Does Ukraine Value Gun Rights Enough to Remain Free if They Defeat the Russian Invasion?

By Cody Wisniewski Nearly three months in, it’s tough to judge the overall state of Ukraine’s war with Russia. But there’s widespread agreement (and amazement), that Ukraine has defeated Russia’s initial effort to take Kyiv and topple the Ukrainian government. Much of Ukraine’s success in this regard has come from ordinary citizens bearing arms in … Read more

Ukraine: Arming Civilians Proves Public Trust Is Essential To Defense and Preparedness

In another recent article, I pointed out that arming civilians at the last minute to fight an existential threat isn’t the best plan for success. If you really want to have armed civilians be a last line of defense, it’s better to at least ensure they have some experience. But that’s still better than nothing … Read more