Category Archives: National Politics

Senator Boxer wants to federally regulate carry permits

Posted on January 29, 2013 by John Pierce

When defending draconian gun laws in DC, Illinois, and New York, Democrats are quick to point out that states should be free to adapt their laws to their specific needs despite any pesky constitutional amendments or civil rights. President Obama … Continue reading →

Posted in Barbara Boxer, Concealed Carry, Democrats, General Civil Rights, Gun Control, National Politics | 4 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

Appeals court judge immediately lifts injunction on NDAA indefinite detention

Posted on September 19, 2012 by John Pierce

“If the administration is this anxious to restore this section of the NDAA, is it because the Obama government has already used it? Or does it have plans to use the section in the immediate future?” – Christopher Hedges For those … Continue reading →

Posted in Abuse of Discretion, Abuse of Power, Democrats, Federal Courts, Fourth Amendment, General Civil Rights, National Politics, NDAA, President Obama, Presidential Politics | 5 Comments

Judge rules against NDAA indefinite detention – Obama Administration immediately appeals

Posted on September 14, 2012 by John Pierce

“Judge Katherine B. Forrest should go down in history as having pulled this Republic away from the abyss of Hell.” – Naomi Wolf On New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2011, President Obama signed into law H.R. 1540, the National Defense … Continue reading →

Posted in Abuse of Discretion, Abuse of Power, Democrats, Federal Courts, Fourth Amendment, General Civil Rights, National Politics, NDAA, President Obama, Presidential Politics | 6 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

Lautenberg’s ammo ban bill would strip away long-standing privacy protections

Posted on August 6, 2012 by John Pierce

‘‘You never let a serious crisis go to waste. And what I mean by that it’s an opportunity to do things you think you could not do before.’’ – Rahm Emanuel Over the course of my last several articles, I … Continue reading →

Posted in Ammo Sales, Gun Control, Lautenberg, Media Views on The Second Amendment, National Politics, President Obama, Presidential Politics, United States Senate | 5 Comments

Obama ‘evaluates’ multiple gun control bills advanced by Senate Democrats

Posted on July 31, 2012 by John Pierce

“So why hasn’t your party, the Democratic party done more to legislate guns?” – CNN’s Brooke Baldwin  In the wake of the tragic ‘Dark Knight’ attack in Aurora Colorado, the media and gun control advocates (but I repeat myself) seem … Continue reading →

Posted in Ammo Sales, Gun Control, Lautenberg, Media Views on The Second Amendment, National Politics, President Obama, Presidential Politics, United States Senate | 6 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