Contrary to what some may have you believe, the Second Amendment (2A) is alive and well in America. It is certainly under vigorous attack from the gun control left, but normal Americans cherish their Constitution and they cherish the Second Amendment. Part of what the 2A provides is the right of self-protection for an individual […]
The following was written by Write Winger on the Firearms Unknown blog. When it comes to a choice between political candidates, you’d hope their policy and history would trump voters’ preconceived notions about them regarding party affiliation or lifestyle. This finally seems to be the case in the race for San Diego County Sheriff. The job […]
Some of you may not be aware of the history behind the “may Issue” concept regarding gun control laws. The idea of local authorities having the power to decide whether citizens could own and carry firearms began for the most part after the Civil War during Reconstruction. The former southern states used the concept to […]
Luby’s Massacre Truck (Photo, godfatherpolitics.com) In October of 1991 what was, up to that time, one of the largest mass shootings in U.S. history took place at Luby’s Cafeteria in Killeen Texas. Twenty-three people were killed. Suzanna Gratia Hupp saw both her parents murdered that day. I want to share her story and what she […]
Recently I watched a short video of Sheriff Bill Gore speaking to the Latino American Political Association (LAPA) here in San Diego. The part of the talk captured on the video concerns Sheriff Gore discussing his CCW policy. Sheriff Gore makes a number of misleading statements in the video. You can view the video and […]
Endorsing candidates is an important part of the political process and is a big step towards San Diego County Gun Owner‘s goal of electing only people who respect our Second Amendment rights. For SDCGO, every day is election season and the next election is always right around the corner. SDCGO is a unique […]
The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has declined to hear Peruta vs. California. The short story without going into all the legal details is that the 9th Circuit Court ruled in the Peruta case that the second amendment does not grant the right to individuals to carry concealed weapons in public. That really […]
Welcome to the San Diego County Gun Owners (SDCGO) new blog page. The purpose of this page is to promote discussion of issues that are of interest to gun owners not only in San Diego County but also throughout California and across America. This page will offer posts written by SDCGO Board members as well […]