Too many people have asked for my response to this (click here) opinion letter published in the Idaho Statesman for me to ignore the requests to respond. The opinion letter was written by an attorney professing to be a supporter of the Second Amendment, but who expresses his disapproval of the permitless carry law. He expresses what at first glance appear to be concerns for the gun owning community, who this attorney suggests who could be misled by the meaning of the phrase “permitless carry.” The attorney, also a firearms instructor, touts the permitting…Read More
By Alexandria Kincaid, Attorney For years (at least since 2012), over 99% of all names reported to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) list’s “mental defective” category are those of veterans. These veterans are reported by the Department of Veterans Affairs (the VA) to the NICS, without first allowing the veterans an opportunity to appear and present their side of the story to a judge or even the VA Board subject to ordinary court rules, such as the rule that does not allow hearsay evidence. Before taking away…Read More
During her “conversation on gun violence” in New York on April 11 2016, Hillary touted her stance to fight against the law that has, according to her, made it impossible for people to sue gun manufacturers. Since the beginning of her campaign, Hillary Clinton has shown her complete ignorance of, or deliberate disregard for, the potential liability of firearms manufacturers. Of course, who cares about the facts? Her gun control agenda is focused on emotion, regardless of the truth.Read More
One rainy morning four years ago, I walked out of Meridian’s largest gun shop to find two gentlemen standing in front of the store, clipboards in hand, requesting signatures on a petition. The petition was to request that Idaho citizens support a permitless carry law. That was the first time I met Greg Pruett, and I offered my help with his endeavor.Read More
Every day, millions of Americans are disarmed as they go to work. Some work locations, such as military bases and schools, are governed by “public safety” laws and policies, which allow only members of elite statuses, such as security guards, on-duty law enforcement, or politicians, to carry a firearm.Read More
Gun trusts are powerful asset protection and estate planning tools for gun owners, with additional benefits for gun owners who own NFA firearms. Planning for the possibility that you will be incapacitated (whether from age or accident), even if temporarily, is important for everyone. It is even more important for gun owners. After all, if you don’t plan, the government has a plan for you, and the government’s plan is a public, expensive, judge-controlled system that will take away your right to own a firearm.Read More
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE, or more commonly referred to as the ATF) is going the extra mile to win your enthusiasm. Check out the agency’s Internet K-9 page, portraying the playful side of the dogs that are responsible for sniffing out the next bomber. You’ll be greeted by a cute and fluffy retriever holding an ATF ball, and while you’re there, click the link to go to the Kids Page with pictures to color and word games. This reminder of your own family is just…Read More
(C) 2016 By Alexandria Kincaid During her “conversation on gun violence” in New York on April 11th, Hillary touted her stance to fight against the law that has, according to her, made it impossible for people to sue gun manufacturers. Since the beginning of her campaign, Hillary Clinton has shown her complete ignorance of, or deliberate disregard for, the potential liability of firearms manufacturers. Of course, who cares about the facts? Her gun control agenda is focused on emotion, regardless of the truth. I work with firearms dealers and manufacturers…Read More
Millions of Americans lawfully own and responsibly use AR15s everyday, but relatives of the Sandy Hook school shooting victims are trying to use the court system to hold manufacturers of the rifle accountable for the acts of a criminal. The over-zealous plaintiffs previously filed their lawsuit against Remington Arms in federal court, and the federal court judge rightfully tossed the case to the curb. But the plaintiffs refiled the lawsuit in state court. Today, the state court judge decided to allow the case to proceed, although she will allow the…Read More
“Careless” or “Criminal?” While President Obama’s comments may be careless, Hillary Clinton’s behavior is more likely criminal. Criminally negligent behavior is behavior that is “felony stupid.” It’s behavior that you know is a bad decision because it could hurt, and is even likely to hurt, other people. I once prosecuted a driver for “criminally negligent” homicide after he killed two people when he rear-ended them in a construction zone. Why did I prosecute? Because the driver knew he hadn’t slept in 24 hours; he knew he was tired; he knew he was…Read More
