I've been thinking a lot about guns recently. Its likely the outcome of worrying about my new daughter and a more secure solution to home defense than my old loaded shotgun. Its lead me down in depth looks at the Constitution and the Bill of Rights - The American Tradition. Its made me hurt that folks like Bellesiles can belittle the courage of a bunch of armed farmers in the Revolution, or the strength of those who made the journey west with their lever action Winchesters.

As I've watched it all and listened to our reaction to our latest challenge I am only really proud.

To those who have and will continue to sacrifice for the rest of us.

Thank you.