gunbloggers.com 90 items from 77 feeds
By Dave Workman The Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC) has just released its 2025 Concealed Carry report, and while the numbers are down, the figure is deceiving because of the increase of permitless carry in 29 states. The report acknowledges the number of permit holders fell by 0.59 million, for an estimated total of 20.88 […]
The post Crime Prevention Research Center Releases New CCW Data appeared first on Liberty Park Press.
On December 9th, 1315, the Swiss Woudsteden renewed their Eternal Covenant. (Eidgenossenschaft or Oath Commonwealth). According to Wikipedia: “[Eidgenossenschaft] means “oath commonwealth” or “oath alliance”, in reference to the “eternal pacts” formed between the Eight Cantons of the Old Swiss Confederacy of the late medieval period. In Swiss historiography, this relates most notably to the Rütlischwur (Rütli Oath) between the three founding cantons Uri, Schwyz and Unterwalden, which traditionally dates to 1307. In modern usage, Eidgenossenschaft is the German term used as an equivalent to “Confederation” in the official name of Switzerland, Schweizerische Eidgenossenschaft (rendered, respectively, as Confédération suisse and …
The post Preparedness Notes for Tuesday — December 9, 2025 appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.
The recent physical silver shortage and the run-up in the spot and futures prices of silver (around $59 USD per Troy ounce the last time that I checked) has prompted me to issue some supplementary advice about how and when to SELL some of your silver. We should all be ready to start slowly SELLING or trading a large part of our silver once the spot price passes $125 per ounce. There will almost certainly be a peak and then a crash in silver. I don’t have a crystal ball, but I’ll go out on a limb and predict that …
The post Planning Your Silver Bull Market Exit Strategy appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.
This weekly column features media from around the American Redoubt region. (Idaho, Montana, eastern Oregon, eastern Washington, and Wyoming.) Much of the region is also more commonly known as The Inland Northwest. Redoubt News Links Wyoming Girl, 12, Stuns With One-Shot Kill From 600 Yards To Bag Huge Elk. Two In Jail On Claims They Were Being Paid To Drive Teen Girl Through Wyoming. The Innovative “Wood Bank” In Buffalo That Provides Free Firewood For People In Need. Skylar Meade pleads guilty to two counts of 1st-degree murder following Idaho prison break. Send Your Media Links Please send your links …
The post SurvivalBlog’s American Redoubt Media of the Week appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.
“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” – John Steinbeck, “Travels with Charley: In Search of America”
The post The Editors’ Quote Of The Day: appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.
RECOIL 14 Days of Christmas 2025 – Day 8 Auxiliary Manufacturing CLICK HERE TO ENTERWe know that something similar to what was forced on him, where we suddenly find ourselves having to defend ourselves against a previously unknown threat, could happen when we least expect it. And we know that police and prosecutors will often be personally and politically incentivized to treat us like criminals, and to interpret events … Continue reading "‘Stand Your Ground’ Recalls Nightmare Ordeal After Lawful Self-Defense"
The post ‘Stand Your Ground’ Recalls Nightmare Ordeal After Lawful Self-Defense first appeared on The War on Guns.
ICE warns Illinois is releasing violent criminal illegal aliens despite detainers, risking public safety [More] While they try to disarm you and me. And Democrats will keep voting for this. This country is so screwed. And we’re the best there is.
The post Tales of the Bizarro World first appeared on The War on Guns.
The Archdiocese of Boston reportedly slammed the Nativity scene at a Dedham church that replaced Jesus, Mary, and Joseph with a sign that said “ICE was here” to protest federal immigration action. [More] Seems Scripturally ignorant, too, as the family was there for the census requiring registration at people’s ancestral homes. Who is it exactly … Continue reading "Meanwhile, Over in the City of David…"
The post Meanwhile, Over in the City of David… first appeared on The War on Guns.
But believing in the “Great Replacement” (along with the “pernicious” lie that “there is an ‘invasion’ at the U.S.-Mexico border of immigrants who are poised to change the demographic nature of the country”) is racist? Good thing this has nothing to do with that “single issue“! [Via Michael G]
The post No Citizens Need Apply first appeared on The War on Guns.
