Category Archives: Open Carry

Jefferson County Colorado Curtails Open Carry

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Robert Farago

The more I do this job the more I believe open carry is the litmus test for gun rights. Sure, it’s tactically inadvisable. And yes, it scares firearms-averse citizens into full-blown hoplophobia. But any society that forces citizens to hide … Continue reading →

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The Coolest Cop Ever or Just A Bunch of Insufferable Bastards?

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Robert Farago

The last time a teenager lived under my roof I discovered a simple technique for maintaining discipline (i.e. maintaining my own sanity). If my step-daughter asked me why she couldn’t do this, that or the really expensive, time-consuming other thing … Continue reading →

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Posted in Open Carry, Police Procedure | 178 Comments

Missouri Declares Itself a Free State

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Robert Farago

  America is no longer split between Democrat and Republican. It’s now divided between citizens who believe in big government and those who consider small government the key to personal liberty. Social unity vs. individual rights. Economic dependency vs. financial … Continue reading →

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Posted in Gun Control, Law and Order, Open Carry | Tagged | 99 Comments

“I Brought A Gun to School Today”

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Robert Farago

A TTAG reader writes: “Thought you might be interested. Since I’m irritated Gov. Rick Snyder vetoed a bill that would allow me to carry a gun concealed in a school, I decided I would open carry to visit my kindergarten … Continue reading →

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Question of the Day: Is It Time for Open Carry?

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Robert Farago

Why would the North Vallejo Little League suspend the T-ball season because someone’s parent shot-up someone else’s car? Insurance issues? Political correctness? Or is it yet another reflection—after the ridiculous Boston lockdown—that we’ve become a nation of wimps? I reckon hopolophobia … Continue reading →

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Palmetto State Contemplates Constitutional Carry

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Robert Farago

“A Senate subcommittee passed a bill to thunderous applause Wednesday that would allow people to carry guns in public in South Carolina without a concealed weapons permit,” lohud.com reports. Like many in law enforcement, Charleston Police Capt. Brian Ambrose is SO … Continue reading →

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Posted in Concealed Carry, Open Carry, Personal Defense | 38 Comments

Irresponsible Gun Owner of the Day: Derek Mendiola

Posted on February 10, 2013 by Robert Farago

Gun guru Rob Pincus thinks open carry’s a bad idea; it frightens the horses. Sheep? Whatever. I disagree. More precisely, I’m past caring. With a tsunami of gun control legislation threatening to swamp the Second Amendment in California, Connecticut, Colorado, … Continue reading →

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