There’s only one thing better than buying a new gun: Making your own custom firearm at home. Stick to Alex Kincaid’s “Three Rules for Staying Out of Prison” below, and you stand a good chance of not violating one of the many gun-control laws that can affect well-intentioned, law-abiding Americans. What Are The Three Rules? Be Selfish: Build firearms for your personal use Know what you’re buying Know what you’re making 1. Build for Your Personal Use The ATF has published an opinion that “Firearms may be lawfully made by…Read More
For too long, Americans have been taught to rely on the government for their needs: Social security will pay your retirement. The Affordable Care Act will take care of your medical expenses. Medicaid will pay for your nursing home. The court will handle your affairs if you are incapacitated or when you die. Astute estate planning attorneys know that the government-controlled court system is not the answer to their client’s legal problems any more than social security is the answer for living expenses during retirement. When we explain the difference…Read More
As expected, Obama made a push for more gun control during his speech following the Orlando nightclub shooting. He failed, however, to mention that the Orlando night club hosting the massacre was a gun free zone due to Florida’s gun control laws. All but approximately 1% of mass shootings since 1950 have been in gun free zones. Terrorists and criminals attack where there are no law-abiding American citizens with guns to fight back. California, Paris, San Bernardino, this nightclub, were all specifically selected because there would be little resistance until…Read More
By Alexandria Kincaid, Attorney What does the Second Amendment actually protect? Most gun owners believe the phrase “shall not be infringed” is pretty clear. However, some judges find it confusing. Today, we saw the country’s largest, busiest, and ordinarily liberal Circuit Court (the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals) change its mind and overturn its own, prior decision about whether the Second Amendment protects our right to carry a firearm outside our homes. Peruta v. Cty. of San Diego. The facts: Gun owners know that California has some of the toughest gun…Read More
One day, you will leave your business. You will exit either voluntarily (through sale or retirement) or involuntarily (through death, disability, bankruptcy, liquidation, or fire sale). “Exit planning” is the topic for our next three blog posts. As a business owner, you must have a good understanding of each of the three key elements to every successful exit plan if you want to control the process of exiting your business. The Three Key Elements to a Successful Exit Plan While success is defined differently for each business owner, most clients…Read More
Too many people have asked for my response to this (click here) opinion letter published in the Idaho Statesman for me to ignore the requests to respond. The opinion letter was written by an attorney professing to be a supporter of the Second Amendment, but who expresses his disapproval of the permitless carry law. He expresses what at first glance appear to be concerns for the gun owning community, who this attorney suggests who could be misled by the meaning of the phrase “permitless carry.” The attorney, also a firearms instructor, touts the permitting…Read More
By Alexandria Kincaid, Attorney For years (at least since 2012), over 99% of all names reported to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) list’s “mental defective” category are those of veterans. These veterans are reported by the Department of Veterans Affairs (the VA) to the NICS, without first allowing the veterans an opportunity to appear and present their side of the story to a judge or even the VA Board subject to ordinary court rules, such as the rule that does not allow hearsay evidence. Before taking away…Read More
During her “conversation on gun violence” in New York on April 11 2016, Hillary touted her stance to fight against the law that has, according to her, made it impossible for people to sue gun manufacturers. Since the beginning of her campaign, Hillary Clinton has shown her complete ignorance of, or deliberate disregard for, the potential liability of firearms manufacturers. Of course, who cares about the facts? Her gun control agenda is focused on emotion, regardless of the truth.Read More
One rainy morning four years ago, I walked out of Meridian’s largest gun shop to find two gentlemen standing in front of the store, clipboards in hand, requesting signatures on a petition. The petition was to request that Idaho citizens support a permitless carry law. That was the first time I met Greg Pruett, and I offered my help with his endeavor.Read More
Every day, millions of Americans are disarmed as they go to work. Some work locations, such as military bases and schools, are governed by “public safety” laws and policies, which allow only members of elite statuses, such as security guards, on-duty law enforcement, or politicians, to carry a firearm.Read More
