It’s been a long time since I posted…  I know. I’ve got some other projects on my plate and am un-decided if I still want to dedicate time to this blog. For the moment, I’ve set this one on the back-burner. I may get back to it. I may not. Share this post:FacebookStumbleUponDiggShareEmailRedditPrint

How many times have you heard a report on the evening news stating: “Results of our online poll show that two-thirds of Utahns want to ban the use of toothbrushes in public restrooms.” Okay, you probably haven’t ever heard that exact poll result, but you have likely heard something similar. I have seen countless poll [...]

Near the entrance to your local grocery store you notice a sign that says No Guns Allowed and think: “Glad there won’t be any of those crazy nuts carrying a gun in here!” You feel safe, secure in the knowledge that guns are not allowed inside. But what about people who ignore those signs? Can [...]

The NRA was invited to attend and share in the discussion of Obama’s Gun Reform, but turned down the offer and I agree with their decision. They responded with a public letter to the president. NRA response to Obama’s Gun Reform op-ed “We read your editorial submission to the Arizona Star. However, to focus a [...]

Obama was silent on the gun debate during his State of the Union Address that came so soon after the Tucson incident, but recently addressed the matter in an op-ed for the Arizona Daily Star. His plans surround greater enforcement of laws already on the books, including the National Instant Criminal Background Check System; increasing the [...]

Also see Why I Carry – Part I – Family & Self When I got my handgun, I got it mostly for sport or to carry when hunting afield. For several years I have considered getting a concealed firearm permit, mostly just to say I have it and for the rare occasion that I might [...]

Everyone get your guns and let’s head over to the schools. Lawmakers in Utah want us to start shooting at kids. The media seems to want us to believe that our lawmakers want crazy people carrying guns into schools. Let’s clarify what is really going on. House Bill 75, recently passed by the Utah House [...]

When people argue in favor of preventing, reducing, or eliminating laws restricting the use and possession of firearms, one of the top arguments is that criminals don’t follow laws. The opposition quickly fires back with: So should we not make any laws just because the criminals won’t follow them? Drat! Good comeback! Or is it? [...]

Also Known As Understanding House Bill 129 – Constitutional Carry I apologize for the length of this post, but there are a lot of misconceptions about this bill that need some clarification. Many news stories lately concern the legislation going on at our State Capitol in Utah. Legislation about guns is always a big hit [...]

Many friends and family have seen me in public with a gun holstered on my hip. Few people have asked me why I carry a gun, but admittedly, it is not a very common thing to see and I know many people question it. There are many responses to the question “Why are you carrying [...]