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Our RESOURCES section is merely a partial list of pro-gun, educational, personal security, legal articles, criminal justice research and related websites to reference. Being a firearms owner means you must become educated about firearms, the issues surrounding them, be politically active and engaged, or you will lose this liberty.
These are your rights, so get educated, get active, and get involved! ! !  

"Eternal vigilance is the price of liberty."   - - Wendell Phillips
 
“We must all hang together, or assuredly we shall all hang separately.”  - - Benjamin Franklin


"The penalty good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men."  - - Plato


For your reference - Subject matter categories on this RESOURCES page appear in the same order as they are listed here:

Current postings – NYS

County Pistol Licensing Info

(Un)Safe Act Information – NYS

Protection of Civilian Arms Rights - International Level

Second Amendment Organizations – National Level

Second Amendment Organizations and Blog Sites - (NY) State Level

Exclusively for Female Firearm Owners- National, State Level and Individual Websites and Blogs

More Second Amendment Website and Blogs

Making the Point

Industry Stats and Info

Gun Control Facts and The Second Amendment

Legal Info, Articles Regarding Firearms Laws, Ownership

America’s Founding Documents

Federal Government- Criminal Justice Statistics, Research Information, Regulations

Shooting Organizations

Training Sites by Distinguished Instructors/Trainers

Advanced Information

Articles, Research, Reports

Combating Terrorism


The RESOURCES page will continue to grow as more information becomes available.

Note: While checking some of the websites, I have found they are either defunct or moved (have tried to update) and some of this may be typical after a few years, while some may have been de-platformed during the previous political/censorship situation in our country.

Current Postings - NYS - - - Take Action!

02/13/2025
The 2A (and in many cases 1A) environment as of late has been in a constant state of flux on an almost daily basis because of legislation and legal challenges that are now occurring at an unprecedented rate, making it extremely difficult to track and provide regular updates.  Many 2A cases are making their way through the courts in various states at all levels (district, circuit, appeals and SCOTUS), and a 2A case in one state that makes its way to SCOTUS will impact all states, that's why it is of the utmost importance that we stay informed so we can oppose unconstitutional legislation and strongly support pro 2A legal action and civil rights legislation.  What we do or fail to do now will permanently impact not only our future, but the future of our country and our way of life. The times are tumultuous but we must remain steadfast, and our tenacity will pay off.

Member with a 2A organization (see 2A organizations National Level and State Level) to receive updates regarding what is happening legislatively in your state as well as federally, so you can respond to these timely critical situations.

Below are site links for several attorneys with YouTube Channels, where they frequently provide 2A updates. You may use these channels to stay apprised of the changing 2A situation. 

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 www.armedscholar.com/  - ARMED SCHOLAR - Attorney Anthony Miranda also known as the "Armed Scholar", is a legal expert in                                                          the practice of firearm laws. Anthony currently works with national Second Amendment advocacy groups                                                            and formerly worked as in house counsel for the Firearms Policy Coalition. Erica Miranda serves as head of                                                          videography.
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www.thefourboxesdiner.com/  - The Four Boxes Diner - The Four Boxes Diner serves up hot, fresh Second Amendment news and                                                               analysis. You’ll get the inside scoop from constitutional attorney Mark W. Smith, a member of the United                                                             States Supreme Court Bar, a professor, a frequent Fox News guest, and a New York Times bestselling                                                                 author. Mark's books include The Official Handbook of the Vast Right Wing Conspiracy, First They Came                                                               for  the Gun Owners, and Duped: How the Anti-gun Lobby Exploits the Parkland School Shooting, and                                                               How Gun Owners Can Fight Back.
                                                         To defend your liberty, you need to understand the “four boxes” of American liberty: the soap box, the                                                               ballot box, the jury box, and the ammunition box. We give you the information you need, and we hope to                                                           serve as your source for Bill of Rights news and analysis.
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www.walkertaylorlaw.com/armedattorneys/  - ARMED ATTORNEYS (Walker & Taylor PLLC) - Attorneys Richard D. Hayes II                                                                                      and Emily Taylor provide breakdowns of complex Texas and national gun law. 
                                                                                  We eat, sleep, and breathe gun law. Join us every Monday and Wednesday at 5 PM CT                                                                                      to gain a better understanding of firearm laws, media gun coverage, and all things 2A.                                                                                      We are the Armed Attorneys.

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www.washingtongunlaw.com/  - William Kirk, President of Washington Gun Law, is Washington's foremost expert on firearms and use of
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                                                                                                   www.youtube.com/@WashingtonGunLaw                                                                                 has received national awards to its ability to educate the public about the constant moving target that is our                                                       nation's gun laws.  A former King County Prosecuting Attorney, William has been a defense attorney since 2000                                                 an in that time has been named a SuperLawyer by Seattle Met Magazine every year since 2003.  Mr. Kirk is a                                                     lifelong resident of the State of Washington, earning his Bachelor's Degree from Washington State University                                                     and his law degree from Gonzaga University School of Law.  Bill is a regular contributor to several news                                                             agencies including KOMO 4, KING 5, KIRO 7, Q13 as well as appearances on the Victoria Taft show, Alex Jones'                                                   Info Wars, and TNT.  Bill regularly tours the state to provide comprehensive education about the laws of self-                                                     defense and how to handle self-defense situations from a legal perspective.  


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​NYS Gun Legislation passed and signed into law without consent of taxpayers as of 6/6/2022

Preliminary overview:

Red Flag law in New York will be expanded to allow more people, including health-care professionals, to file risk orders that could lead to weapons confiscations from potentially dangerous people. It requires law enforcement to seek an order if credible information is provided.

Raised the age to buy a semiautomatic rifle from 18 to 21 yrs of age

Licensing/Permit will be required to own a semi-automatic rifle

Ban the sale of body armor to people outside law enforcement or other state-designated professions

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Gun owners beware: 'Bad laws are the worst sort of tyranny' - article by Tom King, President NYSRPA, Bullet Magazine, Vol. 60 No. 5, p.4-5.  NYS voting November 2021 on Propositions No. 1, No.3, No.4, why these must be defeated.
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​Red Flag Orders
- current take on the new red flag law in NYS - article by Tom King. NYSRPA, Vol 59, October 2019
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​Given the recent passage of Red Flag and other anti-gun legislation rammed through by the NYS Legislature (and there will be more to come) without consent of state residents. Provided below are two articles by Alan Korwin on "Due Process" and "Red Flag Laws", to give you some idea of how your civil rights will be impacted. The complete series of articles are posted below in the  ARTICLES, RESEARCH, REPORTS section.
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Civil Rights Restoration Act

Gun Owners of America New York State (GOANYS) is trying to build support for the Civil Rights Restoration Act.  NYS firearm owners had their Second Amendment rights violated by the unprocedural and hasty passage of the (Un)Safe Act.

