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If you're near Central Illinois, you're cordially invited to welcome home a fallen U.S. Army Ranger to his final resting place.  Sgt. Josh Rodgers died in combat in Afghanistan in recent days and services are Saturday in Normal, with burial at Eastview Cemetary in Bloomington afterwards. Vice President Pence showed…

Both Rock River Arms and Springfield Armory have severed ties with their private lobbying group, The Illinois Firearms Manufacturers Association.  Both companies vowed to vigorously fight for gun rights moving forward.  This welcome news comes five long days after the world learned of IFMA's sleazy deal to trade dropping their…

The fallout from Springfield Armory and Rock River Arms funneling campaign contributions to some of Illinois' most anti-gun rights pols through the Illinois Firearms Manufacturer's Association has evoked strong feelings from many. Some, like Arie Friedman feel deep betrayal. If you're not familiar with him, Mr. Friedman challenged the city of…

The gun community continues to react to news of a deal made by Springfield Armory and Rock River Arms to carve out an exemption from a state licensing scheme (SB-1657). Both Springfield and Rock River Arms have issued statements denying any knowledge of the deal negotiated on their behalf by the lobbyist for…

Liberty Guns & Ammo in Homer, IL, one of my favorite local gun shops, is hosting a "Sell-out Sell-off".  All Springfield and Rock River product are on sale at dealer cost.  While supplies last, as there will be no re-orders.  Also, Springfield's running a magazine special.  Four free mags.  It…

By Steve Davis, President Guns Save Life One of my biggest character flaws is a flammable temper. So it should be no surprise to you readers that I was extremely irate when I learned that Springfield Armory and Rock River Arms withdrew their opposition to SB.1657 dealer licensing in exchange…

Senate Bill 50, the Suppressor Bill, will be heard in committee tomorrow, Tuesday, in the Senate Criminal Law committee. We need witness slips in support of the bill. Here's a link to fill out your witness slip. Here's a look at who's onboard (and who has a "no position" position).…

by John Boch The news of Springfield Armory and Rock River Arms selling Illinois gun dealers and gun owners down the river continues to spread among The People of The Gun. As it should. For those who missed it, I broke the story at TTAG late Thursday evening. Springfield Armory, Rock…

A special email alert from our friends at the Illinois State Rifle Association.  It pretty much sums things up nicely. Folks, if you're not engaged and involved, then barring a miracle, we're not going to be able to stop this bill.  The sleazy sell-out by the Illinois Firearms Manufacturers Association…

Donald Trump made headlines with his appearance at the NRA’s Leadership Conference event yesterday in Atlanta. With upwards of 5,000 enthusiastic NRA members in attendance, President Trump could not have enjoyed a more enthusiastic audience. People began filing in well bef0re 8am. The news trucks were all lined up to cover the…