Resistance Is Futile

posted on June 19, 2015

In a chillingly arrogant, condescending ramble, Sean Palfrey, MD, has proposed a modest plan over at Huffington Post: Use the democratic process to destroy firearms ownership bit by bit. Positing that “bullets and firearms are pathogens, similar to the smallpox virus …,” he suggests “communities around this country could vote to establish … firearm-free blocks, zip codes, towns or cities.” And this would be different from what hasn’t worked for more than a 100 years (arbitrarily starting with the Sullivan Act of 1911) in what meaningful way?

The illogic that underpins this suggestion is stupefying. A vast, overwhelming majority of firearms will never hurt anyone, and a preponderant majority of their owners live long, fruitful, peaceful lives—and have done so for well over two centuries.

Now try hanging around with the smallpox virus. To suggest the same methods will solve the problems of either is absurd—and dangerously so, if you care about liberty at all.

Latest

Gov. Gavin Newsom
Gov. Gavin Newsom

A Gun-Control Amendment?

Gavin Newsom is openly trying to amend the U.S. Constitution to include what he calls “common-sense” gun-control regulations. It seems he doesn’t understand what’s already plainly written in the Constitution.

A Win for Freedom in Maryland

Maryland’s Draconian requirements for purchasing a handgun were recently deemed unconstitutional in yet another post-Bruen win for the Second Amendment.

We Can’t Believe These Agencies

Too often, the U.S. government skews statistics on gun use to push false narratives.

Data Shows Gun Ownership Growing in America

Gun ownership throughout America is continuing to grow, according to recent poll data.

Gun Review: Girsan MC P35

The Hi Power is a classic that didn’t get much updating in its heyday. Girsan has brought it up to 21st century standards.

Why It’s Hard To Be A Young Competitive Shooter These Days

Some of the top young adults in the shooting sports give their thoughts on the impact of programs for youth.

Interests



Get the best of America's 1st Freedom delivered to your inbox.