Download a copy of GOA NY Newsletter Issue 1, 2017
      pdf (GOA NL 1 2017)
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More Than 85,000 Secret Reports Made by Doctors to NYS Police Since 2013 Without Notice To The Patients  
      download a copy of pdf (Secret Reports to NYSP) or visit: www.goanys.com/
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Download a copy of the Civil Rights Restoration Act and share with other firearm owners and concerned citizens.   
      pdf (GOA NY CRRA)
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The Second Amendment: In Legal Brief
       download pdf (2a in Legal Brief)
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County Pistol Licensing Info

>>> Please contact your local Pistol Licensing Office to confirm their hours of operation and visitor policies before going in person. <<<


NOTE: Don't forget to complete and submit the "NYS Firearms License Request for Public Records Exemption" (Opt Out) form when submitting your completed Pistol License Application Packet. This form should already be included with your Pistol Permit Package, or available from your county pistol licensing website, if not, you may download a copy here.
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Herkimer County

Sherrif's Office
Address:
320 North Main Street
Herkimer, NY 13350
Phone: Courthouse 315-867-1167    
 
Heather Bannister, Pistol Permit Clerk: (315) 867-1265
E-mail: [email protected]
Pistol Permit Office
Regular Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday:  8:00 AM - 4:30 PM 
* closed 12:00 - 1:00 PM for lunch *
* Closed Mondays and Fridays *
www.herkimercounty.org/programs/pistol-permit-office/

Madison County

Madison County Office of the Sheriff
138 N Court Street - - Public Safety Building - Jail
Building 7
Wampsville, New York 13163
Phone: (315) 366-2318   Fax: (315) 366-2286
 
Pistol Permit Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM and 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM  (Closed 12:00 - 12:30 PM)

Please call (315) 366-2406 to make appointment, walk-ins not accepted. 
www.madisoncountysheriff.us/pistol_permits

Oneida County

Office of Pistol Permit Licensing

Christina Roberts
Assistant Pistol Licensing Officer
Oneida County Office of Pistol Licensing
Oneida County Office Building
800 Park Avenue
Utica, New York  13501

Office: ( 315) 798-5821 
Mobile: (315) 731-3430
     
APPLICATIONS MUST BE PICKED UP IN PERSON

Pistol Licensing - Public Office Hours:
UTICA:  Oneida County Office Building, 800 Park Ave., Utica, NY 13501
            Office hours  Monday - Friday:  8:30 AM to 12:00 AM and 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
            Phone:  (315)  798-5821
            
ROME:  Griffiss Business and Technology Park
           706 Hangar Road - Corner of Brooks Road (Building 45), Rome, NY 13440
           THURSDAYS ONLY:     8:30 AM to 12:00 PM     
ocgov.net/departments/pistol-permits/

(Un)Safe Act Information - NYS

safeact.ny.gov/  - (Un)SAFE Act
www.troopers.ny.gov/FAQs/Firearms/  - NYS Police website FAQ regarding firearms - - -
                                                           handgun license recertification in compliance with (Un)Safe Act


Protection of Civilian Arms Rights - International Level
Learn about the struggle against firearms regulations/restrictions/bans your counterparts across the globe are fighting, to preserve their rights to own arms. Learn what's going on in other countries around the world, you may be surprised to find you are not alone in the same struggle. You may find that we in the U.S. are only a little better off than our foreign counterparts. Find out about the tightening of the screws with EU gun regulations and how the UN tries to set restrictive arms policies and make them into global standards.  When you learn about what others don't have, and the encroaching restrictions being pushed by political entities, it should make you realize and appreciate what you still do have in this country, and embolden you to defend it!

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iapcar.org/   - International Association for the Protection of Civilian Arms Rights - Events over the past decade have                                          emphasized the need to protect the individual’s rights to defend oneself and one’s family against grave threats, including                                    crime, civil unrest and terrorism. IAPCAR is dedicated to preserving these human rights, but needs your help in the fight. We                              are excited to begin welcoming affiliate organizations. There are no dues requirements; however, any donations would                                        certainly be welcomed and dedicated to furthering the goals of IAPCAR. As we all know, international anti-gun rights groups                                such as the International Action Network on Small Arms (IANSA) are well funded in their campaign to infringe on firearms                                  rights. IAPCAR was formed to counter those groups by rebutting the misinformation and myths about firearms that are often                              internationally published by these groups. Current members include 31 groups from 21 countries on 6 continents representing                            tens of millions of firearm owners concerned about civilian arms rights.

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 https://firearms-united.com/ - Firearms United - Brings together more than 100 million law-abiding gun owners in Europe. These                                                               include reservists, hunters, sport shooters, collectors, firearm dealers, manufacturers, security                                                                           professionals, range operators and ordinary citizens who own not restricted weapons. ​Mission: is to                                                                   stop the European Union from implementing new regulations making the EU citizen’s access to firearms                                                             more difficult. Our goal is to unite all gun owners, hunters, sport shooters, gun collectors as well as                                                                   other gun-friendly passionates, but also to provide you with the knowledge, tools and assistance needed                                                             to make changes. Not only do we have the strength and support within the organization, there is a                                                                     fast-growing network of partners, including individual citizens and institutions which provide us with help                                                           in direct dialogue and action. In October 2013 we started as a European confederation, but now we                                                                   have partners on every continent: Asia, Africa, Australia, North and South America. Lots of regulations                                                               are made on UN level, so Europe was too small for our union. 
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www.protell.ch/de - PROTELL - (Switzerland)- Society for a Liberal Weapon Law - Together we are strong. PROTELL preserves the                                                  interests of all arms-owning and weapon-bearing citizens in a non-partisan way. PROTELL defends itself against                                                  restrictions placed on the arms possession of responsible citizens. 
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​wfsa.net/ ​- The World Forum on Shooting Activities - Mission: The world is changing, and the traditions of hunting and target sport                         shooting are not immune to the shifting tides of the global political environment. The WFSA is an association of hunting,                                     shooting, and industry organizations. Founded in 1996, the WFSA has over 44 existing associations and organizations from as far                         apart as Switzerland and New Zealand, Sweden and South Africa. It represents over one hundred million sport shooters around                           the world. The WFSA and its member associations for over fifteen years have attended every major UN conference affecting                                 hunting or sport shooting. The WFSA is an official United Nations Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) recognized by the                                 Economic and Social Council of the UN General Assembly. It is one of the few NGOs in the world to have been invited to speak                             before one of the five committees of the UN General Assembly. 
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paratus.info/ - PARATUS - The Truth Is Our Weapon - is a platform where you can read about the latest developments at the sharp-                               edge of the South African gun ownership debate. We believe that all people have the right to defend themselves and their                                   loved ones, and that the most effective way to do so is through the responsible use of firearms. Firearm ownership is seen as                             a privilege by some, and as an inalienable right by many others. We fall into the latter category.
                           Checkout the "Articles" section, particularly "Practical Advice" and the "General Discussion" sections, the information shared in                             these articles is well written and applies to all firearm owners.

Second Amendment Organizations - National Level

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https://home.nra.org/   - National Rifle Association (NRA) home page

https://www.nranews.com/  - NRA news site -The most comprehensive coverage video coverage of Second Amendment issues,                                                                 events and culture anywhere in the world.

www.nranews.com/series/cam-and-company  - NRA radio - Cam & Co - hosted by Cam Edwards, Weekday talk show covering                                                                                        Second Amendment related issues.

