by Rich Portwood (GSL) - Eight months ago, John Boch asked if I would be willing to write something about mindset. Unfortunately for John, I had to think about it for a few months. What did I come up with? Mindset can’t be taught; mindset is the result of conditioning.…

William Kirk visited Illinois this past week, and he enjoyed his time in our state.  He released this 10 minute message to Land of Lincoln residents.  Check it out. https://youtu.be/RJXAoBHj8E0  

People wonder why anything would function properly in Brandon Johnson’s crumbling utopia?  Under his leadership, things have gone from bad (under Lori Lightfoot) to worse.  We have a video illustrating that in full color.  Sure, it's a month-old, but you get the idea.  We shared it because we should all…

Nationwide polling shows the Democrat Party not doing well.  Illinois, of course, is another beast.  How does this intersect with guns and gun rights for the little people you ask?  Glad you asked. Remember, by and large, these are the Democrats who support gun control and civilian disarmament. They're also…

In a display of valor and quick action, Chicago police officers on March 9, 2026, confronted a dangerous suspect driving a white Mercedes linked to an earlier expressway shooting near Interstate 290 and Austin Avenue. The vehicle, identified by its license plate through vigilant monitoring by the Harrison District operations…

You are not powerless when it comes to “lobbying” judges to reconsider overly compassionate rulings in considering whether or not to release a perp under “No Cash Bail.” “How?” you ask. I’m glad you asked. Everyone loves positive publicity and kudos. Compliments and positive remarks make us feel good, especially…

Illinois' gun control laws are a deliberately nightmarish maze of red tape designed to discourage law-abiding citizens from exercising their rights. But Qwentin Howard? He played by every single absurd rule. FOID card? Check. Concealed carry license? Check. This guy jumped through hoops that would make a circus lion tap…

By Damon Williams; GSL Member Before 2012, I used to cast my own bullets from discarded wheel weights. That year, the EPA banned the use of lead wheel weights on automobile rims. (Thanks, Obama!) Up until that time, recognizing the risk, I monitored my blood lead levels and kept them…

Sigh. Darren Bailey is steamrolling the pack for the Republican nomination for Governor. Frankly, it's not even close—he's the downstate hero with the grit and name recognition that screams "real conservative," not some polished suit from the swamp.  But frankly, neither Dabrowski nor Sheriff Mendrick are polished suits from the…

Ah, Father’s Day – that annual day when dads get some recognition for their hard work and dedication to raising their kids. It’s also a headache for you where you’re desperately trying to find a worthy Father’s Day gift - better than a tie he’ll seldom wear or another bottle…