Securing and enumerating the individual right to own and bear the means of self-defense in the US Constitution was momentous and revolutionary. Infringing on that right would constitute the winding of the clock back to a time when such rights were denied by despotic and autocratic governments.
2nd Amendment | The Social Contract Is Not Grounds for the Infringement of Rights
Such an idea is a gross misunderstanding of Social Contract Theory, especially when it comes to the 2nd Amendment and the right of self-defense.
Will Virginia Turn Violent?
If gun rights activists aren’t careful, they themselves may provide the pretext for increased gun control.
Natural Rights and the Second Amendment
Some have long mistakenly considered Natural rights to be granted by the United States Government. This is categorically false. Natural rights, otherwise known as inalienable rights, are rights that cannot be surrendered by citizens to the government.
The Question of Military-Grade Weapons | Part 4
Does an AR-15’s standard caliber size allow for a definition of “military-grade”?
On Red Flag Laws, My Threshold for Support Would Be Steep
To get my support, a red flag law would have to look very different than what we have seen in Democrat-controlled states so far.
The Gun Debate’s Fundamental Disconnect
People like me respond to the possibility of threats (mass shootings, assault, rape, home invasion) by arming themselves with the most effective tools at our disposal. Meanwhile, others respond by calling for gun control.
My Thoughts on Red Flag Laws
Crafting and supporting laws that target criminal intent, such as properly worded red flag laws, can protect the rights of the law-abiding from infringement.
The Question of Military-Grade Weapons | Part 3 – Ammo Capacity
In part 3 of this series, we continue discussing the features of the AR-15, focusing next on the second most common discussed feature: ammunition capacity.