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Dog Shoots Woman With Shotgun Outside Nebraska Gas Station, Police Say
A bizarre incident out of Nebraska is drawing attention after police say a dog accidentally discharged a shotgun inside a truck parked at a convenience store, injuring a woman stopped nearby in traffi...
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Yes, they are coming for your Muskets ..
Media Loses Their Minds Over Legal Guns That Require NO Background Check
Tom Grieve
In this video, attorney Tom Grieve discusses a recent, coordinated media narrative labeling black-powder firearms (such as muskets and muzzleloaders) as a "dangerous loophole" in gun control laws. He argues that this reporting is misleading and part of a broader strategy to condition the public toward disarmament.
Key takeaways include:
Media Loses Their Minds Over Legal Guns That Require NO Background Check
Tom Grieve
In this video, attorney Tom Grieve discusses a recent, coordinated media narrative labeling black-powder firearms (such as muskets and muzzleloaders) as a "dangerous loophole" in gun control laws. He argues that this reporting is misleading and part of a broader strategy to condition the public toward disarmament.
Key takeaways include:
- Legal Status of Antique/Black-Powder Firearms: Grieve explains that under the Gun Control Act of 1968 (2:11 - 2:27) and subsequent updates, firearms manufactured before 1899 and modern black-powder muzzleloaders (that cannot use fixed modern ammunition) are not legally classified as "firearms" for federal regulation purposes. This was a deliberate policy choice, not an accidental loophole (3:23 - 4:18).
- Lack of Crime Data: The presenter emphasizes that there is no "crime wave" involving these weapons. The FBI’s crime reports do not even include a category for black-powder weapons because they are used in crimes so infrequently that the numbers are statistically negligible (1:26 - 1:45; 5:23 - 6:04).
- The "Salami Slicing" Strategy: Grieve references a 1976 interview with Nelson T. "Pete" Shields, founder of what became the Brady Campaign, who outlined a long-term strategy of taking "one step at a time" to eventually achieve total control of handguns. The presenter argues that current media attention on muskets is an attempt to move the "goalposts" by convincing the public that no category of firearm is off-limits for regulation (7:21 - 9:36).
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Wow. Would have been nice to have some ballistic gel behind the penetration to see what damage it would do after going through the armor plate.
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wow, I never heard of this one ..
The Civil War Merrill percussion breech loading cavalry carbine - history and range tests
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Development and history of the Civil War Merrill percussion breech loading cavalry carbine, a good old fashined Capandball film. Enjoy!
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The Civil War Merrill percussion breech loading cavalry carbine - history and range tests
capandball
Jun 4, 2026 ✪ Members first on June 4, 2026 #firearmshistory #capandball #firearmseducation
Development and history of the Civil War Merrill percussion breech loading cavalry carbine, a good old fashined Capandball film. Enjoy!
Watch the full 38 min. version of the film at: / civil-war-160042339
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Good News .. 9-0
A Huge Win Before the Supreme Court Today
Washington Gun Law
Jun 18, 2026
BREAKING NEWS: The United States Supreme Court has issued its ruling in United States v. Hemani and it has gone better than anyone expected. Washington Gun Law President, William Kirk, discusses the HUGE 9-0 WIN today which has found that 18 U.S.C. Sec. 922(g)(3), as applied to Mr. Hemani is unconstitutional. This will have significant impacts to thousands of recreational cannabis users throughout the entire nation. So let's geek out on the ruling of the court today so that we can arm you with education.
In this video, Washington Gun Law President William Kirk discusses a landmark 9-0 Supreme Court ruling in United States v. Hemani, which found that 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3)—the federal prohibition on firearm possession by users of illegal controlled substances—is unconstitutional as applied to Mr. Hemani (0:00-1:30).
Key Takeaways from the Ruling:
A Huge Win Before the Supreme Court Today
Washington Gun Law
Jun 18, 2026
BREAKING NEWS: The United States Supreme Court has issued its ruling in United States v. Hemani and it has gone better than anyone expected. Washington Gun Law President, William Kirk, discusses the HUGE 9-0 WIN today which has found that 18 U.S.C. Sec. 922(g)(3), as applied to Mr. Hemani is unconstitutional. This will have significant impacts to thousands of recreational cannabis users throughout the entire nation. So let's geek out on the ruling of the court today so that we can arm you with education.
In this video, Washington Gun Law President William Kirk discusses a landmark 9-0 Supreme Court ruling in United States v. Hemani, which found that 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(3)—the federal prohibition on firearm possession by users of illegal controlled substances—is unconstitutional as applied to Mr. Hemani (0:00-1:30).
Key Takeaways from the Ruling:
- Historical Analogy Failure: The government attempted to justify the statute by citing historical "habitual drunkard" laws. The Court rejected this, noting that those historical laws required evidence of incompetence, lack of self-control, or judicial due process, whereas § 922(g)(3) operates automatically without such individualized determination (2:45-7:30).
- Lack of Due Process: A central issue for the Court was that § 922(g)(3) imposes a severe constitutional burden (disarmament) without any prior judicial process or finding that the individual is dangerous or intoxicated at the time of possession (6:50-8:30).
- A Narrow Decision: Justice Gorsuch, writing for the majority, emphasized that the ruling is narrow. It does not strike down the law in its entirety nor does it protect those who are presently intoxicated or addicted, nor does it address other prophylactic measures Congress might adopt with sufficient evidence (8:45-9:25).
- Important Clarifications: The opinion includes critical footnotes ensuring this ruling does not cast doubt on other disarmament provisions like 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) (felons) or (g)(4) (adjudicated mental health), which the Court distinguishes because they involve different types of due process (10:20-11:05).