The Court found the ban on possession of firearms by people who use illegal drugs to be unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
Dean Weingarten
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.
Dean is an outspoken defender of the Right to Keep and Bear Arms and an accomplished writer and reporter for AmmoLand Shooting Sports News and his blog gunwatch.blogspot.com
Montana Man Arrested by ATF for Carrying Gun in a School Zone
A US Attorney has charged a Montana man with carrying a firearm in a federal gun free school zone, under the Gun Free School Zone Act.
Two Spears Against Polar Bears: Survival on Svalbard, 1743-1749
Four shipwrecked Russian sailors survived for over six years on an island in the Svalbard archipelago. They used two homemade spears to kill ten polar bears.
How Was the “98% Success Number” for Bear Spray Computed?
It is irresponsible to claim “science” in comparing studies, which use different definitions and math, & to then say bear spray is more effective than firearms.
Judge Upholds Connecticut Ban on Semi-Automatic Firearms
A Connecticut judge has ruled semi-automatic firearms and magazines that hold over 10 rounds are not protected under the Second Amendment.
Study Shows Gun Ownership may be Double Previous Estimate
A recent academic study found the number of gun owners in the United States may be nearly double what was previously thought.
VanDerStok v. Garland Update, Supreme Court Grants Stay on ATF Final Rule
The Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision, granted an emergency to the Biden administration in the case of VanDerStok v. Garland.
Judge in Hawaii Stops Ban on Carrying Guns Legally in Most Places
On August 8, 2023, In the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii, Judge Leslie E. Kobayashi issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) in the case of Wolford v. Lopez.
Hawaii Knife Ban is Unconstitutional
A three-judge panel in the Ninth Circuit enforces the Second Amendment with precedent by the Bruen decision. A Hawaii ban on knives is unconstitutional.
Alaskan State Parks Grizzly Bear Target, A Training Aid for Bear Defense
Don’t go into the wood unprepared. Training & practice with this excellent Grizzly Bear Target will save your life.
NICS Numbers for July Show Another Drop
The National Instant Background Check System (NICS) shows another slide in gun sales and background checks for July of 2023.
Gunpowder: Alchemy, Bombards, & Pyrotechnics: History of Explosive that Changed the World
Jack Kelly’s book Gunpowder: Alchemy, Bombards, & Pyrotechnics gives a detailed & easy to read view of the development & historical importance of gunpowder over an 800-year period.
Pistol Brace Rule Illegal and Likely Unconstitutional
A three judge panel for the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has found the ATF “Final Rule” on handgun braces to be unlawful and likely unconstitutional.
Arkansas Law Protects Medical Marijuana Users Gun Rights
The State of Arkansas passed a law in April to protect the ability of medical marijuana users to obtain an Arkansas concealed carry permit.
Lawsuit Filed Against Hawaii Ban on Guns in Most Public Places
A lawsuit has been filed contesting a law in Hawaii that labels public places as “sensitive” and bans the carry of firearms in those places
Justice Alito Grants Temporary Stay for ATF’s “Ghost Gun” Rule
Attorney General Merrick B. Garland applied for a stay to Justice Alito of the Supreme Court in the case of VanDerStok v. Garland.
Signs Show Staff is Armed Go Up In Texas School
The Groesbeck Independent School District in Texas has embraced the Texas school Guardian program in order to protect their students.
Texas Silencer Case Dismissed, Judge Rules Plaintiffs Have No Standing
The State of Texas challenge to federal law heavily taxing and regulating silencers has been dismissed without prejudice, for lack of standing. The ruling will likely be appealed.
Court Refuses ATF Emergency Stay on Frames and Receivers Rule
A three judge panel of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has refused to grant an emergency stay to keep two parts of the ATF Final Rule from being vacated.
Brazil’s Private Gun Ownership Up, Murder Rate Down
During Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s four year term, private gun ownership almost tripled, and the homicide rate dropped by nearly a third.
Right to Arms in American Colonies Predated Bill of Rights
There were 185 years of experience with the right to arms in the American colonies by the time the Second Amendment was ratified in 1791.
California Judge Hears Case on Ammo Law, More Gun Control Cases to Follow
District Court Judge Roger T. Benitez held a hearing on the Rhodes v. Bonta Ammunition case in California. Judge Benitez is working on several Second Amendment cases.
Bear Attacks in Japan: 4 Fatalities in 2021 in Hokkaido Prefecture/Island
Japanese laws restricting possession & use of handguns make it nearly impossible for Japanese to possess, let alone carry, handguns for bear defense legally.
Over A Million Guns Sold in June Despite Drop from Last Year
Despite the drop in gun sales, the month continued the trend of over 1 million gun sales each month for the past 47 months since September 2019.
Over 96% of Firearms Related Deaths of “Children & Teens” are Intentional
Over 96% of the children and teens whose deaths involve firearms are intentionally killed. Only a small percentage die in accidents. Nearly all children and teens whose deaths involve motor vehicles are unintentionally killed. The difference is enormous.
Mountain Lion Attack Stopped: Split Second Deployment, Deadly Accuracy not Required
A mountain lion attack in the fall of 2022 illustrates split second deployment and deadly accuracy is not always necessary for an effective defense.
Texas Federal Court Finds Partial Frames & Receivers are NOT Firearms
A judge from a Texas Federal District Court has vacated the ATF “final rule” on what is a receiver or frame.
Fourth Defensive Handgun Failure Against Bears Discovered
A fourth failure of the firing of a handgun to stop a bear attack has been discovered. No person or bear was injured. The incident will be included in the statistics for the next update.
Montana Bear Researcher’s .357 Magnum & 2 Bear Attacks with Shots Fired
In an interview with bear researcher Allen Schallenberger, Allen recounts two encounters with grizzly bears where he fired his .357 magnum.
Progressive Judge Says Commerce Clause Overrides the Bill of Rights
In the recent en banc decision in the Third Circuit, one judge argues the Commerce Clause overrides the Bill of Rights. Most of the judges disagree.