Some of the Most Shameless Exploitation I’ve Seen Today

I was ready to nail the Brady Campaign with this one, but I don’t think it’s them.  A progressive group in Ohio is piggybacking onto the shooting tragedy at Chardon High School in order to build up their mailing list. Don’t let the sympathetic words there fool you, the information they are asking for is … Continue reading “Some of the Most Shameless Exploitation I’ve Seen Today”

The New Era of Anti-Gun Groups

Strategically, the smartest opponents to the right to bear arms are now based out of the offices of a billionaire in New York City. The folks who are headquartered in Washington, DC have been on the decline. But here’s what I find interesting. Sebastian noted that the National Gun Victims Action Council are “a particularly … Continue reading “The New Era of Anti-Gun Groups”

More on the New Professionalism

Just a follow up on Bitter’s post on how far the Brady Campaign’s messaging has fallen even since relatively recently when Helmke left. One thing I’ve noticed lately is that Colin Goddard doesn’t seem to be getting the media exposure he once got. Much of that could be because with summer recesses in a lot … Continue reading “More on the New Professionalism”

Brian Anse Patrick on “Living for 32”

For those of you who haven’t read Brian Anse Patrick’s book, I highly recommend it. It’s one of the most thorough analysis’ of the concealed carry movement, and how it became successful, out there today. Via NC Gun Blog, Patrick now takes a look at Colin Goddard’s film, “Living for 32.”: If one knew about … Continue reading “Brian Anse Patrick on “Living for 32””

Signs of Discord at Brady

Dave Hardy reports this interesting tidbit: Even after deciding to leave his role as president, Helmke said he still wanted to stay with the Brady Campaign. He said that he and the organization could not agree on a suitable role, however, so the two sides mutually decided to part ways. So basically, his previously agreed … Continue reading “Signs of Discord at Brady”

Colin’s Dad Hates “Modern Sporting Rifles”

I was amused to see Andrew Goddard, who’s father of Colin, the Brady Campaign’s newest rising star, post this over on a public forum in Facebook: For the record, I don’t really like MSR either. When I go to practice, or more rarely these days with my schedule, to shoot a competition, I take my … Continue reading “Colin’s Dad Hates “Modern Sporting Rifles””

Good to See the GOP Has Their Priorities Straight

While New York State is busy hemorrhaging money due to serious budget shortfalls, some in the NY GOP have decided to flog the gay marriage deceased equine a few more times. This is what the GOP does best when they can’t balance budgets. Unfortunately for them, this issue increasingly rings hollow with younger generations, and … Continue reading “Good to See the GOP Has Their Priorities Straight”