Springfield & Rock River: Picking up the pieces. But is their support paper thin?
by John Boch Most of America now knows how Springfield Armory and Rock River Arms, through their private lobbying group Illinois Firearms Manufacturers’ Association, betrayed gun owners and gun dealers in Illinois. Both companies claimed they knew nothing of their lobbyist Jay Keller’s actions. They also claimed they knew nothing…
URGENT: Witness Slips needed for House Committee hearing on SB-1657
Red Alert, Folks! We need to galvanize into action to defeat HB-1657. ISRA put out a nice Action Alert, so I'm going to cut and paste. ISRA Action Alert - Summary: File Witness Slips NOW Through Tuesday 11:00 am Against SB1657, Illinois Gun Dealer Licensing. Last month you…
CENTRAL IL: Public Invited To Welcome Home Fallen Ranger Saturday in Bloomington/Normal
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…
We Welcome Springfield And Rock River to the Gun Rights fight
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…
Arie Friedman of Friedman v. Highland Park Wants An Apology From Springfield
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…
Springfield Armory & Rock River Arms Made Campaign Contributions to Anti-Gun Rights Politicians
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: A Sell-out Sell-off. Springfield Armory, Rock River Products at Cost until gone.
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…
DAVIS: Divide And Conquer – Springfield Arms and Rock River Arms Reconsidered
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…
FILE WITNESS SLIPS! Suppressor bill in committee Tuesday
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).…
EDITORIAL: Springfield & Rock River’s Sleazy Sell-Out
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…