Category Archives: Media Views on The Second Amendment

Why ‘Open Carry’ Gun Laws Work

Posted on April 15, 2010 by John Pierce

This is an article I originally wrote for US News & World Report. The phrase “open carry” refers to the act of law-abiding citizens carrying a properly holstered handgun in plain sight, wherever it is legal to do so, as … Continue reading →

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Avatar, cultural imperialism, and gun rights

Posted on January 24, 2010 by John Pierce

James Cameron’s special-effects extravaganza Avatar appears destined to take its place in the record books and in the cultural consciousness of America. For those who have not yet seen the movie the storyline is the same timeless tale of the … Continue reading →

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Should blogging require government registration?

Posted on March 29, 2009 by John Pierce

“Myths which are believed in tend to become true..” – George Orwell The answer to the question presented in the title of the column is, of course, a resounding “No!” The chilling effect that this prior-restraint would place upon the blogger’s … Continue reading →

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Dispelling the myth of ‘The Wild West’

Posted on February 17, 2009 by John Pierce

These are interesting times in the fight to protect and enhance our rights as gun owners.  In Wisconsin, we stand on the eve of an historic court ruling regarding open carry.  In Texas, South Carolina, Oklahoma and Arkansas, local activists have succeeded in making their voices heard regarding restoring … Continue reading →

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