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www.nraila.org  - NRA Institute for Legislative Action
www.nraila.org/sign-up/ - Educate Yourself
                                               Learn the facts the media doesn't want you to know by signing up for our free weekly email alerts.
act.nraila.org/ - Communicate with Your Elected Officials
                             When you talk, they listen. So call, visit their offices, write letters and send emails. Sign NRA-ILA petitions and complete                                     our gun owner surveys and polls. Make your voice heard and make your elected representatives earn your vote.
www.nraila.org/grassroots/volunteer/ - Become a Volunteer
                                                                      Pro-gun candidates at all levels of government rely on passionate and informed grassroots                                                                                activists to help defend our gun rights. Join NRA-ILA's Frontlines volunteer program and                                                                                    become a part or our army.
www.nrapvf.org/ - Know Your Candidates
                                 In addition to keeping up with the latest news and legislative proposals, arm yourself with the truth about the                                                     candidates running for office in your area and where they stand on the Second Amendment.
triggerthevote.org/register/ - Register and Vote
                                                     Keep track of primary and general election dates, voter registration deadlines, and make sure you vote!                                                             Urge your family and friends to vote too! Remember: Your voice is even more powerful in local elections                                                             where just a handful of votes can mean the difference between victory and defeat.
www.nraila.org/grassroots/write-the-media/ - Fight Media Bias
                                                                                  Combat media bias with the TRUTH. Write letters to the editor and op-eds for                                                                                                  placement in your local newspaper. Comment on online news articles. When you see                                                                                        biased or misleading reporting by the media, call them on it and make your voice                                                                                              heard!
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https://www.gunowners.org/  - Gun Owners of America

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https://www.nationalgunrights.org/  - National Association for Gun Rights

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http://www.ccrkba.org/   - Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms

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https://www.saf.org/   - Second Amendment Foundation

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https://www.firearmspolicy.org/   - Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) - Project of the CCKRBA, CAL-FFL, SAF, CGF, NJ2AS, WVCDL

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http://jpfo.org/   - Jews for the Preservation of Firearms Ownership

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https://www.usconcealedcarry.com/   - United States Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) home page - The USCCA is                                                                          a membership organization that provides education, training and the insurance-backed Self-                                                                              Defense SHIELD to responsibly armed Americans like you. Since its inception in 2003, and                                                                                together with its flagship publication Concealed Carry Magazine, the USCCA has proudly                                                                                    supported a community of hundreds of thousands of patriots from all around the country. It’s                                                                            our mission to arm our loyal members with the tools they need to safely and confidently                                                                                    protect themselves and their loved ones with the utmost peace of mind. Mission statement: By                                                                          2022 we will educate 10,000,000 gun owners, protect and insure 1,000,000 USCCA members,                                                                          stop 20,000 crimes, save a 1,000 lives.

armedamericanradio.org/  - Armed American Radio powered by USCCA

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drgo.us/    - Doctors for Responsible Gun Ownership (DRGO) - is a nationwide network of physicians, allied health professionals,                          scientists, and others who support the safe and lawful use of firearms. DRGO’s members include experts in public health, firearm                        technology, gun safety education, and tactical medicine.

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www.pinkpistols.org/    - Pink Pistols - Basic core principle: that all people have the right to defend themselves from harm, and that                                                     everyone has the individual right to keep and bear arms protected by the Second Amendment. Dedicated to the                                                legal, safe, and responsible use of firearms for self-defense of the sexual-minority community, but not exclusively                                               OF it. Anybody is welcome to join.

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http://concealedcampus.org/   - Students for Concealed Carry on Campus - is a national, non-partisan, grassroots organization                                                            composed of thousands of college students, professors, college employees, parents of colleg students,                                                                and concerned citizens who believe that holders of state-issued concealed handgun licenses should be                                                                allowed the same measure of personal protection on college campuses that current laws afford them                                                                  virtually everywhere else. SCCC has members at post-secondary institutions across the country. Both                                                                the membership and the leadership of SCCC are made up of individuals with very diverse political                                                                      backgrounds.  The members of SCCC look beyond partisanship, toward the common goal of achieving                                                               state laws and school policies based on factual evidence rather than emotional  rhetoric. College                                                                       campuses, though typically safe, do play host to every type of violent crime found in the rest of                                                                         society, from assault to rape to murder. Recent high-profile shootings and armed abductions on college                                                               campuses clearly demonstrate that “gun free zones” serve to disarm only those law-abiding citizens                                                                   who might otherwise be able to protect themselves. SCCC has two main functions. The first function                                                                   is to dispel the common myths and misconceptions about concealed carry on college campuses, by                                                                     making the public aware of the facts. The second function is to push state legislators and school                                                                         administrators to grant concealed handgun license holders the same rights on college campuses that                                                                 those licensees currently enjoy in most other unsecured locations.
                                                        
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http://www.leaa.org/   - The Law Enforcement Alliance of America, Inc. - (SHIELD magazine) -


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www.oathkeepers.org  - Oath Keepers - is a non-partisan association of currently serving military, veterans, peace officers, and                                                          firefighters who will fulfill the oath we swore to support and defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign                                                  and domestic, so help us God. This oath is to the constitution, not politicians.

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https://hellerfoundation.org/   - Heller Foundation - Heller vs. DC case recognized the individual right to firearm ownership. No                                                                    compromise on firearm freedoms and self-defense rights.
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https://americansuppressorassociation.com/​ - American Suppressor Association (ASA) - is the unified voice of the                                                                                                  suppressor industry. Our mission is to unite and advocate for the common interests of                                                                                      suppressor manufacturers, distributors, dealers and consumers. To accomplish our                                                                                            mission, our principal initiatives focus on state lobbying, federal lobbying, and public                                                                                        education. We are the country's leading subject matter experts on suppressors and                                                                                          suppressor related advocacy. We have helped draft state and federal legislation,                                                                                                including the Hearing Protection Act, hosted countless suppressor demonstrations                                                                                      for legislators, spearheading efforts to legalize commercial suppressor exportation                                                                                            through non-legislative means, and have actively lobbied in 28 states, as well as in                                                                                          Washington, D.C. 
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 arbalestquarrel.com/ - Arbalest Quarrel - "As a matter of honor, one man owes it to the other to manifest truth." - Arbalest Group is                                              a limited liability company. Arbalest Group is the publisher of ‘The Arbalest Quarrel’ website. The Company’s                                                      business offices are in Bronx, New York. Arbalest Group created ‘The Arbalest Quarrel’ website for a special                                                        purpose. That purpose is to educate the American public about recent Federal and State firearms control                                                            legislation. No other website, to our knowledge, provides as deep an analysis or as thorough an analysis. Arbalest                                              Group offers this information free. The founders of Arbalest Group, LLC have a deep respect and love for the United                                            States Constitution and, in particular, for the “Bill of Rights.” Without the “Bill of Rights,” this Republic is dead. The                                              “Bill of Rights” is sacred and inviolate.  Visit their blog as well.
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givemeliberty.org/ - Give Me Liberty - in 2011, founder Bob Schulz decided to focus the development of WTP’s PLAN (to institutionalize                                        citizen vigilance and government accountability) in his home state of New York, allowing WTP’s leaders in other states to                                      use New York as a template for the development of the PLAN in their States; and Third, Bob’s epic struggle against the                                        Government to restore the People’s 1st Amendment Right to Petition the Government for Redress of Grievances has                                            consumed nearly 100% of Bob’s time, mostly in Court. Bob’s struggle is now in its 17th year and Bob believes it is                                              coming to a head. There is a great deal at stake for both sides, the People and the Government. With the restoration of                                      the Right will come a tremendous shift in the ultimate power in our society from the Government to the People where it                                      was meant to reside in the first place. CONSTITUTION WATCH USA - Holding government accountable to the rule                                      of law, restoring our first amendment right to petition redress of grievances.
                                    Watch the video to learn the plan: www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBQuq8jkM48#!
                                    

wethepeoplefoundation.org/ - We The People Foundation - Learn about the National Constitution Lobby initiative
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Second Amendment Organizations and Blog Sites - (NY) State Level

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https://www.nysrpa.org/   - NYS Rifle and Pistol Association (NRA affiliate at state level)

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http://www.scopeny.org/   - SCOPE - Shooters Committee on Political Education (based in western NYS)

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www.goanys.com/ - Gun Owners of America New York State

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http://www.ny2agrassroots.com/   - NY 2A Grassroots Coalition to Defeat the NY Safe Act

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http://www.ncf2a.com/    - North Country Friends of the Second Amendment

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​www.newyorkstatefirearmsassociation.org/   - The NEW York State Firearms Association, Inc. is New York's NO-COMPROMISE gun                                                                                          rights organization. We reject the old ideas of compromise, making deals, and trying to                                                                                    find common ground. We are taking the fight to radical socialists AND sellout moderates                                                                                    alike! Stand with Us!
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http://nyfirearms.com/blog/    - NY Firearms - Blog dedicated to the ownership, laws, and politics of firearms and weapons in New                                                                  York State.

