Dean Weingarten

Arizona

Contributor at AmmoLand Shooting Sports News

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Articles

Florida Pass Bill to Restore Second Amendment Rights During Emergencies

3 days ago | ammoland.com | Dean Weingarten

In 1970, the State of Florida passed sweeping emergency measures laws which conferred enormous powers to Sheriffs and Municipal officials (Mayors and Chiefs of Police). The law was meant to contain and prevent riots and the widespread breakdown of the rule of law. The officials could declare an emergency under the “imminent threat of violence”, which gave broad discretion.
Observations About the NRA Annual Meeting in Atlanta, 2025

3 days ago | ammoland.com | Dean Weingarten

OpinionWho would have thought a corrupt and racist New York Attorney General would have been the agent used by divine providence to effect the reform of the National Rifle Association? Neal Knox and his reformers nearly succeeded in taking over the NRA in the 1980’s and early 1990’s. Neal Knox – The Gun Rights War is a collection of writings by Neal, edited by his son Chris.
Challenge to California Suppressor Ban Moves Forward

4 days ago | ammoland.com | Dean Weingarten

On April 24, 2024, Gary R. Sanchez filed a lawsuit against Attorney General Rob Bonta, representing the State of California. The suit alleges California banned firearms suppressors in violation of the Second Amendment. Sanchez acted as his own attorney in the case. The district judge granted AG Bonta’s motion to dismiss the case, finding suppressors were not covered by the Second Amendment, because they were “only” accessories, not “arms”.
ATF Expands List of State Gun Permits That Bypass NICS Checks

5 days ago | ammoland.com | Dean Weingarten

The Trump administration has reconsidered what state and territory firearms permits qualify as substitutes for National Instant Criminal Background Check system checks, or more generally, for Brady Law checks when purchasing a firearm. Two more states, Michigan and Alabama, have been added to the current list. As of present, 29 states and Puerto Rico have permits that qualify. Not all permits in a particular state may qualify.
How Firearms and Horses Helped Settlers Survive Grizzly Bear Country

6 days ago | ammoland.com | Dean Weingarten

Few studies have examined the effectiveness of firearms in defense against bears. This may be because early experience with modern firearms against bears showed them to be incredibly effective compared to muzzleloading firearms, which were far superior to bows and spears. Before Christopher Columbus pioneered a regular and profitable way to travel to the Caribbean and the New World, Amerindians had difficulty defending themselves and their food against grizzly bears.
Texas Bill to Restore Legal Status to SBRs

1 week ago | ammoland.com | Dean Weingarten

In Texas statutes, Section 46.05(a) lists some items that are forbidden to knowingly possess, manufacture, repair, or sell. The statute includes short-barreled firearms, which have been heavily regulated by the federal government since 1934. SB1596 strikes short-barreled firearms from the list of prohibited items.
Barrett & MARS Selected for Army's 30mm Grenade Rifle System

1 week ago | ammoland.com | Dean Weingarten

The U.S. Army has announced that the MARS Inc, Barrett team has been selected as the winner of the xTech Soldier Lethality competition. The competition was done on a highly accelerated basis over six months. The system of semi-automatic launcher, optic, and projectiles is known as the Precision Grenadier System or PG22. The weight of the XM 157 optics was not announced, but it is probably in the 2-3 lb range. The optic system is sophisticated. It is said to include atmospheric sensors.
Update: 533 Million Privately Owned Firearms in the United States

1 week ago | ammoland.com | Dean Weingarten

There are about 533 million firearms in private hands in the United States of America in 2025. The current population is estimated at 343 million people. This gives a record number of 1.55 firearms for every person in the United States. The number of privately owned firearms in the United States is growing by 15-20 million firearms a year. The number of firearms which are privately owned in the United States is not clear and obvious or easily measured.
Texas Legislature Updates Carry Reciprocity

1 week ago | ammoland.com | Dean Weingarten

Texas bill SB706 is on the way to Governor Abbott. He is expected to sign the bill into law. The bill simplifies the way the State of Texas recognizes handgun carry permits from other states. SB706 makes a simple statement:“A valid license to carry a handgun issued by any other state is recognized in this state.” The previous subparagraph (b) of § 411.173 was not quite as clear.
Trinidad and Tobago Reject 'Public Health' Gun Control

2 weeks ago | ammoland.com | Dean Weingarten

On April 28, 2025, in a Parliamentary election in Trinidad and Tobago, the United National Congress (UNC) party won 26 of 41 seats. This was a resounding defeat for the People’s National Movement (PNM) party, which had been in power for ten years. The PNM lost, in large part, because of their unrealistic assumptions about the nature of violence and firearms. The Prime Minister for most of the ten years had been Dr. Keith Rowley. PM Rowley stepped down on March 16.