Tactical Atlas Firearm Blog
Two Spears Against Polar Bears: Survival on Svalbard, 1743-1749
by Dean Weingarten
Four shipwrecked Russian sailors survived for over six years on an island in the Svalbard archipelago. They used two homemade spears to kill ten polar bears.
How Was the “98% Success Number” for Bear Spray Computed?
by Dean Weingarten
It is irresponsible to claim "science" in comparing studies, which use different definitions and math, & to then say bear spray is more effective than firearms.
Judge Upholds Connecticut Ban on Semi-Automatic Firearms
by Dean Weingarten
A Connecticut judge has ruled semi-automatic firearms and magazines that hold over 10 rounds are not protected under the Second Amendment.
Study Shows Gun Ownership may be Double Previous Estimate
by Dean Weingarten
A recent academic study found the number of gun owners in the United States may be nearly double what was previously thought.
VanDerStok v. Garland Update, Supreme Court Grants Stay on ATF Final Rule
by Dean Weingarten
The Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision, granted an emergency to the Biden administration in the case of VanDerStok v. Garland.
Judge in Hawaii Stops Ban on Carrying Guns Legally in Most Places
by Dean Weingarten
On August 8, 2023, In the United States District Court for the District of Hawaii, Judge Leslie E. Kobayashi issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) in the case of Wolford v. Lopez.
Court Finds Gun Ban on Illegal Drug Users is Unconstitutional
by Dean Weingarten
The Court found the ban on possession of firearms by people who use illegal drugs to be unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
Hawaii Knife Ban is Unconstitutional
by Dean Weingarten
A three-judge panel in the Ninth Circuit enforces the Second Amendment with precedent by the Bruen decision. A Hawaii ban on knives is unconstitutional.
NICS Numbers for July Show Another Drop
by Dean Weingarten
The National Instant Background Check System (NICS) shows another slide in gun sales and background checks for July of 2023.
Pistol Brace Rule Illegal and Likely Unconstitutional
by Dean Weingarten
A three judge panel for the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has found the ATF "Final Rule" on handgun braces to be unlawful and likely unconstitutional.
Arkansas Law Protects Medical Marijuana Users Gun Rights
by Dean Weingarten
The State of Arkansas passed a law in April to protect the ability of medical marijuana users to obtain an Arkansas concealed carry permit.
Lawsuit Filed Against Hawaii Ban on Guns in Most Public Places
by Dean Weingarten
A lawsuit has been filed contesting a law in Hawaii that labels public places as "sensitive" and bans the carry of firearms in those places