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oathkeepersny.wordpress.com/ - Oath Keepers New York- is a non-partisan association of currently serving military, veterans,                                                                     peace officers, and firefighters who will fulfill the oath we swore to support and defend the                                                                                 Constitution against all enemies, foreign and domestic, so help us God. This oath is to the                                                                                 constitution, not politicians.
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www.thelibertyden.com/  - The Liberty Den - is a grass roots organization with the purpose of waking up Americans to the reality of                                                       our civil liberties. We are committed to informing Americans of the deceit deteriorating our freedoms. With                                                         this knowledge, Americans become active Patriots in restoring the original intent of the Constitution thus                                                           ensuring our civil liberties and freedoms.

Exclusively for Female Firearm Owners -
      National, State Level and Individual Websites and Blogs


thewellarmedwoman.com/  - The Well Armed Woman - Carrie Lightfoot - Where the Feminine and Firearms Meet - is the                                                                  complete resource designed to educate, equip, and empower women as gun owners, and to help them make                                                      well informed decisions about the role of firearms in their life. Provides women with access to complete                                                              information, resources and quality tested products tailored specifically to their needs.

www.corneredcat.com/   - The Cornered Cat: A Woman's Guide to Concealed Carry - topics ranging from basic firearm safety                                                 to legal issues surrounding self-defense to raising children around guns to the moral implications of deadly                                                         force and much, much more. Goal  is to educate and inspire people to take personal responsibility for their own                                                 lives and their own safety.

girlsguidetoguns.com/  - Girl's Guide to Guns - by Natalie Foster - Finding the Fabulous in Firearms - Girls guide to firearms,                                                      safety, equipment, training, articles, videos and more.  

www.womenshooters.com/   - Women & Guns - The world's First firearms Publication for Women - Written and edited by women, for                                                         women, the emphasis is on self-defense and personal protection, including real life encounters, with a large                                                       dose of recreational shooting, too. Also includes role-model women gunowner profiles, personal protection                                                         tips, product reviews, and a useful legal column!
                      
armedwomen.org/  - Armed Women of America - is a non-profit organization with chapters across the country where women gather                                          regularly to learn and grow in their abilities to handle firearms safely, responsibly, and competently.  AWA exists to                                              enable women to be their own self-protectors, creating freedom, peace of mind, and confidence in themselves. Our                                            vision is that women have the skills, mindset, and training to defend themselves and those in their care. 
 
limatunesrangediary.blogspot.com/   -  Limatunes Range Diary - Instructor Melody Lauer's blog: The opinions, trainings                                                                            and experiences of a wife, mother and woman with a gun. The site transitions to Melody                                                                                    Lauer's new website:
melodylauer.com/  -  Melody Lauer - Continuation of Melody Lauer's opines, articles and information.


wrongwoman.wordpress.com/firearms/    - Wrong Woman - Instructor Kelly Muir's website contains articles, information and                                                                                       self-defense/ firearms training program developed for women, by women, which teaches                                                                                   women of all skill and fitness levels to take ownership of their safety through  knowledge,                                                                                 empowerment and skill. So when someone is looking for their next victim, make                                                                                         sure YOU are the Wrong Woman™!
                                           
www.juliegolob.com/   - Julie Golob's website - Champion, Veteran, Author, Hunter & Ambassador


dtiwomen.com/   - Defensive Training International (DTI) for Women - by Instructor Vicki Farnum - is an online resource                                        helping women discover effective forms of defensive firearms training and mindset. We’ll keep you updated with news,                                        tips, quips, photos, books, training opportunities, and more.

www.howtogungirl.com/  
- The How-To Gun Girl - by Emily Houston Monroe
, NRA Rifle Coach, competitive smallbore and air                                                        rifle shooter - website is dedicated to exploring and explaining all things firearms. Here you'll find the info you                                                    need on the shooting sports and how to get started.


www.wagc.com/  - Women Against Gun Control - Ladies of High Caliber - “When there aren’t any warm, strong shoulders of a man to                                    lean on for protection, there’s nothing that feels better than the cold, steel barrel of a gun. ”Not all women  support                                            gun control, not all women want to be victims. Free to join. Men are also welcome to join too. (Unlike most women'                                            rights organizations, we don't hate men, we like men!)

waltherarms.com/2022/03/16/walther-women/ - Women of Walther - We would like you to meet three incredible individuals that                                                                                         we are proud to call friends and who have been instrumental in helping Walther gain                                                                                         a better understanding of the female shooting community as a whole.                                                                                                             Gabby Franco and Michelle Waldran, are both members of the                                                                                                         Walther Performance Division (Previously the Walther Shooting Team)                                                                                             and Tatiana Whitlock of the Walther Defense Division.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HcJsmYClFM  - Walther PDP F-Series Roundtable Discussion - Dust off your attention span!                                                                                      This is a great discussion about the development of the new Walther PDP F-Series                                                                                            featuring Michelle Waldran, Tatiana Whitlock, and Gabby Franco! 

www.agirlandagun.org/ - A Girl & A Gun Women’s Shooting League - is a ladies-only organization established by women shooters                                               for women pistol, rifle, and shotgun shooters! The league is designed to take beginners to whatever skill level                                                     they wish to achieve and provide experienced shooters with more opportunities. The objective of some is to                                                       improve their skill levels for self-defense and competitive shooting. Others also are interested in learning how to                                                 choose the right guns, gear, and accessories for long-term participation in the community.

divawow.org/ - DIVA Women Outdoors Worldwide - Mission is to help, teach and support women worldwide in a women friendly,                                   non-threatening, supportive environment by introducing them to shooting sports and a variety of outdoor activities.

www.shootlikeagirl.com/ - Shoot Like A Girl - SLG2, INC. - was established in 2008, with a mission to grow the number of women                                                       who participate in shooting sports by empowering them with confidence. Shoot Like A Girl is the industry                                                           leader in growing the number of women in shooting sports by giving women across the country the opportunity                                                 to shoot a pistol, rifle, and bow in a safe controlled women friendly environment, that empowers them with the                                                   confidence they can shoot! Since 2008, their impact on the shooting sports industry has totaled over 72                                                             million dollars and continues increase.
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www.dcproject.info/  - DC Project - Women for Gun Rights - The DC Project raises awareness that firearms safety and violence                                                 prevention are achieved through education, not legislation; encourages the preservation of America’s gun culture;                                               and highlights the diversity and rising demographic of female gun owners through ongoing advocacy because gun                                               rights are women’s rights.
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More Second Amendment Websites and Blogs

blackmanwithagun.com/  - The Black Man With A Gun Show, formerly known as the Urban Shooter Podcast  - was                                                           created to fulfill a need to stay in contact with the gun community, which Kenn Blanchard has met as a                                                         rights activist along his journey since 1991.  You’ll hear defensive gun use, firearms training tips for the new                                                       shooter and reminders for the advanced.  We are protecting the rights of gun owners, and providing little                                                           known or forgotten facts about American history.


