Ordinary People

Ordinary People examines the gun lobby’s frequent claim that gun owners—and concealed carry permit holders in particular—are the most law-abiding citizens in our country. We grant this is probably true in many cases, but argue that gun owners are human beings—subject to the same issues of stress, depression, substance abuse and mental illness; which can sometimes lead to criminal behavior and tragedy.

February 1, 2010

"His mental state was in question."

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On January 19, Christopher Bryan Speight, 39, shot and killed eight people inside and around the home he shared with family members in Appom...
January 25, 2010

A Familiar Pattern

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During the past decade, independent audits of concealed handgun permit holder rosters in states such as Florida , Texas and Tennessee have...
December 7, 2009

Do as I Say, Not as I Do

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Today we relate the stories of three more “ordinary people” who are not only concealed carry permit holders, but certified instructors paid ...
November 9, 2009

The Gun-Toting Soccer Mom

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On October 7, Meleanie Hain’s handgun failed to protect her. That evening, she was in the kitchen of her home in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, chat...
October 26, 2009

A Tale of Two Terrorists

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When most Americans think about gun control, they think about laws that are designed to stop street criminals from obtaining firearms. In th...
September 21, 2009

Gunning for the President

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The nation, sadly, has become well acquainted with the phenomenon of individuals bringing loaded guns to town hall meetings, presidential sp...
August 17, 2009

“You can commit mass murder then still go to heaven.”

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On August 4, George Sodini , 48, walked into the LA Fitness Center in Collier, Pennsylvania, wearing black workout gear and a headband . In ...
July 20, 2009

Back Nine

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On June 22, an argument at a golf course in Austin, Texas, nearly turned into a tragedy. That day, Matthew Nader (a former stand-out footbal...
June 29, 2009

Siege Mentality

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On June 8 in Kittery, Maine, 60 year-old Michael Flaherty called relatives to say “goodbye” after surrounding himself with guns and ammuniti...
June 1, 2009

Attack of the Black Dwarves

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On May 24, a 56 year-old male resident of Elyria, Ohio, went to a nearby house armed with a shotgun and asked his neighbor to call 911. When...
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