Month: July 2017

.410 Revolvers: Not the Best Choice for Carry

The Taurus Judge series of .410-firing pistols proves that aggressive marketing can sell ice to Eskimos. The self-defense pistols aren't ideal for handgun buyers seeking stopping power or concealability. Why are so many otherwise intelligent people purchasing -- and presumably carrying -- these enormous hand cannons? Let's go to the…

GO FIGURE: Chicago gangs hit new lows… kids as human shields

[caption id="attachment_24193" align="aligncenter" width="640"] <> on September 20, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois.[/caption] Chicago's violence continues unabated.  As of this morning, our friends at HeyJackass.com have Chicago's homicides at 390...  with 25 more "death investigations".  My favorite "death investigation" from 2016?  The guy who supposedly killed himself with a chainsaw...  after…

CHICAGO JULY GSL MEETING: Be your own first-responder!

  Sunday, July 30th, 2017  Dinner and conversation start at about 4pm.  Presentations begin at 5:30 pm.   DA's Deli and Dining 7260 West 159th Street Orland Park, Illinois    Great Food  available.  Thank D.A Deli for their support.  Support them and have dinner. Conversation & Dining Begin at 4:30. …

OH, THE IRONY: Chicago anti-gun activist shot dead

Chicago's non-stop violent crime keeps mortuary services and hospitals busy. Among the customers last weekend: 58-year-old anti-gun, anti-violence "activist" Willie Cooper. At one point in a wild weekend in Rahm's Wild West, thirty people fell to (mostly gang-related) gunfire, nine fatally, in the span of 18 hours. Contrast that with…

GSL Member Suffers Home Invasion

One of our GSL family suffered a home invasion late last week near Pontiac, IL.   The victim, a retired police officer, and his family escaped serious injury in the Thursday morning attack.  Rumor has it that the officer was targeted, possibly for his firearms.  Intruders forced their way in at…