Tag Archives: self-defense

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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War on self-defense? Some updates.

Posted on May 11, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Despite recent snows in the High County (the Rockies and Sierras and Black Hills, at least), the summer tourist season is nearly upon us. With that, people are traveling and warm days and cool nights (but not too cool) bring … Continue reading →

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Vicious government and vicious dogs

Posted on April 23, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

Most of us have encountered or been told about an encounter with a vicious dog. A dog which, seemingly for no reason, will suddenly lash out at another animal or a human. Attack with no provocation, or even when (as … Continue reading →

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Violence – what is the problem?

Posted on January 2, 2024 by TPOL Nathan

As we enter 2024, a new year, let’s look at a few issues that constantly come up. To pay attention to the daily news, American society seems to be rapidly growing more and more violent. Just a few examples: In … Continue reading →

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Are you up for a fight?

Posted on November 13, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Gun laws still work against responsible gunowners and civic minded people. 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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They didn’t have to die right then

Posted on October 30, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

The murder spree of a still-missing madman in central Maine is resulting in the usual political and social screaming back and forth. Including the loud (and vote-mongering) mea culpa of some Congress-crittur who is betraying his oath of office by … Continue reading →

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Lessons learned from the opening of the 2nd Yom Kippur War

Posted on October 27, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Lessons to be learned from the initial attack of the Hamas war. A guest opinion. Continue reading →

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Government continues to grow more powerful

Posted on August 1, 2023 by TPOL Nathan

Despite greater and greater fractures and failures on the part of federal, state, and local governments. and ever-increasing awareness of the threat the powers-that-be and their agencies and minions present, the powers of these enemies of liberty still are not … 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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