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by John Boch (GunNews Magazine) - Fortress Defense Consultants, headed up by Frank Sharpe, offered a Tactical Treatment of Gunshot Wounds course in early December in northeastern Illinois.  Exactly ten students were present, all civilians, and all but one former alumni of either Fortress Defense or John Farnam (Fortress hosts…

More people were shot last weekend in Chicago than have been murdered in Seattle all year, per David Workman at the Examiner. Think about that next time you're considering Chicago as a vacation or business destination. This is why Guns Save Life has recommended our members, friends and families stay…

[caption id="attachment_2902" align="alignnone" width="400"] Samuel Cutrufelli, right, confers with his lawyer Sanford Troy as they appear in court on Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012, in San Rafael, Calif. Cutrufelli is accused of attempted murder and burglary after allegedly exchanging gunfire with Greenbrae resident Jay Leone.photo and caption by Marin Independent Journal.[/caption]…

[caption id="attachment_2851" align="alignnone" width="505"] David Acklin.[/caption]   It is with great sadness that we report the passing of former Guns Save Life director David Acklin who died at his home Monday morning, October 22. Mr. Acklin was a staunch supporter of civil rights and a true patriot.  He gave freely…

[caption id="attachment_2887" align="alignnone" width="950"] Photo from 5440.[/caption] The Libyan attack on our consulate is getting messy. It would seem President Obama and his administration knew it was a terrorist attack and did nothing except watch as Ambassador Stevens, a diplomat and two former Navy SEALs get killed over four additional…

A thug breaks into a house in Elyria, OH and gets lead poisoning in the living room, expiring on the couch after learning actions have consequences - maybe for the first time in his life. The dramatic 911 call is below. As if it wasn't traumatic enough for the victims…

[caption id="attachment_1736" align="alignnone" width="572"] Spartan Tactical Training's John Krupa watches over one of the students at the Advanced Tactical Pistol course held at Darnall's GunWorks and Ranges in Bloomington.[/caption] [caption id="attachment_1737" align="alignright" width="300"] The “head down, shoulders up, reaction thumb way forward and against the slide” shooting stance proved itself…

WIN A GUN! Actually, you'll have a chance to win two great guns! Each year, Guns Save Life offers its multi-month Great Guns drawing for $5 per chance. [caption id="attachment_2877" align="alignnone" width="641"] Rock River Entry Tactical with Dominator 2 mount.[/caption] Guns Save Life is proud to announce the kickoff of…

[caption id="attachment_2856" align="alignnone" width="660"] The New York Times laments laws protecting self-defense rights in the home - known as the Castle Doctrine laws - because of an anecdotal case involving an unarmed aggressor, while ignoring another high-profile anecdotal case involving unarmed aggressors.[/caption]   The New York Times has long held…