Politicians and journalists often portray fiction as fact. Self-defense is inconvenient, but I’d rather be inconvenienced than be helpless.
Inconvenient Truths About Guns and Gun Control
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Patriot Rob Morse, design engineer/analyst by day. Civil rights advocate by night.
“I respect ideas that have stood the test of time and circumstance. I respect those slow-facts.” says Rob
Rob writes the SlowFacts blog and contributes to the Politics and Guns Podcast as well as AmmoLand Shooting Sports news. He also hosts the Self Defense Gun Stories Podcast.
Bloomberg’s Campaign Changes Politics Across the US
Even if Bloomberg says that he supports your cause, there is no promise of campaign contributions to make him keep his word.
Gun Control in Florida Costs Lives
Gun-control politicians claim “it is for the children”, but in reality, more gun-control in Florida will cost more lives. It could be the lives of those you love. Protect them now.
Have You Seen “Real” Gun Control?
If you want me disarmed, then lead by example. Let him who is without a security detail cast the first vote for gun-control.
Gun Control Adds to the Death Toll in Illinois
Democrat legislators in Illinois make it hard for citizens to protect themselves. We can count the dead and injured who are the real victims of gun control.
Mainstream Media is Out of Control, and That is a Problem
The news media is more concerned with celebrity and political propaganda than telling the truth. Now the real stories are coming to light.
How to Tell That the News Media is Lying to US
Only a spotlight from the press holds politicians in check. We know the media lies to us because the politicians are never shamed into telling the truth.
Political Corruption and Headline Surfing Leave Our Children at Risk
Our view of violence is wildly distorted. The media feeds us the biases of their selected audience spiced with violence and sexual scandal.
Infringed – Is the Right of Self-Defense Half Full or Half Empty?
A growing number of us go armed in public. Unfortunately, we ignored tens of millions of law abiding citizens who were denied the right to bear arms.
Lies Democrat Politicians Told Me and the Media Sold Me
Democrats need to scare urban women into voting for them. They need to convince us that Republicans are handing out guns on the street corner.
Putting Gun-Control to the Test with Real Data: Result – DEADLY FAIL
Gun-control is getting us killed. The sad news is that politicians will continue to call for gun-control as long as it gets them elected. Fortunately, we can put a stop to that.
Gun Control Fails New Jersey
Jersey politicians said this could never happen. We were supposed to be safe since the Jersey gun-control laws disarmed the criminals. Gun control failed and honest people died.
Armed Citizens Stop Mass Murder – Citizens Save Lives Before Police Arrive
If you only get your news from the mass media and popular entertainment, then you might think civilian gun ownership cost lives. Here is the news you missed- Armed civilians stop mass murder.
How the Anti-Gun Media Skews Public Opinion
Most people don’t know that firearms are life saving tools because the US news media hides that story from us.
What voters don’t know can move elections. Ignorance can cost lives.
Gun Control Fails Again at the Pittsburgh Synagogue
A murderer killed unarmed victims at the Tree of Life Synagogue. Here is what failed in Pittsburgh and here is what works to stop mass murder.
“Safe Guns” Cost Lives – How Long Should We Wait in an Emergency?
The so called mandatory “safe storage” recommendations for firearms could cost lives. Let’s look at all the facts.
How Do We Stop Mass Murder? What Is Fact & What Is Fiction?
After the murders at the Pittsburgh Synagogue, I keep seeing this question on Quora and other social media; ‘How do we stop mass murder?’ I’m sorry to give them the bad news but there is no magic…
Gun-Free Friday Will Get Us Killed
They call it another “common sense gun-control law”, but what the gun control groups ask for isn’t common sense at all. In fact, these so-called gun-safety measures are lethally dangerous.
Ignorance Kills When it Comes to Guns & Gun Policy. Here is the rest of the story.
Gun control offers us the myth of perfection. In contrast, reality is messy, but reality includes a lot of lives that are saved when honest people protect themselves with a gun.
How do Pro-Gun Democrats Vote?
I met a few people who call themselves “Pro-Gun Democrats”. How they can be for gun owners and ownership when their party is for gun control and confiscation? How do pro-gun Democrats vote?
Rape Survivor Says Thank You to Some In FL. for Protecting Self-Defense
I was 20 years old when I was raped on my university’s campus by a deranged sociopath wielding a knife. Recovery was hard, and my firearm granted me peace of mind. That wouldn’t be possible today.
Who Are Gun-Phobes Afraid Of?
Gun-phobes are afraid of guns AND gun owners. There are never enough safe spaces to calm the gun-phobes fears. We shouldn’t try. Enough is enough.
Stop Bigotry Against Law Abiding, Armed America
It is called bigotry when the majority blame an innocent minority. The non-gun owning majority of US adults blames legal gun owners for wrongs that armed america didn’t commit.
Violence and Utopia – Realism and Idealism in the age of Gun Control
Seeing evil takes a psychological toll. A realist takes responsibility for his or her own safety. An idealist says that it is society’s duty to protect people against violence. Which one is right?
What the Experts say about Self-Defense and Gun-Free Zones
I’ve studied what the experts say about self-defense and gun free zones. Here is a summary of what I learned. Experts say time is critical. They say we are the only solution until help arrives.
It’s RINO Season & it’s Time to go Hunting for Florida Republicans
I was raped on campus. Campus carry is personal for me. I’m tired of waiting for Florida Republicans to pass bills that would restore our second amendment rights so I can protect myself.
Being Tolerant and “Pro-Choice” for Self-Defense on Campus..and Off
Snowflakes on campus say the police should keep them safe. Me, I’m tolerant and have a live-and-let-live attitude. You could say I’m “Pro-Choice” when it comes to self-defense. So are most of us.
Guns Belong on Campus ..and everywhere else
Some academics and newspaper editors think privately owned firearms don’t belong on campus. The criminals aren’t listening. Honest gun owners make us safer. Here is why.
The Legacy Media Leaves Us Uninformed
This is the age of “post-factual-partisanship.” Expect a steady stream of propaganda as RINOs and Socialists in the news media try to discredit our president. Chose your news carefully.
First Steps are the Biggest – Your First Self-Defense Classes
It is a lot to learn. Your first firearms class covers so much new information. Here is a simple outline of what you’ll learn, and what you might need to unlearn.