
Uncategorized


Today in History: North Carolina Ratifies the Constitution
Today in 1789, North Carolina ratified the Constitution, becoming the 12th state to do so. Prior to this, the state had held a first convention in Hillsborough that decided not to ratify, but left open the possibility of doing so in the future. Prior to North...
The Human Cost of America’s Unconstitutional Wars
The 20th anniversary of 9/11 offers the opportunity to step back and count the cost of America’s 2-decade unconstititional “war on terror.” The monetary costs are relatively easy to calculate. For instance, the U.S. spent an estimated $2.26 trillion...
Now in Effect: Arkansas Law Prohibits Enforcement of Future Federal Gun Control on Firearms Made in the State
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (July 29, 2021) – Yesterday, a law banning state officials from enforcing future federal firearms laws on guns manufactured and kept within the state of Arkansas. How the law plays out in practice will largely depend on human action. Sen. Bob...
Texas House Passes “Suppressor Freedom” Bill
AUSTIN, Texas (May 5, 2021) – Yesterday, the Texas House passed a bill that would take the first two steps against National Firearms Act (NFA) restrictions on firearm sound suppressors. Rep. Tom Oliverson (R-Cypress) filed House Bill 957 (HB957) on Jan. 4. The...