Author Archives: John Pierce
N.H. Rep Delmar Burridge proposes open carry ban
Posted in New Hampshire, Open Carry
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Senator Saslaw bemoans his impotence over gun control
As Minority Leader, Virginia Senator Dick Saslaw (D-35th) may be the most powerful Democrat in the Virginia General Assembly but, try as he might, he cannot seem to strip those pesky citizens of their gun rights. Last week at a … Continue reading
Posted in Gun Control, Virginia
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Senator Deeds may oppose VA state agency preemption bill
Virginia Senator Creigh Deeds, longtime ally of gun owners, has expressed pessimism over the needs for a state agency preemption bill in Virginia, at least as far as colleges and universities are concerned. Senator Deeds told NBC News that he … Continue reading
Sportscaster Peter King claims NFL players are turning in guns
On NBC Sports, Peter King has claimed that at least 7 NFL players have turned in personally owned firearms to team security officers since Jovan Belcher’s murder of his girlfriend and subsequent suicide. He even quotes one player, who turned … Continue reading
Posted in Athlete Gun Owners, Media Bias
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Will Virginia Republicans turn their back on gun owners in 2013?
When the elections are in full swing and your phone is ringing off the hook with fundraising calls, those on the other end of the line are quick to point out the strong support for gun rights that is one … Continue reading
Posted in Republican Politics, Virginia
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Colorado gun store succeeds by specializing in women gun owners
Tri-Lakes Shooter’s Supply in Monument Colorado is doing well and they attribute much of their success to the burgeoning number of women shooter to whom they cater. Long gone is the stereotype of the male gun owner. As women flock … Continue reading
Open Carry Dinner in Ashburn VA on December 27, 2012
The Virginia Open Carry Group will be hosting an open carry dinner at the Urban Bar-B-Que in Ashburn VA on December 27, 2012 from 7:00PM until 9:00PM. They will also be hosting the drawing for the winners of the Loudon … Continue reading
Posted in Open Carry, Open Carry Public Events, Virginia
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Concealed carry passes one year mark in Wisconsin without incident
Over a year has passed since concealed carry became law in Wisconsin, and despite the increasingly shrill ‘blood-in-the-streets’ predictions of the anti-gunners, nothing could be further from the truth. Since November 1, 2011, almost 140,000 permits have been issued and … Continue reading
Posted in More Guns ... Less Crime, Wisconsin
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WVU Mountaineer mascot ordered to stop hunting with university-issued musket
The West Virginia University Mountaineer mascot dresses in buckskins, wears a coonskin cap, and carries a musket. As it turns out, it is a fairly effective hunting rifle. The man behind the mascot, Jonathan Kimble, filmed himself shooting a bear with … Continue reading
Posted in Athlete Gun Owners, Hunting, Media Bias
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