Justice Antonin Scalia was a strong defender of the 2nd Amendment, but that is not all he was. Here are some quotes that illustrate why losing Justice Scalia, as we did this weekend, diminishes us all:
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What Every Gun Owner Needs to Know About Armed Self-Defense
While police departments are a necessary part of a civilized society and while many individual police officers are a credit to their profession and to society as a whole, there are several things that, contrary to popular belief, police are not.
Merry Christmas!
Just a quick note to wish you a very Merry Christmas. I hope that your Christmas time is happy, joyful and blessed. May the good Lord watch over you and keep you safe.
Why California CCW permit holders probably won’t help with an active shooter
It’s a fact that concealed carry permit holders want to help and desire to save lives. Still, when they come to grips with the horrible consequences of doing so, many have told me that they probably won’t.
Happy Thanksgiving!
On my way down the mountain after a three mile predawn hike with some friends for Thanksgiving morning, I was thinking about the many things I’m thankful for.
Let’s stick together and stop tearing each other down
In this Road Rant, I encourage gun owners and supporters of our Constitution and our 2nd Amendment to hang together and to stop picking each other apart. As a Californian, I need the encouragement of my fellow gun owners around the country as I fight for my freedoms here at home.
New attacks on Californian’s gun rights
Lt. Governor Gavin Newsom has gotten a lot of press over the last couple of days over a proposal he made to launch a ballot initiative for the purpose of establishing even more gun control than California already has.
Is the 2nd Amendment Your Concealed Carry Permit?
While I am in complete agreement that the laws are unconstitutional, the truth is that violating them will not change them. It will simply result in the violator ending up in jail or prison and losing his or her gun rights permanently.
What about the AR-15?
The question that keeps coming my way is, “What about the AR-15? I’ve actually had people question whether I even like ARs or even have one. Well, I do and I do.
How to get a concealed carry permit in California
One of the questions I get most often from students is, “How can I get a concealed carry permit in California?” I’ve been through the process in San Diego twice. The process has become a bit more challenging, but the reasons the sheriff will accept for issuance are pretty the must the same.