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SAD NEWS: George Irick, former GSL Director, dies in plane crash

[caption id="attachment_24821" align="aligncenter" width="592"]George Irick, left, and David Ashley.[/caption] It is with great sadness that we report the death of George Irick, 68.  He died in a single engine plane crash in rural Indiana Saturday evening on his way back from Ohio.  Authorities found the wreckage Sunday mid-morning and additional details have…

‘JACKED! Protect Yourself from Carjacking

By Mike Keleher Carjacking, the confrontational takeover of a vehicle from the driver, has become another Chicago area trademark crime.  City Hall could use new visitor promotions like “Come to Chicago-stay because you are now on foot.” The number of carjackings which have occurred in Chicago in 2016 and 2017…

PERSONAL PROTECTION: The Eyes Have It.

By Mike Keleher As law abiding citizens, we enjoy the unique American ability to travel about freely from coast to coast. We travel beyond our comfortable homes and neighborhoods and or course can be exposed to risk of harm either accidentally or intentionally.     I have always found most…

Shot Show 2018 Surprises

  By Mike Keleher For the thousands of gun business attendees, the annual SHOT Show is the largest firearms trade show in the world. If you have never attended in it's 40 year run, it is difficult to picture the miles of tables and booths from around the world or…