Author Archives: John Pierce
7th Circuit ruling makes Supreme Court review of right to carry likely
With the recent Seventh Circuit opinion in Moore v. Madigan holding that the Second Amendment right to bear arms extends outside the home, we now have at least a partial circuit split with the Second Circuit that makes it likely … Continue reading
Larry Pratt calls for end to victim-disarmament zones
Larry Pratt, Executive Director of Gun Owners of America, has a great article in Opposing Views today in which he takes on the logical fallacies inherent in ‘gun-free school zone’ laws. He points out the damning fact that almost every … Continue reading
Posted in Connecticut, GOA, Larry Pratt, Mass Shootings
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GOP Congressman has the right idea about securing our schools
“I wish to God she had an M-4 in her office locked up so when she heard gunfire she pulls it out and she didn’t have to lunge heroically with nothing in her hands but she takes him out, takes … Continue reading
Posted in Arming Teachers, Connecticut, Mass Shootings
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One school district in Texas allows teachers be armed
Texas law does not allow permit holders to carry at K-12 schools unless “pursuant to the written regulations or written authorization of the institution.” The Harrold Independent School District has passed such a regulation which allows teachers to be armed if they … Continue reading
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Clackamas Town Center shooter was confronted by armed citizen
One of the talking points that always comes up when there is a mass shooting is whether or not an armed citizen confronting the shooter would be effective in stopping the rampage. This question takes on added poignance when you … Continue reading
Posted in Armed Self-Defense, Mass Shootings, Oregon
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California Right to Carry lawsuit to restore open carry will proceed; your help needed
For those unfamiliar with the case, California Right to Carry has filed a lawsuit challenging California’s ban on loaded open carry. The Chief Magistrate Judge for the Central District of California has recommended that the lawsuit, Nichols v. Brown, be … Continue reading
Posted in California, Open Carry, Second Amendment Lawsuits
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Ferrum college students robbed at gunpoint
Students were robbed at gunpoint last night on the campus of Ferrum College in two separate incidents. Police say they are looking for two men, at least one of which was armed. Why should we allow adult students, faculty, and … Continue reading
Posted in Campus Carry, Virginia
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Gun sales soar as violent crime plummets
FBI statisics show that background checks for gun purchases have more than doubled in the last decade. During the same period, FBI data also reveals that violent crime has been in a steep decline. While it is not possible to … Continue reading
Posted in Crime Statistics, Gun Sales
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Another mass shooting in a victim disarmament zone
The Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newton Connecticut has been the scene of a shooting this morning. While details are still sketchy, officials are saying that there are multiple victims and at least one shooter may have taken his own … Continue reading
Posted in Connecticut, Gun Free Zones, Mass Shootings
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Legally-armed Wyoming woman prevents nail salon robbery
When a man entered Modern Nails in Casper Wyoming on December 3rd, he immediately raised red flags by offering to sell diamonds to the employee working the front counter. When the employee declined his offer, he reached into his jacket and … Continue reading
