At a recent town hall I held, several people said they wanted to explore smart gun technology to reduce accidents…Others mentioned liability reform to make sure those who are negligent with a gun are held financially responsible. How many more times must this happen before we make this violence stop? House Bills 4261-2, which would […]
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Canik TP9SA
I should start out by noting that when it comes to carry, I choose Glock. We can argue over and back again, but my experience has brought me to this position after a long (and expensive) road. You most likely won’t change my mind, and after this, I probably won’t change yours. (more…)
Taking Higher Education Back to School
Warning: This article will require the reader to actually read it in full and watch pertinent, supplied information. Critical thinking is advised. The Big Picture We live in a pretty scary world. Not because of ghouls, goblins, ISIS, or gangs, but because of a far more imbedded threat to the freedom of the American public. […]
Closed Minds Hurt Freedom
I’m all for individual liberty but… I love it when a self-proclaimed freedom-lover makes a statement like that. I love it because it immediately tells me that they in fact are not someone who loves freedom; they just love the idea of THEIR freedom and that of like-minded folks. (more…)
Open Letter to Michigan State Senator Mike Green
Dear Senator Green, My name is Erik Utrecht and I am a resident of the state of Michigan born and raised in Kalamazoo. I am a decorated Air Force combat veteran and I spent nearly a decade of my life in service to his country as a military law enforcement officer and instructor. I had […]
The Whole Person Concept: “a.k.a. Get Real”
I cannot count the amount of times that I have seen folks on net-wisdom forums or on the bookface make the statement that since they “carry a gun for self-defense, they do not need to do anything else to keep themselves safe.†(This is the part when you should 1. Pour something good to drink. […]
Watching Our Muzzles and Our Paintbrushes
I should start out by saying that at no time in my life have I ever had the desire to dance wantonly in a minefield. With that out of the way, and with a deep breath – here goes nothing. (more…)