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John Commerford

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John Commerford

A Story On Violent Crime I’m Happy To Tell

There’s a saying in media, “If it bleeds, it leads.” This is a cynical reference to the notion that reporting on tragedy and victimization sells newspapers, or—in our modern media landscape—generates clicks.

Winner-Take-All Elections Mark A New Chapter In The Second Amendment

Will a meaningful Second Amendment survive in Virginia? That this is even an open question shows how dramatically one election can reshape a state when it comes to the right to keep and bear arms.

November Election Results A Wake-Up Call For Gun Owners In The Age Of Trump

Complacency is not an option in the struggle to preserve the Second Amendment. It is a form of surrender.

Confidence In Mass Media Sinks To New Lows; The Trace Helps Explain Why

Informed gun owners know that the mainstream media is biased and unreliable when it comes to firearm-related topics. Yet recent data from polling firm Gallup show skepticism about mass media is broadly distributed among the U.S. population.

Everytown Now Offers “Training” On The Tools They Don’t Want You To Have

Seeking firearms training from Everytown is like asking PETA to teach you how to grill a steak.

NRA Lawsuit Is The Next Step In Dismantling The Unconstitutional NFA

The National Firearms Act is an impermissible restriction on Second Amendment-protected arms and it must be dismantled.

“Gun Violence” And Bad Teeth?

Gun-control activists routinely try to frame their arguments as a matter of public health.

SCOTUS Unanimously Nixes Mexican Lawsuit Against U.S. Gunmakers

Mexico’s absurd attempt to dismantle American freedom was struck down in no uncertain terms in this nation’s highest court.

Virginia Closes In On Critical Off-Cycle Election: Three Races To Watch

The price of freedom is eternal vigilance and that is why off-year elections also require our full attention and focus.

Trump’s Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Just a few months into his second term, President Trump is already delivering on his campaign promises to protect the Second Amendment.

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