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Obligatory Video: Ohio police officer “interaction” with concealed carry permit holder

By Steve McGough / July 21, 2011 /

If you have a concealed carry permit in the state of Ohio and you are carrying a handgun, you are required by law to “promptly” inform law enforcement on their approach you have a permit and are carrying. This video – released yesterday – deserves a post and your comment.

Right to carry bill scheduled for hearing in California

By Steve McGough / January 8, 2010 /

Some California residents may think this is a long shot, but an effort is in place to move legislation through the California legislature to make it easier for law-abiding citizens to carry a pistol in the Golden State.

Biden won’t let Obama take his guns – or ours

By Steve McGough / February 18, 2009 /

My first thought when I heard about Biden’s statement concerning firearm ownership was – I’ll bet my last dollar he was not in San Fransisco, Seattle, Chicago or New York. No way. Biden stated, “I guarantee you Barack Obama ain’t taking my shotguns, so don’t buy that malarkey.” Author note: While I’m away from the…

Concealed Carry Works – Obama Ignores Facts

By Steve McGough / February 12, 2009 /

The state of Michigan recently celebrated an anniversary. Six years ago state legislature passed, and the governor signed, a new law that effectively made Michigan a shall-issue state when it comes to right-to-carry. Those opposed to concealed carry in Michigan were distressed, convinced that additional weapons would result in more armed robberies, innocent people getting…

UK think tank thinking… If we all carried a gun

By Steve McGough / December 8, 2008 / Comments Off on UK think tank thinking… If we all carried a gun

I do not advocate everyone carry a self defense weapon. Some may be more comfortable carrying than others, some have time to train, others do not. One thing is for certain, states and cities that allow citizens to carry self defense weapons do have less crime for the simple fact that criminals prefer target rich…

Concealment and the Second Amendment – Goldberg Update

By Steve McGough / September 22, 2008 / Comments Off on Concealment and the Second Amendment – Goldberg Update

Quick update concerning this post from February 1. You’ll remember that in June of 2007, James Goldberg, a Connecticut resident with a valid state pistol permit, was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of breach of peace at a restaurant in Glastonbury, Conn.

Obama Re-Aims for Pro-Gun Vote – Won’t Work

By Steve McGough / April 6, 2008 / Comments Off on Obama Re-Aims for Pro-Gun Vote – Won’t Work

Nice try, but Carrie Budoff Brown’s spin at Politico is not going to cut it with 2nd Amendment advocates and NRA members. For the last few days, Conservative247’s featured post informed readers of Obama’s clear position against concealed carry laws. Since his interview in the Pittsburgh Tribune Review on April 2, I’ve been waiting to…

Chicago Considers 500 Homicides per Year Acceptable

By Steve McGough / July 16, 2008 /

Can Chicago residents defend themselves? You’re welcome to run and hide, move out of the city, or just hope you don’t become a victim, but the city has basically banned handgun ownership and does not allow concealed carry permits. The state is a bit more lenient, but there is no state preemption of local laws.