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Some folks have said that the GSL website is down.  No, it's not down.  It can only handle about 500 connections at once and if you're not one of those first 500, you get a 503 error or some other one.  Or the server omits the pictures. I share your…

Well, folks, that didn't take long.  The jury in the Knox County, IL murder trial of James Love came back with NOT GUILTY.  Not only did they acquit the 59-year-old respected farmer, they didn't even drag out deliberations long enough for a free lunch.  Yes, it took them barely an…

Illinois General Assembly - Bill Status for HB0888 Filed by Rep. Daniel Didech (Democrat - Buffalo Grove) Synopsis As Introduced Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that the Department of State Police shall conduct a search of the purchasers' social media accounts available to the public to determine…

Gun owners in Illinois now face a new threat:  Daniel Didech, a Democrat from Buffalo Grove, introduced a bill to have the Illinois State Police search through all of your online social media accounts before issuing you a FOID card or a renewal.  That's right:  Didech wants you to give…

  Countyline Shooting Center and Arch Arms have put together a Machine Gun Shoot for Saturday, Jan 26th. 17870 E. 1800th Ave Teutopolis. Festivities begin at 9am.  Young people are welcome, while accompanied by mom or dad. Don't worry about long johns, hats and gloves.  This one will be indoors. …

[caption id="attachment_26735" align="aligncenter" width="770"]James Love on the far right.  On the far left is the smug, self-righteous prosecutor who wants Love's scalp.  Photo courtesy Galesburg Register-Mail.[/caption] The first degree murder trial of James Love continues today, and all sides seem to suggest that it will wrap up by Friday.  It…

That did not take long.  Despite Governor JB Pritzker saying that he didn't know that lawmakers would push for a gun ban this year, it has arrived.  Senator Julie Morrison filed SB-107 yesterday.  It would ban all semi-auto rifles and pistols that can accept a 10+ round magazine.  That eliminates virtually…

Back about a million years ago, after graduating college, I decided I needed a handgun. At the same time, I didn't even know what I didn't know about guns and shooting. However, I had seen Lethal Weapon and I liked the gun Riggs carried: the Beretta 92. I especially liked…

A Squirrel Hill, Pennsylvania man running a fundraiser for gun control learned a valuable lesson last week.  Ron Gaydos thought celeb George Takei's promotion to 10 million followers would result in a flood of donations for Mr. Gaydos' beloved gun control. In the end, Takei's post netted Gaydos a mere…

Those looking to why Chicago has turned into such a cesspool of crime need look no further than Walter Miller, 61.  Mr. Miller's chosen career field involves burglary and home invasion.  See, he likes to steal other people's stuff.  And because it's Illinois, he victimizes a bunch of people, spends…