Being an armed citizen isn’t just about carrying a firearm—it’s about how you carry yourself in society. In the final post of the Armed Citizen Series, we look at how to defend the Second Amendment with integrity, humility, and a long view of liberty.
Carrying a firearm isn’t just about gear—it’s about lifestyle. In Part VII of the Armed Citizen Series, we explore what everyday carry (EDC) looks like for responsible gun owners, from legal prep to situational readiness.
Gun ownership sparks strong opinions—but many arguments on both sides are built on assumptions, not facts. In Part VI of the Armed Citizen Series, we take a balanced look at common pro- and anti-gun claims, where they come from, and how to respond with clarity and respect.
Owning a gun isn’t enough. If you carry one for self-defense, training, safety, and readiness aren’t optional—they’re the foundation. In Part V of the Armed Citizen Series, we talk about what it really takes to be a responsible, capable, and prepared armed citizen.
You’ve probably heard debates about how often guns are actually used in self-defense—but what does the data really say? In Part IV of the Armed Citizen Series, we explore the reality behind defensive gun use (DGU), separating fact from fiction and looking at what real-world encounters can teach us.
Gun ownership in the U.S. comes with both freedom and legal complexity. In Part III of the Armed Citizen Series, we break down what the law actually says about your rights, where those rights stop, and how they vary from state to state.
Firearms have long been part of American identity—not just as tools, but as cultural symbols of independence and self-reliance. In Part II of the Armed Citizen Series, we explore the history, beliefs, and facts behind gun ownership in the U.S., along with hard data the headlines often leave out.
Violence, whether we like it or not, is part of the human experience. And with it comes the unavoidable question: when force is used against you, do you have the right to respond with force of your own? The right to self-defense is one of the oldest and most widely recognized principles in legal and…
