Category Archives: Abuse of Power

It’s time to comment on ATF’s disastrous proposed rulemaking

Posted on December 4, 2013 by John Pierce

For those of you who are not familiar with the issue, the ATF is proposing to modify the regulations governing NFA applications for trusts, corporations, and other non-individual legal entities. If you are not a NFA collector, you might be tempted to ask … Continue reading →

Posted in Abuse of Discretion, Abuse of Power, Administrative Regulations, BATFE, Class III, Due Process, NFA, Regulatory Rulemaking | 1 Comment

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

The Christie Chronicles: Due process be damned

Posted on August 14, 2013 by John Pierce

If you live in New Jersey and are named Robert Johnson, Kevin Johnson, James Rogers, or Mary Smith then I have bad news for you.  Governor Chris Christie just signed a bill making you a second class citizen. “Are you … Continue reading →

Posted in Abuse of Power, Chris Christie, Due Process, General Civil Rights, New Jersey, Watchlists | 24 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

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

The latest claim is that Gregory got bad advice from ATF

Posted on December 26, 2012 by John Pierce

NBC continues to remain silent over the on-air crime committed by David Gregory last Sunday during Meet The Press when he was clearly in possession of a ‘high-capacity magazine’ in violation of D.C. Official Code § 7-2506.01. This code section … Continue reading →

Posted in Abuse of Discretion, Abuse of Power, David Gregory, District of Columbia, High Capacity Magazines, Media Views on The Second Amendment | 2 Comments

Failure to arrest David Gregory illustrates the hypocrisy of gun control

Posted on December 26, 2012 by John Pierce

Last Sunday, in a Meet The Press interview with NRA Executive Vice-President Wayne LaPierre, NBC’s David Gregory repeatedly held up a 30 round magazine to illustrate his point that there should be a law against possessing such accessories. The problem? … Continue reading →

Posted in Abuse of Discretion, Abuse of Power, David Gregory, District of Columbia, High Capacity Magazines, Media Views on The Second Amendment | 11 Comments

Radford University’s self-defense ban goes into effect even as VCU sees huge increase in crime against students

Posted on October 30, 2012 by John Pierce

Last week’s Virginia Register contained the final publication of Radford University’s campus weapons ban. This may seem rather sudden to those familiar with the rather long and complex ‘notice and comment’ process by which most regulations are promulgated in Virginia. … Continue reading →

Posted in Abuse of Discretion, Abuse of Power, Administrative Regulations, Campus Carry, Virginia | 4 Comments