founding fathers Archives - The Truth About Guns

Apr 25, 2018 |

If there was ever a badass among our founding fathers it would be Andrew Jackson. Why? Keep reading. Jackson was a man’s man – something not exactly promoted or prominent in today’s climate. He refused to back down from a fight, but had a gentle side, too. He loved children and was said to be […]

The US was founded on gun control...allegedly

Editorials

TTAG Morning Digest: Revisionist History, Choosing Your Data and the Roots of Hoplophobia

by Dan Zimmerman |

Dec 18, 2017 |

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A revisionist take that Michael Bellesiles would appreciate . . . Sorry, NRA: The U.S. was actually founded on gun control Madison?s intent could not be more obvious: his Second Amendment refers only to state militias. If not, why include that exemption for what we now call ?conscientious objectors?? When Madison?s amendment was rewritten by […]