Bersa coming out with a solid contender in the 2011-style space wasn't on most people's BINGO cards, but here we are. Full story inside!9 In 10 College Students Think ‘Words Can Be Violence’; Survey [More] Gotta justify those stabbings somehow… [Via bondmen]
The post Sticks and Stones first appeared on The War on Guns.
AP: ‘Experts’ Warn that 2-Year, 44% Decline in Mass Killings Is Not Necessarily Cause for Optimism [More] How that squares with all those new gun owners is left unsaid. Still, they have a point. And it won’t take all that much to affect rates, especially as hatred against traditional Americans is being ratcheted up and … Continue reading "The Going Rate"
The post The Going Rate first appeared on The War on Guns.
Erika Kirk: America Is Facing a ‘Soul Problem,’ Not a Gun Violence Epidemic [More] That’s pretty evident from all the ugly conspiracy theories that have been emerging on this. [Via bondmen]
The post Out of Spirits first appeared on The War on Guns.
Mass shooting at a South African bar leaves 12 dead, including 3 children [More] But…but…but… And what the hell are children doing at bar? [Via Steve T]
The post The Experiment in Self-Government Continues first appeared on The War on Guns.
None of that will matter to Democrats. Jared, of course, wants your guns. [Via WiscoDave]
The post He Went to Jared first appeared on The War on Guns.
NJ rabbi up for the Gundie Awards — the Oscars for gun aficionados: ‘I’m definitely not what people expect’ [More] That’s fine, but I see no advocacy beyond self-promotion, and nothing on political sentiments. For who he is in a position to influence (and a major reason why he’s getting accolades), that should be relevant. … Continue reading "May I Have the Ma’atafa Please…?"
The post May I Have the Ma’atafa Please…? first appeared on The War on Guns.
A Portland, Oregon, jury has cleared a black man of assault charges for stabbing a white man — after it was revealed that the victim said the N-word after the attack. [More] I can see defenses based on justification due to opinions expressed online, or “He didn’t say it, but he was probably thinking it” … Continue reading "Got What He Deserved, Did He?"
The post Got What He Deserved, Did He? first appeared on The War on Guns.
Sanctuary Policies Blamed After Another Charlotte Stabbing – “Sanctuary-style non-cooperation policies have turned North Carolina into a safe haven for criminal illegal aliens, and Charlotte is now paying the price.” [More] True, Democrats own their portion of the blame. So do “No Fool Like an Old Fool” Republicans, standing in the way of citizens protecting … Continue reading "The Perfect Storm"
The post The Perfect Storm first appeared on The War on Guns.
Report: Chicago’s ‘Peacekeeper’ Program Plagued by Member Arrests for Violent Crimes [More] Actions befitting of the original… Forget it, Jake, it’s Chi-Town. [Via Michael G]
The post Big Weasel Award Finalists Announced first appeared on The War on Guns.
Christmas has been under attack from the left in recent years. This year, certain Islamists and their “allies” have taken their aggressive attacks on Christians and the celebration of Christmas to new depths. [More] Disrupt one of their festivals and you’ll be lucky if hate crime charges are the worst response. This is jihad, an … Continue reading "The Grinches Who Stole Christmas"
The post The Grinches Who Stole Christmas first appeared on The War on Guns.
California’s crackdown on ‘less-lethal’ weapons sparks 2A lawsuit targeting Newsom administration- Byrna Technologies claims state violates Second Amendment by blocking ammunition sales of less-lethal weapons [More] If they had their druthers, Democrats wouldn’t let you have ANY defensive tools. [Via Jess] Tangentially Related: That’s the old pepper! Sorry, I’m just not feeling the shock and awe.
The post The Spice of Life first appeared on The War on Guns.
Sylvester Stallone, George Strait and Kelsey Grammar were just a few of the Hollywood heavyweights… [More] Sylvester Stallone, George Strait and the “real reporters” misspelled Kelsey GrammErs name… Has it come down to who has the most celebrities?
The post Catch a Falling Star first appeared on The War on Guns.
That had to be a hoot: As Sir Wilfrid noted, Amanda, “by her own admission, has already violated so many oaths that I am surprised the Testament did not leap from her hand when she was sworn here today.” Hudson Antifa is about to have a field day with well-heeled white useful idiots who invited … Continue reading "Swear Words"
The post Swear Words first appeared on The War on Guns.
