Category Archives: Celebrities

When quasi-celebrities attack: Jay Mohr blames Boston attack on the 2nd Amendment

Posted on April 17, 2013 by John Pierce

Aging comedian/actor Jay Mohr managed to generate some publicity for himself on Monday by exploiting the Boston Marathon explosions to push his anti-Second Amendment agenda. Mohr, who those from my generation might remember from Tom Cruise’s hit 1996 film Jerry … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrities, General Civil Rights, Popular Culture | 8 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

In DC anti-gunners appear immune to gun laws

Posted on February 3, 2013 by John Pierce

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

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 →

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

Posted on December 4, 2012 by John Pierce

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 →

Posted in 'Assault Weapons', Celebrities, Gun Control, Media Views on The Second Amendment | 16 Comments

Hollywood Hypocrite: Karl Urban as Judge Dredd

Posted on September 11, 2012 by John Pierce

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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Craig Morgan’s Most Important Success Story

Posted on June 30, 2011 by John Pierce

Tennessee born country music star Craig Morgan is famous not only for being a country music sensation but also for being a diehard outdoorsman whose hunting adventures are featured on the hit Outdoor Channel reality show All Access Outdoors. In … Continue reading →

Posted in Arkansas, Celebrities, Self Defense, Tennessee | 2 Comments