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Governor Kemp Makes Georgia 25th Member of Constitutional Carry Club
by Dean Weingarten
Governor Brian Kemp of Georgia signed SB 319, Constitutional Carry, on April 12, 2022.
Update of Pistol Defenses Against Bears 123 Cases, 98% Effective
by Dean Weingarten
In the 2022 update, 20 more incidents have been documented where pistols or handguns have been fired in defense against bears, with a 98% success rate for 123 total incidents.
March Firearm Sales, NICS Checks for 2022 are Third Highest on Record
by Dean Weingarten
Gun sales and National Instant background Check System (NICS) checks for March of 2022 are the third highest in 24 years of NICS records.
Do Studies Show Gun Control Works? Answer…No! ~ VIDEO
by Dean Weingarten
Review of a video produced by Reason.com. Statistical expert Aaron Brown shows how studies of gun control policy are worthless because of flawed data and bias.
Fifth Circuit Clamps Down on NJ District Court in 2nd Amendment Case
by Dean Weingarten
Defense Distributed wins a significant battle in defense of First and Second Amendment rights in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
Fourth Circuit: A Person has a Right to Come to the Door with a Firearm
by Dean Weingarten
On March 30, 2022, the Fourth Circuit held a person has a right to come to the door with a firearm. A person holding a firearm in their home is not sufficient cause to justify qualified immunity.
Lessons From Handgun Defense Failures Against Bears
by Dean Weingarten
Of 123 documented cases where handguns were fired in defense against bears, three failures were documented. Here are the three cases, analysis and commentary.
Legislative Maneuvers Continue on Constitutional Carry in Georgia
by Dean Weingarten
The maneuvers over Constitutional Carry continue in Georgia. The Senate Judiciary Committee amended HB 1358. The House amended SB 319. A bill could pass quickly or be delayed.
Florida Governor Calls for Special Session; Supports Constitutional Carry
by Dean Weingarten
Governor DeSantis of Florida vetoed the Congressional redistricting map on Constitutional grounds. He called for a special session of the legislature. He supported passage of Constitutional Carry.
Kick Florida Senate President Simpson (Lukewarm 2A supporter) Upstairs?
by Dean Weingarten
In 2018, legendary Second Amendment activist Marion Hammer excoriated Florida State Senator Simpson for passing a gun control bill. This year she endorsed him for Agricultural Commissioner. Why?
Do Permits to Carry Equal Gun Registration?
by Dean Weingarten
There is a difference between the registration of guns, and carry permits. Carry permits do not tie a particular firearm to a particular person, except in states which already have gun registration.
Inside Dope on Nebraska’s Constitutional Carry Bill, LB773
by Dean Weingarten
Nebraska is getting close to passing a Constitutional Carry bill, LB 773, due to the energetic efforts of Senator Tom Brewer. Here are some of the inside details.