Chavez Aims to Disarm Citizenry

The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government. – Thomas Jefferson During his 13 years of rule in Venezuela, Hugo Chavez has presided over a dramatic increase in violence in Venezuela. In 1999, the year Chavez…

Bogota Begins Gun Ban

As mayor of Bogota, Gustavo Petro has put forth a ban on carrying guns in public even with a legal permit. Skeptics have countered that criminals will not follow the ban, and the result will only disarm citizens legally carry guns for security reasons. In 2002 Brazil implemented restrictions which made it virtually impossible for…