Category Archives: General Civil Rights

Innocent Victims of Gun Control: The bear attack

Posted on April 8, 2013 by John Pierce

A Massachusetts man is facing charges of illegal possession of a firearm and failing to secure a weapon after using a shotgun to kill a bear that began chasing him in his own backyard while he was stocking his bird feeders. … Continue reading →

Posted in Democrats, General Civil Rights, Gun Control, Innocent Victims of Gun Control, Massachusetts | 8 Comments

Why ‘universal background checks’ will inevitably lead to registration

Posted on April 5, 2013 by John Pierce

I have a friend I attended law school with who is constantly stating that his family “owns over a hundred guns” while simultaneously supporting (at least partially) some of the Democrat’s proposals that I am most concerned by. His latest … Continue reading →

Posted in ACLU, Confiscation, Democrats, General Civil Rights, Registration, Universal Background Checks | 10 Comments

Democrats says the darnedest things

Posted on April 3, 2013 by John Pierce

The media loves to point out the stupid things that Republicans say … and, being politicians, they do say their share of stupid things. But if you depend on the mainstream media for your news, then you might think that … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Assault Weapons', Colorado, Democrats, General Civil Rights, High Capacity Magazines, Vice President Biden, Vice Presidents | 16 Comments

“There are certain times we should infringe on your freedom”

Posted on March 25, 2013 by John Pierce

“There are certain times we should infringe on your freedom.”  These words, or ones very much like them, are powerful words indeed.  They have been spoken countless times throughout history by pharaohs, and kings, and emperors, and men with far … Continue reading →

Posted in Bloomberg, General Civil Rights | 10 Comments

Democrat’s ‘Universal Background Check’ bill discriminates against same-sex couples

Posted on March 14, 2013 by John Pierce

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 →

Posted in General Civil Rights, Universal Background Checks | 17 Comments

Manufacturers and dealers go all-in to protect gun rights

Posted on February 19, 2013 by John Pierce

As the Democratic majority in Colorado moves forward with a bevy of draconian gun control proposals including a ban on normal capacity magazines, at least one Colorado company is taking a stand. Magpul Industries is a Colorado success story. The … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Assault Weapons', Abuse of Discretion, Abuse of Power, California, Colorado, Democrats, Firearm Sales, General Civil Rights, Gun Control, Gun Sales, High Capacity Magazines, New Jersey, New York | 11 Comments

The effort to dehumanize gun owners

Posted on February 6, 2013 by John Pierce

The latest tactic being employed against gun owners is to dehumanize them; to portray them as something less than a full-fledged member of society. Some have even called for the deaths of gun owners and advocates. The most recent bigot … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrities, General Civil Rights, Gun Control, Gun Sales, Hollywood, Media Views on The Second Amendment, NRA, Philosophical | 3 Comments

Many see racism in Bob Costas’ attack on NFL players’ gun rights

Posted on January 30, 2013 by John Pierce

Bob Costas has largely remained silent since the uproar over his all-out attack on the Second Amendment last year. For those not aware of the controversy, following the murder-suicide of Jovan Belcher and his girlfriend, Costas voiced his support for … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrities, General Civil Rights, Media Views on The Second Amendment | 1 Comment

Senator Boxer wants to federally regulate carry permits

Posted on January 29, 2013 by John Pierce

When defending draconian gun laws in DC, Illinois, and New York, Democrats are quick to point out that states should be free to adapt their laws to their specific needs despite any pesky constitutional amendments or civil rights. President Obama … Continue reading →

Posted in Barbara Boxer, Concealed Carry, Democrats, General Civil Rights, Gun Control, National Politics | 4 Comments

A seemingly confused President Obama takes stand against gun owners during debate

Posted on October 17, 2012 by John Pierce

“[F]rankly, in my home town of Chicago, there’s an awful lot of violence and they’re not using AK-47s.” – President Obama Oct 16, 2012 As co-founder and spokesperson for OpenCarry.org, I very much wanted to hear a question about guns … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Assault Weapons', General Civil Rights, President Obama, Presidential Politics | 14 Comments