Gun Control Archives — News From London, Ontario, And Beyond

How the James-Younger Gang’s Historic Defeat Showed the Importance of a Well-Armed and Responsible Citizenry

September 13, 2022 – Lawrence W. Reed …… The outlaws met their match on September 7 in 1876. They fell not to federal marshals but to the townspeople of Northfield, Minnesota. Continue reading →

The Rise of “Constitutional Carry” Is a Sign of Failing Trust in Government

August 5, 2022 – Ryan McMaken …… In the past, many Americans may have simply trusted the regime to provide “law and order.” But that sentiment is apparently becoming more and more rare. Continue reading →

Guns and Self-Defense

June 26, 2022 – David Gordon …… As antigun studies surface left and right, it’s worth remembering that the right to self-defense isn’t merely about being safe. It’s about having the choice to defend yourself. Continue reading →

Police Botched the Uvalde Standoff. Now Gun Controllers Want to Give Police More Power.

May 27, 2022 – Ryan McMaken …… Police stood around outside the Uvalde, Texas, school while a gunman shot children inside. Meanwhile, gun control advocates tell us we should just trust the cops to keep us safe. Continue reading →

Congressman’s Impassioned Testimony Reveals the True Victims of Gun Control

June 13, 2021 – Brett Cooper, Dan Sanchez …… Data show that every year, at least 200,000 women employ a firearm to defend themselves against sexual abuse. Continue reading →

The Right to Own a Gun Isn’t Just for Americans

December 4, 2020 – José Niño …… Whether it’s out-of-control crime or the perceived threat of terrorist acts, many countries are beginning to recognize the validity of civilians having easier access to firearms. Continue reading →

As Kenosha and Minneapolis Burn, Millions of Americans Buy Guns

September 3, 2020 – Ryan McMaken …… The foundational assumption behind the gun control narrative is that only government law enforcement agencies should have guns and that we should trust police to keep us “safe.” That narrative is failing. Continue reading →

Americans Are Buying Guns in Record Numbers. The Washington Post Isn’t Pleased.

July 27, 2020 – Ryan McMaken …… Americans have been buying lots of guns out of fear of crime and unrest this year. This suggests that the crime-guns causality is the opposite of what gun controllers say. Rather than saying “guns cause crime,” we should be saying “crime causes guns.” Continue reading →

What If We Didn’t Have Police at All?

June 10, 2020 – Chris Calton …… We already employ a wide variety of nonpolice crime deterrent strategies, from private gun ownership to security cameras to private security. Meanwhile, in spite of the proliferation of police and police departments, crime, rioting, and looting endure. Continue reading →

Secession in Virginia Would Defuse the State’s Conflict over Guns

February 6, 2020 – Ryan McMaken …… If opponents of the current ideological winds blowing in Virginia find themselves in a permanent minority, it may very well be that the only method of defending the minority position is by leaving the state. But “exit” can theoretically be obtained in more than one way. Continue reading →