In 1862, a gold-mounted Henry rifle was presented to President Abraham Lincoln. From that day on, the gift of a Henry Big Boy rifle has been foreshadowing of a Presidential bid to come. The latest recipient is South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem (R), who is rapidly emerging as a Republican presidential hope for future elections ... sooner or later (let's hope for "sooner"). As … [Read more...] about Henry Rifles: From Abe Lincoln to Kristi Noem
Gun Rights
NRA & NYSRPA To New York: “It Says Keep AND Bear Arms”
If the U.S. Supreme Court agrees to hear this case, we could have another Heller on our hands... Today, we here at Freedom's Lodge have learned from the NRA that they, together with the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association (NYSRPA), have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a critical Second Amendment case. As Freedom's Lodge readers no doubt already know, New York … [Read more...] about NRA & NYSRPA To New York: “It Says Keep AND Bear Arms”
Second Amendment Foundation Suing Maryland For Refusing to Issue CCW Permits
Maryland's "May Issue" concealed carry law means "maybe when pigs fly." Time to change that. Here's an example of why "may issue" concealed-carry permit laws may as well be considered concealed-carry bans: Maryland. Although its laws state that it's possible to get a CCW, in practice the state basically will not issue you a permit unless you are actively being murdered. … [Read more...] about Second Amendment Foundation Suing Maryland For Refusing to Issue CCW Permits
3 Truths To Tell Your Liberal Friends About Guns
Got liberals? Good. We need them, and they need us. Most of the time, it’s probably not a problem—your friends and family whose political leanings are to the left know you for who you are and are able to separate the stuff they hear in the news about gun ownership from their feelings about you. But every now and then, especially during the 2020 election season, they might … [Read more...] about 3 Truths To Tell Your Liberal Friends About Guns
Age-Restricting Guns is a Terrible Idea; Here’s Why
Here’s why you should care about Florida’s ban on gun ownership for adults under 21. In the immediate aftermath of the massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Florida Governor Rick Scott signed a law banning gun ownership for Florida adults between the ages of 18 and 21. As with any law passed in a knee-jerk reaction to a horrible tragedy, this ill-considered … [Read more...] about Age-Restricting Guns is a Terrible Idea; Here’s Why
