We suppose that any time a couple of notoriously anti-gun organizations spend their cash on utterly useless, blindingly obvious “research,” that means fewer dollars down the road to push anti-gun ballot initiatives, lobby squishy elected officials and fund the campaigns of hoplophobic candidates. Which is why we’re just fine with a recent study being pumped […]
“If I want a new shotgun for duck season, I’m shopping for that months in advance. (I)f someone in a fit of rage can walk in and buy a weapons (sic), that’s probably a bad idea.” – “Avid hunter” Illinois GOP Rep. Grant Wehrli in Bipartisan work yields gun bills, fate rests with Rauner [via sj-r.com]
“There’s an attitude and opinion around here that Cook County shouldn’t come over here and start restricting our rights. It should focus on keeping its own house in order, and if it can’t, it shouldn’t impose rules on parts of the state that have nothing to do with what’s going on there.” – Professor George Mocsary […]
Illinois voters probably consider themselves ahead of the game whenever a governor manages to make it through an entire term without being indicted. That said, current Republican Governor Bruce Rauner isn’t terribly popular in the Land o’ Lincoln. While the election is still six months away, he trails the Democrat nominee by double digits. He’s […]
By Dan Eldridge Just like a bad rash, SB1657, Firearms Dealer Licensing has come back before the Illinois General Assembly during this short session. Nothing has changed with respect to how poorly written or widely unpopular this bill is. In an effort to win over some support in the House, Illinois Senator Don Harmon . […]
What, no skull and crossbones? . . . Gun permits may soon come with a health warning Gun ownership in New York City could soon come with a warning — it’s dangerous to your health. The City Council Public Safety Committee voted 6-1 Monday to require the NYPD to hand out written warnings about the risks […]
Our own Jeremy S recently posted a review of Springfield Armory’s new XD-E pistol. As usual, he wrote a dispassionate and objective review, noting some issues with the new gun. The comments section, in contrast, had plenty of passion, yet little in the way of love for Springfield. Why all the hate? Simply put: gun buyers […]
Illinois gun owners face a very real threat. Illinois’ gun dealer licensing bill (SB-1657) will have a hearing in a House committee next week, and from there it will almost assuredly go to the House floor for a vote. The good guys in Illinois have come together, standing shoulder-to-shoulder to oppose this bill. Yes, this […]
Earlier today, the Illinois State Senate passed bill SB-1657 by a one-vote margin. While its prospects are still unsure in the House, if signed by Governor Bruce Rauner, the new law will mandate state licensing for all Illinois gun dealers. It will also restrict all others in Illinois to nine firearm transfers per year. The lobbyist for the […]
