Category Archives: Media Views on The Second Amendment

Deconstructing the media response to the Duck Dynasty scandal

In case you have been off-planet for the last week, there is a media firestorm surrounding comments made by Duck Dynasty’s Phil Robertson concerning those in the LGBT community. But, unlike every other writer on the internet, I am not … Continue reading

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The effort to dehumanize gun owners

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

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In DC anti-gunners appear immune to gun laws

It is becoming increasingly clear that anti-gun advocates, media personalities, and politicians are completely immune to the laws they insist the rest of us must abide by, at least in the District of Columbia. While average citizens and veterans who … Continue reading

Posted in 'Assault Weapons', Abuse of Discretion, Abuse of Power, Celebrities, David Gregory, District of Columbia, Gun Control, High Capacity Magazines, Media Views on The Second Amendment | 10 Comments

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

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

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The latest claim is that Gregory got bad advice from ATF

NBC continues to remain silent over the on-air crime committed by David Gregory last Sunday during Meet The Press when he was clearly in possession of a ‘high-capacity magazine’ in violation of D.C. Official Code § 7-2506.01. This code section … Continue reading

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Failure to arrest David Gregory illustrates the hypocrisy of gun control

Last Sunday, in a Meet The Press interview with NRA Executive Vice-President Wayne LaPierre, NBC’s David Gregory repeatedly held up a 30 round magazine to illustrate his point that there should be a law against possessing such accessories. The problem? … Continue reading

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Bob Costas’ idea of an ‘apology’ is yet another attack on gun owners

Bob Costas is in trouble with football fans, a large majority of which are gun owners, and his insulting attempt at an apology is only adding fuel to the fire. But let’s start at the beginning. It all started with … Continue reading

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Hollywood Hypocrite: Karl Urban as Judge Dredd

Hot on the heels of yesterday’s column about Hollywood’s evolving take on gun rights, comes the tale of yet another star who profits greatly from glorifying guns in film while apparently embracing gun control for all us ordinary mortals. The star … Continue reading

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Hollywood’s evolving take on gun rights

“America is a country founded on guns. It’s in our DNA. It’s very strange but I feel better having a gun. I really do. I don’t feel safe, I don’t feel the house is completely safe, if I don’t have … Continue reading

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There are no ‘assault weapons’

Shortly following the Aurora tragedy, a non-gun-owner friend of mine, obviously upset, began to question me about why I supported ownership of ‘deadly assault weapons.’ Even as he continued his extended, impassioned diatribe, I could tell that he was yet … Continue reading

Posted in 'Assault Weapons', California, Gun Control, Illinois, Media Views on The Second Amendment, Myths & Misconceptions, National Politics, New York | 25 Comments