Monthly Archives: August 2012

The Well-Read Rogue: Introduction

Posted on August 31, 2012 by John Pierce

“A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge.” ― George R.R. Martin I am often asked why I enjoy writing so much and I always give the same answer … “because … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, The Well-Read Rogue | 4 Comments

Armed mother saves 2 year-old from kidnapper

Posted on August 29, 2012 by John Pierce

“Fairy tales do not tell children that dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairy tales tell children that dragons can be killed.” – G. K. Chesterton Yesterday morning a Fresno California woman came face-to-face with every mother’s worst … Continue reading →

Posted in California, Kids, Self Defense | 8 Comments

Anti-Gun Wacko of The Week: Grand Island NE School Board

Posted on August 28, 2012 by John Pierce

When I wrote last week’s Anti-Gun Wacko of the Week column about University of Colorado Professor Jerry Peterson, I chose the name of the column on a bit of a whim. I didn’t really expect that I would find that level … Continue reading →

Posted in Abuse of Discretion, Abuse of Power, Administrative Regulations, Kids, Nebraska, Zero Tolerance Policies | 8 Comments

Anti-Gun Wacko of The Week: Professor Jerry Peterson

Posted on August 21, 2012 by John Pierce

Those of us who spend our time defending gun rights are used to dealing with the emotionally charged and twisted logic of those on the other side of the issue. But every once in a while, someone takes a position … Continue reading →

Posted in Abuse of Power, Campus Carry, Colorado | 17 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

Joe vs. Paul: A gun owners guide to vice presidents

Posted on August 17, 2012 by John Pierce

Last Saturday morning, in the great Commonwealth of Virginia, presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney announced Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan as his pick for vice president. Therefore, as part of my ongoing series about the presidential race, I decided to … Continue reading →

Posted in Presidential Politics, Vice Presidents | 2 Comments

I just got LAID (Legally Armed in Detroit)

Posted on August 15, 2012 by John Pierce

The place to be in Detroit Monday night was The Upper Room Christian Entertainment Complex on Grand River Avenue where the Legally Armed in Detroit (LAID) 2nd Annual Open Carry Dinner was in full swing. The dinner was organized by … Continue reading →

Posted in Michigan, Open Carry, Slideshow | Leave a comment

The Dark Knight casts a long shadow over civil rights after Aurora

Posted on August 9, 2012 by John Pierce

‘‘I think that the Second Amendment is crucially important to protect. When baseless breach of peace and interfering charges are brought against people that have a right to carry, it really threatens our constitutional right to bear arms.’’  – Sung Ho Hwang … Continue reading →

Posted in Abuse of Power, Fourth Amendment, General Civil Rights, Law Enforcement Misconduct, Local Ordinances, Media Views on The Second Amendment, Movies, Open Carry, Popular Culture | 4 Comments

Virginia vs the Austin Magic Pistol

Posted on August 8, 2012 by John Pierce

Recently, a friend sent me a link to a Cracked.com article about vintage toys that would be considered wildly irresponsible by today’s consumer safety standards. The article itself was a hilarious read but what really caught my attention was the … Continue reading →

Posted in Fun, History, Toy Guns, Virginia | 5 Comments

3D printing may spell the beginning of the end for gun control

Posted on August 6, 2012 by John Pierce

The lower receiver of the gun pictured at the top of this article was not purchased from a licensed dealer, nor was it purchased from an individual. This lower was ‘printed’ using a 3D printer and it may spell the … Continue reading →

Posted in 3D Printing, Gun Control, Manufacturing Firearms, Media Views on The Second Amendment | 25 Comments