WCIA commits journalistic malpractice against gun owners in report on stolen guns
One would think local media would be attentive to providing balanced reporting. After all, the expression, "Get Woke, Go Broke" is a thing for a reason. Or maybe they're "hiring" interns to write their reports. Who knows. Either way, in a recent story about stolen guns, WCIA's scribes practiced a…
Minneapolis ‘Violence Interrupter’ Threatens (Gun) Violence Over Looming Funding Cuts
We're all reading about Elon Musk and his autistic wonderkids tracking down all of the wasteful US government spending each and every day. With billions of dollars at stake, these so-called "non-profits" and the people that work for them aren't very happy. But it's sometimes the cranks that "work" at…
COMPARE & CONTRAST: S&W Bodyguard 2 vs. Ruger LCP MAX
Over a recent great day at the range (is there ever a bad day at the range?), I had the good fortune to compare and contrast two pairs of similar guns, back to back at the range. Now, I’m all about defensive shooting, so this isn’t about precision marksmanship or…
THURSDAY: Come see Tom Devore at Jamie’s Outpost in Utica, IL
You don't want to miss Tom DeVore at Thursday evening at out Guns Save Life meeting in LaSalle County. We'll be meeting at Jamie's Outpost in Utica. Dinner and conversation begin around 6p. Meeting program at 7. And yes, Tom DeVore will be our featured speaker. We don't know exactly…
TEARS CAN MAKE GOOD GUN LUBE: Gun Grabbers having a bad three weeks; Mother Jones having psychological breakdown
The past three weeks have been devastating for those advocating gun control for the little people. First Donald Trump took over at the White House, but everyone saw that coming. Gun grabbers might not have expected Trump to shut down the so-called White House Office of Gun Control or whatever…
STOP ‘GHETTO LOTTERY’: Chicago pays out 107.5M in police settlements in 2024
The ACLU's policy director Ed Yohnka claims that all these settlements the City of Chicago is paying out in police-related lawsuits demands immediate action. We concur. In 2024, Chicago paid out $107.5million. Those payouts should serve as a call for immediate action for the city to stop paying out “settlements”…
Valentine’s Day messages…
At Guns Save Life, we love Valentine's Day. And what better to go with Valentine's Day than a little humor. Love is the answer—but you ought to own a handgun just in case. Happy Valentine’s Day, Louisiana! pic.twitter.com/mvveYCjiNO — John Neely Kennedy (@JohnKennedyLA) February 14, 2025 Here’s hoping your…
HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY: 7 Ways Good Guys Can Screw Up in Armed Self-Defense Situations
As Americans, we have the right to use deadly force when faced with an imminent, credible threat of death or great bodily harm. Yes, Virginia, this even applies in deep blue jurisdictions with Team Soros prosecutors who are openly antagonistic to gun owners and the right to armed self-defense. Fortunately,…
US Law Shield’s Illinois Attorney Michael Johnson: Justifiable Use of Deadly Force
US Law Shield’s Illinois program attorney Michael Johnson addressed a full house in Pontiac on the Justifiable Use of Deadly Force. It proved educational, especially for those with little or no good formal training. It’s one thing to read the law. It’s another thing to know how the courts interpret…
GSL’s John Boch featured speaker at the ISRA grassroots meeting in Streator on Feb. 22nd
Wait, what? John Boch speaking at an ISRA chapter meeting? It's true. The Illinois State Rifle Association has launched a new grassroots chapter in Streator, IL. It's headed up by a couple of ladies from our GSL LaSalle County steering committee. They're bringing some of that same energy and excitement…