Tag Archives: hoploclasts

Band-Aids and public schools

Posted on October 3, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

In the past several months, especially after the horrific events in Uvalde, the concept of “school safety plans” has been raised and discussed a lot. As far as we can tell, virtually every school, public and private, from Preschool to … Continue reading →

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Mass killing – no gun required

Posted on September 6, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

As the United Kingdom has found out over the years, now the Dominion of Canada knows. It does not take a firearm to allow mass murderers to achieve their nightmare dreams of notoriety, revenge, and evil. This is again demonstrated … Continue reading →

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Guns – the canary in the mine

Posted on August 27, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

If you are not familiar with Oleg Volk, visit some of his websites (see below) and enjoy his photography of people and weapons. And share his work with your family and friends who may be hoplophobes and hoploclasts but whom … Continue reading →

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Ignorance isn’t bliss – it’s fear

Posted on August 6, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

The question has appeared in various forums over the years. A recent version goes: I found an unfired bullet (live round) in my backyard. How do I dispose of it? Fortunately, an Air Force vet with a sense of humor … Continue reading →

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“Going viral” – more “established law” at risk?

Posted on July 13, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

A long time correspondent and reader alerted me several days to a newly-filed lawsuit which seems to be rapidly promoted and both praised and condemned across the nation. Many of us have long protested that the 1934 National Firearms Act … Continue reading →

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Quaking in fear

Posted on July 8, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

The assassination of FORMER Japanese Prime Minister Abe yesterday by a man with an “undocumented” (homemade) gun without a doubt has a lot of politicians and so-called world leaders in a panic. No matter how calm they present themselves. (No … Continue reading →

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Guns and statistics – liberties and lies

Posted on May 12, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

A guest column by Don Robinson Some time ago (back in 2017), Don answered a question, and his answer is worth reading. The question: What statistics would convince “pro-gun people” (who love guns) that less access to guns and certain … Continue reading →

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Some thoughts on gun-owner databases

Posted on May 3, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

Greg Taggart’s commentary on central gun-owner databases (CGODB) addressed many excellent issues regarding gun registration. All of these arguments, including his examples, are valuable to use in persuading people who favor gun-control and registration the error of this twisted little … Continue reading →

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Uncle Joe lies again: the ghost gun episode

Posted on April 28, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

As we here in the States (and around the world) enjoy yet another episode of the second-season of that great “reality show” featuring dear old handsy Uncle Joe, think about this! A few days back, the DC establishment, with “suitable” … Continue reading →

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California looks to increase rewards for those escaping from the State

Posted on February 3, 2022 by TPOL Nathan

It seems that every few days, we read another story from California. Stories about new regulatory requirements, new laws, new tyranny, new attacks on the family, business, and freedom. Every one of these makes it more beneficial to those who … Continue reading →

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