Dallas Seavey, the five time Iditarod champion, had to kill a moose in defense of himself and his dogs during the race. He is being penalized for not gutting the moose properly.
Dean Weingarten has been a peace officer, a military officer, was on the University of Wisconsin Pistol Team for four years, and was first certified to teach firearms safety in 1973.
He taught the Arizona concealed & carry course for fifteen years until the goal of constitutional carry was attained.
CZ Firearms 457 Jaguar .22 Rifle with 28.625″ Barrel
One of the replacements for the CZ 455 line at the 2024 SHOT Show is the 457 Jaguar long-barreled .22 rifle. The rifle has one of the longest .22 barrels in production at 28.625 inches.
South Carolina Becomes 29th State with Constitutional Carry
Governor McMasters has signed the South Carolina Constitutional Carry bill H 3594 into law on Thursday, March 7, 2024. The law becomes effective immediately.
Louisiana Joins Constitutional Carry Club in 2024
Constitutional carry has been signed into law in Louisiana by Governor Landry. It is one of eleven measures designed to reduce crime in Louisiana which were passed in a special session.
California Violated the Constitution AGAIN by Disarming Individuals Based on Vacated Offenses
The judge ruled non-violent felonies are insufficient to deny someone their Second Amendment rights, especially if they occurred decades ago.
Legacy Double Nine Led to Sidekick at Diamondback
The Diamondback Sidekick revolver bears a strong resemblance to the old Hi-Standard Double Nine revolver. The Sidekick is a descendant of the Double Nine design.
Gun Free School Zone Case Continues, Metcalf Trial Date Set
In the Montana Gun Free School Zone case of Gabriel Metcalf, motions have been filed and the pain of the process continues.
Kentucky’s Bizarre Bill to Destroy Resources for Irrational Purposes
A bill has been introduced into the Kentucky legislature, to allow firearms to be destroyed rather than sold for the benefit of the public.
California’s Billy Club Ban Ruled Unconstitutional
Learn about the recent legal case involving the ban on short clubs and the Second Amendment. Dive into the Ninth Circuit’s interpretation and the implications for gun rights.
Conversations with Brandon Maddox | Silencer Central’s Origin
Brandon Maddox, the founder of Silencer Central, interviews with Dean Weingarten, giving his background, and how Silencer Central came to be.
Louisiana Constitutional Carry Bill Passes State Senate
Unless the South Carolina legislature acts quickly, Louisiana will become the next state to remove infringements on the right to keep and bear arms.
Biden Commerce Secretary Refuses to Answer House Chair on Firearms Export Licenses
The Department of Commerce is defying the House Oversight Committee. Gina Raimondo refuses to submit information asked for about the pause in issuing firearms & ammunition export licenses.
Florida Senate Passes Bill to Allow People to Defend Against Bears
Florida appears poised to restore the legal ability of people to defend against bears. The ability to defend was placed in doubt by administrative fiat in 2012.
Finland is Building Shooting Ranges to Boost Citizen Soldiers
The Finnish government is preparing to open 300 rifle ranges, and to increase the number to 1,000 total over then next few years.
Wolves in Northern Wisconsin a Reminder to Stay Armed
A pack of wolves, in the dark, which are not afraid or intimidated, is not an enjoyable encounter. The lack of respect for humans is a bad indicator of things to come.
28 States Sign Letter to Biden Administration: Do Not Restrict Ammo Sales to Public
Nineteen states have sent a letter to the Biden administration, asking for an investigation of the practice of Lake City Ammunition plant selling ammunition to the public. Twenty-eight states have sent a response opposing the previous letter.
Strange Events at Fourth Circuit on Second Amendment
In the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the unusual use of the en banc panel seems designed to gut the Second Amendment and defy the Supreme Court.
Washington State’s Latest Infringement on Second Amendment
An bill to infringe on Second Amendment rights is about to pass in Washington state. It may be possible to mitigate the bill by removing knives from the bill.
Florida Moves to Legalize Self-Defense Against Bear Attacks
The Florida House has passed a bill to allow humans to defend themselves, their pets, and their homes from bears.
South Carolina House Returns Constitutional Carry Bill to Senate
The South Carolina House returns a clean Concealed Carry bill to the Senate. The bill will likely be sent to a conference committee.
Missouri Considers Restoration of Second Amendment Rights
House Bill 1709 has been introduced in the Missouri legislature. The bill reforms current law to incrementally restore the right to bear arms outside the home.
Bills to Reform Firearms Code on Address Pass House Committee
Two bills to reform federal firearms laws on what is a usable address to purchase a firearm have passed the House Judiciary Committee.
NICS Numbers for January 2024 Hold Steady at New Normal
The January, 2024 National Instant background Check System (NICS) numbers show gun sales at close to the average for January for the last ten years.
California Ammunition Infringements Back in Force… for Now
On February 5, 2024, a three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit, in a split decision, granted a motion to stay the decision of the District Court by Judge Benitez.
Top Manufacturers of .22LR Semi-Automatic Pistols by the Numbers
Over 700,000 .22 semi-automatic pistols o .22 caliber or smaller were made in the United States in 2021. Here are the numbers for the top five manufacturers.
SHOT Show 2024 No Free Parking, Brady Urinal
At the 2024 SHOT Show, something new and something old. The hotels co-located with the SHOT Show, the Venetian and Palazzo, have started charging for self parking.
South Carolina Close to Passing Permitless Carry in 2024
South Carolina is very close to passing a permitless carry bill. The bill would remove several infringements on the exercise of the Second Amendment.
Federal Judge Finds Gun Free School Zone Act Constitutional
US District Court Judge Susan P. Watters published an opinion on the motion to dismiss the Gun Free School Zone case in Billings, Montana.
Preliminary Injunction on Pistol Brace Rule for State of Florida
Judge Mary S. Scriven ordered a preliminary injunction preventing the ATF from enforcing the “Final Rule” on pistol braces in Florida.
Shot Show 2024 Industry Day at the Range
The industry day at the range was cool and damp. Several innovative products were shot, including the Ruger Redhawk .22 Hornet 8 shot revolver, the Kimber revolver, a short barreled rifle version of the Kel-Tec P50 in 5.7mm, and more.