Attendance is down, but this is a significant show worth attending. In spite of the problems there are many big-brand exhibits.
2022 SHOT Show Attendance Down for Media, Buyers and Exhibitors
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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.
ATF Rollouts New eForms Online System, BUT Problems Persist
The new Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) eForms system is experiencing implementation bugs and problems. These are expected in the rollout of any large software system.
ID: Boise Cancel Culture Hysteria, George Zimmerman & Lethal Force Gun Law Conference
November, 2021, the Riverside Hotel in Boise, Idaho reneged on its commitment to host a gun law conference because of misinformation & cancel culture lies. The organizer explains what happened.
Felony Charges Dropped in Dominick Black Plea Agreement, Judge Agrees
The Dominick Black plea agreement includes dropping all felony charges, but activist ADA T. Claire Binger shows his hand revealing his personal anti-gun agenda.
NICS Gun Sales December 2021: 1.76 Million Guns Sold
December 2021 National Instant background Checks (NICS) are the second-highest December on record, and the third highest for gun sales. 2021 is the second highest year for gun sales, after 2020.
Indiana House Passes Constitutional Carry in 2022, Will The State Senate?
On January 12, 2022, the Indiana House passed a Constitutional Carry bill, HB 1077. In 2021 a Constitutional Carry Bill was stopped by the Senate Republican leadership. 2022 is an election year.
Oregon Leftists Think Barry Washington Shooting VIDEO is Racist, Watch & You Decide
Multiple radical-left Oregon groups called for the takedown & censorship of cell phone video from the self-defense shooting of Barry Washington. Is this video racist? Yes or No?
Incremental Strategy to Reform & Repeal the National Firearms Act
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Alabama May, I Repeat..May, Pass Constitutional Carry in 2022
Alabama Sheriffs have generally opposed the repeal bills, saying the permit requirement is an important tool for law enforcement but is it just a money grab?
Rittenhouse Case: Proposed Dominick Black Plea Deal, Felony Charges Dropped
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.
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.
