NRA Grassroots / Citizen Lobbying Training Session: Sept 12 at SCHEELS in Springfield **UPDATED: RSVP!**
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…
Filthy Rich JB Pritzker loves gun control. African-Americans? Eh, not so much.
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…
GOOD VS. EVIL: Guns Save Life vs. Clinton Foundation Law Firm in Deerfield Gun Ban Suit
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…
Why Don’t You Carry A Backup Gun?
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…
The Well Armed Woman in the Land of Lincoln
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…
Defining the threat. And training for it.
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.…
BAD NEWS FOR BLOOMBERG & WATTS: 7.14% of Americans Have Carry Licenses, Up 273% Since 2007
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…
A GOOD TIME TO LEAVE: Big fight at children’s restaurant in Norridge, IL (Cook County)
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…
Back to School: Carry Options for Students At Campus Carry Universities
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…
Walmart Faces Age Discrimination Complaint in Oregon Over Refused Gun Sale
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…