‘Assault on Our Sovereignty’: How George Soros Funds Foreign Government Lawsuits Against American Gun Makers [More] Except you don’t dare criticize this Nazi collaborator* or they’ll call you anti-Semitic. * Paramount has blocked the video claiming copyright infringement. Thank goodness for Internet Archive’s fair use because without it, this would disappear forever. [Via Lane]
The post Satan Isn’t Quite Ready to Call Him Home Yet first appeared on The War on Guns.
[Via Andy M]
The post Point/Counterpoint first appeared on The War on Guns.
DOJ POSITION ON SANCTUARY 2A STATE LAW LEADS TO HUGE CONTROVERSY [Watch] What, whether the Gundies should include a “Biggest Administration Apologist” category…? And yeah, I know exactly who I am. [Via Jess]
The post The Missouri Breaks first appeared on The War on Guns.
Mass murder has, sickeningly, become a trend crime. When such an incident takes place, the perpetrator’s name and face are on TV and in newspapers for days. The sick little bastards who carried out the Columbine slaughter in 1999 wound up on the covers of Time and Newsweek. Remember the old song that went, “Wanna […]The post Steyr M1912/16 Automatic “Repetierpistole” first appeared on Forgotten Weapons.
Bear approaches door of home. Image from Winter Springs, Florida, Police Department
A Florida circuit judge refused to halt the long planned and anticipated Florida bear hunt. The bear hunt is the first to be allowed since 2014-15, when 305 bears were harvested in two days. Bear Warriors United, a non-profit association attempted to stop the hunt. Here is the first sentence in Bear Warriors United vision:
Our vision is to create a Florida where people and wildlife coexist in balance and mutual respect.
The vision implies nature is in balance without humans, and animals are legitimately regarded as the equal of humans. It is a basic misunderstanding of reality. There is no "balance" in nature unless it is created and maintained by humans. Respect for humans by animals is created by a justified fear of humans. Animals do not read laws. Animals are not concerned with human ethics or morals. Animals are not people. Most bears killed in Florida are cubs, killed and eaten by adult male bears. The scheduled bear hunt is aimed at killing adult male bears, by scheduling the hunt for the period most female bears with cubs are already in dens for hibernation, and adult males are still out and about.
About 300 bears are killed in vehicle collisions in Florida each year. The last study to determine the bear population was in 2014-15. The population was estimated at about 4,350. The growth of the bear population in Florida was estimated to reach 11,000 by 2026, which happens to be the same as the bear population was estimated to be before European contact. Florida, because of human intervention, is much more productive of food available to bears than it was before European contact.
In the planned hunt, it is unlikely more than 133 bears will be harvested. If all the bears harvested were fertile females, the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission has testified it would not have any measurable effect on the Florida bear population. The bears harvested will be more than made up by cubs which survive. Dependent cubs are not included in the population estimate figures. Bear Warriors United has a different assumption about the hunt. Here is one of the "challenged actions" in their legal complaint. From the complaint by Bear Warriors United, Inc.:
46. There is no adequate remedy at law to address black bears killed pursuant to the FWC's unconstitutional act. No court order can restore the life of a black bear harvested in contradiction to Article IV, Section 9.
The purpose of the hunt is to stabilize or reduce the bear population, not to grant immortality to individual bears. The Safari Club cited expert opinion in their brief. From the Safari Club International's brief, quoting the International Association for Bear Research and Management:
Where the primary management objective is to slow population growth or limit population size or distribution, then increasing human-caused mortality is the only option.
SCI also introduced information strongly implying bear hunting decreases human-bear conflicts. To hold the bear population steady, about 15% of the adult bears must be harvested each year. The Florida FWC should release more recent bear population estimates next year. The projection is the bear population will have reached 10,000 or more by then. To keep a stable bear population of 10,000 about 1,500 need to be harvested each year. Michigan routinely harvests 15% of its estimated bear population, and the population continues to increase. The 2025 Florida bear season will not have a measurable effect on the Florida bear population. The hunt is scheduled for three weeks from December 6 to December 28, 2025.
Analysis:
The Florida bear population has to be managed. Only humans are capable of managing it. Regulated hunting is the most efficient and humane way to manage the bear population.
