Firearms
Firearms & Responsibility
Writing about ownership, self-defense, safety, training, policy, and the responsibilities that come with firearms—without the usual internet theatrics.
Article 001
Why We Carry
Carrying a firearm is not about looking for trouble. It is about accepting that trouble sometimes finds people who never asked for it, and preparing responsibly for the rare moment when help may not arrive in time.
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Article 002
Last Option
A firearm should never be the beginning of a personal defense plan. It is emergency equipment for the moment when awareness, avoidance, distance, and every safer option have failed.
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Article 003
True Death Count
The total number may be real. The way it is presented can still be misleading. A sourced breakdown of firearm deaths, suicide, homicide, and weapon type.
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Article 004
The School-Shooter Profile Is a Myth
A sourced look at what school-shooting data actually shows: different kinds of violence, no single attacker profile, warning behavior, threat assessment, secure storage, and layered prevention.
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Article 005
The Weaponization of the Word “Assault Rifle”
From the origins of the assault rifle to firing mechanisms and media terminology, a closer look at what the labels actually mean.
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