I wrote this post years ago, and time has passed. The oldest of my grandchildren is now 21, and I’m 81, but my commitment to protecting freedom for my grandchildren has not faded. I still believe strongly in protecting their rights, and those of all law-abiding American citizens. Originally posted on February 27, 2018. The […]
U.S. Survival AR-7
UPDATE 6/27/22: Below is a new video of the Henry U.S. Survival AR-7, one of my favorite rifles for any American family. The rifle, chambered for .22LR, breaks down into three pieces and fits inside its own stock, which seals water tight. This simple firearm is built for survival, just like its name suggests. As […]
America’s Silent Army with 423M Guns
UPDATE 6.6.22: Senate Democrats, led by Chris Murphy (CT), are working up a new round of gun control legislation aimed at law-abiding Americans. On the Republican side, retiring Senator Pat Toomey is working with Murphy to push the legislation forward. Toomey has worked with Democrats on anti-gun legislation in the past. The Daily Mail reports: […]
The Clock is Ticking: You Must Protect Your Family
Originally posted July 20, 2020. If you live anywhere near Chicago/Seattle/Portland, you’re asking me, how much longer will it take for them to come to my neighborhood? Over the last two days alone in Chicago, 63 people were shot, 12 fatally. In Seattle, twelve police officers were hurt in violent protests. And in Portland, the […]
Top 10 Reasons to Own an AR-15
You’ll benefit from spending some time reading “Top 10 Reasons You Should Own an AR-15,” by Mark Overstreet writing for the Federalist. One of the major misconceptions with the AR-15 is that it’s “automatic.” This is false. If you pull the trigger of an AR-15 and hold it in for five or ten seconds—one round […]
Get Your Guns and Your Training—NOW
Originally posted February 4, 2013. Are you aware of New York State’s new gun laws? Big city New Yorkers voted in Governor Cuomo and deserve what they got. Away from NYC and surrounds, many local law enforcement officers have no intention of implementing a shred of Cuomo’s insanity. New Yorkers now have both the opportunity […]
Henry Repeating Arms: “Made in America, or Not Made at All”
For years, I have been advising taking the NRA handgun safety course. There is never any downside in being prepared. Dampening down risk is my lead tenet in both financial and personal security. Many years ago, I received a Henry Repeating Arms Survival Rifle as a gift. Since then I have acquired a number of […]
FBI Stats Show More Guns Equal Less Crime
Originally posted on March 12, 2018. I use a number of Survival Rifles for home defense and the AR-15 for periodic outside practice in remote places. Read more about the AR-7 on Henry’s website here, and on Richardcyoung.com here, here, and here. FBI Stats Show More Guns Equal Less Crime Despite rabid calls for gun control at the recent […]
The Armed American Family: Part I
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 […]
Coloradans Move Right with Second Amendment Activist for Congress
Originally posted July 6, 2020. Colorado Republicans of the state’s 3rd district chose to move to the right, picking second amendment activist Lauren Boebert over 5 time congressman Scott Tipton in their primary election. Boebert is best known for standing up to Rep. Beto O’Rourke when he claimed “Hell yes we’re gonna take your AR-15,” […]
