Firearm sales, as measured by the National Instant background Check System (NICS) remain flat in January of 2025.
NICS Numbers for January 2025 Show Gun Sales Holding Level
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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.
Kel-Tec P15 Compact 9mm Pistol
At the 2022 SHOT Show, information from Kel-Tec Engineer Ryan Williams, the new Kel-Tec P15, production of P17 pistols, the CP33 on shelves.
Illinois FOID Card Requirement Found to be Unconstitutional…Again
The Illinois Supreme Court has been unwilling to hear this case on the Constitutionality of the FOID card. It has waffled on the case twice already. Perhaps the third time will be the charm.
Wisconsin Attorney General Sued Over Concealed Carry License Denial
The AG office refused to issue a concealed carry permit because Karwacki was convicted of a criminal misdemeanor in a military court.
Wyoming’s Repeal of Gun Free Zones Passes House
The Wyoming House of Representatives has passed HB 172 50 to 10. The bill eliminates many gun free zones.
TSA Found 6,678 Unauthorized Firearms Among 904 Million Passengers in 2024
In 2024, over 904 million passengers were checked at TSA checkpoints. TSA found 6,678 firearms which were not authorized.
Trump’s Greenland Plans and Polar Bear Hunting
What might an American administration of Greenland mean for the hunting of polar bears?
Wisconsin to Remove DNR Rule that Violated Second Amendment
The Wisconsin DNR rule has been in place since 1999. It effectively banned the possession of firearms in wide areas of the State.
Shovel Handle Carbine and Hi-Point Pistol with Brace
Unusual Hi-Point pistols were seen at the MKS Supply booth at the 2025 Shot Show.
Texas: Two Cases of Young Adults Using Guns for Self Defense
Two young men, reported to be under the age of 21, defended themselves and others in Houston, Texas. 18-20 year old people have the right to keep and carry arms, as protected by the Second Amendment.
Michigan Passes Law to Mandate Destruction of Valuable Assets
The destruction of legal guns does not reduce crime or suicides. It increases the sale of new guns. The assumption that destroying old guns reduces crime is false.
Rehovot, Israel: Son Turns Generational Weapons Cache Over to Israeli Police
An impressive firearms collection, assembled under dire circumstances & likely worth $100,000’s, naively turned over to authorities with a change of generations.
Update: Comedian Vindicated in Air Gun Incident; All Charges Dropped
After Hans Teeuwen published a satirical video mocking the Mayor of Amsterdam, Feme Halsema, six policemen showed up at his door. They seized his legal air gun and left.
KelTec PR57 Rotary Barrel 5.7x28mm Pistol at SHOT Show 2025
The KelTec PR57 is one of the more innovative pistols seen at the 2025 Shot Show. As indicated by the name, the pistol is chambered in 5.7×28.
.357 Magnum Revolver Used to Survive Double Bear Charge
Alan Yates was in charge of a crew working in the forested mountains of Montana in 1989 when he had to defend himself against the charge of two black bears with his .357 magnum revolver.
President Trump’s Felony Conviction & Firearms Possession ~ VIDEO
The absurd and unjust lawfare against past and future President Trump has temporarily torn away his Second Amendment rights. This is likely to work in favor of Second Amendment supporters, as the Supreme Court and President Trump are directly confronted with the unconstitutional infringement.
Sri Lanka, Air Rifles & Gun Control: Arrogant & Ignorance on Display
The government recently demanded all legal firearms be turned in, except for those issued to farmers by the Ministry of Agriculture. No one is allowed to legally own a firearm without government permission…
Shot Show 2025: Wind Blew & Dust Flew at Industry Day at the Range
Industry day at the range for the 2025 Shot Show was windy, dusty, and cool. There were many interesting items to be examined, including the Keltec PR57, and a new Silencer Central Banish 9K.
Hearing Protection Act Re-Introduced in 2025, NFA Reform
The Hearing Protection Act has been re-introduced into the 119th Congress. The Act came very close to passing in President Trump’s first term. There is a good chance it will pass in his second term.
Front End Loader Attack Stopped with Gunfire
The sheriff’s officer reports residents exited the house and fired shots at the driver, wounding him and forcing his retreat.
Ohio Bills Grant Civil Immunity for Defense at Non-Profits & Collection of Firearms Data Restricted
Two bills affecting Second Amendment rights have been signed into law by Ohio Governor DeWine.
Trinidad and Tobago Opposition Leader Pushes for Right to Self Defense
The leader of the political opposition in the island nation of Trinidad and Tobago is pushing for citizens’ right to armed self defense.
Truck Drivers Sue to Restore Right to Bear Arms Across State Lines
Two interstate truck drivers have filed a lawsuit in federal court to force Minnesota to recognize the right to exercise the right to keep and bear arms while crossing state lines.
Proposed National Reciprocity on Concealed Carry, Specifics of S.65
On January 9, 2025, Senator John Cornyn (R TX) and Senator John Kennedy (R LA) introduced a national reciprocity bill.
Montenegro to Push Gun Control After Mass Murder
Mass murders with firearms in numerous European countries show the problem is not unique to the United States, nor are draconian restrictions on the ownership of firearms a cure for mass murder with firearms.
Ohio Court of Appeals: No Ban on Second Amendment Rights upon Indictment
An Ohio appeals court has found the state ban on the possession of firearms by a person under indictment to be unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
What About Ammo for the FGC-9? 3-D Printed Improvised Ammo
Ivan the Troll has written a useful work on how to acquire the materials and tools needed to make 9mm ammunition suitable for use in the FGC-9 3D printed/hyrid semi-automatic firearm.
Gun Sales for December and Year, 2024 Predictions Confirmed
The National Instant Background Check System numbers were slightly down for December 2024. About 15 million guns were sold in 2024, bringing the total number of guns in the United States private stock to 518 million.
Florida Man Cleared of Charges in Stand Your Ground Case
A court dismissed charges against Edward Druzolowski more than a year after he shot a violent felon neighbor. The neighbor had threatened him with a chainsaw while advancing toward Druzolowski.
Americans Can Handle the Truth..and Weapons
You can handle the truth. You can handle weapons. The truth shall set you free.