Category Archives: ‘Assault Weapons’

Obama Administration declares war on gun owners

Posted on December 30, 2012 by John Pierce

Today on Meet the Press, President Obama told accused criminal David Gregory that, during his second term, he would put his “full weight” behind a gun control agenda. He went on to mock the suggestion put forward by the NRA, … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Assault Weapons', Abuse of Power, David Gregory, Gun Control, High Capacity Magazines, National Politics, President Obama | 8 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

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

A seemingly confused President Obama takes stand against gun owners during debate

Posted on October 17, 2012 by John Pierce

“[F]rankly, in my home town of Chicago, there’s an awful lot of violence and they’re not using AK-47s.” – President Obama Oct 16, 2012 As co-founder and spokesperson for OpenCarry.org, I very much wanted to hear a question about guns … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Assault Weapons', General Civil Rights, President Obama, Presidential Politics | 14 Comments

Hollywood’s evolving take on gun rights

Posted on September 11, 2012 by John Pierce

“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 →

Posted in 'Assault Weapons', Brady Campaign, Hollywood, Media Views on The Second Amendment, Movies, Myths & Misconceptions | 3 Comments

Election 2012: The battle of the platforms

Posted on September 4, 2012 by John Pierce

The presidential race is entering it’s final phase and the rhetoric is really heating up. With all of the political doublespeak from both candidates, it is often hard for people to decide which party would best represent their interests. But … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Assault Weapons', Democrats, Gun Control, National Politics, Presidential Politics, Republicans | 2 Comments

What would ‘President Romney’ really mean for gun owners?

Posted on September 2, 2012 by John Pierce

“Deadly assault weapons … are not made for recreation or self-defense. They are instruments of destruction with the sole purpose of hunting down and killing people.” – Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney As the Republican National Convention comes to a close, it … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Assault Weapons', Gun Control, Mitt Romney, National Politics, Presidential Politics | 19 Comments

There are no ‘assault weapons’

Posted on August 20, 2012 by John Pierce

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

Obama partially backpedals on gun control speech while Senate Dems surge ahead

Posted on July 27, 2012 by John Pierce

“Obama still wants Congress to reinstitute a federal ban on military-style assault weapons … but the president is not and has not been pushing for that ban … There are things that we can do short of legislation and short of … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Assault Weapons', Gun Control, National Politics, President Obama, Presidential Politics | 5 Comments

Why gun owners should fear a second term for President Obama

Posted on July 26, 2012 by John Pierce

“As those of you who are familiar with my record know, I have consistently made gun control one of my top priorities.” – President Obama This is the first of a two-part article on the failings of both presidential candidates … Continue reading →

Posted in 'Assault Weapons', Gun Control, National Politics, President Obama, Presidential Politics | 6 Comments