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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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Judge Rules NRA Fraud Case Can Proceed: What Gun Owners Need to Know
On March 26, Judge Judge William L. Cambell, Jr., a federal District Judge in Tennessee issued an opinion allowing the lawsuit to continue.
Bears Don’t Care About Your Philosophy: Why Firearms Matter in Bear Country
Two Russian bear researchers appear to have similar desires to be at close range to large bears as did Timothy Treadwell. None of them carried firearms. Treadwell and one of the Russians were killed and eaten by large bears.
Without Privacy, the Second Amendment Fails
The principle should be that governments have no legitimate power to track the ownership of weapons by law-abiding citizens.
Man Uses Axe to Defend Against Brown Bear Attack – Video
A European brown bear attacked a man who was hiking with his dog. The man was carrying an axe, which he used to hit the bear.
Armslist: The Marketplace for Guns That’s Standing Up for Your Rights
Armslist offers a nationwide marketplace for firearms, ammunition, and accessories. You are not required to be a member to use the service to purchase from a dealer.
NYC Court Holds Stun Guns are NOT Protected by Second Amendment
New York District Court Judge Eduardo Ramos has issued the first ruling to contradict the Supreme Court Caetano decision, and has found stun guns and tasers are not covered by the text of the Second Amendment.
Majority of Federal Gun Confiscations Are NOT for Criminal Acts
Criminal forfeitures by the federal government amount to less than one third of guns and ammunition forfeited to the federal government.
Minnesota Bill Would Ban Transfer of Semi-automatic Firearms
A bill has been introduced in Minnesota to ban the transfer of numerous semi-automatic rifles, pistols, and some shotguns.
South Dakota Bill Restores Second Amendment for Government Employees
South Dakota bill HB 1218 prevents lower levels of government from infringing on the rights of their employees protected by the Second Amendment.
Massachusetts Old Nonresident Carry Licensing Scheme Unconstitutional, Court Upholds New Law
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court found the old “may issue” law unconstitutional and the new “shall issue” law constitutional.
Fifth Circuit Gives Trump Opportunity to Act on Suppressors
USA v. Peterson gives Trump the chance to reverse the Fifth Circuit’s decision that suppressors are not protected by the Second Amendment.
Judge Finds No Probable Cause to Search 17-Year-Old Carrying Pistol
Judge Fleisher in Harris County, Texas, has become a media personality. He dismisses a case against a young man arrested for the illegal carrying of a handgun in Houston, Texas.
Firearm Sales and NICS Checks Dropped in February 2025
The National Instant Background Check System (NICS) recorded firearm sales about 9 percent lower than February 2024.
Iowa Bill to Restore Second Amendment Rights to Young Adults
Iowa is likely to restore the right to keep and bear arms to young adults aged 18-20. Iowa is following the guidance of the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit.
Governor DeSantis Supports Second Amendment Restoration
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis showed strong support for restoring Second Amendment rights in the Gunshine State.
ATF’s History on Waco is Full of Misinformation and Coverup
On the ATF History page, the Agency leaves out many contentious details of what happened at the Branch Davidian property near Waco, Texas.
Kansas Senate Bill 137 Reforms Police Gun Sales
On February 27, 2025, the Kansas Senate voted 39 to 1 to pass a police and firearms sales reform bill.
Wyoming Bill Repealing Gun Free Zones Passes Without Governor’s Signature
The State of Wyoming has repealed most Gun Free Zones in the state. Governor Gordon allowed the bill to become law without his signature.
Nunaga: Ten Years of Eskimo Life | Book Review (Polar Bear Defense)
Book Review of Nunaga Ten Years of Eskimo Life, published in 1971. The review mentions Duncan Pryde’s defensive shooting of a polar bear at six feet.
Franklin Armory 2025 Shot Show | Binary 10/22 Trigger
The Franklin Armory booth at the 2025 Shot Show had interesting .22 rimfire products.
80 Years of Wisconsin Deer Hunting Experience
Robert Ringstad has hunted deer in Wisconsin for 80 consecutive deer seasons. This is his story.
Minnesota Bill to Legalize Eating Beaver
In 2024, the Minnesota legislature, in a conference committee omnibus bill, prohibited landowners who took nuisance beaver, from eating the beaver. The situation resulted in jokes and a current attempt to amend the law.
Update on Wisconsin Bear Attack/Home Invasion from 2022
Chad and Lacey Liske had their home invaded and were attacked by a 250 lb. black bear. They successfully fought off the bear with knives and a pistol.
Bureau of Land Management Ranges Near Phoenix Require Steel Targets for Safety?
The only shooting allowed at the ranges is shooting at steel targets at fixed distances, mostly at long ranges.
US Virgin Islands to Ease Unconstitutional Gun Restrictions?
The Governor of the United States Virgin Islands has said it is time to reconsider the Islands draconian restrictions on gun ownership and carry.
NICS Numbers for January 2025 Show Gun Sales Holding Level
Firearm sales, as measured by the National Instant background Check System (NICS) remain flat in January of 2025.
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.