Not just “tactical” people. Not just folks with money. Not just people who feel comfortable calling 911. Not just the people the system was built to protect. Everyone deserves to make it home.  And if you’ve been paying attention to the news lately, you already know why that sentence is especially impactful right now. In the last few days, we’ve watched a mass shooting unfold at Brown University — a place that’s supposed to represent learning, growth, and safety — and instead became the site...

You’ve felt it—that little tight feeling in your gut when you think about safety. Not paranoia. Not the news trying to scare you. The real kind. The kind that comes from knowing you and your people actually have skills, a plan, and each other. That’s what community safety programs are for. They’re not about waiting on the system to show up and do the right thing. They’re about us  stepping up—learning, practicing, and building a network of care and readiness that protects folks and  honors...

In a pivotal ruling, a federal judge mandated that gun rights organizations—such as the Second Amendment Foundation and the Firearms Policy Coalition—must provide a verified membership roster to the government in the case of Reese v. ATF. This decision raises major concerns among gun owners, particularly those from marginalized groups, who fear the emergence of a de facto gun registry. The ruling's implications are significant, especially for black and brown gun owners and those vocal about...