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Millions. That's how many travellers see our Burma-Shave style signs every year. Millions of travellers, many who may not have ever thought, one way or the other, about guns, or what they're good for. We're hoping to start conversations. We succeed, thanks to people like these: These are some Guns…
Another chance to become a Rifleman is coming next weekend to Central Illinois. The McLean, IL Appleseed Rifle Marksmanship and Heritage Event will be held on private land, near McLean, IL, Saturday, August 9 and Sunday, August 10. The instructors are volunteers, with extensive training and experience. The atmosphere is…
What's it take to put up a new set of Burma-Shave style signs that spread the message of Guns Save Life? How about: One willing landowner couple; One thousand feet of Interstate frontage; Three dedicated volunteers; Nine hours; Two tractors; Two pickups with two flatbed trailers; One four wheel drive…
Before the Illinois Firearms Concealed Carry Act: [caption id="attachment_12221" align="alignnone" width="600"] GSL Burma-Shave style sign near Starved Rock State Park in Ottawa, IL, displaying a message created before Illinois passed its concealed carry law.[/caption] After the Illinois Firearms Concealed Carry Act: [caption id="attachment_12223" align="alignnone" width="600"] Notice any changes? The law…
Guns Save Life is a volunteer organization. One of our successful programs is our Burma-Shave style signs, which get the pro-gun and pro-rights message out to millions of people each year, without benefit of television. Messages beamed straight to the eyeballs of Mr. and Mrs. America and their 2.5 children…
Two young thugs no match for 75 year old homeowner with a gun and a quick mind. Gypsy Wayne Watts, seen in better days before a fatal error in victim selection. In Minnesota, two young, fit men thought they could easily victimize an elderly man with some physical limitations.…
What to do, what to do? I've been good all week, going to work and calling politicians on my lunch break. What worthwhile thing can I do on a weekend? [caption id="attachment_7645" align="alignnone" width="864"] An orange-hatted instructor gives pointers on the prone position at an Appleseed Rifle Marksmanship and Heritage…
There's a story over at Townhall.com about the sheriffs in Colorado, who don't like the new Colorado gun laws. The VAST MAJORITY of sheriffs in Colorado - 54 out of 64 - have filed a lawsuit challenging the regulations as unconstitutional. Let's hope they have some success. Sounds a lot…
In case you ever wondered if we're just blowing smoke when we ask you to call... State Senator Chapin Rose Representing the 51st District of Illinois May 17, 2013 The Illinois Senate adjourned without acting on Senator Kwame Raoul’s House Bill 183. As I wrote earlier today, we expected…
Two rounds. Two rounds, that is, more than is legally allowed now in New York State. If this guy had seven rounds instead of nine in his magazine, that burned out license plate bulb wouldn't have burned him. Don't you just feel safer now? Here's the story, from the…