Shannon Watts and her motley band of supporters love to claim that those who legally carry guns are just itching to use it "Dirty Harry"-style (or on other days, vigilante-style) at the first opportunity because of mental disorders and/or violent tendencies. These same gun-hating extremists have been wrong in everything…

by John Boch Dudley Brown:  He's the head of the National Association of Gun Rights and the Rocky Mountain Gun Owners, two supposedly pro-gun organizations that are as often as not aligned against gun owners' best interests.  He's also know as the guy who is always got his hand out,…

[caption id="attachment_16376" align="alignnone" width="600"] Anthony Porter, upon his release from prison in 1999.[/caption] Gentle readers, remember back when former Illinois Governor (and now convicted felon) George Ryan ordered a moratorium on the death penalty in Illinois because of the "wrongful" conviction of David Porter?  Porter of course, was the man…

The era of shrinking markets, circulation and advertising revenue marches on for domestic newspapers as Americas turn away from the old media and to the Internet and other media outlets for their news and information. In recent days, Gateway Media has announced they are closing three Illinois newspapers, as reported…

A woman was at work at Dunkin' Donuts when her lunatic husband showed up in a rage and proceeded to hack her to death with a machete or short sword. If only she had the choice of whether or not to carry the means with which to protect herself. But…

Cops in Cottonwood, Arizona had their hands full in a Walmart parking lot when they wanted to sort out a disturbance at the local Walmart.  Seems a family of squatters, who charitably described themselves as a Christian Rock band, decided to get pushy and wouldn't let anyone into the store's…

by John Boch Pontiac Daily Leader scribe (and part time merchandiser at Bimbo Bakeries) Paul Westermeyer came to Guns Save Life's Pontiac meeting on April 7th, spent a half-hour more or less to himself, and then left to write up a vulgar hate piece that was subsequently published Saturday, April…

Having been to the NRA conventions in the past, I've seen the booths and as I get older, I appreciate the educational opportunities available at the gathering of the faithful at these mega-events. Kyle Lamb was outstanding.   Steve Tarani was very good.  Rob Pincus did a nice job covering…

The National Rifle Association rolled into Nashville these last few days.  We brought 80,000 members to celebrate freedom and liberty.  Along with all of us came a few hundred media types, and a few dozen misguided folks seeking to recreate past tyrannies. Obviously, NRA members have strong feelings about guns. …

The NRA Convention in Nashville is filled with great people and fine role models. The NRA members are very friendly, kind, and nice as could be.  Some are sickeningly sweet.  Ditto for people working with the public at the Music City Hall. In nine acres of displays and another several…