The Danish Model — Don’t Try This at Home
President Barack Obama on Tuesday announced a series of executive actions intended to curb gun violence in the U.S. In politicizing mass murders, gun control advocates, such as President Obama, insist that more laws against firearms can enhance public safety. In a recent study, Cato scholar David B. Kopel argued that responsible firearms policies focus on thwarting dangerous people and do not attempt to infringe the constitutional rights of good persons.
- “The Costs and Consequences of Gun Control,” by David B. Kopel
- “The Facts about Gun Shows,” by David B. Kopel
- The Truth About Gun Control, Book by David B. Kopel



Weighing the Pacific Trade Deal’s Green Demands
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In an era of hyper-partisanship, police body cameras achieves rare post-partisan consensus.
No Good Guys in the West
There are no good guys to cheer for in the militia takeover of an Oregon federal office building on January 2.
2015: The Year Of “Cops On Camera”
2015 will almost certainly be remembered as the year body cameras became an established and prominent feature of the much needed discussions on law enforcement accountability and transparency.
Bringing Aid and Hope to Syrian Refugees — Americans Should Do More to Help
NGOs offer the best means for Americans to help Syrians in need.
Hillary Should Let Big Banks Go Bust
The best way to prevent banks from gambling with taxpayer money is to stop giving them taxpayer money.
The 2016 Presidential Candidate Intervention Meter
The Presidential Candidate Intervention Meter is based on an analysis of proposals made by the candidates between August and December 14, 2015. It scores each proposal for the use of force according to how expansive, expensive, or entangling it is.
President Obama’s Top Ten Constitutional Violations of 2015
As the nation limps into Barack Obama’s lame-duck year, Americans have much to ponder regarding the example this president has set for his successor - and what powers that successor will abuse.