A Week Of Freedom | September 21 - 25, 2015

posted on September 26, 2015
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We take a fresh look at several anti-gun bad apples in this Week of Freedom.

Why Are New Jersey Gun Permits Being Held Up? How New Jersey is keeping a church pastor effectively disarmed—and his flock potentially defenseless.

Women, Guns And Violent Attackers: Julie Golob gives the straight scoop on women and armed self-defense.

The Armed Citizen® Banks: These individuals survived intense situations at banks with their wits and a handy firearm.

WarriorWire | Marcus Luttrell, LtCol Oliver North and Milwaukee County Sheriff David Clarke: These American warriors tell us why they are “Freedom’s Safest Place.”

Cam's Corner | A Bad Apple At UTEP: One Texas professor says that he’ll ban guns in class regardless of the campus carry law.

No Trace Of Truth | The Inconvenient Truth About Vermont: The Trace is touting a fictional connection between guns and domestic violence in Vermont.

Let’s End The Charade Of Gun-Free Zones: “Gun-free zone” signs mean nothing to criminals intent on causing harm and destruction.

Carry Life | Trigger Press—Too Much, Too Little, Just Right: How light is too light for trigger press weight in a defensive handgun? We take a look.

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Katie Pavlich and Doug Hamlin
Katie Pavlich and Doug Hamlin

Katie Pavlich Puts the NRA’s CEO on the Spot

All NRA members—indeed, anyone who cherishes their freedom—should watch and share this important interview.

Should a Bad Check Negate a Right for the Rest of Your Life?

In a legal showdown that could have sweeping implications for nonviolent offenders across the United States, the NRA and other pro-freedom groups are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear this case.

We the People Versus the Elites

While the mainstream media and its sycophants portray gun control as a preference of the people that is constantly thwarted by the “elites,” the opposite is often true.

From the Editor | In the Footsteps of Freedom

If we are to keep America on the path to freedom in accordance with our Founders’ ideals, we need to bring the next generation along with us.

Gun-Control Activist David Hogg is Out of the DNC

Though Hogg apparently exited the race of his own volition, that this vote was brought to fruition shows there is an internal division.

Standing Guard | The Basis Of The NRA Is Freedom

Tens of thousands of us came together for the 154th NRA Annual Meetings & Exhibits. We had elections and so many great events. Here is why this matters so much now.



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