Is social media safe? The Surgeon General says, “The answer is that we don’t have enough evidence to say it’s safe.” But there’s enough evidence for the sort of safety warning cigarettes come with? Why not be on the safe side, but not just for kids.
GUN EDUCATION FOR THE EARLY LEARNER
October 12, 2022 by
Gun education is lacking. Skip this learning moment and there may not be another one. Based on the number of school shootings, there’s a gap between gun ownership and using it, between walking the walk and talking the talk. And don’t kid yourself, the gun talk is a tough one because the focus is on […]
CHEKHOV’S UNLOADED GUN ON THE WALL
May 26, 2022 by
After gun safety class, there’s no such thing as an unloaded gun until you check it out yourself. Check the bolt, the magazine, the barrel, and check it while it’s pointed away from anyone. And away from yourself. Chekhov’s unloaded gun is a different deal.
GUN SAFETY NOT ABOUT JUDGEMENT: AN OPINION
March 28, 2021 by
Gun safety means good gun owners who know what guns are for and how they work. What they’re not for? Mass shootings in schools, churches, grocery stores, or massage parlors. What guns are for?
BETTER DAYS AND THE RANDOM MOMENTS THAT INSPIRE THEM
March 23, 2021 by
We had a table discussion about historic moments that led to better days. Four adults, three of whom don’t like things called table discussion. Me: But we’re at the table. One in the group gave their version of a history and moved on. But another in the group made a correction. The rest of group […]
AR15 PURCHASE QUESTIONS THAT NEED ASKING
April 9, 2018 by
The Washington Post ran an nice piece about a guy buying his first AR15. He’d wanted one for years and finally the day came. Money, motivation, and gun show all came together for him. The WaPo research seems pretty good, even with a tag of fake news thrown around. The […]
SELF CONTROL INTERVIEW BEFORE ASSAULT RIFLE PURCHASE
March 5, 2018 by
What do we need to know before another assault rifle purchase? In the short days before the next mass shooting, gun shops need to start an interview process for those making their first assault rifle purchase. Besides the usual questions on the background check and ATF Form 4473, add a short interview […]
