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Veterans Day: The Forgotten History of America’s Veterans Day and What It Commemorates

Veterans Day: The Forgotten History of America’s Veterans Day and What It Commemorates

by | Nov 11, 2019 |

Veterans Day, celebrated each year on November 11th, was first celebrated on this same date in 1919, under the name of Armistice Day. The holiday was named in remembrance of the temporary ceasefire that brought about the unofficial end to World War I when, the year before, the Allied forces entered into an armistice with the Germans, stopping live battle on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. A year later, and nearly five months after the official end of the First World War (which occurred on June 28, 1918, with the Treaty of Versailles), President Woodrow Wilson...

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3D-Printed Firearms and Defense Distributed: A Guide to Understanding “Ghost Guns”

3D-Printed Firearms and Defense Distributed: A Guide to Understanding “Ghost Guns”

by | Nov 4, 2019 |

Disclaimer: This guide is intended to be informational only surrounding the topic of ghost guns and 3D-printed firearms. It is not legal advice. Ever since the landmark ruling on 3D-printed firearms, outrage and moral panic have surrounded so-called “ghost guns.” Whether you’re a proponent of Second Amendment freedoms or just doing opponent research, it’s important to have the facts about what a ghost gun is and what it is not. It’s also important to know other related terms in the world of firearms – like how is a ghost gun different from a 3D-printed gun? And what is an 80-percent lower?...

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The USA PATRIOT Act: The Story of an Impulsive Bill That Eviscerated America’s Civil Liberties

The USA PATRIOT Act: The Story of an Impulsive Bill That Eviscerated America’s Civil Liberties

by | Oct 25, 2019 |

Signed into effect on October 26, 2001, the USA PATRIOT Act provides a textbook example of how the United States federal government expands its power. An emergency happens, legitimate or otherwise. The media, playing its dutiful role as goad for greater government oversight, demands "something must be done." Government power is massively expanded, with little regard for whether or not what is being done is efficacious, to say nothing of the overall impact on our nation's civil liberties. No goals are posted, because if targets are hit, this would necessitate the ending or scaling back of the...

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American Gun Ownership: The Positive Impacts of Law-Abiding Citizens Owning Firearms

American Gun Ownership: The Positive Impacts of Law-Abiding Citizens Owning Firearms

by | Oct 16, 2019 |

It’s no secret that mainstream press coverage of gun ownership in the United States tends to be in favor of gun control – especially when those reporting on the topic are not firearm owners themselves. Journalists focus on how many people are killed by guns, how many children get their hands on improperly stored firearms, and how many deranged individuals go on shooting sprees. This anti-gun news bias is widespread among the “urban elite” who have very little personal experience with guns and yet write for influential newspapers like The New York Times, Washington Post, etc. Despite this...

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State Gun Control in America: A Historic Guide to Major State Gun Control Laws and Acts

State Gun Control in America: A Historic Guide to Major State Gun Control Laws and Acts

by | Oct 4, 2019 |

The Second Amendment guarantees American citizens the right to bear arms, but both federal and state governments determine how citizens may legally exercise that right. And while both federal and state gun control laws regularly change, laws at the state level change more frequently and often without the media coverage that surrounds changes at the federal level. This results in a constant challenge for gun owners to keep up with the latest state laws, especially for those who carry their weapons across state lines. Because while some states have more restrictions than others, state gun...

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Food Is Freedom: How Washington’s Food Subsidies Have Helped Make Americans Fat and Sick

Food Is Freedom: How Washington’s Food Subsidies Have Helped Make Americans Fat and Sick

by | Sep 23, 2019 |

Farm subsidies are perhaps the ultimate, but secret, third rail of American politics. While entitlements are discussed out in the open, farm subsidies are rarely talked about – even though they are the most expensive subsidy Washington doles out. All told, the U.S. government spends $20 billion annually on farm subsidies, with approximately 39 percent of all farms receiving some sort of subsidy. For comparison, the oil industry gets about $4.6 billion annually and annual housing subsidies total another $15 billion. A significant portion of this $20 billion goes not to your local family farm,...

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Federal Gun Control in America: A Historic Guide to Major Federal Gun Control Laws and Acts

Federal Gun Control in America: A Historic Guide to Major Federal Gun Control Laws and Acts

by | Sep 18, 2019 |

For Americans, the crux of gun control laws has been how to disarm dangerous individuals without disarming the public at large. Ever-present in this quest is the question of how the perception of danger should impact guaranteed freedoms protected within the Bill of Rights. Not only is such a balancing act difficult as-is, but there are also two additional factors that make it even more challenging: America’s federal government is constitutionally bound by the Second Amendment, and politicians notoriously take advantage of tragedies to pass irrational laws when emotions are at their highest....

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If It Bleeds It Leads: How the American Media Perpetuates and Profits from Mass Shootings

If It Bleeds It Leads: How the American Media Perpetuates and Profits from Mass Shootings

by | Sep 3, 2019 |

I have repeatedly told CNN and our other media the following if you don’t want to propagate more mass murders: Don’t start the story with sirens blaring. Don’t have photos of the killer. Don’t make it 24/7 coverage. Do everything you can not to make the body count the lead story. Localize the story to the affected community. And make it as boring as possible in every other market. Dr. Park Dietz, Forensic Psychologist, on how to stop mass shootings Video games. 4chan. “Toxic masculinity.” These are just a few of the media’s favorite folk devils when it comes to assigning blame for mass...

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Sam Jacobs

Sam Jacobs is the lead writer and chief historian at Ammo.com. Work from Ammo.com's Resistance Library has been featured by USA Today, Reason, Bloomberg's Business Week, Zero Hedge, The Guardian, and National Review as well as many other prominent news and alt-news publications. Sam grew up in a working-class suburb in New England. He has lived in the EU, so has spent a lot of time in countries that don’t value gun freedom. He currently lives off-grid with his wife and kid back in the U.S.



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