An expended preemption bill is moving through the Louisiana legislature. Its purpose is to prevent local governmental entities from infringing on the right to keep and bear arms.
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
California Ban on Carrying Firearms for Non-Residents Challenged
A lawsuit is challenging the power of the State of California to infringe on the rights of non-residents to carry arms, as protected by the Second Amendment.
ATF has a New “Straw Man”, the Unlicensed Gun Dealer
A report by the Department of Justice shows the ATF spends billions of dollars investigating unlicensed firearm dealers responsible for .084% of firearms sold in the United States.
As Faith in Police Drops, so Do Arrest Rates
A paper at the Crime Prevention Research Center shows crime rates rising while arrest rates and reporting of crime is falling. As trust in police falls, crime rates rise.
NRA Members Protected Against ATF Pistol Brace Rule
A federal judge placed a preliminary injunction against the ATF, preventing the enforcement of the pistol brace rule for members of the NRA.
Debate Lott v Levinson: Was the Second Amendment a Mistake?
On March 11, 2024, Dr. John Lott debated the eminent law professor Sanford Levinson on the subject: Was the Second Amendment a Mistake?
Appeals Court Upholds Second Amendment Rights of 18-20-Year-Olds
The Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has confirmed the rights of 18-to-20-year-old people to keep and bear arms, protected by the Second Amendment.
Defendant has Standing to Contest Connecticut’s Ban on Carry in State Parks
A three-judge panel in the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit has vacated the ruling of the District Court. The judges held the plantiff has standing to sue the State for violation of his Second Amendment rights.
Bear Defense | Problems with Empty Chamber Carry
Carrying a long gun with an empty chamber can cause the loss of precious seconds while engaging a deadly threat.
Defense Against Pursuing Black Bear and Man Fishing in Michigan in the 1960s
James Albert Maierle shot a black bear in self defense on the Montreal River in the upper peninsula of Michigan. It was in the early 1960’s, during the spring of the year.
Gun Free School Zone Case Sees Metcalf Accept Plea, Appeal Expected
At the start of the trial of Gabriel Metcalf, on March 25, 2024, in Billings Montana, for violation of the federal Gun Free School Zone act, Gabriel accepted a plea offer which preserves the right to appeal the decision on the constitutionality of the law.
Bears Are Not Bulletproof, Don’t Aim at the Wrong Spot
Many people believe bullets will bounce off a bear’s skull. Much of this myth comes from a misunderstanding of where a bear’s brain is located.
Repressive States: No Right to Carry, Ban on Semi-Autos, No Suppressors, and High Taxes
Nine states in the United States are defying the Supreme Court and repressing Constitutional rights.
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.