These everyday killings received far less attention than the mass murder at the parade. But they are the standard for American gun violence: More than 95 percent of gun homicides this year have been shootings with one to three victims. Today, we want to help you understand where and why most everyday gun violence happens. … Read more
By Robert B. Young, MD Over time, we’ve seen changes in focus by the hoplophobic elements of society. Originally, it was all about banning handguns or at least “Handgun Control Inc.” The “assault weapon,” that is, the AR ban of 1994-2004 followed, with no discernible effect on crime, homicide, etc. Movement mutation continued, with groups … Read more
I’ve spent much of the past six months interviewing people across the United States in the leadup to the [New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Bruen] case—part of research for a book I’m writing about the cultural and racial effects of U.S. gun laws. Although I uncovered a wide range of opinions, these … Read more
SilencerCo is producing a series of video profiles of American gun owners of all shapes, sizes, genders and demographics. Why? Because guns are for everyone and gun owners — and gun ownership — have been the targets of opportunistic demagogues for too long. As SilencerCo says . . . Gun owners in this country have … Read more
“The more Black men and women exercise their right to carry, the more police will have to get used to it,” [Narren] Brown said to a room full of NAAGA members. Once classroom learning was over, the group moved on to the shooting range. Julian Merritt, 36, and his father traveled with Brown to the … Read more
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