Category Archives: ‘Assault Weapons’

Fact-checking Bill Clinton’s absurd rhetoric

Posted on August 29, 2013 by John Pierce

While speaking at the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, former President Bill Clinton made the absurd claim that it is “harder to vote than to buy an assault weapon.” I appreciate the fact … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Assault Weapons', General Civil Rights, President Clinton, Voting Rights | 7 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

Vice President Biden doubles down on his bad advice

Posted on February 28, 2013 by John Pierce

What is it with vice presidents and shotguns?  I mean, Dick Cheney may have accidentally shot someone in a display of poor firearms handling, but at least he never claimed that it was a good idea to do so. But … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Assault Weapons', Gun Control, High Capacity Magazines, Vice Presidents | 8 Comments

It’s election time and there are NRA board members who need to go

Posted on February 26, 2013 by John Pierce

Former Texas Ranger and NRA Board Member Joaquin Jackson likes to pose with a lever action rifle.  And apparently, if he had his way, that would be practically all that you would be allowed to own. While Jackson, who has … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Assault Weapons', High Capacity Magazines, NRA | 10 Comments

Vice President Biden’s criminally stupid advice about self defense

Posted on February 20, 2013 by John Pierce

Vice President Biden is known far and wide as being the master of the gaffe. Were he a Republican instead of a Democrat, the ‘pet media’ would have long since convinced the American public to have him committed to some … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Assault Weapons', Gun Control, High Capacity Magazines, Humor, Presidential Politics, Vice President Biden, Vice Presidents | 25 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

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

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