Open Source Defense

Open Source Defense is a Substack focused on gun rights without engaging in culture war rhetoric. It features analysis of laws, historical perspectives on gun ownership, critiques of gun control advocacy, and discussions on the societal implications of legislative actions on firearms. The content encourages a nuanced understanding of gun rights, advocating for individual liberties and critiquing broad legal interpretations and government actions.

Gun Rights and Legislation Legal Analysis and Advocacy Societal Implications of Gun Ownership Historical Perspectives on Firearms Criticisms of Gun Control Measures Individual Liberties and Government Actions Technology and Innovation in Firearms Community and Culture in Gun Ownership

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OSD 235: Guns are for nerds

52 implied HN points • 21 Aug 23

Technology becomes mainstream when users don't need to know how it works.
Guns may need to become simpler for mainstream adoption.
The goal is for users to not have to know complex details about gun operation.

OSD 227: Gun orientalism

59 implied HN points • 27 Jun 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Policy Government Legislation Current Events Gun Rights

Some Americans bought guns for the first time in recent years.
Research on gun ownership is often skewed towards portraying it as irrational.
Exposure can help change negative perceptions about gun culture.

OSD 223: You know too much

56 implied HN points • 29 May 23

🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Forensic Analysis Gun Control Stats Legal system

Bullet matching in forensics may not be as reliable as portrayed in courts.
Courts can exhibit innumeracy when handling scientific evidence, impacting legal decisions.
Advocating for gun control may avoid detailed technical knowledge to support pre-existing beliefs.