Author Archives: Aaron Jossie

Self-Defense Tip: Be A Sheepdog

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Aaron Jossie

Dave Grossman is fascinated by the individual’s ability to take another life. Or lack thereof. The retired Lieutenant Colonel’s book On Combat divides citizens into three main groups: those oblivious to the danger of violence, the predators who attack them, and the citizens … Continue reading →

Posted in Concealed Carry, Gun Nation, Personal Defense | 52 Comments

Happy Anniversary, D.C. v. Heller . . . Now What?

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Aaron Jossie

June the 26th marked the third year since the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its decision in the District of Columbia v. Heller case. The Heller case has been viewed as a major affirmation of what the Second Amendment to … Continue reading →

Posted in Gun Nation, Law and Order, Personal Defense | 29 Comments

Off-Duty Cop Dressed as Clown Shoots Teen

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Aaron Jossie

South Side Chicago. Off-duty cop dressed up as a clown for a day-care fundraiser with roughly 50 kids in attendance. Afterwards, at around 10:10 pm, the clown headed home. He was approached by a teen who “asked” for money. Denied, … Continue reading →

Posted in Crime and Punishment, Personal Defense | 16 Comments

What You Do When Your Gun is Un-Welcome

Posted on June 15, 2011 by Aaron Jossie

You’re out running some errands. You have to go into a Post Office. You’re carrying a firearm, as usual. What do you do?

Posted in Concealed Carry, Guns for Beginners, Training & Technique | 26 Comments

2012 Presidential Candidates on Gun Rights

Posted on June 8, 2011 by Aaron Jossie

For many members of TTAG’s Armed Intelligentsia, a political candidate’s stance on the Second Amendment is a critical litmus test. How can we trust a politician that doesn’t trust us to freely exercise our personal and collective right to bear … Continue reading →

Posted in Gun Control, Media | 42 Comments

Kids and Guns: When? How? and Why?

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Aaron Jossie

From as early as I can remember, there were guns in the house while I grew up. Back in the day, it was more common for guns to be in a closet or under a bed, as were the guns … Continue reading →

Posted in Guns for Beginners, Training & Technique | 20 Comments

Self-Defense Tip: Don’t Murder

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Aaron Jossie

Self-defense is just that: defense. The concept is a non-issue. Enter Jerome Ersland, the Oklahoma City pharmacist who shot Antwun Parker in the head during a botched robbery attempt and, after chasing the second robber out of the pharmacy, returned, … Continue reading →