Guns, paper-clip holders, and self-defense

The horrific shooting in San Bernardino has prompted local governments across the nation to evaluate how to deal with such crises. Of course, some approaches are better than others.

More Americans view letting more people carrying concealed handguns as a better solution to terrorism than stricter gun control

There has been a sharp rise in concern over terrorism, with few Americans believing that the government can stop lone-wolf attacks (22-77 percent) and not many more can stop a large scale attack (43-56 percent). A new Gallup poll shows that terrorism has become the number one issue on voters’ minds (16% rank terrorism as the number one issue, 13% say government, and 9% say the economy).

CCW permit holders in the news

Four concealed handgun permit holders use their guns to stop violent crimes in the last week.

Shooting triggers gun sales rise

• Sheriff’s Department sees big jump in CCW permit applications, too

Reality Check: Could licensed gun owners help thwart mass shootings?

Following Wednesday’s deadly mass shooting in San Bernardino, California, Democratic Ulster County Sheriff Paul Van Blarcum has asked licensed gun owners in his upstate New York county to begin carrying their weapons.

South Florida Sheriff evokes ‘good guy with a gun’ to counter shooter threats

Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey is taking a hard stance on the risk of terrorist attacks.

Kentucky sheriff to concealed permit holders: Carry daily to fight ‘Radicalized Islamic Extremists’

Sheriff Helmig posted this call to duty to Facebook, where he wrote:

Liberty president calls for an armed christian campus

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Liberty University President Jerry Falwell Jr. urged students, staff and faculty at his Christian school to get a permit to carry a concealed weapon on campus to counter any copycat attack like the deadly rampage in California just days ago.

Gun violence declining, except in gun-free zones

On December 3, The Washington Post reported that gun crime has been on the decline for about 20 years, except for high-profile shootings in gun-free zones; WaPo claims those shootings are on the increase.

Black Friday breaks record with 185K gun background checks

More Americans had their backgrounds checked purchasing guns on Black Friday than any day in the on record, according to data released by the FBI this week. The National Instant Criminal Background Check System processed 185,345 requests on Nov. 27. USA TODAY

Arpaio calls on 250K armed citizens to stop terrorism and mass shootings

Draw your weapons.

Armed citizens deter terrorist attacks in Detroit, police chief says

DETROIT (CBS Detroit) More guns, fewer problems. That, at least, is Detroit Police Chief’s James Craig’s view of Detroit and fears about a possible terrorist attack.

Florida vying to become 46th state to allow open carry

With the Texas open carry law set to go into effect January 1, 2016, there are now 45 states with open carry laws, and Florida is vying to be number 46.

Trump: Concealed carriers have ‘obligation’ to pack heat

Donald Trump, the leading Republican for president, said concealed carry permit holders don’t just have a right to cart their guns around — they have an actual “obligation,” he said.

Liberal and progressive vision

Here’s my question to you: If an evil person is guaranteed that he can inflict physical pain upon others and guaranteed to never suffer pain himself, what happens to his willingness to inflict pain?

Harvard University study of firearms, crime, and gun control

According to a study in the Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy, which cites the Centers for Disease Control, the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and the United Nations International Study on Firearms Regulation, the more guns a nation has, the less criminal activity.

Ninth Circuit grants priority status in Silvester 10-Day waiting period case

SAN FRANCISCO — Earlier today, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals granted a motion to prioritize the Second Amendment lawsuit Silvester v. Harris, a challenge to California’s 10-day waiting period laws.

The truth about gun ownership in America isn’t what liberals think

The # of guns in the U.S. has increased by 62% since 1994.

How to shoot a pistol

John Lott: Banning guns leads to more violence

In the wake of Wednesday’s shooting of two journalists in Virginia, one crime expert is calling out people who claim banning firearms helps reduce violence.