“Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?” This is the expectation for testifying in court: that you tell the truth without embellishment or omission. Failure to tell the truth in court is perjury, a punishable offense. There is an exception, however. You can plead the Fifth Amendment to the US Constitution, which states that you shall not be compelled in any criminal case to witness against yourself.
The components of a cartridge, or round of ammunition, are the case, the primer, the powder, and the projectile.
You have a basic idea of how a gun works. You insert ammunition, point it at something, and pull the trigger. A speeding bullet exits the barrel and makes a hole in your target. Now you would like to know how to do that consistently and well. Enter the five fundamentals of marksmanship: grip, stance, sight alignment, trigger control, and follow through.
The decision to choose one type of gun over the other comes down to personal preference. I prefer a double action revolver because it has fewer moving parts and therefore is less likely to malfunction. My husband prefers a striker fired semi-automatic because it carries more rounds and is easier to conceal.
Like the oven, the blender, and the lawn mower, the gun is a tool to be regarded with respect rather than fear, and handled only with sufficient maturity and education.
The debate over privacy is ongoing. Unreasonable search and seizure includes information as well as physical property. Keep abreast of the actions of Congress. You never know what they are going to do next.
Once you make the decision to carry a concealed weapon, size becomes an issue, especially for the petite among us. If you like revolvers, consider a .38 special such as the Kimber K6S, with a 2 inch barrel and a capacity of 6 rounds. Weight becomes an issue at this level, and the Kimber weighs in at a moderate 23 ounces. The Ruger LCR .38 Special +P is only 13.5 ounces with a 1.87 inch barrel, improving comfort of carry but also increasing the velocity of the kickback. Its cylinder holds five rounds. The extra powder in the +P model increases the velocity of the round as it exits, giving it more stopping power but increasing the kick that you feel in your hand.
The Third Amendment to the Constitution is so well accepted that there has never been a Supreme Court Case about it. We can all agree that the government does not need your home to house its soldiers. But what else are we inviting into our homes today?
You primary home defense gun is best close at hand in a locked box or drawer by your bedside. Some locked boxes can be attached to the bed or nightstand with magnets or screws.
If the government takes your property, or infringes your right to assemble peaceably, or denies your right to exercise your religious beliefs, don’t take it! File a lawsuit and make the courts deliberate on the issue.