On this solemn Yom HaZikaron, Jews across the globe come together to honor the fallen Israeli soldiers who gave their lives defending our cherished homeland, Israel. We also salute the brave soldiers who serve every day, protecting our nation with steadfast courage and devotion. We grieve for the victims of terror, whose lives were tragically
Read MoreOctober 7 and the Second Amendment: A Jewish American Lesson in Self-Defense By Doris Wise, Founder and President, Jews Can Shoot On October 7, 2023, Hamas launched a brutal attack on Israel, killing over 1,200 innocent civilians. This horrifying tragedy exposed the devastating consequences of civilian disarmament, a lesson that resonates deeply for Jewish Americans
Read More‘Those states that recognize a form of constitutional carry, “…experience 16.7 percent fewer people killed in active shooter incidents, presumably because there are more armed citizens available in public places.” In addition, when the academics dissected the numbers, they found law enforcement officers killed the wrong person more often than armed citizens.’ So, where do
Read More“Targeted attacks on schools are not uniquely American. They are global phenomena driven by evil, not geography or firearms laws.” School shootings are once again in the news. There were two last week. When the pundits in the media and online talk about school attacks, a false narrative often emerges that it is a uniquely
Read MoreGermany Is Revoking Gun Rights from AfD Supporters—and It’s a Warning Shot for the West
Label a political opponent “dangerous.” Use that label to strip them of rights. Target their supporters. Marginalize them from public life. And if they own guns? Take those, too. In Germany, owning guns is a privilege that can be taken away—not for breaking the law, but for holding the wrong political opinion. Members and supporters
Read MoreRed Flag Laws, Gun-Free Zones, and Age Restrictions: Why They Fail to Prevent Tragedies Like the FSU Shooting
The tragic shooting at Florida State University (FSU) serves as a stark reminder that laws designed to restrict guns and control access to firearms do not stop individuals with evil intentions. Despite the presence of Florida’s Red Flag law, gun-free zones, and an increased minimum age for firearm purchases, a determined criminal was still able
Read MoreBill Cawthon, Second Amendment Society of Texas:There are two databases we use for reference when researching mass shootings: Mother Jones Mass Shooting Database which covers incidents from 1982 to today; the Violence Prevention Project’s Mass Shooter Database, which covers from 1966 to today and which we have extended to 1949.The Mother Jones list includes 151
Read MoreThe British attempt to disarm the American colonists triggered the first shots of the Revolutionary War, proving that the right to bear arms was worth fighting for from the very beginning. Spoiler alert: It went VERY badly for the British! This post includes instances of how past national and present state governments are trying to
Read MoreSome argue the ATF should return to its original mission. But this is its original mission. The ATF is a federal agency policing a constitutional right alongside alcohol and tobacco, with broad, extrajudicial powers and little accountability. The government’s case against Patrick “Tate” Adamiak was led by two Assistant U.S. Attorneys, but their main witness
Read MoreACTION ALERT! Sign the Petition NOW! It takes less than a minute, and you don’t even have to leave your chair! Make a difference today—your voice matters, and it’s quick and easy to do! Take action NOW! Legislation has been re-introduced in Congress to permanently REPEAL 40-year-old restrictions on short-barreled rifles, shotguns and other similar
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