Category Archives: Democrats

The devil is in the details with proposed NFA trust changes

Posted on September 18, 2013 by John Pierce

As of last Monday’s Federal Register, we now have the full text of the proposed regulatory changes that the Obama Administration is pushing to close what they are calling the ‘trust loophole’ and it is far worse than I had initially feared. I had … Continue reading →

Posted in Abuse of Discretion, Abuse of Power, Administrative Regulations, BATFE, Class III, Democrats, Gun Control, NFA, Regulatory Rulemaking | 2 Comments

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

Illinois Congresswoman says handgun bans are next

Posted on March 11, 2013 by John Pierce

Illinois Democratic Congresswoman Janice Schakowsky wants to make one thing very clear … the attempt to ban so-called ‘assault weapons’ is only the beginning of the planned attack on the Second Amendment. Schakowsky made these comments to a reporter at the … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Assault Weapons', Democrats, Handgun Bans, Universal Background Checks | 13 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

Democratic mayors attempt to enact gun control via economic threats

Posted on February 4, 2013 by John Pierce

The National Conference of Democratic Mayors wants more gun control and they are frustrated that, because of gun owners like you who vote, they cannot achieve it through legislation. So … they have a backup plan. They are going to use … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Assault Weapons', Abuse of Power, Ammo Sales, Bloomberg, Boycotts, Democrats, Firearm Sales, Gun Control, High Capacity Magazines, MAIG | 17 Comments

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

Democrats attack gun manufacturers access to banking

Posted on January 25, 2013 by John Pierce

Vice-President Biden sent an email to supporters today in which he touted the Obama Administration’s efforts to pass gun control. In the email, Biden continued to pander to gun-owning Democrats by promising that “Every step we intend to take will … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Assault Weapons', Chicago, Democrats, Gun Control, Gun Sales, President Obama | 5 Comments

Democrats really DO want to take away your guns!

Posted on December 23, 2012 by John Pierce

Gun owners are a diverse group. In fact, I am fond of saying that “gun owners are as diverse as America.” Gun owners are both men and women … young and old … rich and poor. They come from all … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Assault Weapons', Confiscation, Democrats, Registration | 13 Comments