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  by John Naese Appleseed rifle marksmanship clinics are two day events, or just attend one day if that’s all you can do.  These clinics will benefit experienced shooters as well as beginners.  You may be surprised to discover that there is much to be learned, even for experienced shooters.…

Money Magazine's 25 worst neighborhoods in America is out. Guess which city has four neighborhoods in the top 25 nationwide? If you guessed: CHICAGO! You win.   No. 25: Chicago, Ill. Neighborhood: Washington Park Chicago makes four appearances on this list, and it's no wonder. The city saw a jaw-dropping…

Poor Dick's. They opted to quit selling America's favorite rifle following Sandy Hook. Guess what happens when you quit selling something Americans love? You don't sell as much stuff in your stores - especially when you anger gun owners by cancelling purchases of guns already bought and paid for by…

Lisa Madigan is asking for a one-month extension in which to consider whether or not to file an appeal in the Moore v. Madigan gun case. As though 150 days wasn't enough time for her to figure out whether or not to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review the…

Last week, we published a poll showing that half of all non-gun owning households contacted expressed a desire to own a gun should an armed lunatic be on the loose in their neighborhoods/communities. HALF, Eddie.  Half! That's a lot of non-gun owners who are undoubtedly reconsidering changing their status from…

[caption id="attachment_7309" align="alignnone" width="500"] Say Hello to Dennis H. Boston IV.[/caption] Dennis H. Boston, IV, of Urbana, IL commits an armed robbery for which he is caught, acting like a grade A thieving thug.  The local State's Attorney pled away two other armed robberies - with a firearm no less…

America's urban gun control utopia, Chicago, is a bastion of strict gun control laws. So far this year, the city is averaging a shooting every 6 hours and roughly a homicide a day. And the weather hasn't even warmed up to 80 degrees yet! Does this sound like a place…

Seems the urban youth aren't that impressed with the Chicago Police Department.   If criminal hoodlums in Chicago are brazen enough to vandalize a CPD unit, what sort of disregard do you think they will have for your family if you visit Chicago?

Imagine that?  A mainstream media outlet, hardly pro-gun, covering the rising popularity of the AR-15 among women shooters. Well, gee, let's see, they don't call it America's favorite rifle for nothing!  And women 'ain't' stupid. The AR is easy to use, minimal recoil, a proven man-stopper (especially with quick follow-up…

AMERICAN KNIGHTS M/C "FALLEN OFFICERS FAMILIES" ANNUAL GUN RAFFLE How would you like a crack at winning one of eight guns, including six variations of America's favorite rifle, the AR-15 in one shot? Call I get a "Heck YEAH!"? I thought so. You wanna know what makes this event even…