Guns and Self-Defense

Tags: Antipolitics, Democracy, Law, Libertarianism

07/04/2022 David Gordon

As antigun studies surface left and right, it’s worth remembering that the right to self-defense isn’t merely about being safe. It’s about having the choice to defend yourself.

Original Article: “Guns and Self-Defense”

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