Editorials

News2A author Joe LoPorto will be heading to Washington, D.C. this coming Constitution Day to review the most recent Supreme Court term. In this article, Joe reflects on the state of affairs and recent legislation in the state of New Jersey.

John Petrolino, aka The Pen Patriot, shares with us his personal experiences and learnings about how to be a good activist in a climate where opinions, tactics, and participants vary widely. This article shares valuable lessons learned on the frontlines, from avoiding self-promotion to embracing different viewpoints.

In this article, “average guy” and retired firefighter/EMT battalion chief Peter Elias gets us thinking about being prepared for the uncertainty that lies ahead. Unfortunately, if Kamala Harris happens to win the election in November, we move significantly closer to needing to follow Peter’s advice.

What does the left have to gain by letting convicted criminals out of jail and in many cases refusing to prosecute after police make an arrest (or re-arrest)? Votes. Dan Wos recently appeared on Newsmax, accompanied by Dr. John Lott of the Crime Prevention Research Center, to talk about the Democrats’ dangerous path.

Matthias Quellenberg, a legal immigrant to the US turned professional firearms instructor, brings his debut article to News2A. As a former German army boot camp instructor, Matthias has grown to cherish our very American Second Amendment. In this article, he talks about his journey to understand and appreciate our 2A rights and he ponders whether it can be used effectively against a tyrannical government in the modern era.

Read about the crucial lessons from a gripping podcast episode about a concealed carry holder’s self-defense incident and the subsequent legal challenges he faced. This story is packed with lessons for those who choose to go about armed.

“If you’re confused, then I’m explaining it correctly,” says author Charlie Cook. Massachusetts has a sweeping new gun law that is causing confusion at every stop. Nobody is sure when it takes effect or where or how they can receive firearm instruction. It affects everything from carry to possession and everything in between.

When someone pulls a knife, you need a gun. With stabbings, along with other violent crimes, on the rise across the state, the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is now more important than ever. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey just put law-abiding citizens at a severe disadvantage, in line with liberal ideology which favors the criminals over the tax-paying citizen.

What is the actual and proper way to interpret the 2nd Amendment? Does it give the State the power to maintain a militia? What is the “State”? Who are the “people”? Joe LoPorto gives us an intricate breakdown of the 2nd Amendment, the Militia, National Security, and the Right to Keep and Bear Arms