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Do Innocent People Plead Guilty?

Why might an innocent person choose to plead guilty to a crime they did not commit?   One of the most persistent myths about the criminal “justice” system is that only guilty people plead guilty. In fact, given the coercive

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3 Levels of Judicial Scrutiny

Alex Ooley was on the Daily Bullet with Paul Lathrop from the Second Amendment Foundation to discuss levels of judicial review (rational basis, intermediate scrutiny, and strict scrutiny). We also discussed the New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc.

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New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Corlett

Mike Ooley and Alex Ooley were on The Daily Bullet with Paul Lathrop from the Second Amendment Foundation to discuss New York State Rifle & Pistol Association v. Corlett, the problems with “may issue” handgun licensing, and what this case

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Civil Immunity for Self-Defense

Do your state’s laws give immunity from prosecution and/or lawsuit if one’s actions are found to have been reasonable and necessary by reason of self defense? What is the court process to access those protections?   If your state does

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“Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act” (PLCAA)

At the 18:20 mark, Mike Ooley and Alex Ooley discuss the “Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act” (PLCAA) with Paul Lathrop from the Second Amendment Foundation. Essentially, the purpose of the PLCAA is to prevent frivolous lawsuits against firearms

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