www.gunmovement.org/   - Gun Movement - Created by Rev. Kenn Blanchard to to build unity within the gun community, and                                                        the United States of America.  Gun owners are maligned and misrepresented.  We are all the colors of                                                                rainbow. The truth is, we are the best in America.  We care and protect the freedoms that others dis.                                                                  Mission is to foster relationships in the firearms community providing education, training, and experience to                                                        ensure future generations the pursuit of  life, liberty and happiness as defined by our right to defend                                                                  ourselves, family and our neighbors.

frontsightpress.com/ - Front Sight Press - Blog site created by Tiffany Johnson: lawyer, university teacher, freelance legal writer                                                 and researcher, and certified Handgun Safety Instructor. The purpose of this blog is to offer modest insight on a                                                 topic that affects us all: the Second Amendment in the 21st Century, and trying to break the stereotypes of how                                                 most people perceive Second Amendment supporters.  Welcome to the mind of a young, black female who happens                                           to believe strongly in the Second Amendment. If you’re tired of the same old talking points from the same old                                                     faces, here’s a simple blog from a simple chick who just tries to keep an open mind.
gunwatch.blogspot.com/   - Gun Watch - Monitoring people's right to effective self-defense.
www.undergroundnotes.com/freedom.htm  - Underground Notes - Eternal Vigilance is the Price of Liberty.
www.gunssavelife.com/ - Guns Save Life (GSL) - We are a gun rights advocacy group, founded in roughly twenty years ago.  We’ve                                                 grown rather dramatically since that first meeting of about a half-dozen people in a fast food restaurant. While                                                   we are affiliated with the National Rifle Association and the Illinois State Rifle Association, we are our own non-                                                   profit, dedicated to defending your right to defend yourself. In fact, that’s our mission statement:  We defend                                                     your right to defend yourself. It’s on the masthead of our monthly journal, GunNews Magazine, which has a                                                  circulation of roughly 20,000 each month, primarily in throughout Illinois, but copies inevitably reach the eyes of                                               movers and shakers and other influential people throughout the nation.
krisannehall.com/ - Krisanne Hall - KrisAnne Hall was born and raised in St. Louis, MO and began her career as a biochemist, Russian                                          linguist for the US Army, and a prosecutor for the State of Florida. KrisAnne also practiced First Amendment Law for a                                        prominent national non-profit Law firm.  KrisAnne received her undergraduate degree in Bio-Chemistry from Blackburn                                        College and her J.D. from the University of Florida, Levin College of Law.                                                                                                          KrisAnne is now the president of Liberty First University and travels the country teaching the foundational principles of                                        Liberty and our Constitutional Republic. KrisAnne is the author of 6 books on the Constitution and Bill of Rights, she also                                      has a nationally syndicated radio show and a cable television show. KrisAnne will connect the dots for you like no one                                          else can!                                                                                                                                                                                                      Host of The KrisAnne Hall Show, she pulls no punches, puts Liberty First and gives no quarter to those who hide behind                                      party labels. Like no other host, KrisAnne will tell you what the founders had to say on today’s relevant issues.                                                    KrisAnne is a disabled Army veteran, a mother, a pastor’s wife, and a patriot.  KrisAnne lives in North Florida with her                                          husband JC, an evangelist, missionary to Haiti, and former Russian instructor for the US Navy, and their adopted son                                          Colton.  KrisAnne's whole website is an excellent resource on constitutional information, American History and                                                    Government, as well as the Second Amendment. Check out her whole website, including the "Resources to Protect the                                        Right to Keep and Bear Arms". 
                                    
www.mrcolionnoir.com/ - Mr. Colion Noir - Attorney, Gun Rights Activist, & Urban Gun Enthusiast. One of the leading voices on behalf of                                                gun owners in the never-ending political battle to preserve gun rights and the right to self-defense afforded                                                        through the United States Constitution. Videos convey complex arguments perpetuating the ideals of our                                                            constitutional rights in America regarding the 2nd amendment in a stylish way that makes them simple and                                                        entertaining.
 www.youtube.com/user/MrColionNoir  -  Visit Colion Noir's YouTube channel.
www.ammoland.com/  - Ammoland - The web’s leading Shooting Sports News Service for the Second Amendment, Firearms, Shooting,                                                Hunting and Conservation communities. AmmoLand is a FREE Shooting Sports News Service that is seen by                                                        10,000’s of Ammunition, Shooting and Pro Firearms enthusiast each and every day.
www.thetruthaboutguns.com/ - The Truth About Guns - A group of Second Amendment supporters that has established a website                                                               with articles and news articles, gun reviews, gear reviews, hunting and facts about guns.

Making the Point

www.a-human-right.com/  - A Human Right - Oleg Volk does an excellent job with this educational website to drive home the point                                                       that SELF DEFENSE IS A BASIC HUMAN RIGHT. Also visit his forum: Gun Rights Media,                                                which is also accessible through his website.


 Watch "Josie The Outlaw" on Youtube, some of her video links below:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=20RoAfflGCM  - Why Good People Should Be Armed

www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1t9xBe0wPw  - When Resistance Becomes Duty

www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOsN-P5abVg  - Message To Police

www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7nqdV7wV2k  - The True Duty of A Jury (If you found this video interesting, visit the                                                                                                         Fully Informed Jury Association website further below in the LEGAL INFO, ARTICLES                                                                                   REGARDING FIREARMS LAWS, OWNERSHIP section)

www.youtube.com/watch?v=2eZC98kOtec  - On Being an Outlaw

www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCEurARQhoo - Josie The Outlaw speaks on the Second Amendment



Industry Stats and Info

www.nssf.org/  - National Shooting Sports Foundation - Various subject matter information, reference the site navigation bar:                                        "Safety", "Shooting", "Hunting",  "Research" and "Government" sections.

www.saami.org/  - Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute, Inc. (SAAMI) -  is an association of the nation's                                    leading manufacturers of firearms, and ammunition components. SAAMI is tasked with: creating and publishing industry                                      standards for safety, interchangeability, reliability and quality, coordinating technical data, promoting safe and                                                    responsible firearms use. SAAMI's mission is to create and promulgate technical, performance, and safety standards for                                      commerce in firearms, ammunition, and components.
                              

Gun Control Facts and The Second Amendment

www.gunfacts.info/  - Gun Facts - Free download for gun facts, debunks the myths of gun control with real information.
 www.gunbanfacts.com/  - Gun Ban Facts - Factual information proving that gun bans don't work.
www.justfacts.com/guncontrol.asp  - Just Facts - Gun Control - Comprehensive and meticulously documented facts about gun                                                                          control. Learn about ownership rates, crime, background checks, accidents, politics, and more.
www.guncite.com/  - Gun Cite - Comprehensive presentation of gun control and Second Amendment issues; analysis of firearms                                                    statistics, research, and gun control policies.
gwg.incnf.org/  - Information about the global war on guns, UN Global Arms Treaty (global gun ban)
johnrlott.blogspot.com/  - John R. Lott's Website - American economist, political commentator, and gun rights advocate. The author                                                  of numerous research documents, articles and several books. Founder of the Crime Prevention Research Center.
crimeresearch.org/  - Crime Prevention Research Center - CPRC is a research and education organization dedicated to conducting                                          academic quality research on the relationship between laws regulating the ownership or use of guns, crime, and                                                  public safety; educating the public on the results of such research; and supporting other organizations, projects,                                                and initiatives that are organized and operated for similar purposes.

