Supreme Court Refuses To Block Illinois Assault Weapon Ban

I’m not sure if United States Supreme Court Justices leave their spines at home or if they are permanently confiscated upon confirmation, but the High Court seems much more proficient at kicking the can down the road than they do at preserving and defending the Constitution. My grumpy disposition is brought to you today by … Read more

Illinois State Rifle Association Requests DOJ Review of State Gun Laws

When President Trump issued his Executive order, Protecting Second Amendment Rights, directing U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi “to assess any ongoing infringements of the Second Amendment rights of our citizens, and present a proposed plan of action to the President,” I have to admit I was skeptical, especially with regards to scope. To the extent … Read more

Illinois Appeals Court Hears Challenge To Firearm Owner ID Cards

In the neverending onslaught of lawsuits across the country, as Democrats continue to legislate in contempt of the United States Supreme Court Bruen decision, an Illinois appellate court is set to decide whether or not the state’s Firearm Owner’s ID card requirement is unconstitutional. As one of only a few states to impose such a … Read more

Exposing the Bizarre Lack of Logic Behind the Illinois Assault Weapon Ban

The Illinois assault weapons ban is currently under review in a federal appeals court after being ruled unconstitutional by U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn in November 2024, stating the ban violates the Second and 14th Amendments. Pointing out the bizarre nature of the ban, however, experts say that what makes a firearm an “assault weapon” is … Read more

Q&A: How an Illinois Legal Case Can Help the Gun Cause in California

Last week’s ruling in in FFL-IL v. Pritzker represented a significant victory for a 2A community that has fought hard over decades to protect one of the Constitution’s most fundamental rights. The ruling overturned the state’s bans on so-called “assault weapons” and on standard capacity magazines.   Bans like those imposed by Illinois, and cases challenging them, will sound familiar … Read more

BREAKING: Illinois Gun & Magazine Ban Struck Down by Federal Judge

U.S. Federal Court Judge Stephen McGlynn struck down Illinois’ so-called “Protect Illinois Communities Act” gun and magazine ban Friday afternoon. The court ruled that banning America’s favorite rifle, the AR-15, and a myriad of other hot-selling guns commonly used for self-defense is unconstitutional. The ruling proved a very satisfying cap to a week that saw … Read more

Illinois Lawmakers Continue To Push Restrictive Anti-Gun Laws

If you thought anti-gun Illinois lawmakers had already passed just about every restrictive gun law they could think of, well, you thought wrong. According to a report at sj-r.com, Illinois legislators are now pushing two different schemes. Senate Bill 3971 and House Bill 5891 would prohibit the possession of a firearm outside its owner’s “immediate possession or … Read more

Walgreens Employee With Concealed Carry License Fatally Shoots Suspected Thief

A man and woman caught shoplifting at a Walgreens barely had a whiff of victory as they exited the store before being approached by employees. Fine, you got pinched, give it back and go home, or make a run for it as I’m almost positive the DA won’t charge you anyway, right? Not a chance. … Read more

Illinois’ Public Transport Carry Ban Ruled Unconstitutional as Four Passengers Murdered on CTA Blue Line

Rockford, Illinois Federal Judge, Iain Johnston has ruled Illinois’ concealed carry ban on public transportation unconstitutional, yet it is clear that just days after the murder of four CTA Blue Line passengers, city officials and policymakers still don’t get it or simply don’t care. The U.S. District Judge’s decision pertains specifically to Illinois residents who … Read more