Rhonda Ezell is a civil rights activist and gun rights advocate from Chicago, Illinois. Her advocacy has centered around the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution Rhonda Ezell’s journey as a gun rights advocate began in 2010 when she and several other plaintiffs filed a lawsuit challenging the City of Chicago’s ban on the … Read more
A look at the root causes of violence in America, from gang activity to domestic abuse, and the policy debates over how to reduce it.
The gun control debate laid out side by side: the main arguments for stricter laws, the case for gun rights, and where the evidence stands.
For a long-time there has been an effort to create stigma and biases around gun ownership. Gun owners are often portrayed in the media as violent, uneducated, and dangerous, perpetuating harmful stereotypes and biases. Lets explore the stigma around gun owners and the importance of breaking down these stereotypes and biases. The Stigma Around Gun … Read more
One of the most important aspects of responsible ownership is ensuring that children are educated about firearms and their safe use. Unfortunately, many people believe that the best way to keep children safe is to hide firearms from them. Hiding firearms from children is both irresponsible and unethical. Irresponsible: Hiding Firearms Can Create Curiosity and … Read more
The debate over gun control has been raging for decades, with both sides passionately advocating for their positions. On one hand, there are those who argue for stricter gun control measures, citing the need to reduce gun violence and keep firearms out of the hands of criminals. On the other hand, there are those who … Read more
In the aftermath of many spree killers, there is often a rush to blame mental illness as the root cause of the violence. While it is true that some perpetrators of spree killers have had mental health issues, the vast majority of people with mental illness are not violent and do not pose a threat … Read more
Handguns, rifles, shotguns and muzzleloaders: how each type works, the common actions, and what each is typically used for.
Over the years many myths and misconceptions about firearms and those who own them are pushed and continued. Unfortunately, many of these misconceptions are perpetuated by the media, politicians, and others who are not familiar with firearms or the culture of gun ownership. Here are some of the most common myths and misconceptions about guns … Read more
Colonel William C. Church was a prominent figure in the history of American journalism and publishing. He was born on October 22, 1836, in Rochester, New York, and was the son of a Baptist minister. After graduating from Rochester University in 1856, he moved to St. Louis, Missouri, where he began his career in journalism. … Read more