“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…” No, the year 2020, and into 2021, has been pretty much a dumpster fire across the board, for …
Freedom of Speech; a two-edged sword
As I enjoy the cooler weather this morning, the usual flow of black coffee stimulates my perspectives. This morning it leads me down the path toward the truths regarding Freedom …
Rights and Laws; Man made or Natural?
Another beautiful morning here in the great Republic of Texas. The black coffee still flows, as I offer up some of my perspectives for your consideration. Rights and Laws. I …
Behind The Social Media Curtain
What are “CoMmUnItY sTaNdArDs”? Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of some of your favorite social media pages, especially in the current climate of Big Tech purging …
Facebook Says: Delete Dissent, Preach To The Choir
Social media is the Proof to this Proverb. I recently learned definitively that this is by design. In a conversation with Facebook Support I was told, unequivocally, that to improve …
The Year of the Bible
The black coffee flows this morning here in Texas, as I ponder this country’s past… I wonder what perspectives we would hear from those who are long since gone? I offer …
Another Senseless Act of Violence in Gilroy, California
Another beautiful morning in the great Republic of Texas… the black coffee flows as freely whether it’s 100- or 40-degrees outside, and so does the homegrown perspective (the truth is …
WHAT IF… The 2nd Amendment WAS Repealed?
Repeal The 2nd Amendment, Then What? As the gun debate fires up again in the wake of the Parkland school shooting, several have called to up the ante and repeal …
Laws Don’t Fight Crime, They Create Criminals
One of the most dangerous phrases in the English language is, “There ought to be a law…” People in general have a very unrealistic perception of the law, law enforcement …
Press Release: 3/22/18 – YouTube Bans 2nd Amendment Advocacy Group
Dallas, Texas. – Following a week of political activism by Youtube / Google – Cold Dead Hands was notified this morning that its Youtube Channel, which hosted its educational style videos …
Universal Background Checks: An American Fantasy
In the wake of horrendous tragedies like in Sandy Hook or Las Vegas, the usual suspects waste no time trying to capitalize politically. The proposal of robust “universal background checks” …
#NoStateLeftBehind Constitutional Carry In All 50 States
Constitutional Carry! The time has come. It is time to end state-level infringement of gun rights through the conversion of that right into a licensed or permit-required privilege. From the …
What Is Constitutional Carry And How Do We Get It?
What is “Constitutional Carry” and how do we get it? The first part of that question is rather simple, but the last part is a little more complicated. Believe it …
Electoral College Vs Popular Vote
The Electoral College has received A LOT of attention recently which has resulted in A LOT of misleading propaganda and misunderstanding. If you are on social media AT ALL, odds …
Revolution 2.0: We The People vs US Government
What would happen if it came down to an armed conflict within the United States, a Revolution 2.0 – We The People vs the U.S. Government? This has been an underlying …
What Is An “Assault Weapon”?
What is an “assault weapon,” “military-style weapon,” “weapon of war,” etc? Well, in a nutshell it is whatever the person using those phrases wants it to be. Of course the …
Why We Need NEW Gun Control
I realize that the thought of “Gun Control” has a negative connotation to most in the gun rights community, but hear me out. We do need gun control, although NOT …
A Woman’s Place in the Firearms Industry
Are you as sick of hearing about women’s right as I am? I’m a strong believer of no matter who you are, if you want it, go out and get it, and don’t stop until you achieve it. It doesn’t matter if you are a man or a woman. There is only a ceiling if you believe there to be one. There are no boundaries that women can’t break down in the professional world. Am I going to get flack for saying this? Probably. Do I care? Not one bit.
Americanism vs Marxism: Divided We Fall
The conflict before us today is between Marxism and Americanism. It is NOT between Republicans and Democrats, Liberals and Conservatives, gay and straight, black and white, etc. Those divisions ARE …
Forgetful Nation: 9/11 What Have We Forgotten?
A forgetful nation doesn’t forget the events or even the significance of those events, but rather the greatest lesson to be learned from those events which is…
Awakening vs The Wokening
The Wokening is on full display from Afghanistan to the Southwest border, from the classroom to the boardroom and from the streets to the halls of power. The question is, …
A Republic, If You Can Keep It – Benjamin Franklin
Asked about the new government, Benjamin Franklin replied, “a Republic, if you can keep it.” But, what did he mean by “if you can keep it”?
The Britton Word: Deciphering 2A
When it comes to “linguistic gymnastics” there are few better examples than the 2A Debate. What does the 2nd Amendment say and what does it mean?
The Britton Word: Linguistic Gymnastics
We have lost control of language, we often use the same words, but in many cases we understand the meanings of those words very differently. That is the result of what I call “Linguistic Gymnastics.
Permitless Constitutional Carry, Texas Is A BIG DEAL
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 1927, Permitless Constitutional Carry, into law, finally! Allowing holstered handguns to be carried in Texas without a permit. Beginning Sept. 1, anyone 21 …
Finding Joy
So my Black Coffee Perspective today (usually early morning) will be an afternoon coffee break. It’s always a good time for coffee, right? Hopefully it is also a good time …
Texas Power Failure: What Happened and Why
There are several “narratives” circulating regarding the failures in the Texas power grid during the deep freeze. So, let’s separate fact from political narrative. There are 5 main sources for …