US Senate blocks Dems ‘Ban All Semi-Auto Guns’ bill; Biden hits lowest approval rating… SO FAR
Yesterday, the US Senate blocked a move that would allow Democrats to pass their new semi-auto gun ban. And today, the hits keep on coming for grandpa bad touch, as he's now at his lowest approval rating ever - 37%. His lowest approval rating... so far at least. From Reuters:…
Remembering Pearl Harbor, 1941
At noon today Central Time, on this day in 1941, Pearl Harbor was attacked by Japan. The surprise attack led to the US entering World War II and ultimately resulted in the US firebombing Tokyo and nuking a couple of other cities for good measure. Millions died as a result…
CATCHING LIGHTNING IN A BOTTLE? Justice ACB forwards Caulkins’ cert application to SCOTUS for their Jan. 5 conference
Did Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul - far from the top legal mind in his graduating law class - screw the pooch by failing to file a response to Dan Caulkins' writ of certiorari to the US Supreme Court? Folks, it surely looks like he might have in light of…
GOOD AND HARD: Confiscation just tip of iceberg for those who register ‘Naughty Guns’ in Illinois
So, you're part of the 99.8% of Illinois FOID holders who has not registered your self-defense firearms with the IL State Police. At the same time you're living with some anxiety. You've contemplated registering your naughty guns to comply with the new Illinois gun ban law. You know that you're…
The “What Ifs” Loom Large in Illinois. Registration Questions Everywhere
I was at a recent Guns Save Life meeting in the north end of the state, and as always, I was struck by the knowledge base of the attendees.These are ordinary people with a keen interest in the legal ownership and use of firearms. They are up to date on…
‘I MOVED EVERYTHING OUT OF STATE’: Start telling everyone how you divested yourself of your ‘naughty guns’ to avoid snitching
99.8% of gun owners in Illinois have elected not to comply with the new PICA gun and magazine ban’s gun registration requirement. That is effectively everyone. In addition to the other reasons we’ve repeatedly mentioned (here and here, for example) for not registering your stuff, Cook County residents face immediate confiscation and arrest…
GUNDIE AWARDS: Our own Todd Vandermyde nominated for a Gundie Award as ‘Top Voices of the 2nd Amendment’
Todd Vandermyde's "Freedom's Steel" YouTube channel received the honor of a nomination to the annual Gundies awards. He's under the category of "Top Voices for the 2nd Amendment." [caption id="attachment_33248" align="alignnone" width="770"] Todd Vandermyde at Freedom's Steel.[/caption] Frankly, it's a big honor to even be considered for one of these…
‘I’M NOT THRILLED THAT I HAVE TO DO THIS’: New gun owners buying guns as hedge against violent criminals
People continue to vote with their wallets when it comes to violent crime in their cities. Most clear-thinking Americans recognize that firearms play a big role in personal defense. After all, the only person that stops bad people with evil in their hearts is a good person with a gun.…
THE STATE OF DISARRAY: Failed leadership undermines the IL State Police and the public trust
Illinois, once heralded for its commitment to public safety, now grapples with the repercussions of failed public policies and a lack of effective leadership within the Illinois State Police agency. For example, a June 30, 2022 audit report exposed many unresolved issues, bringing doubt that the ISP can handle the…
ILLINOIS GUN BAN CASE UPDATE: En Banc injunctive relief DENIED (updated)
Robert Bevis filed for an en banc review of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals decision affirming Judge Frank Easterbrook's stay of the District Court Injunction blocking enforcement of the Illinois Gun & Magazine ban. I just today learned that the application was denied the very next day. UPDATE: This…