Additional Resources
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 be de-platformed in our current political/censorship situation in this country.
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 be de-platformed in our current political/censorship situation in this country.
Current Postings - NYS - - - Take Action!
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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Attorney General Latisha James commented as New York awaits a U.S. Supreme Court case in the coming weeks that is expected to overturn its concealed carry ban. If the judges overturn the law, state lawmakers have already pledged to come back to the state Capitol to pass a new law that would limit those who have concealed carry permits.
(That statement clearly reflects their true intentions, which have nothing to do with public safety but are all about vindictive destruction of civil liberties)
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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Attorney General Latisha James commented as New York awaits a U.S. Supreme Court case in the coming weeks that is expected to overturn its concealed carry ban. If the judges overturn the law, state lawmakers have already pledged to come back to the state Capitol to pass a new law that would limit those who have concealed carry permits.
(That statement clearly reflects their true intentions, which have nothing to do with public safety but are all about vindictive destruction of civil liberties)
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
>>> During the course of the COVID pandemic, it is highly advised that you contact your local Pistol Licensing Office to find out their hours of operation and visitor policies before visiting 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, 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
Tamika S. Evans, Pistol Permit Clerk: (315) 867-1265
Pistol Permit Office
Regular Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 9:00 AM -4:30 PM * closed 1:00-2:00 PM for lunch *
* Closed Mondays and Fridays *
herkimercounty.org/content/departments/View/27
Madison County
Madison County Office of the Sheriff
P.O. Box 16
Wampsville, New York 13163
Phone: (315) 366-2318 Fax: (315) 366-2286
Pistol Permit Office Hours:
Mon, Tue, Wed & Fri: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM & 1:00 to 4:00 PM (Closed 12:00 - 1:00 PM)
Thurs: 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM & 1:30 to 5:00 PM (Closed 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm)
Please call to confirm availability (315) 366-2406
www.madisoncountysheriff.us/pistol_permits
Oneida County
Office of Pistol Permit Licensing
Dan Patrick Sullivan
Assistant Pistol Licensing Officer
Oneida County Office of Pistol Licensing
Oneida County Office Building
800 Park Avenue
Utica, New York 13501
Phone: 315.798.5821 Fax: 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: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM Phone: (315) 337-4675
www.ocgov.net/pistolpermits
(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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
https://www.firearmspolicy.org/ - Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) - Project of the CCKRBA, CAL-FFL, SAF, CGF, NJ2AS, WVCDL
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
armedamericanradio.org/ - Armed American Radio powered by USCCA
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.
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.
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.
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.
HELLER
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.
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.
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.
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#!
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
Second Amendment Organizations and Blog Sites - (NY) State Level
http://nyfirearms.com/blog/ - NY Firearms - Blog dedicated to the ownership, laws, and politics of firearms and weapons in New York State.
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.
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.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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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
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.
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.
"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:
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
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.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.
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".
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".
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.
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
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
| gun-free_zones_are_targets.pdf |
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
| finding_americas_murder_problem.pdf |
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
| antifa.pdf |
Protecting The Second Amendment - Why All Americans Should Be Concerned - Article signed by 1100 Green
berets. Blue Press, May 2013.
| greenberets_bp_5-2012.pdf |
Congressional Research Service Research Paper: Mass Murder with Firearms: Incidents and Victims, 1993-2013
| congressional_research_paper_mass_shootings.pdf |
BATFE - White Paper
| read-the-white-paper-on-firearms-regulations.pdf |
Report of The National School Shield Task Force - 2013
| nss_final_full.pdf |
NASP Threat Assessment: Predicting and Preventing School Violence
| nasp_doc.pdf |
The Racist Roots of Gun Control - paper by Clayton E. Cramer, American historian, author, and software engineer
| the_racist_roots_of_gun_control.pdf |
The JPFO Genocide Chart, JPFO.org 2002
| jpfo_genocide-chart.pdf |
Preventing Genocide by Greg Stanton, Genocide Watch
| preventing_genocide_by_greg_stanton_genocide_watch_1_.pdf |
A Nation of Cowards
| a_nation_of_cowards.pdf |
Why Americans Need Assault Weapons
| why_americans_need_assualt_weapons.pdf |
The Gun is Civilization - article by Maj. L. Caudill USMC (Ret)
| the_gun_is_civilization.docx |
My Cake
| my_cake_-gun_control.pdf |
Translating Anti-gun Propaganda Into English
| translating_antigun_propaganda_into_english.pdf |
Larry Correia Refutes Gun Controllers Once and for All - article by Larry Correia, Firearms Instructor and writer
| larry_correia_refutes_gun_control_final.pdf |
Carbine vs Shotgun vs Pistol for Home Defense - article by Larry Correia, Firearms Instructor and writer
| carbine_v_shotgun_v_pistol.pdf |
My Gunfight - Thinking Outside Your Box - article by Larry Correia, Firearms Instructor and writer
| my_gunfight_-_thinking_outside_your_box.pdf |
How Often Are Firearms Used in Self-Defense? - article by Larry Correia, Firearms Instructor and writer
| how_oft_firearms_used_sd.pdf |
Mandatory Training for CCW - article by Larry Correia, Firearms Instructor and writer
| mandatory_ccw_training.pdf |
Sandy Hook Massacre: It's Time .... Isn't It?
| sandyhook_mascre_its_time.pdf |
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
| facts_about_mass_shootings.pdf |
CCW Info - I'm Just A Soul Whose Intentions Are Good
| ccwinfoimjustasoul.pdf |
Combating Terrorism
www.dhs.gov/national-terrorism-advisory-system - Department of Homeland Security
National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS)
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