The ATF has restored publication of the Firearms Commerce in the United States report. The report was discontinued by the Biden administration without notice.
ATF Resumes Firearms Commerce Report After Biden-Era Blackout
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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Update on First Recorded Fatal Bear Attack in Florida
The Florida Fish Wildlife and Conservation Commission has released it initial report on the investigation of the first recorded fatal bear attack in Florida. Perhaps some questions will be answered in a future report.
May 2025 Gun Sales Hold Strong—Only 1.6% Below 2024
NICS firearms sales and background checks are little changed from May numbers in 2024. May sales added over a million firearms to the private stock of firearms in the United States.
Arizona Man Shoots Mountain Lion After Repeated Attacks
A mountain lion repeatedly attacked a man and his dog near Buckeye, Arizona. Because the lion was persistent, the man used his self defense handgun to shoot the lion, killing it. Arizona Game and Fish ruled the killing as self defense.
Observations About the NRA Annual Meeting in Atlanta, 2025
It is doubtful that Letitia James ever thought her attempt to destroy the NRA would be the seed of NRA reform and rejuvenation.
Florida Pass Bill to Restore Second Amendment Rights During Emergencies
The State of Florida has repealed a statute which forbid the exercise of several rights protected by the Second Amendment during locally declared emergencies.
Challenge to California Suppressor Ban Moves Forward
The Ninth Circuit case of Sanchez v Bonta is moving forward. The major question is: Are silencers protected by the Second Amendment?
ATF Expands List of State Gun Permits That Bypass NICS Checks
The ATF under the Trump administration has added permits from two states, Alabama and Michigan, to those which may be substituted for a Brady (NICS) background check.
How Firearms and Horses Helped Settlers Survive Grizzly Bear Country
Horses and firearms in post-Columbian America made humans the masters of Grizzly bears.
Texas Bill to Restore Legal Status to SBRs
Texas lawmakers are considering restoring short barreled firearms to legal status under Texas law. Here is how they became regulated.
Barrett & MARS Selected for Army’s 30mm Grenade Rifle System
The team of MARS Inc. and Barrett have won an accelerated competition to produce semi-automatic Precision Grenadier System. The semi-automatic rifled grenade launcher will use the XM157 optic.
Update: 533 Million Privately Owned Firearms in the United States
The current estimate is 533 million private firearms in the United States of America as of the end of April 2025.
Texas Legislature Updates Carry Reciprocity
The Texas Legislature has sent bill SB706 to Governor Gregg Abbott for his signature. If Governor Abbot signs the bill, as expected, it will reform Texas carry reciprocity as of September 1, 2025.
Suppressors are Arms Covered by the Second Amendment
The Trump Administration Department of Justice has declared silencers/suppressors are arms protected by the Second Amendment.
Trinidad and Tobago Reject ‘Public Health’ Gun Control
A significant conceptual difference in the cause of violent crime resulted in a resounding electoral victory in the Island nation of Trinidad and Tobago.
Short History of Bans on Possession of Firearms in Federal Facilities
Bans on the possession of firearms in federal government buildings are a recent innovation in the history of the United States of America.
Missouri Legislature Punts on Public Transportation Carry Bill
What “public transportation” existed in 1791 did not ban the carry of personal weapons. It was not until the 20th century that such bans were passed in a few urban areas.
Background Checks Show Gun Sales Continue Slow Decline
Firearm and National Instant Background Check System (NICS) checks are down a bit more than 3% from April of 2024. This trend is expected to continue.
Defensive Display Becomes Law in Oklahoma
Oklahoma passed a defensive display bill into law on May 14, 2025. The law took effect immediately.
1984 NRA Annual Meeting in Milwaukee: Manipulation, Lies, and Betrayal
In 1984, the National Rifle Association (NRA) Annual Meeting was held in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It was the first Annual Meeting this correspondent attended. It was characterized by manipulation, lies, and betrayal.
Tennessee Lowers Age Requirement for Carry Permit; Complies with Court
The Tennessee government has placed into law a requirement that 18-20 year olds be allowed to carry handguns, as a right protected by the Second Amendment.
Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago Moves to Make Firearms Licenses Shall Issue
The new Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago has said she is going forward with her campaign promise to reform the firearms and defense laws of the Caribbean nation.
Fatal Bear Attack Recorded for First Time in Florida
In Florida, a fatal black bear attack has been recorded for the first time. It happened in a rural part of the state.
Attending Seminars and Workshops at NRA Annual Meeting 2025
Over two dozen free seminars and workshops were held during the NRA annual meeting at Atlanta in 2025. Many of these seminars were offered multiple times. The content and expertise available at these seminars and workshops was world class.
The Sledge Patrol: How a 15 Men & Dogs Fought Nazis & Polar Bears in Greenland
One of the curious things about polar bears is that in nature, they never see any animal that does not run away from them; so if a man stands his ground in front of a bear…
Open Carry at NRA Meeting in Atlanta, 2025 ~ After Action Report Photos
Many activists and long-time readers of AmmoLand News will remember when the carry of any defensive firearm, openly or concealed, was banned at most NRA Annual Meetings.
Reflecting on 50 Years of Gun Rights at the 2025 NRA Annual Meeting
Much progress has been made in restoring rights protected by the Second Amendment in the last 50 years. The facts, the culture, and the Constitution are with Second Amendment supporters.
Ammunition and Trump Tariffs – A Good Time to Buy?
The Trump tariffs are unlikely to have much effect on ammunition prices, except for specialty items and imported brands. There is over a two-month window to stock up if you are concerned. Now is a good time to buy.
Arkansas May Strengthen State’s Constitutional Right to Keep and Bear Arms
The Arkansas legislature has chosen to place an amendment to strengthen the Right to Keep and Bear Arms in the Arkansas Constitution, on the ballot for approval by majority vote at the next election.
Federal Firearms Licenses (FFL) in 1938: Simple, Cheap, & Shall Issue
The first federal firearms licenses were issued in 1938, required by the Federal Firearms Act (FFA) of 1938. The FFA should not be confused with the National Firearms Act (NFA).
