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Five .22 Cartridge Velocities as Advertised, in Rifle, in Three Pistols
Published Velocities for .22 cartridges are easily available, and are usually measured in rifle-length test barrels. → Read More
Nebraska Constitutional Carry Bill Passes Critical Vote
The Nebraska legislature has advanced its Constitutiional Carry Bill past the first critical cloture vote. The vote was 36 to 12, with one senator not voting. Four Democrats voted for cloture. → Read More
Electrode Gel for a Quieter, Cleaner Suppressor Experience
For many silencers, the first round sounds noticeably louder than subsequent rounds. The first round pop may not be much of a problem. → Read More
Off-Duty Police Officer Uses AR-15 to Stop Bear in Connecticut
An off-duty Connecticut police officer used his personal AR15 target rifle to stop a destructive and dangerous black bear. → Read More
Update: Appeal Dismissed on Age Limitation for Texas CHL Adult Applicants
The Texas law limiting the issuance of CHL to adults 21 years old or older was successfully challenged in federal court. Texas DPS appealed to the 5th circuit, then withdrew its case. → Read More
South Carolina House Passes Constitutional Carry...Again
South Carolina is in contention to pass a Constitutional (permitless) Carry bill in 2023. In 2021, a bill passed the House but was killed in the Republican-controlled Senate. → Read More
NICS Numbers for February 2023, Fourth Highest for Gun Sales
The FBI National Instant background Check System (NICS) numbers so February of 2023 numbers are the fourth highest ever for gun sales and background checks. A high level of gun sales is the new normal. → Read More
Campus Carry Law Removes Power of "Higher Education" Administrators to Ban Carry
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice signed SB 10, the state campus carry law, into effect on 1 March, 2023. Governor Justice said he was enthusiastic about signing the law. The law prevents administrators from banning the right to arms on campus. → Read More
Federal Civil Lawsuits Against Kyle Rittenhouse in Wisconsin
Kyle Rittenhouse, who famously shot three men who attacked him during the Kenosha riots, and was found not guilty by a jury of his peers, is a defendant in two lawsuits filed against him and others in Wisconsin. → Read More
Mayors Discover Data Surprise: Most "Gun Violence" Involves Repeat Offenders
Connecticut mayors discovered something in the data about violent crimes committed with guns: Most of it is committed by repeat offenders! → Read More
North Dakota Bill to Alleviate "Punishment by Process" for Self Defense Passes House
A North Dakota bill helps alleviate "punishment by process" for self defense cases by allowing the judge to reimburse costs when a defendant is not guilty. → Read More
ICYMI Federal Judge Renée Marie Bumb Rules Against NJ, Upholds 2A, Cases Consolidated
Federal Judge Bumb has issued a temporary restraining order against the State of NJ on the recent infringements on rights protected by the Second Amendment. → Read More
Court of Appeals to Hear Non-Violent Felon Second Amendment Case
The case involves whether the rights protected by the Second Amendment apply to all the people or can be taken from those who "disrespect the law." → Read More
Second Amendment "Collective Rights" Myth: Born Nov 1905
It was never really alive. Like a zombie in the movies, it keeps rearing its ugly head in ill-informed arguments about the Second Amendment. → Read More
Alaskan State Parks Grizzly Bear Target, Training Aid for Bear Defense
A well done grizzly bear target has been attributed to the Alaska State Parks. Representatives of Alaska State Parks have been unable to find information about the target or its source. → Read More
Federal Court Strikes Down Ban on 2A Rights Based on Restraining Order
A federal district Court in Kentucky has ruled taking away rights protected by the Second Amendment is unconstitutional for a mere domestic restraining order. → Read More
Homeowner Shoots Burglar, Suspect Abandoned by Accomplices
On February 9, 2023, a homeowner was alerted to suspicious activities near his vehicles. He armed himself and investigated. One of the suspects fired at him. Two of the three suspects drove off, abandoning the third suspect. → Read More
Montana Tells AG Garland: We Will not Aid ATF in Enforcing Pistol Brace Rule
Governor Greg Gianforte has sent a letter to AG Garland, saying the State of Montana will not use its resources to aid the federal government to enforce the new ATF rule on pistol braces. → Read More
NICS for January, 2023 Gun Sales and Background Checks
National Instant background Check System (NICS) gun sales and background checks are slightly higher in 2023 than they were in 2022. → Read More
Man Survives Bear Attack Using a Folding Knife
Mike was attacked, without provocation, by a cinnamon black bear in 2020. He fought it with a folding knife and survived. This is his story. → Read More