Sam Jacobs

@SamJacobs45

Sam Jacobs is the lead writer and chief historian with Ammo.com, and is the driving intellectual force behind the content in the Resistance Library. He is proud to see his work name-checked in places like Bloomberg, USA Today and National Review, but he is far more proud to see his work republished on websites like ZeroHedge, Lew Rockwell and Sons of Liberty Media. You can catch him on Quora and Twitter as well as on our very own Resistance Library podcast.

The Gonzales Flag: The Untold History of the Battle of Gonzales

“Come and Take It” has a long history that started before that October 2nd, 1835 when the Gonzales Flag was raised in defiance during the Battle of Gonzales.

Oct 1, 2020 9:38 PM

The Prelude to World War II: The Spanish Civil War and Today’s America

Is the Spanish Civil War a template for future civil unrest in the United States?

Sep 27, 2020 11:27 AM

The Sons of Liberty Flag: How a Group of American Patriots Led the Colonies to Rebellion

A pre-revolution symbol of freedom, the Sons of Liberty flag dates back to the group of radical Boston Colonists who decided it was worth fighting for liberty.

Sep 25, 2020 2:58 PM

Living off the Grid? These 8 Essential Off Grid Living Tips Will Help

Living off the grid requires a lot more than the basics. It demands complete self-sufficiency. Find out if you have what it takes in our off grid living guide.

Sep 18, 2020 2:16 PM

The Star-Spangled Banner: The Forgotten History of Francis Scott Key’s National Anthem

“The Star-Spangled Banner is a staple at everything from sporting events to patriotic rallies, but very few Americans know the story behind how it became our national anthem. This is the forgotten history of Francis Scott Key’s iconic poem, born during th

Sep 14, 2020 4:48 PM

The Benghazi Attack: The Forgotten History of the 2012 Attack on the U.S. Consulate in Libya

Was lack of response by the American government to the 2012 attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya a conspiracy – or was it just good old-fashioned incompetence? Read the forgotten history about this tragic attack that left four Americans dead

Sep 11, 2020 9:01 PM

The 9/11 Attacks: Understanding Al-Qaeda and the Domestic Fall-Out from America’s Secret War

To understand what happened on 9/11 you must ask, “Why did al Qaeda attack?” Discover what happened that led to that fateful day and changed America forever.

Sep 10, 2020 9:28 PM

No Go Zones: A Guide to Western Failed States and European Secessionist Movements

In no go zones authorities can no longer protect citizens due to terrorism. Keep reading to learn more about the hostile areas that are spreading across the EU.

Sep 4, 2020 3:12 PM

How to Prepare for a Hurricane: A Survival Guide for Tropical Disasters

Need to prepare for a hurricane a tropical cyclone disaster? Read our guide where we discuss preparedness and plans to stay safe during a hurricane.

Sep 4, 2020 1:42 PM

The Pittman-Robertson Act: The Forgotten History of the Celebrated Tax on Firearms and Ammo

A tax celebrated by those in the freedom movement? It sounds unusual, but that’s exactly what the Pittman-Robertson Act is – a “good tax” created to preserve wildlife, an important cause to hunters across the country. Learn the forgotten history of this A

Sep 2, 2020 6:57 PM

Food Is Freedom: How Washington’s Food Subsidies Have Helped Make Americans Fat and Sick

Do you ever wonder how farm subsidies work? No one talks about the $20 billion handed out each year that’s killing American’s family farms and keeping us fat.

Aug 31, 2020 2:39 PM

Commercial Ammo: The Untold History of Springfield Armory and America’s Munitions Factories

For most of history, manufactured ammo wasn’t available. Keep reading to find out how Springfield Armory and Remington’s commercial ammo changed the industry.

Aug 30, 2020 3:02 PM

Woke Capitalism: How Huge Corporations Demonstrate Status by Endorsing Political Radicalism

Why are massive corporations siding with an American cultural revolution? Learn about woke capitalism in America.

Aug 28, 2020 4:32 PM

Joe Biden on Gun Control: Understanding Biden’s 2020 Platform and the Second Amendment

Despite his past centrism, Joe Biden’s Administration would be the most radical on record – especially when it comes to guns.

Aug 25, 2020 4:15 PM

Siege at Ruby Ridge: The Forgotten History of the ATF Shootout That Started a Militia Movement

The Siege at Ruby Ridge was a pivotal date in America – kicking off the Constitutional Militia Movement and leaving the nation with a deep distrust of its leadership. Read the forgotten history of Randy Weaver and his family, who just wanted to be left al

Aug 21, 2020 7:18 PM

Ron Paul: The Untold Story of the Man Who Helped Inspire a New Generation of Liberty Lovers

‘While Paul was a life-long Republican, he was often highly critical of the party and its leadership’

Aug 20, 2020 6:16 PM

Deplatformed: How Big Tech Companies & Corporate America Subvert the Second Amendment

Big Tech has increasing control over America’s freedom of speech. Keep reading to understand how they’ve deplatformed opposing views and what it means to you.

Aug 19, 2020 9:12 AM

The Bennington Flag: A Pre-Constitutional Symbol of Freedom

The Bennington Flag is a pre-constitutional flag that flew at the Battle of Bennington. Known as the 76 Flag, it features 13 stars, 13 stripes and a large ‘76.

Aug 15, 2020 9:30 AM

Democide: Understanding the State’s Monopoly on Violence and the Second Amendment

If you want to truly understand the necessity of the 2nd Amendment, you have to understand democide and what history teaches us about state-sponsored violence.

Aug 13, 2020 7:30 PM

Annie Oakley: The Forgotten History of the Most Iconic American Woman Sharpshooter

Annie Oakley, an icon of the American West, but she was also, and still is, a hero to women and girls from coast to coast.

Aug 12, 2020 3:59 PM

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