Very well stated, sir. We currently don't have firearms but given this I am going to raise the convo again about whether we should (along with training, education, etc).
For context-- we were your typical young, college educated, white collar "moderates" who never grew up in gun-owning families but have been pushed(?) further libertarian & right in recent years due to all the reasons you stated in todays letter, among others. Who knows what the future will hold but we should be prepared.
Guns are the great equalizer. If you’re responsible and trained they’ll never get up on their own and cause harm.
If god forbid you ever need one for anything like defense, you may find yourself very happy to have it.
A good start is finding a local friend to take you to the gun range with his or her firearms. Offer to pay for ammo and they’ll surely be more than happy to oblige. Enjoy the journey friend.
Well said, I agree with everything you’ve written. I’d take it a step further and say there should be mandatory gun safety classes in high school, like we used to have.
Born & raised in Germany I was teached for the most part of my school life, from
the media and politicians that the USA is the worst example of our western Democracies and that guns are really bad so nobody needs them, because the state protects you. I was always interested in history and saw what happens here, when the federal gov has too much power. I’m 25 now got my bankers degree and Im finishing my university in 2 years. I hope the US has a place for me. Need to leave this shit show. Thanks for the work. Appreciate it.
Great work. Always learning something new from these letters. Living in NYC so obviously no ranges but ever since visiting TX and shooting for the first time, been wanting to go back and get trained/educated with firearms.
Andy, I think post like this one is your true calling. We need more long format media. You do an excellent job articulating your view and backing it up with creditable data. I hope you continue to write more pieces about geopolitics, macroeconomics, and history. Keep it up!
Well said! A great summary stating facts for the non-believers. Nice to see there are humans out there with their heads screwed on straight. Thanks for using your platform for good. Keep up the good work!
Liked the 1900s examples only… sad how you don’t have to go far back in time for a more extensive list. People will always be people. Hard topics to discuss openly, thought you were as fair as could be asked for with an existential issue. Keep ‘em coming, each seems to get better.
Very well stated, sir. We currently don't have firearms but given this I am going to raise the convo again about whether we should (along with training, education, etc).
For context-- we were your typical young, college educated, white collar "moderates" who never grew up in gun-owning families but have been pushed(?) further libertarian & right in recent years due to all the reasons you stated in todays letter, among others. Who knows what the future will hold but we should be prepared.
Always love your letters, keep up the great work.
Guns are the great equalizer. If you’re responsible and trained they’ll never get up on their own and cause harm.
If god forbid you ever need one for anything like defense, you may find yourself very happy to have it.
A good start is finding a local friend to take you to the gun range with his or her firearms. Offer to pay for ammo and they’ll surely be more than happy to oblige. Enjoy the journey friend.
While I expected differing responses, so far all the folks who disagree or are triggered can't articulate what exactly about this is inaccurate.
Well said, I agree with everything you’ve written. I’d take it a step further and say there should be mandatory gun safety classes in high school, like we used to have.
agreed
Born & raised in Germany I was teached for the most part of my school life, from
the media and politicians that the USA is the worst example of our western Democracies and that guns are really bad so nobody needs them, because the state protects you. I was always interested in history and saw what happens here, when the federal gov has too much power. I’m 25 now got my bankers degree and Im finishing my university in 2 years. I hope the US has a place for me. Need to leave this shit show. Thanks for the work. Appreciate it.
3D printers are not yet regulated, but ammo is the real chokepoint.
Great work. Always learning something new from these letters. Living in NYC so obviously no ranges but ever since visiting TX and shooting for the first time, been wanting to go back and get trained/educated with firearms.
Andy, I think post like this one is your true calling. We need more long format media. You do an excellent job articulating your view and backing it up with creditable data. I hope you continue to write more pieces about geopolitics, macroeconomics, and history. Keep it up!
appreciate it sir!
This is all correct. Well stated
based
Great read Andy really enjoyed this and also learned a few things, part 2 plz
More of this please!
Well said! A great summary stating facts for the non-believers. Nice to see there are humans out there with their heads screwed on straight. Thanks for using your platform for good. Keep up the good work!
Love all the content you put out, sir. Would definitely appreciate a part 2 for this as well!
Brilliantly stated. 100% agree. Should be teaching gun safety, not preaching gun control. Keep up the great work!
Part 2 please
Liked the 1900s examples only… sad how you don’t have to go far back in time for a more extensive list. People will always be people. Hard topics to discuss openly, thought you were as fair as could be asked for with an existential issue. Keep ‘em coming, each seems to get better.