NOT IN ILLINOIS: Dems fair poorly in national poll
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…
PLAY STUPID GAMES…: Suspect in shooting tries using car as weapon to escape police… it doesn’t end well for him
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 can help judges make the right rulings under ‘No Cash Bail’
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…
Chicago, CPD Officers sued over unlawful, retaliatory arrest of a CCW holder after they lost 2 cartridges in a traffic stop
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…
Elevated blood lead levels: A hidden society within the shooting community
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…
Bailey Leads Governor’s Race on Republican Side… hit pieces begin to flow
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…
GSL Father’s Day Gift Guide
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…
BE SAFE, NOT SORRY: Mexico still a very poor choice for vacation destination
It seems like it was weeks ago when I wrote about Mexico taking out the CJNG head honcho "El Mencho." Retaliatory violence spiked, even in the touristy areas of Mexico, especially in Western Mexico. For years I'd recommended people not vacation in Mexico. Yes, constantly people say, "Oh the tourist…
MASTERPIECE THEATER: McHenry County Multi-agency SWAT response over… 38 loose rounds of ammo
Today we present another masterpiece of taxpayer-funded theater, starring the finest minds in Lake in the Hills, Illinois law enforcement. Administrators and politicians will no doubt hail this as peak heroism—brave officers risking life and limb in the war on... loose ammo. Because nothing screams "imminent threat" like a 20-year-old…
William Kirk of Washington Gun Law coming to GSL Quincy on March 12th! Sign up today!
We have a very special guest speaker at our March 12th GSL Quincy meeting. William Kirk, President of Washington Gun Law, will join us. Kirk is one of the nation’s leading Second Amendment advocates and has been educating citizens nationwide about their rights and obligations related to the inalienable right…