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Episode 116. Soft on Crime, Hard on Self-Defense? Indianapolis & the Fight for Gun Rights - The Forge of Freedom

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Episode 116. Soft on Crime, Hard on Self-Defense? Indianapolis & the Fight for Gun Rights

In this episode, Alex Ooley and Mike Ooley discuss two topics related to gun rights and self-defense. The first topic focuses on the push for soft-on-crime policies in Indianapolis, which is leading to a rise in self-defense cases. The officials in Indianapolis are upset that people are defending themselves and using deadly force against criminals. The second topic discusses a tragic incident in Nashville where a mother negligently shot and killed her daughter. The hosts emphasize the importance of treating all guns as if they are loaded and investing in quality holsters. They also mention the upcoming NRA Annual Meeting and the importance of supporting organizations like Gun Owners of America and Firearms Policy Coalition in the fight to protect gun rights.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Overview

01:02 The Rise of Self-Defense Cases and the Push for Soft-on-Crime Policies

08:08 The Importance of Treating Guns as Loaded and Investing in Quality Holsters

25:18 Supporting Gun Rights Organizations

30:08 Closing Remarks

Sound Bites

"The implication here is that the act of self-defense is just as bad as the criminal act that preceded it."
"Always treat all guns as if they're loaded."
"Invest in a quality holster, do the same amount of research or more on your holster selections as you do your firearm selection."

Resources:

IMPD sees rise in self-defense shootings across Indy | wthr.com

https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/indianapolis-law-enforcement-sees-rise-self-defense-shootings-impd-chief-chris-bailey-marion-county-prosecutor-ryan-mears-indianapolis-mayor-hogsett/531-d3f15498-60d0-4dfd-947d-98215a1253ea

Amy Swearer on X

https://twitter.com/AmySwearer/status/1775545667353489892

‘It’s a nightmare’: Nashville mother accidentally shoots, kills daughter, police say

https://www.wsmv.com/2024/03/25/its-nightmare-nashville-mother-accidentally-shoots-kills-daughter-police-say/

Home | NRA Annual Meeting

https://www.nraam.org/

NRA Elections | The Firearms Coalition

https://firearmscoalition.org/nra-elections-3/

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