Author Archives: John Pierce
Open carry walk draws a big crowd in Brookville Pennsylvania
I want to tell you about a wonderful family event that took place in Brookville Pennsylvania yesterday. It was called the Brookville Open Carry Walk and so many people showed up despite the cold that the police and fire department … Continue reading
37 gun rights groups form ‘Coalition Against Universal Background Checks’
Last Monday a “divided Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday narrowly approved a Democratic bill expanding required federal background checks for nearly all gun [transfers and not just] purchases . . . by 10-8, supported by all Democrats and opposed by … Continue reading
Open carry may be coming to the Kansas Capitol Building
In an effort to make a political point about concealed carry in public buildings, a Kansas Democrat has inadvertently introduced a bill that makes open carry legal in the state capitol. The bill was introduced by Lawrence Kansas Democrat John … Continue reading
Posted in Kansas, Open Carry, Public Buildings
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Democrat’s ‘Universal Background Check’ bill discriminates against same-sex couples
As if same-sex couples were not faced with enough social and legal bigotry, the so-called ‘Universal Background Check’ bill being pushed by Democrats adds the threat of being made a felon for simply going on a long business trip. “What?” … Continue reading
Walking Dead writers perpetuate gun control myths
I should start by admitting that I am a huge fan of The Walking Dead. Every Sunday night, my wife and I watch it like clockwork. Having said that, I was disappointed last night when the dialogue revealed that, while … Continue reading
Posted in Georgia, Popular Culture, Zombie Apocalypse
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Emily Miller packs the room at VCDL meeting
Watch Ms. Miller’s rousing speech at the February 28th, 2013 VCDL meeting below. The video is courtesy of gun rights advocate Ed Levine. Emily Miller, Senior Editor for Opinion at The Washington Times, was deputy press secretary for Secretaries of … Continue reading
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No punishment for officer in Florida open carry arrest
Deputy Andy Cox of the Citrus County Sheriff’s Department in Florida is untouchable. That’s the news from the department today after they wrapped up an internal affairs investigation of the 2009 arrest of a permit holder for open carry after … Continue reading
Posted in Abuse of Power, Florida, Open Carry, Police Misconduct
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Arkansas open carry bill dies in committee
The Arkansas bill introduced by Republican Representative Sue Scott to allow permit holders to open carry has been scuttled in committee after opposition from Republican Speaker Davy Carter and the Arkansas State Police. Representative Scott worked hard to protect the … Continue reading
Posted in Arkansas, Open Carry, RINOS
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Florida sheriffs pledge to protect RKBA
In a bi-partisan display of support for the right to keep and bear arms, every single sheriff in the entire state of Florida has signed a pledge to “not enforce laws that violate the Constitution or infringe on the rights … Continue reading
Posted in Florida, Second Amendment, Sheriffs
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It’s election time and there are NRA board members who need to go
Former Texas Ranger and NRA Board Member Joaquin Jackson likes to pose with a lever action rifle. And apparently, if he had his way, that would be practically all that you would be allowed to own. While Jackson, who has … Continue reading
Posted in Assault Weapons Ban, High Capacity Magazines, NRA
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