How We Can Help Reduce Gun Violence?
Anti-gun activists would immediately reply that the way to reduce gun violence is to reduce the number of gun-carrying individuals. They would cite statistics twisted to show that, as state relaxation of regulations for concealed carry permits occurred, gun violence increased. It would be their argument that severely reducing concealed carry permits is the answer […]
Do Guns Belong in Schools?
Unfortunately when we think of handguns and schools in the same sentence, it’s usually associated with tragic tales. Perhaps the one most remembered is Kent State University during the sixties. But who can forget 1999 and Columbine High School or the most recent incident at Sandy Hook? Since the latest shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary […]
Bars and Restaurants New Concealed Carry Venue
During the Ohio General Assembly in January, 2018 the Republicans made good their promise to broaden concealed carry permit venues. The new legislation—dubbed the Applebee’s bill—allows those who have concealed carry permits to bring handguns into restaurants and bars. This is merely a broadening of Ohio concealed carry state law. In 2004, Ohio made it legal […]
10 THINGS YOU SHOULD DO AFTER A SELF DEFENSE SHOOTING
Even though most concealed carriers got their concealed carry permit in order to defend themselves and their loved ones from a deadly threat, very few are actually prepared for what to do when they actually do pull the trigger in self-defense. After the shooting stops and the smoke clears, there is a lifeless body lying […]
Outrageous Gun Laws
All 50 states have different rules and laws on guns. There are about 20,000+ federal, state, and local gun laws in the United States. Some state laws on firearms, however, defy logic and may be downright ridiculous. Here are 20 of the most ridiculous gun laws ever passed. In 2011, Florida became the first […]
TIME TO TAKE A CLOSER LOOK AT POLICIES REGULATING FIREARMS ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES
As colleges and universities start back into session, lawmakers and pro-gun and anti-gun activists alike will be taking a serious look at the policies regulating firearms on campus. Since 2015, there have been 15 active shooting incidents on college and university campuses. No federal law restricts guns on college or university campuses. Most […]
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO GUN FREE ZONES
Stopping people from killing people is an admirable goal. Most people would not argue that point. How we stop people from killing people is where the argument usually starts because it always comes down to the right to carry a gun and where. Fight fire with fire. If we arm every citizen, everyone will be […]
DON’T TAKE GUN SAFETY FOR GRANTED
Gun safety rules and practice recommendations are intended to avoid accidental discharge or negligent discharge, or the consequences of firearm malfunctions. Their purpose is to eliminate or minimize the risks of unintentional death, injury or property damage caused by improper use, storage or handling of firearms. Those who practice safe gun handling have a respect for the destructive abilities […]
Are You Prepared To Use Your Gun?
Some people want to obtain a concealed carry permit for their self-defense or for emergency purposes, but before you are able to get your concealed carry permit, your state might require that you complete the forms, pay the fees and undergo some training. Yes, it takes a lot of process, and it will need a […]
