Black is Kyle Rittenhouse’s friend who purchased the rifle Kyle carried and shot three attackers in self-defense. Black would plead “no contest” to a civil offense and pay a $2,000 fine.
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Historic Gun Control: Wounded Knee Massacre, December 29, 1890
Wounded Knee is an example in American history where disarmament led to massacres. People do not disarm others for the good of others.
NSSF Sues New York AG for Violation of Constitution, PLCAA, and Due Process
In December of 2021, the NSSF filed a lawsuit against New York AG Letitia James for violations of Constitutional rights, the PLCAA, and due process.
Police Blame Freedom to Carry for Gun Thefts in Kansas City
Kansas City Police were given a platform on NPR to blame increasing crime rates on the restoration of Second Amendment rights.
Wyoming: Bear Attack on Elk Hunters September, 2021
Two elk hunters and a guide engaged a charging grizzly bear with a 10mm GLOCK, a .45 pistol, and bear spray.
Minnesota: Weiss Case Dismissed, the Problem with Duty To Retreat
Alexander Weiss underwent two trials in Minnesota in his self-defense case. Juries were hung in both cases. The charges were dismissed.
Nevada Court Finds Ghost Gun Law Unconstitutionally Vague
A Nevada Court has ruled the state law banning possession or sale of “unfinished frames or receivers” is unconstitutionally vague.
Full Can of Bear Spray Used in Fatal Bear Attack
Carl Mock was fatally attacked by a grizzly bear outside of Yellowstone Park, near a populated area. He deployed a full can of bear spray.
Dean Weingarten: My Everyday Carry Guns
The everyday carry choices of guns and ammunition of Dean Weingarten, and the reasons he carries them.
Guam: Democrat Governor Vetoes Hearing Protection Act
Lou Leon Guerrero, the governor of Guam, has vetoed the Hearing Protection Act on December 22, 2021. The act had passed on a 7-6 vote.
Prospects for Constitutional Carry in 2022
The movement to restore Second Amendment rights is sweeping the states with the Constitutional Carry movement. There are 21 states with Constitutional carry. Expect more in 2022.
Conversation with Dr. Terry Johnson, Ohio Senate Proponent of Constitutional Carry
Dr. Terry Johnson, Ohio State Senator, is leading efforts to remove infringements on Second Amendment rights in Ohio.
Black Kyle Rittenhouse? Opposite side of Chicago, Davion L. Jones, not Guilty
During roughly the same time period as the Kyle Rittenhouse self defense case, the self defense case of Davion L. Jones was happening. Both were found not guilty in jury trials. Davion is black.
Nevada Supreme Court Stops Lawsuit Against Gun Manufacturers
The Nevada Supreme Court recently issued a ruling upholding the immunity of firearm and ammunition makers from civil lawsuits.
Are The Parents of School-Shooter Ethan Crumbley to Blame?
As this correspondent reads accounts of the latest media-inspired school shooting, there was an obvious theme: blame the parents.
Illinois Gun Turn-in / “Buyback” Includes 8 Air Guns, Antiques
At an Evanston, Illinois gun turn-in event, “buyback”, 53 guns were turned in. The 53 included 8 airguns and several valuable antiques. The guns are scheduled to be destroyed.
CA: Newsom Threatens to Use TX Abortion Law Template Against 2A
California Governor Newsom has threatened to use a Texas abortion law as a model to attack Second Amendment rights. The threat grabbed headlines, but lacks substance at present.
OHIO: Constitutional Carry (SB215) Clears State Senate
There are now two Constitutional Carry different bills that have passed in Ohio. HB 227 in the House and SB 215 in the Senate.
NY Post: Beverly Hills Residents Admit Guns are Useful Tools
In an article in the New York Post, Beverly Hills residents find that arms have utility in defending themselves, their families, their homes, and their community.
TX: David Wilson, who Shot and Killed Officer, Acquitted after Jury Trial
David Wilson, who shot and killed officer Nathan Heidelberg in Midland Texas in 2019, has been found not guilty in a jury trial.
2021 Heller Second Amendment Lawsuit Against District of Columbia
Dick Heller has filed another lawsuit against the District of Columbia for violating Second Amendment rights. It has a good chance for success.
Michigan Shooter’s Parents Did The Second Amendment No Favors
The parents of the person accused of killing four students at a Michigan high school have done efforts to protect our rights no favors, and in fact, made our task much harder.
November NICS Gun Sales Make 2021 Second Highest Year on Record
2021 is now the second-highest year on record for gun sales. November 2021 gun sales, as measured by NICS background checks, are the third-highest November on record, putting 2021 in second place.
Kyle Rittenhouse NOT Guilty via Rule-of-Law, GUILTY via Critical Race Theory ~VIDEO
Kyle Rittenhouse was proven NOT guilty of all counts in his self-defense trial in Kenosha Wisconsin. But flawed Critical Race Theory spins a different lie. How did this happen, and why?
New Gun Tax for Cook County, Previous Gun Tax Ruled Unconstitutional
On November 4, 2021, the Cook County, Illinois board amended a gun and ammunition tax which had been ruled unconstitutional
DC: Pay More for “Ghost Guns”; Get More “Ghost Guns”?
The District of Columbia is demonizing homemade guns in an attempt to distract from its disastrous crime policies. Homemade guns have been significant in DC for over 40 years.
Planned Gun “Buy Back” in Denver, Colorado is Likely Illegal
A planned Colorado gun “buy back” is unlikely to be held. It is probably illegal and unworkable because of Colorado gun control laws.
Rittenhouse Case: Status Conference Set for Dominick Black
At the Rittenhouse trial, Judge Bruce Schroeder dismissed the weapons charge against Kyle. It is likely the related weapons charge against Dominick Black will also be dismissed.
Below the Radar: Jaime’s Law Returns
Jaime’s Law could be the future of assaults on our Second Amendment right after NYSRPA v. Bruen.
Ohio Constitutional Carry Awaits State Senate Decision
Ohio is moving forward on Constitutional Carry, HB227 has passed the House, 60 to 32 and now moves to the Senate.