Thomas Massie has re-introduced the Safe Students Act, to repeal the controversial and unconstitutional Gun-Free School Zone Act.
Massie Reintroduces Repeal of Gun-Free School Zones Act
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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.
Texas Police Shoot Armed Homeowner After Mistaken Address
The homeowner says police never announced themselves and thought they were possibly criminals. He exited the garage armed with a pistol.
Judges Weigh Rehaif in Metcalf’s Challenge to Gun-Free School Zone Act
The three-judge panel is considering whether Rehaif is relevant. Using Rehaif to remand the case allows them to avoid ruling on whether the GFSZ Act is unconstitutional.
Charlie Kirk Explained the Reality of the Second Amendment
Charlie Kirk explained the purpose of the Second Amendment on April 05, 2023, in Salt Lake City. He also explained there is a cost. Everything has a cost. The question is: are the benefits worth the cost.
Gun Rights Update: 90% of States Now Have Open Carry
A Florida court has stuck down the Florida ban on the open carry of firearms. There are five states which still generally ban the open carry of firearms, and six states which require a permit in order to legally open carry handguns.
Homeowner Uses AR-15 to Defend Against Black Bear in Home – VIDEO
The video of a homeowner defending his home from a black bear intruder has gone viral. The Defender has added some details, explaining how the bear got in, and what firearm and ammunition was used.
Guam Overrides Governor’s Veto to Legalize Suppressors
The legislature in the United States Territory of Guam has overridden the Democrat Governor’s veto. Suppressors will now be legal to possess in the territory of Guam.
NICS Gun Sales Down 10%, Still More than 1 Million Guns Sold
Firearms sales in August of 2025 are down approximately ten percent from August of 2024. There has been a small, but persistent drop in firearms sales, as measured by the National Shooting Sport Foundation.
Legal Standard for Self-Defense Against Grizzly Bear Attacks
The standard was established under the Wallen case, when Dan Calvert Wallen shot 3 grizzly bears on his property with a .22 rimfire rifle.
Delaware Court Rules Disarming Young Adults is Unconstitutional
A state Superior Court has published an opinion holding the right to keep and bear arms of 18-20 year old people, is protected by Delaware’s Constitution.
Tennessee Court Finds 2 Laws Unconstitutional Under Second Amendment
A three-judge panel in Tennessee has found 2 carry ban laws to be unconstitutional under the Second Amendment of the Constitution of the United States and the state’s constitution.
Remington Low Decibel .410 “Garden Gun” Loads
Remington is offering a low decibel .410 half ounce load at 650 fps. It is a modern garden gun load.
California’s Carry Restrictions Crumble—Judge Sides with Gun Rights
Non-residents of California will be able to apply for California concealed carry permits. It is unclear which county will be the best jurisdiction to apply in.
ABA Recommends …MORE Gun Control! Continuing a Track Record of 24 Years of Infringing on 2A Rights
The American Bar Association has spent decades pushing sweeping gun control—from penalties on victims who don’t report stolen guns, to redefining the 2nd Amendment as “militia-only,” to backing bans, mandates, and red flag laws—despite no evidence these measures reduce crime.
MN Supreme Court: MN Law Only Criminalizes Lack of Firearm Serial Number When US Law Does
The Minnesota Supreme Court has held Minnesota law which criminalizes the possession of firearms without serial numbers only applies to firearms which were legally required by the federal government to have serial numbers.
211 Documented Defensive Killings of Grizzly Bears Between 2002-2023
Information released by the US Fish and Wildlife Service shows the number of grizzly bears killed in defense of human life is 5-10 times greater than previously thought.
Florida Restored Right to Defend Against Bears: First 6 months, 4 Incidents
On July 1, 2024, the Florida law restoring the right of people to defend themselves, their pets, and their homes from black bears went into effect. In the first six months, the law was invoked four times.
Gun Sales Dip Below 1 Million for First Time in 6 Years
This is the first month in almost six years that the adjusted NICS numbers estimate less than one million firearm sales.
“Freedom of the Woods”: Why Armed Humans Keep Predators—and People—Safe
Armed people act confidently, without fear in wild areas. Animals sense this confidence and learn to avoid the dangerous humans.
Mark McCloskey Retrieves his AR-15 from St Louis Police
Mark McCloskey has been able to legally retrieve his AR-15 rifle from the St. Louis Police Department. It has been over five years.
Supreme Court Asks for Justice Department’s Position on SBRs
The Supreme Court has shown interest in a challenge to the National Firearms Act requirement that short barreled rifles are required to be registered with the Federal Government.
Grizzly Bear Attack Ended by Two GLOCK 10mm Pistols
A successful defensive use of GLOCK 10mm pistols to stop a grizzly bear attack in the interior of Alaska on July 19, 2025 has been recorded.
Mushroom Hunters Stop 300-Lb Grizzly Charge With Handguns
On May 21, 2025, near Choteau, MT, Justin Lee and John Long used their pistols to stop an attack of a grizzly bear. Here are the details.
Will Trump’s ATF Restore Form 1 Applications to Pre-Biden Standards?
The Biden administration’s ATF made submitting a Form 1 to make a silencer/suppressor much more difficult. Will the Trump administration remove those barriers?
Carrying Legally: Conversation with an Atlanta Motel Manager
In Atlanta for the NRA Annual Meeting, this correspondent had a conversation about the NRA, Constitutional rights, and concealed carry with the motel manager.
Sixth Circuit: Right to Keep Arms Applies to Possession of Arms
A three-judge panel of the Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit has found the Second Amendment right to keep arms includes the right to possess arms.
Romanian Brown Bear Population, Bear Attacks, and Hunting
Romania has the highest brown (grizzly) bear population in the European Union, and the highest number of fatal bear attacks.
Fifth Circuit Holds Gun Free School Zone Law to be Constitutional
A three-judge panel in the Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has upheld the Gun Free School Zone Act as constitutional in an applied challenge under the Second Amendment.
NICS Checks for June 2025 Show Gun Sales 5% Lower from 2024
The NSSF adjusted National Instant Background Check System firearm sales shows about 1.06 million sales in June 2025. This is down about 5% from 2024.
California Must Allow Non-Residents to Apply for Concealed Carry Permits
A Federal District judge ruled that the State of California must modify their law to allow non-residents to apply for concealed carry permits.