Former Billings firearms instructor sentenced to 30 years

David Joseph Ramsbacher, a 33-year-old former firearms instructor in Billings, receives a 30-year prison sentence for pulling a loaded handgun on bouncers at Daisy Dukes Saloon during a drunken altercation. Yellowstone County District Judge Brett Linneweber highlighted the gravity of Ramsbacher’s actions, which not only disregarded his training as a veteran and an instructor but also violated the safety of others in the bar environment.

Witnesses testified that Ramsbacher, who had a semi-automatic weapon tucked in his waistband, instigated a physical confrontation by choking a woman before escalating the situation with the bouncers. Law enforcement had to intervene when he aimed his gun at staff during the incident, leading to his conviction on multiple felony counts. This case raises significant concerns about firearm safety, particularly in establishments serving alcohol, and about the implications of allowing individuals with violent histories access to firearms.

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