Sometimes, I get to write about a state fighting for the rights of its citizens, and although I’m still likely to say mean things about detractors, I revel in the opportunity to praise legislature that reflects our Founding values as a nation. Today, it’s the state of Montana where a bill has been advanced by … Read more
The SAF has filed an amicus brief with the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals supporting the defendant in a Montana case challenging the federal Gun-Free School Zones Act. The case is the United States of America v. Gabriel Cowan Metcalf. Metcalf, a resident of Billings, Montana, lives across the street from an elementary school. … Read more
Governor Greg Gianforte proudly cut the ribbon last week welcoming weapons safety manufacturer Ultimate Defense Technologies at the company’s new headquarters and production facility in Billings, Montana. The partnership is a big win for everyone involved as Montana continues to support the Second Amendment while showing the state cares about its communities through business growth … Read more
Alec Baldwin’s set on the Western movie “Rust,” was reportedly plagued with all manner of mishaps and safety violations including multiple negligent discharges. Ultimately, prosecutors say those culminated in Baldwin, a big supporter of gun control for the little people, firing a shot that killed a 42-year-old cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and wounded Baldwin’s director. Baldwin … Read more
In this true story out of Missoula County, a vehicle theft suspect was pulled over by a Missoula County Sheriff’s Deputy. It was around 8:00 a.m., and the suspect was driving a 2008 Chevrolet Avalanche. After refusing verbal commands from the deputy, the suspect sped off in the stolen vehicle. This initiated a high-speed chase. … Read more
From KGVO and AP, we learn that the infamous city council of Missoula, Montana, voted eight to three in favor of two bans on legally owned guns in public places. Both of the bans outlaw the possession of firearms at all polling places, parks, schools, museums, libraries and city council chambers. The first is an ’emergency’ … Read more
Joseph Kiedrowski was tracking a wounded elk in Montana when he was attacked by a grizzly. The bear chomped on his hand, then retreated. The hunter had a rifle, but chose to use bear spray instead. From krtv.com: He put up his arms to fend off the attack, but the charging grizzly bit his right … Read more
Dean Weingarten writes [via ammoland.com]: On the morning of 24 September, 2017, David Buckallew, 63, and his son, Rory, 35, were hunting black bear. David was along as an observer. Only Rory carried a long gun, a Remington Model 700, semi-customized in the Wildcat 6.5mm-06 caliber rifle. Dave carried a Taurus Tracker stainless-steel (4-inch barrel) … Read more
“I give him the answer I usually give, which is the right number of guns is always one more.” – US House of Representatives candidate Greg Gianforte in Mont. candidates choose weapons: guitars, guns and Trumps [via eenews.net]
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