John Petrolino
John Petrolino is a US Merchant Marine Officer, 2024 SAF Journalist of the Year, CCRKBA Board Member, and author of Decoding Firearms: An Easy to Read Guide on General Gun Safety & Use. He is also a USCCA certified instructor, and NRA certified pistol, rifle, and shotgun instructor. Petrolino’s work primarily appears at Bearing Arms and AmmoLand News. You can find him on the web at The Pen Patriot.
GOA’s Erich Pratt on the BBB and 2026 Plans
Senior Vice President Erich Pratt from Gun Owners of America chatted with News2A contributor John Petrolino. Petrolino interviewed Pratt in June about GOA’s victories as well as their plans into 2026. The Big Beautiful Bill was front and center during their conversation as well as the power of grassroots activism.
President of NRA Shares Letter on Changes to Magazines
The National Rifle Association president has recently addressed changes to NRA Publications. In a letter to the Board of directors, Bachenberg talks about cutting NRA’s four magazines down to two and how the publication schedule will shift from monthly to quarterly. Hear directly from NRA President Bachenberg about the changes.
Petrolino on Gun Talk Radio: USPS Carry & NJ PTC Rebates
News 2A Contributor John Petrolino was a guest on Tom Gresham’s Gun Talk Radio program. The nationally syndicated show ranks in the top half percent of all podcasts. Petrolino and Gresham talked about a leaked USPS MEMO about carrying firearms and the N.J. permit to carry fee nullification movement.
News2A Contributor Terra Semaia Talks About Empowered 2A ~ Video
GOA’s Empowered 2A offers women a real alternative to anti-gun mom groups. Learn about their mission: Gun Rights Are Women’s Rights.
Leaked MEMO From USPS Concerning Carry
An injunction states that prohibiting the carry of firearms on some United States Postal Service properties is unconstitutional. The USPS has been mum on how they intend on handling customers being armed on post office property. A MEMO was leaked and when contacted for comment, the USPS confirmed its authenticity.
National Rifle Association Announces Major Reorganization
NRA announces major restructuring under new leadership, cutting publications and focusing resources on ILA litigation and lobbying.
Citizens Committee Celebrates Changes at ATF
The ATF is making massive changes to undo the weaponized policies enacted under the Biden administration. Read on to learn about the changes and why CCRKBA celebrates them.
SAF Announces 2025 GRPC Speakers
The Second Amendment Foundation has announced the speakers for their 40th annual Gun Rights Policy Conference (GRPC). Read on to find out the when, where, and who.
Citizens Committee Salutes New Iowa CCW Law
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds just signed a bill into law that recognizes, restores, and protects the rights of young adults under the age of 21. The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms applauds her leadership.
From the Mailbox: Former Va. Senate Candidate Schools Me on Militias
2024 SAF Journalist of the Year John Petrolino receives an unexpected journalism lesson from Donna StClair, a failed Virginia State Senate candidate and gun control advocate posing as a gun rights supporter. Discover how she ‘educated’ him and learn about the lawsuit where she’s named as a defendant.
Platkin’s Faceplant. 2022 Use of Force Case Bungled. Will He Try Again?
New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin is not one for letting the proper administration of justice interfere with his political ambitions. Suppression of vital evidence, mismanagement of investigations involving second-degree crimes, and more, are all within his wheelhouse. Given his track record, plus the AG’s one-sided stance on our civil liberties, one could logically conclude he is an incompetent leader. Will he try again?
Lessons Learned by Trying to be a Good Activist
John Petrolino, aka The Pen Patriot, shares with us his personal experiences and learnings about how to be a good activist in a climate where opinions, tactics, and participants vary widely. This article shares valuable lessons learned on the frontlines, from avoiding self-promotion to embracing different viewpoints.
