jboch

http://www.gunssavelife.com/?page_id=68 CCRA/GSL member for 15 years and VP for almost as long. Lead instructor for GSL Defense Training with nearly 15-years experience as a handgun instructor and more recently rifle instructor as well, teaching hundreds of people (kids and adults like) basic firearm safety and handling skills. Editor emeritus of GunNews. Grew up in Hillsboro, IL. University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign Alumni. Works as an office manager during the day, publication editor at night and firearms instructor on the weekends. Firearm training junkie. Graduate of shooting schools taught by nationally-known instructors Massad Ayoob (Lethal Force Institute, 299/300 qualification score), John Farnam (Defense Training International), Pat Rogers (EAG Tactical), “Sully” Sullivan (Defensive Edge), John Krupa (Spartan Tactical Training Group, class top individual combined skills shooter), Frank Sharp (Fortress Defense), Steve Tarani and classes from numerous other regional and local instructors on firearms and defense topics as diverse as exhibition shooting (shooting trap with a rifle among other fun stuff), defensive knife, speed skills and first aid. United States Rifle Association Certified Instructor, Appleseed Intructor (in training), NRA Certified Rifle, Pistol and Personal Protection in the Home instructor. Teaches primarily with GSL Defense Training, but does 100% volunteer work for USRA, RWVA and the longest-running NRA Youth Shooting Camp in the USA, recently promoted to running the pistol line there. Married to guns and firearms training, and enjoys photography, flashlights, amateur radio as hobbies. Shares the home with three furry ferrets and a delightful woman who could do better than John. Terribly unlucky, John has tragically lost most of his guns and ammo in a series of boating accidents.

Chicago Police Chief: Booze, Guns and Abuse of Authority

[caption id="attachment_4734" align="alignnone" width="690"] Chicago's Police Superintendent Garry McCarthy, the 4-star chief. He was quoted on a radio show last week saying he would train his officers to shoot licensed civilians with guns. Nice guy, eh?[/caption] "Booze, Guns, and Abuse of Authority" It seems Chicago's Police Chief doesn't have a…

One veteran on gun control

  by Chris Sullins [Editor:  This was originally sent to a local newspaper disputing their editorial seeking a "middle ground" on gun control, which of course means gun owners give up more of their rights with nothing in return.] I read your editorial on the middle ground of gun control.…

Executive order on guns easier said that done

Great analysis from the Washington Times. To help soothe the nerves of some anxiety-ridden gun owners who believe an Executive Order from our President is a possibility. Executive gun ‘order’ easier said than done (Washington Times)  - The administration is eyeing unilateral steps on gun control, but analysts said there…

BelRockCityGirl’s blogging on guns!

  Natalie, aka BelRockCityGirl, is blogging on guns and she's got a couple of recent articles she asked if we would promote...  It's hard to say no to a girl who gives you a wink and sticks her tongue out at you.   Packin' Pistols in Illinois BIG WIN for…

Lt. Col. David Grossman coming to Central Illinois Jan. 24th.

Keeping our schools and children safe by Dave Grossman Thursday, January 24th 6p - 8p Jacksonville Moose Lodge 865 901 W. Superior Jacksonville, IL 62650   [caption id="attachment_4536" align="alignright" width="204"] Lt. Col. Dave Grossman.[/caption] Lt. Col. Dave Grossman is an internationally recognized scholar, author, soldier, and speaker who is one…