Legal Info, Articles Regarding Firearms Laws, Ownership

New York State Law  -  Consolidated Laws of New York's Penal Code
     
      Penal Law: ypdcrime.com/penal.law/

     
Penal Law - Article 35 - Defense of Justification: ypdcrime.com/penal.law/article35.htm
     
fija.org/  - Fully Informed Jury Association - FIJA is a non-profit organization aiming to inform all Americans about their rights, powers                     and responsibilities when serving as trial jurors. Learn about the importance of Jury Nullification.
lawofselfdefense.com/ - ​Our mission: To make you hard to convict. - Attorney Andrew F. Branca, Esq. is in his fourth                                             decade of practicing law, specializing in self-defense law of the United States, where he is an internationally                                                       recognized expert.  Through his legal practice, Law of Self Defense LLC, Andrew helps law-abiding armed citizens                                               make better informed, more confident, more decisive decisions in defense of themselves, their families, and their                                               property. Andrew is an occasional Guest Instructor and subject matter expert (SME) on self-defense law at the                                                   Federal Bureau of Investigation’s National Academy at Quantico and the Sig Sauer Academy, has been the legal                                                 expert co-host on the Outdoor Channel’s enormously popular TV show The Best Defense. Andrew also teaches                                                   other lawyers how to argue self-defense cases as a certified instructor with the Continuing Legal Education (CLE)                                               system in the majority of states around the country. In addition to his legal work, Andrew is also an NRA Life                                                     Member and Certified Instructor, an IDPA Charter/Life member (IDPA #13), and a Master-class competitor in                                                     multiple IDPA divisions.             "You carry a gun so you're hard to kill. Know the law so you're hard to convict."
www.useofforce.us/  - Use of Force -U.S. - Provides basic info with regard to U.S. law and use of force.
www.handgunlaw.us/  - Handgun Law -U.S. - Database for carry maps, w/gun laws and reciprocity.
www.usacarry.com/  - USA Carry - Concealed carry maps and permit information.
www.gunlaws.com/ - Gunlaws/ Bloomfield Press - Bloomfield Press and gunlaws.com are owned and operated by Alan Korwin.                                            This is the largest publisher and distributor of gun-law books in America, nationally recognized as an expert resource                                          in this narrowly focused niche. For more excellent information visit the "Resources" and "Issues" pages, "POSITION                                             PAPERS", and especially Alan's Page Nine Blog: pagenine.typepad.com/
armedcitizensnetwork.org/  - Armed Citizens Legal Defense Network,Inc. - Mission: The preparation, education and legal                                                                 defense of Network members who defend themselves and their families, then face unmeritorious                                                                        prosecution by the criminal justice system.
www.firearmsandliberty.com/   - Firearms and Liberty - Excellent articles/ legal articles re: firearms ownership, constitutional                                                                      rights, gun control,  esp: Legislature & Gun Laws. Check out the "Research Library".
www.keepandbeararms.com/  - Keep and Bear Arms - Helping lawful people maintain their abilities to protect themselves and loved                                                           ones, effectively from anyone who would do them harm - through legal, private ownership and use of                                                                 guns.  Also stands for the repealing of all gun laws which infringe on the civil rights of peaceable women                                                             and men to defend their own lives and property.
www.uslawshield.com/  - U.S. Law Shield - Firearms Legal Defense Program - members: If you “use” a firearm or any legal weapon in
                                             your membership state under the U.S. Law Shield Firearms Legal Defense Program, our program attorneys will                                                   represent you in any legal proceeding (criminal or civil), for zero attorneys’ fees. This includes all criminal                                                           charges arising from a “use” of a gun or any legal weapon.
                                             Site also has a Blog site and "Stay Legal" Gun Law video library.​
​attorneysonretainer.us/ - Attorneys On Retainer - The Attorneys On Retainer program provides the ultimate self-defense plan for                                                     responsible gun owners, and the necessary legal defense and financial support if you are ever involved in a self-                                                 defense incident. Owned and operated by the Attorneys For Freedom Law Firm, the Attorneys On Retainer                                                         program provides you peace of mind knowing that you won’t ever have to worry about funding your legal defense                                               if you are charged with a crime (misdemeanor or felony) after a self-defense incident.


​"10 Things Gun Owners Get Wrong About Their Self Defense Rights" article by Attorney Michele Byington, who specialized for 6 years with a national firearms legal-defense program.
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"Silence is Golden"  article by Attorney T. Edwin Walker - Why do you invoke the right to remain silent? Why invoke your right not to be questioned without your lawyer present?
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"Legshot Syndrome" article by Instructor Dave Nash
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America's Founding Documents

www.archives.gov/ - National Archives - Visit the National Archives website and read America's Founding Documents: The Declaration                                         of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. Learn about the Framers of the Constitution (biographies)                                             and how the Constitution was created.


Federal Government:
      Criminal Justice Statistics, Research Information, Regulations and Programs

www.atf.gov/  - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives - Reference information in the "Firearms", "Regulations"                                  and "Resource Center" sections.                                                                                                             
www.ncjrs.gov/  - National Criminal Justice Reference Service - Established in 1972, the National Criminal Justice Reference                                           Service (NCJRS) is a federally funded resource offering justice and drug-related information to support research, policy,                                       and program development worldwide. NCJRS services and resources are available to anyone interested in crime, victim                                       assistance, and public safety including policymakers, practitioners, researchers, educators, community leaders, and the                                       general public.
                                 Reference the "About NCJRS" tab, page for access to other Dept. of Justice and research sites. Links below:

      ojp.gov/  - Office of Justice Programs

      ojp.gov/about/offices/oaag.htm  - (OOAG) Office of the Assistant Attorney General

      www.bjs.gov/  - Bureau of Justice Statistics - Includes UCR, Corrections, Probation and Parole statistics.

      www.nij.gov/Pages/welcome.aspx 
- National Institute of Justice - Includes the Justice Technology Information Center.

            www.justnet.org/ 
- Justice Technology Information Center
             
      schoolsafetyinfo.org/  - School Safety Information

      www.ovc.gov/  - Office for Victims of Crime

      www.ojjdp.gov/  - Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention

      www.smart.gov/  - Office of Sex Offender Sentencing, Monitoring, Apprehending, Registering and Tracking      


Shooting Organizations

appleseedinfo.org/  - Project Appleseed is an activity of The Revolutionary War Veterans Association, a 501(c)(3) non-profit                                                      organization, dedicated to teaching every American our shared heritage and history as well as traditional rifle                                                      marksmanship skills.
www.usashooting.org/  - USA Shooting, a 501c3 non-profit corporation, chartered by the United States Olympic Committee as the                                                       National Governing Body for the sport of shooting in April 1995.  The organization implements and manages                                                       development programs and sanctions events at the local, state, regional, and national levels; developing                                                           shooting athletes from grassroots to Olympic medals. Mission: Prepare American athletes to win Olympic and                                                     Paralympic medals, promote the shooting sports throughout the U.S., and govern the conduct of international                                                     shooting in the country.
www.ipsc.org/  - International Practical Shooting Confederation
www.idpa.com/  - International Defensive Pistol Association
www.uspsa.org/ - United States Practical Shooting Association
3gunnation.com/  - 3 Gun Nation - Three Gun Competition Shooting
steelchallenge.com/ - Steel Challenge Shooting Association
www.ussteelshoot.com/ - US Steel Shoot Championship - USPSA and US Steel Shoot have signed a continuing agreement for US                                                    Steel Shoot to be the sanctioned provider of the US Nationals and Regional Steel Challenge Events.
www.icore.org/ - International Confederation of Revolver Enthusiasts
www.sassnet.com/  - The Single Action Shooting Society - is an international organization created to preserve and promote the                                               sport of Cowboy Action Shooting. 
www.cowboyactionshooting.com/  - Cowboy Action Shooting
www.fastdraw.org/wfda/ - World Fast Draw Association
thecmp.org/  - Civilian Marksmanship Program
www.issf-sports.org/ - International Shooting Sport Federation - is the governing body of the Olympic Shooting events in Rifle,                                               Pistol and Shotgun disciplines, and of several non-Olympic Shooting sport events.
www.paralympic.org/shooting - International Paralympic Committee/ Shooting - Shooting is the ultimate test of accuracy                                                                  and control and in shooting Para sport events, athletes with physical impairments compete in both rifle                                                           and pistol events.
nmlra.org/ - National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association

www.ihea-usa.org/ - International Hunter Education Association - USA - is the professional hunter education association                                                    affiliated with the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies and the 50 state fish and hunter education programs. The                                          programs employ 55,000 instructors, many of whom are volunteers, that  teach hunting and shooting safety and                                                responsibilities throughout the United States.

