IL ACTION ALERT: NRA-ILA sounds alarm on the “Lethal Violence Order of Protection” bill
The Illinois House of Representatives could consider House Bill 2354 at any time. It is imperative that you contact your state Representative immediately and strongly urge them to OPPOSE House Bill 2354. House Bill 2354 would allow an individual?s family members or law enforcement to petition the court for…
NEW CHARLESTON GSL MEETING LOCATION: Brickhouse Bar & Grill
Plans to meet at Ashwood Sports in Charleston fell through after we went to press on GunNews. We extend our apologies but we went with what we had at press time. Today, we found out about Ashwood, but not all is lost. In fact... it may work out for…
BAD NEWS: IL Gun Control Advances
Springfield, IL (GSL) - Gun control hucksters have advanced two major pieces of legislation they wish to inflict upon Illinois residents. Both passed out of committee, moving closer to passage. Both bills have major flaws. The Lethal Violence Order of Protection bill (HB 2354) would allow a judge to…
GOOD SHOOT: Video released of good Samaritan saving Deputy’s life
NBC2 has the video from bystanders of a good Samaritan shooting a violent attacker mounted on a Sheriff's Deputy beating him to death. The good guy's rounds took care of the problem when the bad boy didn't heed warnings to cease his unlawful attack. NBC2's accompanying story: NBC2 obtained the…
HERD THINNED: Bank Robber meets Jesus
When someone rushes into a bank wearing a mask, that's a "Houston, we have a problem" moment. This happened in Rockford, Illinois back on January 20th. The video of the incident has been released, making a lot of good guy aficianados smile warmly. Here is the video everyone's been talking…
ACTION ALERT: Attend event at Blackburn College in Carlinville on March 25th
Action alert: Senator Andy Manar is one of those squishy Democrat Senators from downstate that's playing cagey and wiley in his support (or lack thereof) for gun rights. We need to some gun owners from his neck of the woods to come out this event Saturday, March 25th. Jaenke Center…
IL LEGISLATIVE UPDATE… Gun Owners got played
[caption id="attachment_23615" align="aligncenter" width="535"] Democrat Kathleen Willis, sponsor of the bill to allow your mother-in-law to take your guns away. Daily Herald photo.[/caption] Gun grabbers from across the nation have taken up residence in the Illinois General Assembly. Tuesday proved a bad day for gun owners in Illinois. In short,…
ALERT: Attempted Illinois gun grab *without* any due process (submit witness slips!)
The anti-gunners not funded by Bloomberg sound increasingly desperate to keep their doors open and meet their payrolls. They need a win in their quixotic quest to saddle the good guys with more gun control. No win means fewer income dollars. That means more layoffs. This year, they think they have…
Do Guns & Ammo Belong in Your Bug-Out Bag
Bug-out bags, sometimes known as "get home bags", provide some basics to survive while evacuating from a disaster. While philosophies vary about the bags and their contents, are guns and/or ammo part of your BOB? You should have an emergency pack, or bug-out bag or whatever you want to call…
TRAINWRECK: Amy Schumer’s latest attack on Gun Owners
Amy Schumer holds a low opinion of the People of the Gun. Schemer eagerly bashes gun owners in her new Netflix special in a feeble attempt to pimp gun control. She makes fun of us for our opposition to her efforts to promote gun control. How dare we question her opinion? In…