UPDATE: Former GSL Director David Acklin passes away – services today.
[caption id="attachment_2851" align="alignnone" width="505"] David Acklin.[/caption] It is with great sadness that we report the passing of former Guns Save Life director David Acklin who died at his home Monday morning, October 22. Mr. Acklin was a staunch supporter of civil rights and a true patriot. He gave freely…
He knew & watched them die… Is Obama arming al-qaeda?
[caption id="attachment_2887" align="alignnone" width="950"] Photo from 5440.[/caption] The Libyan attack on our consulate is getting messy. It would seem President Obama and his administration knew it was a terrorist attack and did nothing except watch as Ambassador Stevens, a diplomat and two former Navy SEALs get killed over four additional…
Good riddance: Home invader gets lead in the head; thug’s family confronts those he victimized
A thug breaks into a house in Elyria, OH and gets lead poisoning in the living room, expiring on the couch after learning actions have consequences - maybe for the first time in his life. The dramatic 911 call is below. As if it wasn't traumatic enough for the victims…
AFTER ACTION: Spartan Tactical Training’s Advanced Tactical Pistol
[caption id="attachment_1736" align="alignnone" width="572"] Spartan Tactical Training's John Krupa watches over one of the students at the Advanced Tactical Pistol course held at Darnall's GunWorks and Ranges in Bloomington.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1737" align="alignright" width="300"] The “head down, shoulders up, reaction thumb way forward and against the slide” shooting stance proved itself…
GREAT GUNS IV is underway!
WIN A GUN! Actually, you'll have a chance to win two great guns! Each year, Guns Save Life offers its multi-month Great Guns drawing for $5 per chance. [caption id="attachment_2877" align="alignnone" width="641"] Rock River Entry Tactical with Dominator 2 mount.[/caption] Guns Save Life is proud to announce the kickoff of…
WE’RE WINNING: NY Times laments self-defense rights
[caption id="attachment_2856" align="alignnone" width="660"] The New York Times laments laws protecting self-defense rights in the home - known as the Castle Doctrine laws - because of an anecdotal case involving an unarmed aggressor, while ignoring another high-profile anecdotal case involving unarmed aggressors.[/caption] The New York Times has long held…
Hey Mr. President: We still use bayonets.
[caption id="attachment_2848" align="alignnone" width="550"] Marine recruits go through the bayonet assault training course in Parris Island, SC, May 13, 2011. DOD photo by D. Myles Cullen (released)[/caption] From TMZ: We spoke with Dan Riker from Bayonet Inc. -- a leading military surplus outlet that specializes in bayonets -- who tells…
IL 52nd Senate District: 1998 candidate survey on guns
[caption id="attachment_2841" align="alignnone" width="317"] Illinois State Senator Mike Frerichs (D-52).Photo from mikeforillinois.com.[/caption] One of our Guns Save Life members forwarded us a link to a Project Vote Smart candidate position survey from 1998 for Illinois State Senator Michael Frerichs (D-52). In the survey, Frerichs checked the box for "Maintain…
Back through the years: Thanks from Richard Quint
[caption id="attachment_1379" align="alignnone" width="455"] A great American, Richard Quint, who was also a participant survivor of D-Day. He was addressing the audience about his experiences at the D-Day 50th Anniversary event in France.[/caption] Thanks from Iraq for toy donated by GSL members and others [Earlier in 2005, GSL member Richard…