Tony Gonzales has dropped out of the race for Texas Congressional District 23. Brandon Herrera will be the Republican candidate.
Gonzales Drops Out, Herrera Republican Nominee in Texas District 23
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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.
Colorado Gun Control Bills Target Homemade Firearms and Barrel Sales
Colorado legislators advance new gun control bills restricting 3D-printed firearms and requiring firearm barrel sales through licensed dealers.
Gonzales Under Ethics Investigation After Gun Rights Activist Brandon Herrera Forces Runoff
Rep. Tony Gonzales faces a House Ethics Committee investigation after gun rights activist Brandon Herrera forced a runoff in Texas District 23’s Republican primary.
Minnesota Bill Would Require Gun Registration and Police Inspections, Deadlocked in Committee
A bill with extreme infringements on rights protected by the Second Amendment has been introduced into the Minnesota Legislature.
Florida Bill Exempts Church Security from Private Security Regulations
A bill in the Florida legislature is posed to pass and to restore the ability of Church members to form their own armed security teams without regulation under the laws for private security firms.
CPRC Study Examines Transgender Representation in Active Shooting Attacks
The Crime Prevention Research Center has published a study showing that people who identify as transgender commit active public shooting at much higher levels than the population as a whole.
Gun Owners Fight Back as New Mexico Gun Ban Falters
The New Mexico gun ban, SB17 is facing stiff opposition from Second Amendment supporters in the House Judiciary Committee. It is vulnerable. The New Mexico legislative session ends today.
Nature Isn’t Gentle: Why Managed Bear Hunting is Beneficial for Ecosystems
Predators are not immortal. Humans must manage ecosystems. Nothing else can do so. The idea of a “balance” in nature is a myth.
Dangerous Grizzly Killed on Texada Island After Relocation Failed
A dangerous, habituated grizzly bear swam to Texada Island in British Columbia. It was eventually shot and killed. The people responsible were fined for not immediately reporting the killing of the bear.
January 2026 NICS Background Checks Dip Slightly While NFA Checks Surge
The adjusted National Instant Criminal Background Check System numbers from the NSSF show January firearm sales to be slightly lower from last years report.
Governors’ Forum at 2026 SHOT Show | VIDEO
The Seven Red state governors at the 2026 SHOT Show Governors Forum had strong opinions and thoughts for restoring Second Amendment rights and protecting the firearms industry from lawfare.
New Mexico Legislature Debates Ban on Semi-Automatics and Magazines Over 10 Rounds
The New Mexico legislature is considering Bill SB17, which bans the sale of semi-automatics and magazines which hold more than 10 rounds. The bill also imposes significant burdens on gun shops.
Trump DOJ Submits Brief in Massachusetts Handgun Roster Case
The Civil Rights Division of the Trump administration Department of Justice has filed an amicus brief defending the Second Amendment against infringements imposed by the Massachusetts handgun roster.
The Filibuster, Senate Power, and the Second Amendment
If the Senate Republicans eliminate the filibuster, they open the door to passing more of President Trump’s agenda.
Colorado Black Bear Killed with Pellet Gun in 2024
An adult female black bear was killed with a .177 pellet gun in Colorado in 2024. A necropsy was done to determine the cause of death.
ATF Registers a Potato as a Suppressor | VIDEO
A staff member of the National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR) has registered and made a legal silencer out of a potato. There is video of its use. It illustrates the absurdity of the National Firearms Act.
If a Mountain Lion Will Not Leave, Shoot It
Before Kristen Marie Kovatch was killed in a predatory mountain lion attack in Colorado, there were several precursor incidents. An armed person could have made a large difference.
White House Counsel David Warrington at SHOT Show 2026 | VIDEO
David Warrington, White House Counsel to President Trump, gave remarks before the Governors Forum at SHOT Show in 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Unintentional Discharge Possibly Involved in Minneapolis ICE Raid | Video
Braden Langley has posted a compelling analysis of what appears to be an unintentional discharge that led to law enforcement’s response.
New Hampshire Campus Carry Bill has Good Chance of Passage
A campus carry bill introduced into the New Hampshire General Court (legislature) has a reasonable chance of passage in 2026.
300,000 NFA Applications in First 22 Days of 2026, 150K Approved
The rush to submit Form 1 and Form 4 NFA applications for suppressors, short barreled rifles, short barreled shotguns, and any other weapons continues.
Attorneys General Push Back on Anti-Gun Lawfare, Outline Constitutional Strategy at SHOT Show 2026
The Attorneys General Forum was informative. The eight Attorneys General were articulate, committed to restoring rights protected by the Second Amendment, and knowledgeable about the tactics being used to attack those rights.
South Dakota Bill to Allow Gun Silencers as “UN-Controlled Weapons” Introduced
Senate Bill 2 has been introduced into the South Dakota legislature for 2026. The bill removes state legal impediments to the ownership of silencers.
Wisconsin Looks to Solidify Right to Bear Arms in State Constitution
The Wisconsin legislature is considering an amendment to strengthen the state constitution’s right to keep and bear arms.
KelTec PR57 Review | Top-loading 5.7 Pistol
The KelTec PR57 was checked for accuracy. With an optical sight and Fiocchi ammunition, accuracy was excellent.
Shot Show Industry Day at the Range 2026: Year of the Suppressor
At the Industry Day at the Range for SHOT Show 2026, the weather was wonderful. Suppressors were abundant and the noise level lower. It was the year of the suppressor.
NICS Report December 2025: Gun Sales Down 4.1% for the Year
The number of firearm sales in 2025, as measured by the adjusted NICS numbers by the National Shooting Sport Foundation, dropped 4.1 % from 2024 as a whole and 3.4% for December as a month.
Rolling Out Pushes Anti-gun Propaganda and Everytown Research
A recent article in RollingOut.com repeated numbers from the anti-gun source, Everytown Research. The article is heavily biased, as expected.
Florida Bear Hunt a Flop, Only 52 Bears Harvested
The 2025 Florida black bear hunt has been a failure as an attempt to manage the bear population in Florida. Only 52 bears were harvested.
Grizzly Bear Problems in British Columbia are Accelerating
Hunting of grizzly bears was banned in British Columbia in 2017. At the time, opponents of the hunting ban warned there would be increasing bear/human conflicts.