Article II It is time to examine the way our Founders structured the Presidency. Never before had a Constitutional Republic been tried. The colonies had existed under the dictatorial rule of the King of England, but now they had a fresh start. Instead of an all-powerful head of state, our Founders wisely chose a government…
Author: Carla Pittman
How Do I Sell Or Transfer My Gun?
Your first gun is like your first car. After you own it a while, you figure out its best and worst features, and you develop preferences. Just like selling a car, transferring your gun can be done in a variety of ways. Each of these methods requires different procedures, which we will cover in detail….
Gun Ownership for Women: What to Consider
As a woman, I approach gun ownership differently from my husband. He gravitates naturally toward guns. I stayed on the fence for a long time because of my reluctance to get involved with firearms. We are not unique in that dichotomy. Women who are thinking of buying a gun, or using the gun they have,…
What to Do Before You Take a Concealed Weapons Class
You take a Concealed Weapons Permit class to learn how to shoot, right? Well, no. You need to show up for the class knowing that you are going to pass the shooting qualification test. In South Carolina that means putting 35 of 50 rounds into the silhouette part of the target. Here’s what you need…
Congressional Power: Article I and the Federalist Papers
We continue our exploration of Article I of the United States Constitution as it defines the roles of the Senate and the House of Representatives. We will rely on the Federalist Papers for commentary. Written by Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay, the Federalist Papers allow us to see what our Founders were thinking…
Setting Up the Senate: Article I and the Federalist Papers
Let’s continue our deep dive into the Constitution with Article I, Section 3, where we learn the structure and function of the Senate. To see the prior article in this series, click here. The Founders chose a bicameral legislature, separated into two parts that function independently, in order to break up the power invested in…
Self Defense Liability Protection for Gun Owners: What to Look For
Note: check with each individual company for current rates and policies as these can change at any time. Look for policies specifically for gun owners that have the following features: In addition, the best companies may include other features: Another Type of Protection I have a number of insurance policies: life insurance, health insurance, home…
What is a Pump Shotgun?
With the help of my gun-loving husband, I have been exploring the world of firearms lately. Just for you, dear reader, I fired a shotgun for the first time yesterday. Shotguns come in pump action, break action, and semi-automatic. Less commonly you will find revolver action and bolt action shotguns. Today we focus on pump…
Every Day Carry: Planning for Emergencies
What do you carry with you every day? If you are a woman with a purse, that could be everything from a fingernail file to a paperback book. A man with enough belt attachments can come pretty close to purse contents with his row of gadgets. Here are some things you could carry on your…
Big Things Happening!
Double Eagle Gunworks LLC is now a Federal Firearms Licensed Dealer. That mean Chris can sell you a gun or help you with the transfer of a gun.