©2025 by Dean Weingarten: Permission to share is granted when this notice and link are included.
Gun Watch
The man told deputies that he had a long-standing dispute with his neighbor and reported that the neighbor had kicked in his door with an object in his hand before coming into his home. They reportedly got into a struggle, and the neighbor was shot, the sheriff's office said.
The neighbor was taken to a hospital, where he later died. The man who reported the shooting was also taken to the hospital. The sheriff's office did not specify how he was injured but described the injuries as "critical but stable."
On December 8th, 1864, James Clerk Maxwell‘s paper “A Dynamical Theory of the Electromagnetic Field” was first read by the Royal Society in London. (It was published by the Royal Society in 1865.) — December 8th, 1880: 5,000 armed Boers gathered in Paardekraal, South Africa. — Today also marks the birthday of Eli Whitney, (1765–1825) the inventor of the labor-saving cotton gin, several firearms, and dozens of other mechanical devices. He was the first to demonstrate the advantages of fully interchangeable parts in firearms manufacture. — Today’s feature is by SurvivalBlog Field Gear Editor Tom Christianson. — We need more …
The post Preparedness Notes for Monday — December 8, 2025 appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.
Each Diamond “Strike-A-Fire” Fire Starter (SAF stick) is kind of like a giant match which is 5.75 inches long, 1.13 inches wide, and 0.25 inches thick. The shaft of a SAF stick seems to be made out of some sort of pressed wood that is impregnated with a waxy substance. When the match-like head of a SAF stick is struck on the striking strip on the box, it ignites the SAF stick which then burns for approximately 12 minutes. In the process, the SAF stick creates enough heat to effectively ignite most types of kindling. [JWR Adds: The SAF sticks …
The post Diamond “Strike-A-Fire” Fire Starters, by Thomas Christianson appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.
The following simple recipe for Sago, Rice, or Barley Soup is from The New Butterick Cook Book, copyright 1924, now in the public domain. That is just one of the dozens of bonus books included in the 2005-2025 20th Anniversary Edition of the waterproof SurvivalBlog Archive USB stick that will be available to order in January of 2026. Ingredients 1 quart brown or white stock, cleared or not cleared 2 tablespoons sago, rice, or barley Salt and pepper Directions Soak sago one-half hour in enough stock or water to cover it. After that, bring the remainder of the stock to a …
The post Recipe of the Week: appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.
Today’s graphic: An Aurora Borealis display photographed on December 5, 2025 by Vince Medina of North Pole, Alaska. (Posted with permission.) The thumbnails below are click-expandable. — Please send your graphics or graphics links to JWR. (Either via e-mail or via our Contact form.) Any graphics that you send must either be your own creation or uncopyrighted.
The post SurvivalBlog Graphic of the Week appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.
“I think part of preparedness is always being quite cognizant of just how tenuous our lives can be. We know that there is a future where we’re huddled around a campfire of burning 2×4s where the tornado took the house, where we look in the fridge and theres nothing but a box of baking soda and ketchup, where we spend hours a day looking for a job as we watch our bank accounts dwindle, where we feel unsafe, insecure, and hopeless. That’s why we prepare…to mitigate those events, to reduce our fragility, to increase our resilience. And when you’re aware …
The post The Editors’ Quote Of The Day: appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.
RECOIL 14 Days of Christmas 2025 – Day 7 Night Fision CLICK HERE TO ENTER
Except there was this little problem: not only was Ambrose not a priest, he wasn't even baptized as a Christian. The crowd wasn't about to let minor issues like that stand between them and their new bishop. So Governor Aurelius Ambrosius became Bishop Ambrose.
He was a force to be reckoned with, even excommunicating Emperor Theodosius the Great (I think that this was the first time this had ever happened).
He also composed the first Christmas Carol, Veni Redemptor Genitum (Come, Redeemer of the Nations). It is still performed today, 1650 years later.
Latin:
Veni, redemptor gentium;
ostende partum Virginis;
miretur omne saeculum:
talis decet partus Deum.
English translation:
Come, Redeemer of the nations;
show forth the Virgin birth;
let every age marvel:
such a birth befits God.
Now the Christmas season is upon us. It seemed right to start our annual christmas music posts with the very first Christmas carol.
