Posts by L.A. Paredes
Some Folks Need a History Lesson on Keeping Their Powder Dry
There are obviously a lot of opinions in politics, and since GOC has been in the political trenches for over 40 years, we’ve seen just about everything. We’ve seen it…
Read MoreDo You Think We Are Crying Wolf? Think Again.
Do you think we are crying wolf when we say the election – which is less than two months away – could be the most significant in our lifetime? Do…
Read MorePublic Input Takes a Big Hit as Legislative Session Sets to Close
The Legislature’s “Public Be Damned” Attitude Helps No One’s Cause The California Legislature has little more than a week before they close out the second half of the 2019-2020 legislative…
Read MoreTaking Advantage of a Calamity: CA Legislature Seeks to “Proxy” Vote
It’s been over 150 days since a State of Emergency was declared by Governor Newsom. He’s been a busy guy ever since – he’s enacted over 40 Executive orders that…
Read More2020: Potential Electoral Armageddon for Gun Rights
If anyone doubts the magnitude of the 2020 elections, the following article might be a needed jolt to wake up. Why? Because it is undisputed: we are in the battle…
Read MoreFBI Reports Surge in Gun Checks – Shatters Records
“The FBI recorded its highest-ever number of background checks for gun sales in June, a 70% jump over June 2019 and the latest evidence that more guns will be sold…
Read MoreLA Times on New Gun Owners: This is MADNESS…
“This is madness….” The LA Times recently blew a gasket when they learned the number of new gun owners had skyrocketed since COVID-19 hit the nation. Even though homicides rose…
Read MoreFirst Time Gun Buyers: Fear Doesn’t Make ‘Em Stupid-It Makes ‘Em Smart
Since when does being frightened make one stupid? Could people new to gun ownership hold the key to booting anti-2A politicians from office? Maybe. If we play our cards right.…
Read MoreWILL VIRUS MUCK UP CAPITOL’S PUBLIC HEARINGS?
So, what can we expect when the anti-gun bills are heard next week in the Assembly Public Safety Committee? Under normal circumstances, things are always rough for supporters of the…
Read MoreGOT TIME? GOC’s Tips for a “Constructive” Quarantine
Who hasn’t wanted to squeeze more than 24 hours into a day? We’ve all done it – we want more time to do the things we need to do. We…
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