Training Sites by Distinguished Instructors/Trainers

Notice: Use the resource information in these training sites to enhance your knowledge. Attempting training without experience or without the direct guidance of a skilled firearms instructor could prove hazardous to yourself or others. When doing so, you assume those consequences at your own risk.
www.personaldefensenetwork.com/  - Personal Defense Network (PDN) - brings together the insight and training expertise of                                                                          the best instructors in the industry, and has become the go-to resource for conscientious                                                                                  civilians, law enforcement personnel and military operators interested in defending every aspect                                                                        of their lives. PDN contributors are a hand-picked group, representing all facets of personal                                                                                defense, so you will have the best the web has to offer, all in one destination.                                                                                                  Executive Director Rob Pincus.
www.handguncombatives.com/  - Handgun Combatives - Dave Spaulding's website - instruction in the combative use of the                                                                  handgun.
defense-training.com/  - Defensive Training International, Inc  - Instructors John and Vicki Farnum - Teach the latest                                                      concepts in defensive marksmanship and tactics for a variety of defensive weapons, including tactical treatment                                                  of gunshot wounds.
pistol-training.com/  - Instructor Todd Louis Green's website for pistol training.

massadayoobgroup.com/  - Massad Ayoob Group - Instructor Massad Ayoob - Teaches Threat Management for Responsible                                                          Armed Citizens.

waltherarms.com/category/campus/shooting-techniques/  - Walther Arms - Shooting Techniques/ informational videos

Advanced Information

www.killology.com/  - Killology Research Group - Research focuses on the reactions of healthy people in killing circumstances (such                                             as police and military in combat), and the factors that enable and restrain killing in these situations. This field of                                                 study was researched by Lt. Col. Dave Grossman (Director of Killology Research Group), who authored several books                                         from his research, covering topics: defensive warrior mindset preparation, preventing school violence, and more.
gavindebecker.com/  - Gavin DeBecker & Associates - Private firm that provides protective security, logistical support and advice to                                             public figures, prominenet families, government officials, government agencies, police departments, universities,                                                 large corporations, and at-risk individuals.  DeBecker authored "The Gift of Fear" (highly recommended                                                          reading), in which he discusses factors to recognize threats, and has developed mosaics to assess situational                                                    threat levels. Reference site "Resources" section: Articles, Books, Child Safety, Resources List, and MOSAIC.
www.rbta.net/  - Reality Based Training Association -  Initially formed in an effort to address issues specifically related to Reality                                       Based Training safety. As the mission of LE, Military and various segments of the Emergency Services has evolved,                                             training for these missions in many ways has not. Upon a more thorough examination of various tragedies, dangerous                                         training trends and paradigms were discovered. The RBTA was founded as a means to an ongoing investigation into how                                     such systems CAN be changed so that personnel can be trained in the safest, most cost effective manner possible.
                                Reference site "Information" and then "Recent Articles".
blauerspear.com/  - Blauer SPEAR - Blauer Tactical Systems - Tony Blauer - Teaches a Self defense process by integrating a                                           DNA level survival response with modern human principles of physiology, physics, and psychology. 
www.buildingshooters.com/   - Building Shooters - Dustin and Richard Salomon - Specialize in developing creative solutions to                                                         address today's unique operational and training challenges.  
                                             
Reference site "Articles".         
www.brassfetcher.com/  - Brass Fetcher - Ballistics testing
The www.firearmstactical.com website is no more, but most, if not all of their wound ballistics research and tactical briefs information has been archived and is still available at: http://www.firearmstactical.com/tactical.htm
www.activeresponsetraining.net/ - Active Response Training - Reference the many categories for: Articles, Book Reviews, Firearm                                                                  Reviews, Gear Reviews, News and Tactical Advice, Reader Questions, Shooting Drills, Tactical                                                                            Training Scenarios, Teaching Tips, Uncategorized, Weekend Knowledge Dump.

Articles, Research, Reports

"Gun Laws We Need" article series written by national columnist Alan Korwin (of Bloomfield Press; largest publisher and printer of gun-laws books in the U.S.), which are currently featured in the Dillon Blue Press catalogs. Posted below are articles #1 -#7. You can visit: www.gunlaws.com/  for more information and visit the "Resources" and "Issues" pages, "POSITION PAPERS" as well as Alan's Page Nine Blog: pagenine.typepad.com/
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BIDS vs NICS
If we must have gun-buyer background checks to stop criminals, at least do it without compiling massive records on the innocent. A simple system called BIDS (Blind Identification Databse System) can do this, and at far less cost than NICS (National Instant Criminal Background Check System).
Read the article BIDS vs NICS: 
      www.gunlaws.com/BIDSvNICS.htm