* The others are St. Jerome, St. Augustine, and St. Gregory the Great. It was sort of a Murderer's Row lineup of the early Church batting order.
Highlights
- •
Mental health hospitalization rates are higher after abortion than deliveries.- •
Risk is elevated for psychiatric disorders, substance use, and suicide attempts.- •
Patients with preexisting mental illness or age <25 years are most at risk.- •
Risk of mental disorders is greatest within five years of abortion.- •
Risk of most mental disorders disappears 17 years after an abortion.Conservative Woman reports on efforts to legalize abortion until birth in Britain, which like most European nations has much more restrictive abortion laws than Roe v. Wade America.
Could the Trump Department of Justice (DOJ) protection of the National Firearms Act (NFA) in Silencer Shop v BATF be a tactical move to bring the case to the Supreme Court?
The Supreme Court case United States v Windsor upended centuries of precedent and jurisprudence in the United States by finding a key part of the Defense of Marriage Act to be unconstitutional. The Obama administration played a key part in this policy shift by claiming the act was constitutional thus protecting "standing" in the case. Later, the Obama DOJ switched sides and agreed with Windsor the Defense of Marraige Act was not constitutional. The Supreme Court held for Windsor in a 5-4 decision.
According to Mark Smith, prominent Second Amendment advocate and member of the Supreme Court Bar, and frequent writer at AmmoLand, the tactic of the federal government arguing for one side of a case until the case reaches the Supreme Court, then switching sides, has come to be known as "pulling a Windsor". The DOJ defense of the NFA in the Fifth Circuit is very unpopular with Second Amendment supporters. From John Crump at AmmoLand:
Trump’s DOJ is hailed as the “most pro-gun DOJ ever,” but its response to the GOA lawsuit paints a different picture. The Justice Department took a more adversarial stance in the lawsuit, ignoring pleas from members of Congress such as Andrew Clyde. The DOJ is vigorously defending the NFA.
The DOJ claims that the NFA is still a tax, despite no revenue being collected. They say that, because it is still a tax in their view, the law is constitutional because the power is given to them through the Interstate Commerce Act. The DOJ also claims that the NFA is necessary because of the “concealability” of SBRs and SBSs. GOA argues that if all it took to regulate a firearm, then all handguns could be banned.
The support of the Obama DOJ for the constitutionality of the Defense of Marriage Act was excoriated by Gay Rights groups. In February of 2011, the Obama administration reversed its position. On June 26, 2013, the Supreme Court ruled the critical part of the Defense of Marriage Act was unconstitutional. Gay Rights groups were very happy with the result.
Mark Smith argues the same sort of tactic may be at work in the Silencer Shop v BATF case. The Supreme Court will not hear cases unless there is an actual dispute where the parties have standing in the case. The Trump DOJ brief insures there is an actual dispute, and the DOJ continues to have standing. The Trump DOJ has done the most of any administration in history to restore rights protected by the Second Amendment.
It is a plausible explanation of the actions of the DOJ to be using the Silencer Shop v BATF as a vehicle to rule large portions of the NFA as unconstitutional. To do so, the case has to be accepted by the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court rarely turns down a case where the DOJ asks for the case to be heard.
This correspondent does not have any inside information about the Trump DOJ. The DOJ arguments in their brief appear to be an attempt to defend the NFA. They also appear less than overwhelming. Some would say the arguments are "weak". This may be because there are no actual strong arguments.
Only time will determine if the Trump DOJ switches sides once the case is accepted by the Supreme Court. A Supreme Court decision would be better than a legislative solution. The Trump administration worked hard to reform the NFA as part of the ''Big Beautiful Bill". They removed the taxes from silencers, short barreled firearms, and any other weapons. This may be a tactic to remove those items from the NFA entirely.
©2025 by Dean Weingarten: Permission to share is granted when this notice and link are included.
Gun Watch
The shooting happened just after 9 p.m. Wednesday at Chiquitos Cantina and Grill on Old Salem Road SE. Police said the suspect, later identified as Bryan Rosas, pulled a gun inside the restaurant and started shooting during an argument at the bar.
Two witnesses fired back at the gunman, who then allegedly ran to the parking lot and fired more shots at the restaurant.
Rosas ran away from the scene and barricaded himself in his nearby home for hours, law enforcement said. A SWAT team forced its way in through broken windows to take him into custody.
