Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzer has not let the Chinese virus crisis go to waste when it comes to lowering the headcount in the Land o' Lincoln's prisons. As other states have, Pritzker's administration told law enforcement officials that they intended to quietly release non-violent offenders because of COVID-19. The governor…

An Albuquerque, New gun shop has had enough of New Mexico Governor Michelle Grisham's heavy-handed authoritarianism. Louie Sanchez, owner of Calibers gun shop, says the Constitution trumps the governor's pandemic over-reach. He plans to open his gun shop regardless of Gov.  Grisham's empty decrees and threats. "Unless, somehow, she got…

[caption id="attachment_28628" align="aligncenter" width="770"] AP photo.[/caption] ritain's Prince Harry chose to marry a dyed in the wool social justice warrior in actress Meghan Markle. After their marriage and the birth of their first child, she convinced him to relinquish his life as a royal. Now with the couple in Los…

Photos by Oleg Volk.  Used with permission. Story by John BochWith Chinese virus worries across America, a lot of folks new to concealed carry have decided to carry a gun for a change. Some have owned guns for years and some just bought their first firearm. Depending on who's counting,…

Over at The American Thinker, there's a great piece about wresting American life and freedom back from dictatorial fiats decreed by Democrats and Republican pols alike. Yes, American law provides for quarantines.  However, quarantines are for the infected.  Not healthy people. Right here, from Illinois Code: 20 ILCS 2305/2 -(c)…

Now that our world has become a significantly more tension-filled place with the spread of the Chinese coronavirus affecting almost every aspect of daily life, a lot of non-gun owners have reconsidered their opinion on firearm ownership. Feeling less safe and secure during a national emergency makes people reconsider how…

Last month, on page 24 of GunNews, we ran what purports to be a Moms Demand Action promotional ad advocating people “Demand Universal Background Checks NOW!” One reader noticed the racist message contained within. But instead of directing his anger towards Bloomberg’s “Everytown” organization and its subsidiary, Moms Demand Action,…

America's criminals must appreciate government recommendations for folks to wear masks in public now. It helps the bad guys conceal their identity and doesn't raise suspicion during a pandemic. But a pair of home invaders in Arlington Heights, Illinois learned the hard way that while the masks may help protect…

By Mike Keleher I love to tinker with my guns, and truth be told, I break more guns in a given year than most people shoot. I then have to fix them. I learn an awful lot that way. Trial and error is practically my middle name. I have learned…

The National Rifle Association has felt the pain of the Wuhan virus pandemic. Bigly. The Virginia-based gun rights operation has reportedly laid off 60 employees and slashed salaries of plenty more. Supposedly the group's leader, Mr. $20,000 suits himself, Wayne LaPierre would also take a cut in his $2M salary.…