In the 2022 update, 20 more incidents have been documented where pistols or handguns have been fired in defense against bears, with a 98% success rate for 123 total incidents.
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March Firearm Sales, NICS Checks for 2022 are Third Highest on Record
Gun sales and National Instant background Check System (NICS) checks for March of 2022 are the third highest in 24 years of NICS records.
Do Studies Show Gun Control Works? Answer…No! ~ VIDEO
Review of a video produced by Reason.com. Statistical expert Aaron Brown shows how studies of gun control policy are worthless because of flawed data and bias.
Fifth Circuit Clamps Down on NJ District Court in 2nd Amendment Case
Defense Distributed wins a significant battle in defense of First and Second Amendment rights in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Fourth Circuit: A Person has a Right to Come to the Door with a Firearm
On March 30, 2022, the Fourth Circuit held a person has a right to come to the door with a firearm. A person holding a firearm in their home is not sufficient cause to justify qualified immunity.
Lessons From Handgun Defense Failures Against Bears
Of 123 documented cases where handguns were fired in defense against bears, three failures were documented. Here are the three cases, analysis and commentary.
Legislative Maneuvers Continue on Constitutional Carry in Georgia
The maneuvers over Constitutional Carry continue in Georgia. The Senate Judiciary Committee amended HB 1358. The House amended SB 319. A bill could pass quickly or be delayed.
Florida Governor Calls for Special Session; Supports Constitutional Carry
Governor DeSantis of Florida vetoed the Congressional redistricting map on Constitutional grounds. He called for a special session of the legislature. He supported passage of Constitutional Carry.
Kick Florida Senate President Simpson (Lukewarm 2A supporter) Upstairs?
In 2018, legendary Second Amendment activist Marion Hammer excoriated Florida State Senator Simpson for passing a gun control bill. This year she endorsed him for Agricultural Commissioner. Why?
Do Permits to Carry Equal Gun Registration?
There is a difference between the registration of guns, and carry permits. Carry permits do not tie a particular firearm to a particular person, except in states which already have gun registration.
Inside Dope on Nebraska’s Constitutional Carry Bill, LB773
Nebraska is getting close to passing a Constitutional Carry bill, LB 773, due to the energetic efforts of Senator Tom Brewer. Here are some of the inside details.
Illinois FOID reformed, Under Supreme Court Scrutiny
The Illinois Supreme Court is set to decide if the Firearm Owner Identification card (FOID) system is Constitutional under the Second Amendment.
Indiana Signs Constitutional Carry Bill into Law
Governor Holcomb of Indiana signed HEA 1296, the Constitutional Carry bill into law at about 3 p.m. on March 21, 2022. Indiana becomes the 24th Constitutional Carry state.
State Senator Claims Second Amendment “Given” by Misogynistic Slave Owners
Senator Megan Hunt tweeted a false argument against Constitutional Carry in Nebraska. Her argument was pure Progressivism.
Rhode Island Ban on Stun Guns Ruled Unconstitutional
On March 15, 2022, a federal district judge found the Rhode Island law banning the possession of stun guns to be unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
Update of Pistol or Handgun Defenses Against Bears
An update to include eleven cases where pistols were fired in defense against bears. These cases are not included in the statistics because other items were used against the bear in the incident.
Georgia House Passes Constitutional Carry, Governor Kemp Approves
The Georgia House has passed a Constitutional Carry bill on March 11, 2022. Governor Kemp Tweets he is committed to pushing a Constitutional Carry bill through the legislature.
Nebraska Constitutional Carry Passes First Filibuster Hurdle
The Nebraska Constitutional Carry bill, LB 773, passed its first major filibuster barrier with a vote of 36 to 9.
Alabama Becomes 22nd Member of the Constitutional Carry Club: Governor Ivey Signs
One hour after the Alabama Legislature passed HB 272, Governor Ivey passed the Alabama Constitutional Carry bill into law. The law takes effect on January 1, 2023.
Constitutional Carry Barely Passes Indiana Legislature, Now Heads to Possible Veto
The Indiana legislature, on the last day of the session, after a byzantine of twists & turns, voted to pass Constitutional Carry legislation 3 hours before the session ended!
10mm Caliber Pistols & Their Defensive Use Against Bear Attacks: Known Incidents
There have been 8 documented cases of 10mm pistols being used in defense against bear attacks. 10mm pistol caliber for defense against bear attacks.
IN Senator Force Against Constitutional Carry, Update Bill Passes
A confidential source claims Indiana state Senator Liz Brown (R) has become the major force blocking the passage of Constitutional Carry in the state legislature, in spite of being a sponsor.
NICS February, 2022 3rd Highest Feb for Gun Sales, 4th for total Checks
The NICS information for February of 2022 shows the 3rd highest February for gun sales and the 4th highest February for NICS instant background checks. Illinois checks are reduced by legislation.
Republican Senators Attempt to Resurrect Constitutional Carry in Indiana
Indiana Republican state senators have resurrected the Constitutional Carry bill, by using the legislative procedure of substituting the language for another bill already passed in the Senate.
Alabama Senate Approves House Constitutional Carry Bill, with Amendments
On March 3, 2022, the Alabama Senate passed House Bill 272, Constitutional Carry, with three amendments. The bill requires concurrence from the House before it can be sent to Governor Ivey.
Book Review and Black Bear Attack Excerpt: Handloggers by W. H. Jackson
Book review of “Handloggers” a biography of W. H. Jackson wife Ruth from the early 1900s to beyond statehood. Included is a excerpt of defense against a black bear attack using a walking stick.
Arizona Bill to Remove Silencers from Prohibited Weapons List
Senator Wendy Rogers of Arizona has introduced a bill to remove gun mufflers from the prohibited weapons list.
Remington Did not Settle Sandy Hook Lawsuit
Remington, the gun manufacturer, did not settle a lawsuit over the mass murder which occurred at Sandy Hook, CT. Insurance companies did. Remington, the gun manufacturer, no longer exists.
Canadian Emergency Act Bodes Ill for Canadian Gun Owners (update, Trudeau blinks!)
Canada is becoming a dictatorship. The invocation of the Emergency Act does not bode well for Canadian gun owners. PM Justin Trudeau, now a virtual dictator, does not want Canadians armed.
Indiana Judiciary Committee Guts Constitutional Carry Bill
The Chairman of the Indiana Senate Judiciary Committee, Liz Brown (R), did everything she could to defeat and gut the Constitutional Carry bill, HB 1077.