Category Archives: Gun Ownership

The True Role of the Sheriff

Apr 2, 2012 by Greg Steussel | Posted in: Blog, Gun Ownership, State Sovereignty

It’s election time here in Texas and while campaign signs are popping up across the state, there is one office in particular that liberty-loving voters should pay special attention to and that’s the office of the county sheriff. Many people don’t pay much attention to the position of the sheriff mistakenly thinking that his role is similar to the chief of police of a city.  But, the county sheriff is not just another cop.  He … Continue reading →

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Careful Your Political-Royal-Class Hypocrisy is Showing…Again

Apr 21, 2011 by Debra Medina | Posted in: Blog, Gun Ownership

Senator Dan Patrick and Representative Tim Kleinschmidt provide even more evidence that they think they are in a political royal class, above their fellow citizens and carving exemptions in law just for themselves. Today’s example: SB 905 (authored by Sen. Patrick)  and HB 1463 (authored by Rep. Kleinschmidt) which seek to revise the Texas Penal Code to allow elected officials, both current and former, to carry concealed weapons where other concealed-weapons license holders are prohibited … Continue reading →

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In Response to the Tragedy at Ft. Hood

Nov 6, 2009 by Debra Medina | Posted in: Blog, Gun Ownership

We grieve. And we extend condolences, sincere and genuine. And I extend mine to the families of those slain in yesterday’s shootings; to those injured and to their families. Today though, beyond our shock, and beyond our grief, we must do something different. We must face the reality that this shooting underscores: It was not the first and it will not be the last. NO amount of military or police presence can protect us from … Continue reading →

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