Sociology of Guns Seminar Guest Speakers: Michael Sodini and Rob Pincus of Walk the Talk America (WTTA)
Although the topic is grim — suicide — I am very excited to welcome to my Sociology of Guns seminar today two guests who have unique perspectives on the issue. Michael Sodini is founder and President of Walk the Talk America (WTTA), and Rob Pincus is a trustee of the organization. WTTA was founded in … Continue reading Sociology of Guns Seminar Guest Speakers: Michael Sodini and Rob Pincus of Walk the Talk America (WTTA)
Announcing Our Connecticut Chapter Formation!
Joining the growing list of formal chapters for the Liberal Gun Club, our newest chapter was voted into formation by locals in Connecticut. They are currently having meetings virtually for now and working to plan out range days and more member activities within the...
Overview of Negative Outcomes with Guns for Sociology of Guns Seminar (Fall 2020)
Although my scholarship and teaching on the sociology of guns highlights the non-criminological and epidemiological aspects of guns in society, I do not entirely ignore negative outcomes with guns. In my Sociology of Guns seminar, I typically allocate 2 or 3 of the modules to gun injury, suicide, and homicide. Teaching on-line this semester, I … Continue reading Overview of Negative Outcomes with Guns for Sociology of Guns Seminar (Fall 2020)
Gun “Monoculture” And Being A Liberal Gun Owner
I was watching a video from InRange this morning, and he had an interesting couple of minutes answering a question from "William H.", who is a self described liberal gun owner wondering if he's a unicorn. And as usual, Karl had some excellent points about rights being...
Announcing our new video series “Make It Safe”
This has been a project we've wanted to tackle for awhile now, and thanks to the pandemic kick starting out Social Distance Learning series, and specifically the Bench Doctor, Scott Richardson, putting out weekly content, we've also been working on creating these...
Social Distance Learning: Colt Capers
If you missed it live this week, here's the replay of Scott attempting to revive a used Colt revolver. The video fidelity this week was not great, but the adventure is whether Scott was successful, so enjoy the show! https://youtu.be/m97dXDaTsgM You also may have...
Social Distance Learning: Stoner gets Stoned
If you missed it live this week, here's the replay of Scott showing us the technique to smooth a crappy trigger from an AR pattern rifle. https://youtu.be/1e9F4NOb8_0 You also may have noticed that this event was live streamed publicly across our various social media...
The PLCAA (Protection of Legal Commerce in Arms Act)
Among the many things we get asked about, both publicly and by our members, is whether or not we support repealing the PLCAA or not. In order to answer that question, it's important to understand what it is, what it isn't, why it was put in place, and why other...
Social Distance Learning: Requiem for a Revolver
Last week, Scott showed us the insides of a $20 revolver! https://youtu.be/pbkjHZ_j_g4 You also may have noticed that this event was live streamed publicly across our various social media platforms, including Facebook Live on our main public page(as well as our...
T-Shirts on Sale in the LGC Store.
All T-Shirts are on Sale in the Store! til 01 October, or they are sold out. Free Shipping as always. Food for thought: I'm wearing the Womyn's 2 XL Shirt and it fits just fine. The shirt style itself is basically the same as the men's, IMHO. I'm one of those men who...