On this day in 1941 — also a Sunday — Japanese bombers launched a surprise aerial attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, precipitating the entry of the United States into World War II. On the same day, Adolf Hitler issued his Night and Fog (“Nacht und Nebel”) Decree, a secret order for the arrest and execution of “persons endangering German security.” — On December 7, 1972, American astronaut Eugene Andrew Cernan commanded the last crewed flight to the Moon, effectively ending the Apollo program. — On Dec. 7, 1787, Delaware became …
The post Preparedness Notes for Sunday — December 7, 2025 appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.
JWR’s Introductory Note: This is an update to an article that I wrote for SurvivalBlog back in June, 2008. It includes an adenda from my first wife Linda (“The Memsahib”), who passed away in 2009. It is part of a series of SurvivalBlog 20th Anniversary update re-posts, in recognition of the fact that the majority of readers did not join us until recent years. — I often stress that a key to survival is not what you have, but rather what you know. (See my Precepts of Rawlesian Survivalist Philosophy web page.) In part, I wrote: Skills Beat Gadgets and …
The post Update: Budget Preparedness–Survival Isn’t About Stuff, It is About Skills appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.
The latest meme created by JWR: Meme Text: The Good News: Venezuelan President Maduro Now Has An American Advisor on Controlling Inflation. The Bad News: The Advisor is Joe Biden Notes From JWR: Do you have a meme idea? Just e-mail me the concept, and I’ll try to assemble it. And if it is posted then I’ll give you credit. Thanks! Permission to repost memes that I’ve created is granted, provided that credit to SurvivalBlog.com is included.
The post JWR’s Meme Of The Week: appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.
“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted. Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ. For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another. For every man shall bear his own burden. Let him that is taught in the word communicate unto him that teacheth in …
The post The Editors’ Quote Of The Day: appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.
RECOIL 14 Days of Christmas 2025 – Day 6 Dead Air Silencers CLICK HERE TO ENTER
Leaked just this week, but now officially announced is the Gen 6 from Glock! Major changes, new optic system, new grip, and more!
As usual carpets demonstrate too many interior designers did way too much acid long ago.
I need a way to hold the lens in a weird PVC part that slides over the end of the 2" tube.
But I also need to make sure it is held securely against the front. So I cut a piece of 2" tube about 3/4" long. I will slit this so it locks the lens in position and screws hold it in the weird fitting. The internal lens holder and external tube need holes that are exactly 120 degrees apart so...
This is one of my favorite Christmas songs. Country music can tend to the sentimental, and all the best Christmas music does too. The marriage of these combine beautifully. If you're not a fan of the sentimental, you might want to pass this by. But if you're like me, then enjoy.
Cheers!
The post Why the M7 and 6.8x51mm are Bad Ideas: Welcome to my TED Talk first appeared on Forgotten Weapons.
Licenses Delayed, Rights Denied is a scholarly article informing readers of the means six outlier states use to deny ordinary citizens their rights to keep and bear arms. The article is another excellent example of scholarship by Mark Smith, member of the Supreme Court Bar, distinguished Second Amendment scholar and host of the Four Boxes Diner on Youtube. He is also a contributor at AmmoLand.com. The article has been published in the Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy: Per Curiam, Fall of 2025, No. 23. The six states which are actively working to undermine the Bruen methodology are described as California, Hawaii, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, and Massachusetts. The article also shows specific examples in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and other jurisdictions. The complete title is: Licenses Delayed Rights Denied: How Contgemporary Firearm Carry Licensing Regimes Continue to Violate the Second Amendment
Mark Smith documents five sets of methods used to make the process of obtaining a permit to carry burdensome. They include:
1. Staffing bottlenecks and restricted office hours - Hours of availability to apply can be restricted to a few hours a week, and/or they may only be processed by a small number of individuals. These hours are often during the normal work week, requireing an applicant to take time off to complete an application. A federal lawsuit revealed the Boston Police department requires an appointment to have fingerprints taken. The department often takes months to schedule an appointment.
2. Supplementary Documents - Requirements for letters from employers, character references, or authorization to search all public and private records takes considerable time and effort. Such requirements are not authorized by the Bruen decision.
