Tactical Atlas Firearm Blog
April, 2022 NICS Continues Trend: Third Highest on Record
by Dean Weingarten
April of 2022 NICS gun sales numbers are the third highest April on record, continuing the trend. A new normal for gun sales appears to have been established.
Man Killed by Wolves in 1939, Undocumented Documented Case
by Dean Weingarten
In 1939, Crist Kolby disappeared. In November of 1939, investigators found his remains. They concluded he had been killed and eaten by wolves, on Prince of Wales Island in Alaska.
NH Legislature Sends Gun Carry Reform on ATVs to Governor Sununu ~ VIDEO
by Dean Weingarten
The New Hampshire senate passed HB 1636 to remove the ban on the carry of loaded pistols & revolvers on ATVs & Snowmobiles. The bill is expected to go to Governor Sununu shortly.
Gun Deaths & Misleading Words: Spectrum Article vs Letter to the NEJM
by Dean Weingarten
In a recent article in Spectrum1, the wording from a letter to the NEJM changes firearm involved into firearm caused. It is a significant difference.
Governor DeSantis Promises Constitutional Carry for Florida
by Dean Weingarten
In a speech given near Gainesville, Florida, on Friday, 29 April, Governor Ron DeSantis promised a Constitutional Carry bill would be signed by him before he left office.
Will Elon Musk Change Twitter’s Ban on Advertising for “Weapons”?
by Dean Weingarten
Elon Musk is taking over Twitter. He says he is a free speech absolutist, who will allow speech if it is legal. Will he change Twitter's extreme political ban on "weapons" advertisements?
New Hampshire Close to Passing Off Road Vehicle Carry Reform
by Dean Weingarten
The New Hampshire House has passed HB 1636, which reforms the current law about the carry of firearms on off-road vehicles. The Senate Committee has recommended passage. Now it is up to the Senate.
TN: House Passes 18-20 Year Old Adults Eligible for Carry Permit
by Dean Weingarten
In Tennessee, HB 1735 passes the House 64-28. The bill allows 18 to 20-year-olds to apply for an enhanced carry permit.
Is Carrying a Gun Provocation to be Attacked
by Dean Weingarten
The open carry of weapons is not a legal provocation to attack. The Left has attempted to make the carry of weapons into a provocation. This is Orwellian word manipulation.
76% of Documented Handgun Defenses Against Bears Happened Since 2000
by Dean Weingarten
The number of documented incidents where people fire handguns in defense against bears increased dramatically after 1960. The numbers remain insignificant compared to bear populations.
Biden Pushes ATF Rule Change to Promote Ineffective Weapon Tracing
by Dean Weingarten
The Biden administration, through the ATF, promotes a new definition of firearm, and increases its power over citizens making private firearms.
Missouri Senate Advances Bill to Remove Gun Free Zones
by Dean Weingarten
Missouri Bill 1642 has passed the House, and a Senate Committee. It removes gun free zones from public transportation and churches. There are several other reforms in the bill.