Nine states in the United States are defying the Supreme Court and repressing Constitutional rights.
Repressive States: No Right to Carry, Ban on Semi-Autos, No Suppressors, and High Taxes
Dean Weingarten - Page 14
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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Wyoming Governor Vetoes Bill to Reduce Gun Free Zones
Governor Mark Gordon (R) of Wyoming has vetoed HB 125, which removed restrictions on where Second Amendment rights may be exercised.
Wyoming Legislature Moves to Radically Reduce State Gun Free Zones
The Wyoming legislature has sent HB 125 to Governor Mark Gordon. The bill greatly reduces the gun free zones which exist in Wyoming.
Dutch Comedian House Raided for Possession of Prop Gun
Dutch absurdist comedian Hans Teeuwen uploaded a video mocking Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema. On the table to his right was an object looking somewhat similar to a pistol.
Pistol Checked into Luggage Disappears in Atlanta Airport
A passenger says a custom handgun went missing at the Atlanta Airport. It was checked in through the system, then disappeared.
Korean War Field Innovation Quad .30 Caliber Anti-Personnel
I believe it is a field improvisation of four .30 caliber M1919A4 machine guns in a linear quad mount. It is designed for use on ground targets.
Three Attacks by Coyote(s) in Arlington, Texas in Five days
Three coyote attacks on young children occurred at the same Arlington, Texas park, a few days apart.
NICS Numbers for February 2024, Steady on the New Normal
National Instant background check numbers for gun sales in February of 2024 are holding steady at the new normal. There are now over 500 million firearms in private hands in the USA.
Review of “The Discovery and Conquest of Mexico” by Bernal Diaz
The Diaz account is the best history book that I have read. It has all the advantage of a first person account and reads like a well written adventure.
Four for Reform | Vote These Nominees to the NRA Board
The NRA is in crises. Much of the NRA problems have been self inflicted by the current leadership
CZ Firearms 457 Jaguar .22 Rifle with 28.625″ Barrel
One of the replacements for the CZ 455 line at the 2024 SHOT Show is the 457 Jaguar long-barreled .22 rifle. The rifle has one of the longest .22 barrels in production at 28.625 inches.
South Carolina Becomes 29th State with Constitutional Carry
Governor McMasters has signed the South Carolina Constitutional Carry bill H 3594 into law on Thursday, March 7, 2024. The law becomes effective immediately.
Louisiana Joins Constitutional Carry Club in 2024
Constitutional carry has been signed into law in Louisiana by Governor Landry. It is one of eleven measures designed to reduce crime in Louisiana which were passed in a special session.
California Violated the Constitution AGAIN by Disarming Individuals Based on Vacated Offenses
The judge ruled non-violent felonies are insufficient to deny someone their Second Amendment rights, especially if they occurred decades ago.
Legacy Double Nine Led to Sidekick at Diamondback
The Diamondback Sidekick revolver bears a strong resemblance to the old Hi-Standard Double Nine revolver. The Sidekick is a descendant of the Double Nine design.
Gun Free School Zone Case Continues, Metcalf Trial Date Set
In the Montana Gun Free School Zone case of Gabriel Metcalf, motions have been filed and the pain of the process continues.
Kentucky’s Bizarre Bill to Destroy Resources for Irrational Purposes
A bill has been introduced into the Kentucky legislature, to allow firearms to be destroyed rather than sold for the benefit of the public.
California’s Billy Club Ban Ruled Unconstitutional
Learn about the recent legal case involving the ban on short clubs and the Second Amendment. Dive into the Ninth Circuit’s interpretation and the implications for gun rights.
Conversations with Brandon Maddox | Silencer Central’s Origin
Brandon Maddox, the founder of Silencer Central, interviews with Dean Weingarten, giving his background, and how Silencer Central came to be.
Louisiana Constitutional Carry Bill Passes State Senate
Unless the South Carolina legislature acts quickly, Louisiana will become the next state to remove infringements on the right to keep and bear arms.
Biden Commerce Secretary Refuses to Answer House Chair on Firearms Export Licenses
The Department of Commerce is defying the House Oversight Committee. Gina Raimondo refuses to submit information asked for about the pause in issuing firearms & ammunition export licenses.
Florida Senate Passes Bill to Allow People to Defend Against Bears
Florida appears poised to restore the legal ability of people to defend against bears. The ability to defend was placed in doubt by administrative fiat in 2012.
Finland is Building Shooting Ranges to Boost Citizen Soldiers
The Finnish government is preparing to open 300 rifle ranges, and to increase the number to 1,000 total over then next few years.
Wolves in Northern Wisconsin a Reminder to Stay Armed
A pack of wolves, in the dark, which are not afraid or intimidated, is not an enjoyable encounter. The lack of respect for humans is a bad indicator of things to come.
Strange Events at Fourth Circuit on Second Amendment
In the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, the unusual use of the en banc panel seems designed to gut the Second Amendment and defy the Supreme Court.
Washington State’s Latest Infringement on Second Amendment
An bill to infringe on Second Amendment rights is about to pass in Washington state. It may be possible to mitigate the bill by removing knives from the bill.
Florida Moves to Legalize Self-Defense Against Bear Attacks
The Florida House has passed a bill to allow humans to defend themselves, their pets, and their homes from bears.
South Carolina House Returns Constitutional Carry Bill to Senate
The South Carolina House returns a clean Concealed Carry bill to the Senate. The bill will likely be sent to a conference committee.
Missouri Considers Restoration of Second Amendment Rights
House Bill 1709 has been introduced in the Missouri legislature. The bill reforms current law to incrementally restore the right to bear arms outside the home.
Bills to Reform Firearms Code on Address Pass House Committee
Two bills to reform federal firearms laws on what is a usable address to purchase a firearm have passed the House Judiciary Committee.