3. Lengthy and Expensive Firearms Training and Proficiency Requirement - Mark documents requirements which cost hundreds of dollars and extensive time to complete. Access to training in urban areas is often limited by class size and availability.
4. Unpublished or Hidden Requirements - Jurisdictions sometimes use requirements which are not listed in statute or on websites. These requirements are surprises to applicants. They amount to unconstitutional subjective tests which are difficult to overcome. In Hawaii, an applicant was denied a permit because police investigated a complaint. This was was equated to a prosecution, even though no charges were filed.
5. Short License Renewal Times and Burdensome Renewal Processes - Some jurisdictions require similar processes for renewal as for the initial application. Permits are required to be renewed every two or three years.
Together, these processes are used to prevent ordinary citizens from legally exercising the rights protected by the Second Amendment. In California, Mark documents applicants commonly have to wait 18-22 months for a decision. In New York City, after the Bruen decision, the vast majority of thousands of applicants remained without a decision over a year later.
Licenses Delayed, Rights Denied demonstrates the time allowed to process a carry permit in six states is seven times longer than the time allowed to process voter registration.
Mark Smith suggests a way to align incentives so that state bureaucracies have reasons to process applications quickly. He suggests states be required to issue a temporary permit on the date of application, which will become permanent in a number of days, if the state does not show the applicant is disqualified.
Licenses Delayed, Rights Denied is a well crafted, well researched article. It is worthwhile reading for Second Amendment activists, scholars, and lawyers involved in Second Amendment cases.
©2025 by Dean Weingarten: Permission to share is granted when this notice and link are included.
Gun Watch
Meanwhile, the woman’s husband walked out of their home armed, saw Maxwell “manipulating” the passenger-side door of their neighbor’s Volvo, and confronted him, according to the police arrest report.
“Hey, are you OK? Are you from here? What’s going on,” the man told Maxwell, according to the arrest report.
Maxwell allegedly walked to the driver’s side door and “attempted to manipulate it” before saying, “You should get out of here. You should go away,” according to the police arrest report.
Maxwell allegedly “brandished a revolver, pointed it at the vehicle, and fired one shot” before also firing in the direction of the woman’s husband, who “demanded” that Maxwell “put the gun down,” according to the police report.
Duke said there was a shootout between the suspect and the woman’s husband, who works in law enforcement.
“The guy shot at him,” Duke said. “He shot back, and the uniformed police showed up right away, like within a couple of minutes.”
36-year-old Christopher Allen was shot in DeLand this week after allegedly forcing his way into the home of his ex-girlfriend. He was injured after the woman's ex-husband, who still resides with her, shot him according to police.
The shooting occurred Monday morning in the 100 block of Voorhis Avenue, the DeLand Police Department said. The call came in around 8:15 am. Allen is said to have knocked on the woman's back door, with her opening it thinking it may have been a delivery. Then, Allen allegedly pulled a gun on her and forced his way inside.
The woman's ex-husband is said to have responded with his own firearm, demanding that Allen lower his. When Allen reportedly refused, the ex-husband fired one round into his chest. Allen is then said to have fled into a nearby wooded area, where he was located by police officers.
A southeast Houston homeowner was injured early Tuesday after two men tried to break into his house. A brief gunfight followed, leaving one suspect wounded and the other fleeing. The homeowner drove himself to Houston Fire Department Station 23, where he received help and was later taken to a hospital in stable condition. Police later found the injured suspect nearby.
According to police, the shooting occurred around 6 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, when officers were dispatched to the Summerset Apartments for a reported suspicious incident. While responding, officers heard gunshots nearby and quickly located two adult men outside one of the apartment units.
Rodriguez was found with fatal gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. Marlow had also been shot and was transported to a local hospital, where he was reported to be in stable condition and expected to recover.
Detectives say the incident began when Rodriguez exited his apartment to start a vehicle and was confronted by Marlow, who was yelling and claiming he was searching for his girlfriend.
Marlow then left the area, and Rodriguez went back inside his apartment.
A short time later, when Rodriguez stepped outside again, Marlow had returned. Investigators say the two became involved in a violent confrontation. Evidence indicates Rodriguez, who was armed with a handgun, shot Marlow while attempting to defend himself.
Police say Marlow then forcefully took the handgun from Rodriguez and shot him, killing him.