Category Archives: Pennsylvania

A tale of two rallies

Posted on April 30, 2013 by John Pierce

This morning I was reading the press coverage of last week’s Stop The NRA ‘rally’ in DC. Despite the fact that it only attracted a whopping 60 attendees, it received quite a bit of positive attention from the mainstream media. … Continue reading →

Posted in General Civil Rights, Gun Control, Gun Rights Rallies, Pennsylvania | 7 Comments

What does a traitor look like?

Posted on April 10, 2013 by John Pierce

“So what does a traitor look like?” That is a very good question. After all, a traitor is different than an enemy.  An enemy declares himself and opposes you openly.  But in order to become a traitor, someone first needs … Continue reading →

Posted in General Civil Rights, Gun Control, Gun Sales, Pennsylvania, Republicans, Universal Background Checks | 14 Comments

Open carry walk draws a big crowd in Brookville Pennsylvania

Posted on March 18, 2013 by John Pierce

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 →

Posted in Open Carry, Open Carry Public Events, Pennsylvania | 6 Comments

Governor Corbett Signs Self Defense Bill Into Law

Posted on June 28, 2011 by John Pierce

Moments ago, in a private ceremony in his office, Governor Tom Corbett signed House Bill 40 into law, significantly expanding the self-defense rights of the law-abiding citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. As this column recently reported, despite media characterization … Continue reading →

Posted in Castle Doctrine, Legal Presumptions, Pennsylvania, Stand Your Ground, State Laws | 2 Comments

Pennsylvania Passes Self-Defense Improvement Bill

Posted on June 22, 2011 by John Pierce

On the same day that the Wisconsin Assembly passed their historic carry bill, the Pennsylvania Senate passed a bill which strengthens the statutory Castle Doctrine, removes the duty to retreat in certain public places, and offers a legal presumption of … Continue reading →

Posted in Castle Doctrine, Legal Presumptions, Pennsylvania, Stand Your Ground | 4 Comments