Originally posted on March 19, 2015. The Second Amendment protects our right to bear arms. There is no downside risk in protecting the security of your family. The first rule of safety is a firearms safety course sponsored by the NRA. Firearms safety is all about education. Organizations like National Shooting Sports Foundation are dedicated […]
The Armed American Family, Part VI
Originally posted on July 28, 2015. “We’re bringing back the One Million Gun Challenge with a twist,” says Ruger CEO Mike Fifer. Between the 2015 and 2016 NRA Annual Meeting, Ruger’s goal is to sell 2 million firearms. As part of the challenge, Ruger will donate $2 to the NRA for every new firearm sold […]
The Armed American Family, Part V
Originally posted May 19, 2015. Henry Repeating Arms Company is the U. S. manufacturer of over a dozen .22 rifles owned by Debbie and me and all members of our family. (See our favorites the Survival AR-7 and the Lever Action Youth). The ammunition of choice is CCI Stinger (Hypervelocity) 22LR Long Rifle Copper-plated Hollow Point […]
The Armed American Family: Part IV
Originally posted May 6th, 2015. As part of your family’s defense arsenal, does a tactical rifle make sense? The short answer is yes. If you are a pro, you know that a shotgun ranks number one on your list, whether it is semi-auto or pump. Shotguns, however, are the dreaded enemy of the midnight-awakened amateur. Go […]
The Armed American Family, Part III
Originally posted May 4, 2015. Understanding your right to self-defense is a headline issue for all Americans. And a thorough reading of the Castle Doctrine and Stand Your Ground laws is the place to begin. My Liberty and Freedom map shows the gun laws status in all 50 states. Were I in the relocation mode, […]
The Armed American Family: Part II
Originally posted March 23, 2015. The old saying in Switzerland goes, “Switzerland doesn’t have an army, it is an army.” This is because most Swiss males serve in the Swiss army (militia) until 40. All are issued a rifle, which is kept at home. Switzerland is able to completely mobilize its armed forces within 48 hours. […]
