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Summary The anti-gun bills have been put on "Postponed Consideration", meaning they aren't being actively considered, but can be brought back anytime before the end of this session. The latest information suggests the bad guys may try another run at this, sensing they are so close. Continue to make calls…
[caption id="attachment_3168" align="alignnone" width="456"] Are you required to flee your home in the face of intrusion? No, not in Illinois.[/caption] By Paul Vallandigham, Esq. The laws in a few states require an innocent person to "retreat” from any place where the individual has a lawful right to be in to…
[caption id="attachment_4421" align="alignnone" width="600"] It was a close call for gun owners in Illinois this week. Leftist Chicago Democrats nearly banned America's favorite rifle and all other semi-automatic firearms, along with pump-action rifles and shotguns and closed down most ranges in the state. And a great photo from REUTERS/Goran Tomasevic…
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SUMMARY: Last night, along party-line votes, the amendments to HB-815 and HB-1263 passed the Senate Health and Safety Committee. First, the good news: Todd Vandermyde says our calls are beginning to have some effect. We lost a battle against a stacked deck of Chicago Democrats, but "we're winning the war".…
Gun-Free Zones really work! As seen on FoxNews, allegedly...
House Bill 815 UPDATE: Amendment in question House Bill 1263 UPDATE: A whole slew of Amendments for 1263 These are the two bills to watch for now. Ignore current contents and keep your eye on Amendments as they come online. John
To Be Heard in Committee Today! Call these committee members NOW!! The IL State Senate is called to order this afternoon at 3:00 p.m.. They'll go directly to committee meetings. We're told that the proposed bill for Cullerton's firearm ban (and likely a separate magazine ban) will be heard…
UPDATE: In talking with a number of sources it would seem: A magazine ban is the primary goal of this push by Cullerton and his merry band of gun-hating leftists. Sure, there's a gun ban going to be introduced and the gun haters are going to push it as…
[caption id="attachment_3163" align="alignnone" width="560"] The drywall test panel used in this story.[/caption] Tech Time by Herb Schildt For years I have wanted to know if normal drywall (as used in houses) would stop various caliber bullets. This is an important question because it affects how one judges and responds to…