Shooting Illustrated just published a piece highlighting the surge in pistol permits across North Carolina. The focus on the piece covers the urban areas of the state. Of course, ... Keep Reading
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Civitas Poll offers insight into crime as major 2020 election issue
Crime and civil unrest have the ability to tip elections. Usually, the impact is felt most at the local level, but Richard Nixon was able to hold off a late surge from Huberty ... Keep Reading
Why conservatives must vigorously denounce the mobs
The conservative writer and philosopher Russell Kirk routinely stressed the importance of ordered liberty in his writings. Kirk offers up this great line in an essay on the ... Keep Reading
Civil unrest, a time for compassion, and the role of government
This week, Ray and Brooke discuss the heavy-hearted moment we are in as a state and nation. There are several essential, core functions of government: protecting life, liberty, and ... Keep Reading
Riots, looting, and virus send North Carolina gun sales skyrocketing
After two days of riots across North Carolina, when Ed Nicely arrived to open Ed’s Gun Shop in the Moore County town of Vass there was already a line stretching into his parking ... Keep Reading
Property crime is particularly brutal to those who played by the rules during COVID-19 crisis
Below is my recent interview on the Tyler Cralle Show in defense of a robust understanding of property rights that seems to be missed by some leaders in North Carolina and the ... Keep Reading
Why the government must protect the right to private property
“The prime element in the value of any property is the knowledge that its peaceful enjoyment will be publicly defended." —Calvin Coolidge Property rights are an ancient idea but ... Keep Reading