​Puckett and Howard conceived of BIDS, scoped out its basics, and published their results back in 2001.
Read the original Puckett and Howard paper on BIDS
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The Truth About NICS - article by Stephen P. Halbrook, an attorney who has argued cases in the U.S. Supreme Court, is a senior fellow with the Independent Institute and author of The Founders' Second Amendment, Gun Control in the Third Reich, and Gun Control in
Nazi-Occupied France. America's 1st Freedom, December 2020.
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Microstamping - Another attempt to reduce and restrict firearm ownership in the name of "public safety." - article by Dave Emary, Guns & Ammo, March 2022.
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The Truth About Campus Carry - Why Should Adults on College Campuses Be Left Defenseless? - article by David Burnett, an ICU nurse based in Detroit, Michigan. He holds bachelor's degrees in business and nursing from the University of Kentucky and a law degree from the University of Akron and is a frequent contributor to America's 1st Freedom. America's 1st Freedom, January 2021.
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Is Our Freedom For Sale - We follow the money to find out who is financing prominent gun-control groups. - article by Dennis Santiago, a global risk and financial analyst with 40 years of national policy experience. America's 1st Freedom, November 2020.
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California's Ban On Large-Capacity Magazines Goes "Too Far" - Ninth Circuit Strikes Ban As Unconstitutional - Latest Legislative News From Inside the NRA Institute for Legislative Action. American Rifleman, October 2020.
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What Makes A Gun A Gun? - article by Stephen P. Halbrook, an attorney who has argued cases in the U.S. Supreme Court, is a senior fellow with the Independent Institute and author of The Founders' Second Amendment, Gun Control in the Third Reich, and Gun Control in Nazi-Occupied France. America's 1st Freedom, April 2020.
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We Must Remember Our History of Freedom - article by Stephen P. Halbrook, an attorney who has argued cases in the U.S. Supreme Court, is a senior fellow with the Independent Institute and author of The Founders' Second Amendment, Gun Control in the Third Reich, and Gun Control in Nazi-Occupied France. America's 1st Freedom, March 2020.
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​How The Left Re-Defines "GUN FREE ZONE" To Fit Their Agenda - "When the Gun-Grabbers can't win the debate, they change the rules." - article by Dan Wos, Author, Good Gun Bad Guy. Blue Press, December 2019.
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​Is Gun Control Really About People Control - Editorial ​by James I. Ausman, Miguel A. Faria, Surgical Neurology International, pub. 10/04/2019. 
​Excerpt from Abstract: The Second Amendment of the USA Constitution states: “A well-regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.” Today around the USA and the world some people are advocating the removal of guns from the citizens, called “Gun Control,” as the solution to violent crime that they associate with guns in the hands of the public, contrary to what the Second Amendment states.
This review provides a factual background to the debate about the issues surrounding the arguments for and against “Gun Control.” The paper documents many factors that lead to violent crimes committed by people. The means used to cause violent crimes cover the history of human civilization. They include weapons of all types, bombs, toxic substances, vehicles of many kinds, and planes, all to cause the death of others.
. . . There is the overwhelming evidence that disarming the public from using firearms will not reduce violent crimes and will render people defenseless. Other facts indicate that allowing citizens to carry arms will prevent or reduce violent crimes. The debate over Gun Control has become politicized and emotionally based, because the real goal is not stated. In respected scientific journals and in the Media, factual information about the causes and prevention of violent deaths has been misrepresented or is blatantly false. Using censorship, the medical press and the mass media have refused to publish articles or print opposing opinions such as those supporting the rights of citizens to bear arms.
. . . logically, from all the evidence presented in this review, citizens should be encouraged to carry arms for self, family, and fellow citizen protection, and as a check on government, a right guaranteed by the constitution and endowed by our God-given natural right. The challenges facing us are multifaceted. Is Gun Control really about People Control?
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​Gun Control Is Not The Answer - The solution to preventing acts of terror and violence by bad or deranged people is not to weaken the ability of the good and rational people to defend themselves - article by Jason Quimet, Interim Executive Director, NRA-ILA.  National Rifleman, October 2019
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​Black And Armed In America - "Guns have done more to keep blacks safe in this country than being unarmed has ever done."  Colion Noir takes claim that the Second Amendment is racist personally - article by Colion Noir, Gun rights activist, lawyer, member of National Rifle Association, and host of web series "CN Live" and "NOIR" on NRA's live streaming network, NRATV.com.  After Opinion article by Clay Turner, Creative Director. America's 1st Freedom, February 2019.
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​The Socialist Wave Is Powerful Enough to Threaten More Than Just Our Politics
- Rising Threat -                      article by Mark Chesnut, Editor. America's 1st Freedom, April 2018.
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​The Coming Socialist Wave That Will Drown Your Guns ​- article by Wayne LaPierre, NRA Executive Vice President. America's 1st Freedom, March 2018.
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​Open Carry - Open Carry Laws Don't Invent A New Right. They Restore An Ancient One. - article by Charles C.W. Cooke, Editor of The National Review Online. America's 1st Freedom, March 2018.
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​Holding The Line - Restricting Lawful Gun Ownership Won't Stop Mass Murders - article by Dave Kopel, research director at Independence Institute and contributor to America's 1st Freedom. America's 1st Freedom, May 2018.
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Why Gun Haters Blame Gun Owners For Mass Murder - article by Charles C.W. Cooke, Editor of The National Review Online and frequent America's 1st Freedom contributor. America's 1st Freedom, May 2018.
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​"The 2016 Journalist's Guide to Gun Violence Coverage" - Part 1
Written by Dr. Michael S. Brown, and posted July 25, 2018 on the Doctors for Responsible Gun Ownership (drgo.us) website. This is the first article of a two part series covering the journalistic principles followed by so many in the mainstream media on how gun violence is reported.
       drgo.us/the-2016-journalists-guide-to-gun-violence-coverage-part-1/

​"The 2016 Journalist's Guide to Gun Violence Coverage" - Part 2
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Written by Dr. Michael S. Brown, and posted July 26, 2018 on the Doctors for Responsible Gun Ownership (drgo.us) website. This is the second article of a two part series covering the journalistic principles followed by so many in the mainstream media on how gun violence is reported.
     drgo.us/2016-journalists-guide-to-gun-violence-coverage-part-2/

​"Why Adopt a Constitutional Carry Law"  -  article by Erich Pratt
      gunowners.org/why-adopt-constitutional-carry-law.htm

Why the NYS System for Obtaining a License to Carry a Concealed Weapon is Unconstitutional
(Fordham Urban Law Journal article)
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Security: After every massacre, politicians and media complain that "nothing is ever done". There is; it's just not the sweeping gun control they want. The hard work to keep Americans safe is happening everywhere. Just not Washington, D.C. - article by Charles C. W. Cooke, Editor of National Review Online. America's 1st Freedom, December 2017
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​James Madison Did Not Write A Second Class Amendment: Courts are telling gun owners that they must choose between their Second Amendment-protected rights and their other constitutional rights. - article by Charles C. W. Cooke, Editor of National Review Online. Published in America's 1st Freedom, November 2017
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Gun-Free Zones Are Targets - A discussion with researcher John Lott sheds light on the danger of gun-free zones. America's 1st Freedom, April 2017
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​Finding America's Murder Problem: Research shows that 51% of U.S. murders occur in 2% of Counties  - article by John R. Lott Jr. America's 1st Freedom, July 2017
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​ANTIFA
: When You Believe Violence Is An Acceptable Form of Political Advocacy - article by Stacey Washington, a decorated Air Force, Emmy-nominated TV personality and host of nationally syndicated radio program "Stacey On The Right". America's 1st Freedom, November 2017
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​Protecting The Second Amendment - Why All Americans Should Be Concerned
- Article signed by 1100 Green 
berets. Blue Press, May 2013.
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Congressional Research Service Research Paper: Mass Murder with Firearms: Incidents and Victims, 1993-2013
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BATFE - White Paper
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Report of The National School Shield Task Force - 2013
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NASP Threat Assessment: Predicting and Preventing School Violence
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The Racist Roots of Gun Control - paper by Clayton E. Cramer, American historian, author, and software engineer
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The JPFO Genocide Chart, JPFO.org 2002
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Preventing Genocide by Greg Stanton, Genocide Watch
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A Nation of Cowards
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Why Americans Need Assault Weapons
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The Gun is Civilization - article by ​Maj. L. Caudill USMC (Ret) 
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My Cake
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Translating Anti-gun Propaganda Into English
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Larry Correia Refutes Gun Controllers Once and for All - ​article by Larry Correia, ​Firearms Instructor and writer
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Carbine vs Shotgun vs Pistol for Home Defense - article by Larry Correia, ​Firearms Instructor and writer
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My Gunfight - Thinking Outside Your Box - article by Larry Correia, ​Firearms Instructor and writer
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How Often Are Firearms Used in Self-Defense?  - article by Larry Correia, ​Firearms Instructor and writer
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Mandatory Training for CCW - article by Larry Correia, Firearms Instructor and writer
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Sandy Hook Massacre: It's Time .... Isn't It?
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The Facts about Mass Shootings: It's Time to address Mental Health and Gun Free Zones - article by John Fund, a national-affairs columnist for NRO
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CCW Info - I'm Just A Soul Whose Intentions Are Good
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Combating Terrorism

www.cttso.gov/ - Combating Terrorism Technical Support Office

​www.dhs.gov/national-terrorism-advisory-system - Department of Homeland Security
                                                                                National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS)



I do not love the bright sword for its sharpness, nor the arrow for its swiftness, nor the warrior for his glory. I love only that which they defend.”   - - J. R. R. Tolkien, The Two Towers


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