A ballot initiative to change the Florida Constitution, and ban “assault weapons” suffers from a fundamental ignorance about firearms and the law.
Florida Ballot Initiative Seeks to Ban “Assault Weapons”
Dean Weingarten
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.
Dean is an outspoken defender of the Right to Keep and Bear Arms and an accomplished writer and reporter for AmmoLand Shooting Sports News and his blog gunwatch.blogspot.com
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Woman Bit by Bear Exemplifies How Useful a Handgun Could Have Been
The case of a bear attack on a woman hiker in Colorado shows how useful pistols could be in stopping these sort of attacks.
Teen Criminal, Home Invader, Killed by Homeowner with Rifle
A rifle was used in defense against a home invader. Multiple shots were fired. At this point, we do not know the caliber or model of the rifle.
Texas Reforms Feral Pig Law – No State License Required to Hunt
Governor Abbott and the Texas Legislature just made pig hunting in Texas a little easier. Now, you do not need a hunting license to hunt this feral pest.
Record NICS Background Checks for May, 2019 – It just Keeps Growing!
The May, 2019 National Instant background Check System (NICS) has set a new record for the month. The 2019 May NICS is about 17% higher than the last record.
Supreme Court Should Hear the Remington Appeal in the PLCAA case
The Supreme Court should agree to hear the appeal by Remington of the Connecticut Supreme Court decision to create an exception to the PLCAA based on an advertising law.
Could a Pistol Have Made a Difference in the Fatal Bear Attack on Mother and Child?
In late November of 2018, a young mother and her 10 month old daughter were killed by a grizzly bear. If she had a handgun, and known how to use it, could it have made a difference?
Third Mass Murder by Shooting in Australia since Passage of Strict Gun Law
Another mass murder by shooting in Australia. Australian gun control proponents can no longer claim their extreme gun laws stopped mass murder by shooting.
Virginia Beach Shooter: Law Abiding, Handguns, Former Member of the N.G, Black
The mass murder suspect in the Virginia Beach killings had no criminal record. He used handguns, had been a member of the Virginia National Guard, and was black. It was a gun free zone.
Bill for Constitutional Carry During Disasters Goes to Governor Abbott
H.B. 1177 has been sent to Governor Abbott of Texas. The bill would restore Constitutional Carry during evacuations of declared disasters, and for a week after the declaration.
Advantage of Handguns for Defensive Use Against Bears: the Bear is Usually Killed
Ashley Gribble used bear spray, but it did not stop the predatory black bear from attacking her dog. She used an improvised club to stop the attack on her dog.
People Magazine False “Fact” in Shannon Watts Puff Piece for Gun Control
A puff piece about Shannon Watts of Everytown pushes restrictions on gun owners with emotion and false “fact”.
Brazilian Lawyer César Mello: Watch Brazil, See the Failure of Gun Control
President Bolsonaro of Brazil is reforming the administration of Brazilian gun laws. Brazilian lawyer, César Mello, explains the history and effects of the law and the changes to it.
Why Requiring Hunters to Carry Bear Spray is a Bad Idea
The Idaho Fish and Game Commission decided not to mandate the carry of bear spray by hunters. It was the right decision. Bear spray has not been shown to be more effective than firearms.
U.S. Justice Department Submits Brief in Support of Second Amendment
The United States Department of Justice submitted an amicus curiae brief in support the Second Amendment right to bear arms outside of the home.
Range Bill a Return to Legitimization of American Gun Culture
A bill to use excise taxes from the sale of arms and ammo legitimizes the tradition of promoting practice with firearms. Trained and armed people contribute to the national defense.
Texas Votes to Repeal Weapons Bans, Restore 2A Rights to Access Clubs and Knucks
The Texas legislature has repealed a ban on “knuckles” and a ban on the carry of clubs. The repeal of both weapons bans has been sent to Governor Abbott.
Joe Biden is Corrupt – 1984, Lt. Kayne Robinson, and Abuse of Power
Joe Biden tried to get a police officer fired because the officer gave effective testimony in opposition to a bill Biden favored. It happened in 1984.
April 2019 National Instant Background Check (NICS) Number is new Record
The National Instant Background Check System, (NICS), showed record numbers for April of 2019. 2,334,249 checks were done in April, the highest ever for the month.
Arizona Repeals Decades old Ban on Nunchakus (Nunchucks)
On 10 May, 2019, Arizona Republican Governor Ducey signed a reform bill that repealed the ban on nunchakus, or nunchuks.
Murder Rates Drop in Bolsonaro’s Brazil: More Guns, Less Crime
As Brazilian President Bolsonaro has implemented his reform of the country’s extreme gun laws, the murder rates have fallen sharply.
Attempted Undermining of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act ~ Williams v. Beemiller
The recent case of Williams v. BeeMiller is an attempt to undermine the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, or PLCAA. The attempt is to make gun dealers responsible for the action of criminals.
Iowa Stun Gun Bill on Campus Waiting for Governor’s Signature
The Iowa legislature has sent to Governor Reynolds a bill that is a mild, incremental step to restore the rights of Iowa residents to self defense on the campuses of institutes of higher learning.
Gun-Phobic Lawyers are a Legal Threat to their Clients
Several lawyers in Mississippi thought it would be a good idea to report a client who had a gun permit to the police as a dangerous threat. They were wrong.
Tennessee Reforms Firearm Law in 2019
Tennessee has passed some gun law reforms in 2019. They include a new, two tier concealed carry permit system and reform of the definition of an antique firearm.
