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

Show Notes:

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/

Episode 64. Jeff Knox: Fighting to Save the NRA (improved audio) - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRfrssgmQl4

My 2024 NRA Ballots
https://onlygunsandmoney.com/2024/03/11/my-2024-nra-ballots.html
https://onlygunsandmoney.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/IMG_6492.jpg
https://onlygunsandmoney.com/2024/03/28/nra-ballots-due-in-one-month.html

Polite Society Podcast - YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@Politesocietypodcast

Crime Report for Indianapolis after NRAAM Rolls Through Town
https://www.ammoland.com/2019/04/crime-report-for-indianapolis-after-nraam-rolls-through-town/

Crime Prevention Research Center
https://crimeresearch.org/

Keywords

gun rights, self-defense, soft-on-crime policies, rise in self-defense cases, negligent shooting, treating guns as loaded, quality holsters, NRA Annual Meeting, supporting gun rights organizations

Tags:

#liberty
#freedom
#firearms
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#handguns
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#2A
#training
#personalresponsibility
#firstresponder
#law
#litigation
#lawfare
#selfdefense
#Indianapolis

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