Being arrested for a serious crime is one of the most terrifying and disorienting experiences you can face. What you do in the immediate aftermath will have a profound impact on your case. You need to act quickly and decisively. Here’s what you must know: Step 1: Stay Silent and Protect Yourself The most important thing to remember is don’t say anything to the police except for these words: “I want a lawyer.” Anything you say—no matter how innocent or well-meaning— can and will be used against you . Police are not your allies; their primary goal is to gather evidence that supports your prosecution. Even casual, offhand remarks can be twisted to fit their narrative. Do not discuss your case with anyone except your lawyer and investigator. Be extremely cautious about talking to family or friends over jail phones. Every call made from a jail or police-controlled phone is recorded. These recordings are regularly reviewed by investigators and prosecutors who are hunting for incr...

Phoenix, AZ—Here in Arizona, where gun laws are few and liberty thrives, firearms enthusiasts have the rare privilege of legally owning suppressors. These misunderstood devices, often sensationalized as “silencers,” have a reputation steeped in Hollywood drama and misconceptions. But what’s the real story behind these so-called “spy weapons”? Let’s pull back the curtain. The Birth of a Legend The suppressor, commonly referred to as a silencer, was the brainchild of Hiram Percy Maxim, a brilliant inventor and son of the legendary machine gun designer Hiram Stevens Maxim. In 1909, he patented the “Maxim Silencer,” marketing it as a revolutionary tool to reduce firearm noise. But Maxim wasn’t just thinking about guns—he also adapted his sound-dampening principles to create automobile mufflers, another enduring invention. While clever, Maxim’s marketing stretched the truth. His device didn’t “silence” firearms; it merely dampened the explosive roar. Until 1934, suppressors were widel...

Los Angeles, CA — As we reflect on air travel discomforts and the tragedies of 9/11 and consider how to handle similar threats in the future, let us revisit a long-forgotten story with a very different outcome. The only hijacker ever shot aboard a U.S. airliner was stopped on September 15, 1970, aboard Trans World Airlines (TWA) Flight 15, a Boeing 707. The flight, originating in Chicago and bound for San Francisco, had just completed a stopover in Los Angeles when Donald Irwin, a 27-year-old armed hijacker, seized control of the aircraft. Irwin, brandishing a firearm, threatened flight attendants in the aft galley and demanded the plane be diverted to North Korea. Unbeknownst to Irwin, the aircraft was neither equipped nor capable of such a journey. His plan was doomed from the start. However, the actions of one courageous individual ensured the safety of everyone onboard. A Captain’s Quick Thinking The pilot, Captain J.K. Gilman, was quickly informed of the hijacking and remem...

New York, NY—The cold-blooded, brazen murder of a UnitedHealth CEO recently reignited the national conversation about so-called “ghost guns.” But what exactly is a ghost gun, aside from being a sensationalized propaganda term? At its core, it is simply a firearm without a serial number. The push for serial numbers and gun registration has long been a favored strategy of politicians aiming to infringe on Second Amendment rights when outright bans on firearms were politically or constitutionally untenable. The end goal has often been the creation of a comprehensive registry to track every firearm in the United States—something that could facilitate future confiscation schemes if a total gun ban were ever implemented. Do Serial Numbers and Gun Registration Actually Solve Crimes? A basic application of common sense suggests they do not. The only time a firearm is typically left at a crime scene is when the criminal is incapacitated—dead or wounded—or caught in the act. In such cases, t...

  I don’t give a rat’s ass if my friends are conservative or liberal—what matters is our unwavering celebration of the Bill of Rights. These aren’t just lofty ideals; they are the backbone of our freedom. And yes, we must especially venerate the rights that some find inconvenient or annoying, those that protect the accused, the outcasts, and yes, even the guilty. Why? Because those same rights are the only shield standing between you and false allegations, torture, or even execution at the hands of a corrupt government. Never— ever —give an inch on your rights. Not one. These freedoms were not gifted to us; they were bought with the blood of young men who fought and died to preserve them. Throwing away even a single right because it feels unnecessary or inconvenient is an insult to their sacrifice and a betrayal of everything they stood for. Look at the world. In Syria, a repressive regime was toppled, only for its replacement to descend into the same darkness—or worse. That i...