City sees fewer homicides, robberies, burglaries, car thefts as Illinois residents take arms By Kelly Riddell – The Washington Times – Sunday, August 24, 2014 An 86-year-old Illinois man with a concealed carry permit fired his weapon at an armed robbery suspect fleeing police last month, stopping the man in his tracks and allowing the […]
Just when you thought things had improved — it’s up one step, but down two Kevin Michalowski. February 21st, 2014 That’s right. Every gun maker or gun owner should leave Illinois now! I know, the economy sucks and now is not the time to make a big […]
CHICAGO (CBS) – Anyone wanting to carry a concealed firearm in Illinois likely must wait until April before the first permits are issued, but State Police Director Hiram Grau assured gun owners his department is “way ahead of the game” in getting ready to approve the permits. State lawmakers approved […]
Kurt Hofmann Mary Shepard had the training to carry a firearm for her personal security, having already successfully completed five firearms training courses, including the NRA’s Personal Protection Outside the Home course. She had qualified for defensive firearm carry permits in two different states, and those permits were, between them, recognized in 31 states. Unfortunately, […]