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.

June 7, 2012

"It's no surprise to me this happened. We could see this coming."

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On May 30, 2012, Ian Stawicki walked into Cafe Racer in Seattle, Washington at approximately 11:00 AM. The staff there recognized him immedi...
April 3, 2012

“Landon was one of the good guys.”

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When talking about the role of guns in our society, pro-gun activists frequently like to categorize themselves and other Americans into two ...
March 22, 2012

"There is absolutely nothing wrong with the law."

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" We saw a parade of hypotheticals by those who opposed this ... What's important is the message it sends, and that's, 'Don...
March 14, 2012

“These a**holes... They always get away.”

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On February 26th, 17-year-old Trayvon Martin was an invited guest staying with his stepmother in a gated community in Sanford, Florida. Duri...
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August 1, 2011

Michigan's Rubber Stamp

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Ten years after Michigan made it easier for residents to obtain concealed handgun permits, an investigation by the Center for Statistical Co...
May 9, 2011

Portrait of a "Responsible Citizen"

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By now, most Americans are familiar with the extreme controversy that surrounds fundamentalist Christian pastor Terry Jones. What few realiz...
April 4, 2011

Designated Shooters

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The January shooting massacre in Tucson reminded America of how easy it is for mentally unstable individuals to legally purchase firearms. W...
February 21, 2011

“How do you shoot someone eight times in self-defense?”

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On February 10, National Rifle Association (NRA) CEO Wayne LaPierre spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Washingt...
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January 31, 2011

Colorado's Criminal Betrayer

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In the wake of the tragic shooting in Tucson, the National Rifle Association (NRA) continues to claim that those who carry concealed handgun...
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August 16, 2010

Cold as Ice

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In 2009, there were six confirmed mass shootings by concealed handgun permit holders in the United States (mass shootings are shootings th...
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