Author Archives: John Pierce

Jacquielynn Floyd column in Dallas Morning News continues attack on open carry

Posted on November 30, 2012 by John Pierce

The Dallas Morning News seems to have appointed themselves the official platform for those who oppose open carry in Texas. Following on the heels of an editorial earlier in the week, Jacquielynn Floyd used her column to bemoan the fact … Continue reading →

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Fox News Austin covers proposed Texas open carry bill

Posted on November 30, 2012 by John Pierce
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Author of Texas concealed carry law supports open carry

Posted on November 29, 2012 by John Pierce

Jerry Patterson, current Land Commissioner of Texas and 2014 candidate for Lt. Governor, was in the Texas Senate in 1995 when he wrote and helped shepherd the Texas concealed carry law. And now he is speaking out about open carry. … Continue reading →

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Idaho dealership offers free gun with every new truck

Posted on November 28, 2012 by John Pierce

In what can only be described as a brilliant marketing move, The Mountain Home Auto Ranch in Mountain Home, Idaho is offering to pay $400 toward the purchase of any firearm if you buy a new truck there. Based on … Continue reading →

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Dallas Morning News editorial attacks open carry

Posted on November 28, 2012 by John Pierce

The Dallas Morning News has come out swinging against the idea of Texans being allowed to open carry. Despite the fact that the proposal currently on the table by Texarkana Republican George Lavender would only allow open carry by those … Continue reading →

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Open carry is leading in the polls in Texas

Posted on November 27, 2012 by John Pierce

In the wake of the recent announcement by Texarkana Republican George Lavender that he wants Texas to become the next open carry state, the media is starting to take notice. Lubbock radio station KFYO has posted a poll with the … Continue reading →

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Santa goes full-auto in Arizona

Posted on November 26, 2012 by John Pierce

Every year the Scottsdale Gun Club in Scottsdale Arizona hosts a fun and unique Christmas event that is sure to drive anti-gunners crazy. If you are near Scottsdale this Christmas season, come on down to the club on December 2nd … Continue reading →

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Analysis of Virginia gun sales data shows more guns, less violence

Posted on November 25, 2012 by John Pierce

The Richmond Times-Dispatch commissioned Virginia Commonwealth University professor Thomas R. Baker to review trends in guns sales and crime over the last 6 years. What he found should come as no surprise to those of us in the pro-gun community. We … Continue reading →

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Churches offering carry classes to attract members

Posted on November 25, 2012 by John Pierce

With the catchy intro “Salvation isn’t automatic — but it might be semiautomatic,” an article in The Daily notes that more and more churches are offering carry classes in an effort to reach out to hunters and shooters. I really … Continue reading →

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Will Texas be the next open carry state?

Posted on November 25, 2012 by John Pierce

Texas will be the next open carry state if Representative George Lavender has anything to say about it. The Texarkana Republican says he will push for a bill in the upcoming 2013 session. Under the bill proposed by Rep. Lavender, … Continue reading →

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