Tag Archives: Guns

The first quarter of the 21st Century is nearing its end…

Posted on March 16, 2025 by TPOL Nathan

…and so let us ask ourselves, how are we doing? Think about this, and consider the following: double Baker’s Dozen ™: SELF-DEFENSE TRUTHS FOR THE 21st CENTURY

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A Baker’s Dozen (TM) Quotes on bearing arms

Posted on July 30, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

This Baker’s Dozen is boiled down from several dozen quotes: note that not all of the quotes are from Founding Fathers and not all from so-called conservatives. Or libertarians. The Second Amendment to the US Constitution does not give us … Continue reading →

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Are modern American liberals heirs to Karl Marx?

Posted on March 28, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Or perhaps Groucho? A correspondent recently found and shared this quote from the father of Communism and Socialism: “Under no pretext should arms and ammunition be surrendered; any attempt to disarm the workers must be frustrated, by force if necessary” … Continue reading →

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Nebraska cities to imitate New Mexico gun control?

Posted on January 16, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

In April, the Nebraska Legislature passed a statewide constitutional carry bill and declared that regulating firearms is a statewide concern. The legislation also declared existing local firearm laws void and revoked local governments’ power to regulate guns.  However, the cities … Continue reading →

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Is “shoot to kill” safer than alternatives?

Posted on November 4, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

When we or loved ones are attacked, when our homes or vehicles are assaulted, have we decided in advance what will guide our actions? Continue reading →

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When the balloon goes up… are you prepared?

Posted on October 11, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Things can go wrong quickly, as we all know. A sudden busted water line, a downed power line or an exploding transformer. A truck accident blocking a highway. The breaking glass of a patio door at 2 AM. Adults (and … Continue reading →

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Guest commentary: should we stay or should we go?

Posted on July 27, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Rob Morse recently published this at his website, Slow Facts. It is very much worth sharing, and asking outselves these questions. Starting with How should we stop evil? Rob: I observed an advanced training course for armed defenders in school. … Continue reading →

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At last – common gun law found unconstitutional

Posted on May 13, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Many of us have known and stated for years that federal gun laws (and many others) were unconstitutional. It does NOT take a constitutional lawyer to see that any law that restricts the freedom of 18-20 year olds is a … Continue reading →

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Nashville and Uvalde

Posted on March 28, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

As we discussed yesterday, there is a lot that we can (and MUST) learn from school murders. And based on initial reports, at least there was some learning on the part of the Nashville cops (the MNPD) and Covenant School, … Continue reading →

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Something to think about

Posted on December 24, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

From some thoughts by Rob Morse: When we look at the rate of murder per 100,000 people, the US ranks 89th in a list of 230 countries. If we compare countries in Europe with each state in the US, then Norway, Washington DC, and … Continue reading →

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