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  Guns Save Life has worked closely with the National Rifle Association's staff to put together a plan for this fall's mid-term elections.  In fact, we publicized a general overview of our multi-point election strategy plan almost two months ago.  It is coming together quite nicely.  Points three and four…

Good old Sleazy JB.  He penned an op-ed in the Chicago Sun-Times recently in which he claims that gun bans, magazine bans and “full funding” of anti-gun groups will bring peace to Chicago’s violent streets.   For a filthy rich guy born with a silver spoon in his mouth, he's…

In the world today, you’re known by the company you keep.  Great people attract other good people into their orbits.  Meanwhile, bad people tend to attract more of the same into theirs.   In our lawsuit against the Village of Deerfield’s evil new gun ban, Guns Save Life could not…

Millions of Americans conceal carry a gun every day. And that number keeps growing. Unfortunately, fewer people carry a spare backup gun. Innovations in smaller, lighter guns firing potent cartridges, along with my training, have sold me on the idea of a backup gun. And should cause you to consider…

by Lori Sanner Former TWAW Illinois State Co-coordinator The Well Armed Woman (TWAW) started in January of 2012.  Founded by Carrie Lightfoot of Scottsdale, AZ, the group serves  as a comprehensive resource for women shooters.   Right away, it filled a hunger from women for a place where women could…

by Steve Davis, Esq. President, Guns Save Life Just weeks ago, I helped instruct a concealed carry course to forty teachers and school staff.  Put on free for the school staff, the class served as collaborative donation by GSL Defense Training, Guns Save Life, and The DeWitt County Sportsman’s Club.…

John Lott has released a new report that has a lot of bad news for the Civilian Disarmament Industrial Complex. His research shows that 7.14% of Americans now have concealed carry licenses. Incredibly, that number has exploded 273% since 2007. Clearly more and more Americans vote with their wallets when…

Hooligans brawling at a children's restaurant in Norridge, IL show a classic example of when law-abiding good guys and gals should drop their food and hit the nearest exit.  Seriously.  Don't worry about paying for the food or leaving a tip.  Just leave as quickly as possible before you or…

For the last two weeks, college students across America have headed back to school. Cars packed to the gills with stuff have unloaded into dorms and apartments. In addition to all the mini fridges, Xboxes, and hot plates, some of those students also have carry licenses. Even better, more states…

Mega-chain Walmart may have met its match in Hannah Brumbles, an 18-year-old Oregon woman.  See clerks at the St. Helens, OR Walmart refused to sell her a $209 Ruger 10/22, citing an arbitrary company policy discriminating against 18-20-year-olds.  Young Hanna seeks a $135,000 settlement.  Why that particular amount?  It's the…