2A Bloggers

2A Bloggers: Independent Voices on Gun Rights

Bloggers and independent writers cover firearm news, court cases, legislation and gun culture in ways that traditional outlets often do not. Many have built loyal readerships over a decade or more, broken stories on state and federal gun policy, and given new gun owners practical guidance on carry, training and the law. Their work helps 2A advocates stay informed and gives the gun-owning community its own record of events.

Table of six featured Second Amendment bloggers with where they publish and a recognition or milestone for each

Minuteman University.com currently lists 14 bloggers and writers below, including journalists, attorneys, instructors, a sociologist and longtime magazine contributors. Each profile notes where the writer publishes, related podcasts or books, and recognition received.

Featured

  • David Codrea: Longtime writer for GUNS magazine and author of the War on Guns blog, named a 2014 Defender of Liberty by the Second Amendment Foundation.
  • Stephen Gutowski: Writer associated with The Reload website and podcast, named 2021 Journalist of the Year at the Gun Rights Policy Conference.
  • David Yamane: Sociologist whose Gun Culture 2.0 blog studies the newer generation of gun owners drawn by concealed carry, self-defense and shooting sports.
  • John Richardson: Author of the No Lawyers – Only Guns and Money blog since 2010 and 2017 Ray Carter Blogger of the Year.
  • Alan Korwin: Author whose first book, The Arizona Gun Owner’s Guide, was published in 1989.
  • Beth Alcazar: Created the Pacifiers & Peacemakers blog in 2000 and authored Women’s Handgun & Self-Defense Fundamentals.

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    HeyJackass!
    HeyJackass!, the Chicago site that has tracked every shooting and homicide in the city since 2013 with daily, monthly and yearly totals.
  • John Petrolino
    John Petrolino, The Pen Patriot, is an award-winning Second Amendment journalist, firearms instructor, Merchant Marine Officer and author of Decoding Firearms.
  • Jill Mc Daniel
    Jill Mc Daniel
      2018 started Mom-At-Arms 2019 …
  • How I Carry
    Tara
    How I Carry Profiles on Minuteman …
  • 2A Activist Rebecca Schmoe
    Rebecca Schmoe
    Spokesmom / Blogger Avid hunter Regular …
  • Stephen Gutowski
    Stephen Gutowski
      writer for: – the National …
  • David Codrea
    David Codrea
    – 1999 writer for GUNS & AMMO …
  • Annette Evans
    Annette Evans
    2012 – 2017 blog, Beauty Behind …
  • Beth Alcazar
    Beth Alcazar
    2000 – creator of the “Pacifiers …
  • Erin Palette
    Erin Palette
    (1973) June 13, 2016 Founder Operation …
  • Tiffany Johnson
    Tiffany Johnson
    At a Glance Attorney and Rangemaster …
  • Lara Smith
    Lara Smith
    Author at The Liberal Gun Club Lawyer …
  • John Richardson
    John Richardson
    2010 – blog  No Lawyers- Only …
  • Liston Matthews
    Liston Matthews
    Involved in the gun rights movement …
  • Alan Korwin
    Alan Korwin
    1949 Author originally from New York …