Compare and Contrast: A tale of two home invasions… one resident armed, the other unarmed
In Georgia in these past few days there were two home invasions with shots fired. One homeowner hid from the intruders with her family's revolver. The other homeowner hid from intruders without a firearm. (H/t to mosinmango for the story). Which homeowner would you be? The folks at ICHV's first…
Personal Safety Series: Pre-attack indicators
[caption id="attachment_3177" align="alignnone" width="557"] Most potential bad guys won't be this plainly marked, but they do often exhibit similar pre-attack indicators.[/caption] by John Boch and Paul Vallandigham People from every economic background and profession are the victims of crime each day. It doesn’t matter if you are a fast food…
Georgia mom blasts intruder (video and story)
Scumbag with multiple priors breaks into a home, looking to steal what doesn't belong to him. Meets a scared mother who had hidden her kids and retrieved the family's revolver. When he opens the door to where she was hiding... SURPRISE! She lets him have it. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution…
A picture worth a 1000 words
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Breaking: House Committee Abandons Gun Ban
The Illinois House Committee scheduled to hear an amendment to SB2899 adjourned without calling the bill. Gun Grabbers are expected to be idle for the rest of the Lame Duck session. More to follow....
Fallout from publishing gun owner names in New York
Just as the Jews were shunned and faced harassment after the National Socialist Party (the Nazi Party for those living in Rio Linda) publicly identified them, so too are gun owners facing ostracism after a local newspaper published a list of gun owners in several counties in New York…
Get a Grip: Skateboard tape grip enhancement for semi-auto pistols
[caption id="attachment_3174" align="alignnone" width="640"] Skateboard tape used to enhance grip.[/caption] Tech Time presentation Warren Drake Warren Drake found an inexpensive, yet effective solution to getting big hands securely on a small pistol. Small pistols, like the Kel-Tec, baby Glocks and the now-discontinued Standard Arms SA-9 are not the easiest things…
BBC *will* be at the January 8th GSL meeting in Rantoul
The BBC will be present at the Tuesday, January 8th meeting in Rantoul to shoot video for a 15-minute documentary on Guns Save Life. There were some issues with visas, but those have been resolved. Please give a warm welcome to Vara Szajkowski and her cameraman from London when…
RED ALERT UPDATED #2: Illinois House to take up gun bans Sunday evening
[caption id="attachment_4435" align="alignnone" width="570"] Michael Madigan has a plan up his sleeve to take away your favorite guns used to protect yourself, your family and your family's home from violent attack.[/caption] UPDATE at end of this post... We have it on good authority that House Speaker Michael Madigan will…
Anti-gun bills may return before next Wednesday
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…