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Rhode Island Gun Laws: What You Need to Know
As a responsibly armed American, you already know how challenging it may be to stay up to date on gun laws. Rhode Island gun owners, you’re in luck. We’ve gathered some of the most frequently asked…
Continue Reading →Gun Rights on Trial: Statistics, Part 1
A basic principle of freedom in society is that you are free until someone can prove a compelling governmental need to restrict your freedom. The greater the degree of restriction, the higher the…
Continue Reading →Vermont 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… Vermont gun owners, you’re in luck. We’ve gathered some of the most frequently asked…
Continue Reading →Hawaii Gun Laws: What You Need to Know
As a responsibly armed American and protector, you already know how challenging it can be to stay up to date on gun laws… Hawaii gun owners, you’re in luck. We’ve gathered some of the most frequently…
Continue Reading →Basic Concealed Carry Laws: Florida
Carrying a firearm for self-defense comes with a lot of responsibility. Knowing the laws where you carry is just one important task armed Americans must undertake. To help with that, we will be…
Continue Reading →Which States Require a Background Check for Handgun Purchases?
Are you thinking about purchasing a handgun? Do you know about all the hoops you may need to jump through in your state? Maybe you’re wondering under what circumstances you will need to submit to a…
Continue Reading →Black History Is Shackled to Gun Control
Slavery was abolished in the United States with the ratification of the 13th Amendment in December 1865. But inequality and racial segregation continued across the South. Coded Gun Control The Ku…
Continue Reading →North Dakota 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… North Dakota gun owners, you’re in luck. We’ve gathered some of the most frequently asked…
Continue Reading →Going Viral: Taking Back the Social Media Narrative
Most of the time, I welcome the gun debate and look forward to educating others on the history of the issues, the laws as written, the mechanics and language of guns, and the practical impacts of…
Continue Reading →Basic Concealed Carry Laws: Arizona
Carrying a firearm for self-defense comes with a lot of responsibility. Knowing the laws where you carry is just one important task armed Americans must undertake. To help with that, we will be…
Continue Reading →What Happens in Virginia
You’ve probably seen the commercials for Las Vegas featuring the tag line: “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” They usually come with a wink and a nod to some behavior which may not be…
Continue Reading →Alaska 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. Alaska gun owners, you’re in luck. We’ve gathered some of the most frequently asked…
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