series is meant to arm fellow gun-rights advocates for the public debate on gun policy. We are not likely to sway the most extreme gun-control proponents, but we can paralyze their…
Continue Reading →Iowa Gun Laws: What You Should Know
As a responsibly armed American, you already know how challenging it can be to stay up to date on gun laws. Iowa gun owners, you’re in luck. We’ve gathered some of the most frequently asked firearms…
Continue Reading →Is It Illegal to Carry a Firearm While Under the Influence?
As a responsibly armed American, you might sometimes wonder if you can drink alcohol while you’re carrying your firearm. What does it mean to be under the influence? And how will that affect your…
Continue Reading →Gun Control: Why It Doesn’t Work, Part 2
*This is the second in a two-part series on gun control, taken from the printable PDF guide: Gun Control and Why It Doesn’t Work. New Gun-Control Proposals Target the Innocent — Watch the New Gun Laws and You’ll See They Target You Recent proposals bear this out.
Continue Reading →Real-Life Self-Defense Story
Do you know when you can use a firearm in self-defense? Do you know when you can use deadly force of any type in self-defense? My experience as both a former state prosecutor and a defense attorney…
Continue Reading →What Are ‘Red Flag’ Laws?
So-called “red flag” laws can vary based on location and can change rapidly. Essentially, a red flag law allows people to contact law enforcement if they see or hear something that leads them to…
Continue Reading →The Constitution Didn’t Intend for Us to Have So-Called ‘Assault Rifles’
In my home state of Alabama, law enforcement officers from the city of Tuscaloosa recently attended a press conference on gun violence. This was organized by local NAACP chapter president Jerry…
Continue Reading →Alabama Gun Laws: What You Need to Know
As a responsibly armed American, you already know how challenging it can be to stay up to date on changing gun laws… Alabama gun owners, you’re in luck. We’ve gathered some of the most frequently…
Continue Reading →Gun Control: Why It Doesn’t Work, Part 1
*This is the first in a two-part series on gun control, taken from the printable PDF guide: Gun Control and Why It Doesn’t Work. Free People Bear Arms Gun control isn’t about guns. It’s about…
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