For Immediate Release: 5/2/2013 BELLEVUE, WA – The Second Amendment Foundation has won a permanent injunction against the Warren County, Ill. Housing Authority’s ban on the possession of firearms by residents or guests. The case was filed more than a year ago in U.S. District Court for the Central District … Continue reading
SPRINGFIELD – Friday morning, the 7th U.S. District Court of Appeals granted Illinois AG Lisa Madigan a nearly one-month extension on her concealed carry appeal, moving the deadline date from May 23 to June 24, 2013. 7th Circuit Federal Court grants AG Lisa Madigan one-month extension on gun appeal … Continue reading
I would suggest that everyone in Illinois call Mike Bost’s office (217) 782-0387 and thank him for standing up for the Constitution and a good conceal carry law. Related PostsFormer Obama Administration Secret Service: Gun Control Is People Control (Apr 29, 2013) Stop the Federal Power Grab of Our Elections … Continue reading
The number of well-publicized public shootings during the past few years, especially the tragedy at Columbine High School, has re-energized the gun control movement. As a show of strength, a coalition of gun control groups has organized a “Million Mom March” to be held in Washington, D.C. on Mother’s Day, … Continue reading
Here is a copy of what I sent to Sen Sullivan and Rep Hammond. I encourage everyone to do the same with their reps. Here are their emails: sullivan@senatedem.illinois.gov and rephammond@macomb.com — Thank your for your support of the 2nd amendment in Illinois. I would like to strongly suggest that … Continue reading
IL Senate Voted 49-2 to Override Gov.’s Veto!!! SB681 Now Moves to the IL House URGENT! Make the call! Urge your State Representative to OVERRIDE Quinn’s veto of SB681. This past week, the IL State Senate voted 49-4 to override Gov. Quinn’s attempt to pass a ban on most semi-auto … Continue reading
Finals for Gun Issues in Illinois: Henry Co. – 73% yes Stephenson Co. – 69% yes Mercer Co. – 78% yes Warren Co. – 73% yes McDonough Co. – 68% yes Adams Co. – 77% yes Schuyler Co. - 81% yes Randolph Co. – 76% yes Bond Co. - 78% yes … Continue reading
The joke of gun control is no laughing matter. If there is any thinking person out there who believes that stricter gun control laws and gun bands will make the public safer just look at Chicago. Chicago (and Illinois) has some of the country’s strictest gun control laws. This year, … Continue reading
Thursday night, 7pm, 1st Street Armoury, Monmouth, be there! Local Communities Holding Meetings to Discuss Right to Carry Referendum Related PostsWatch what happens when Guns are banned in Australia (Aug 16, 2012) Grab My Gun? Get a Grip! – by Holly Deyo (Aug 9, 2012) Durbin: 2nd Amendment for Hunting … Continue reading
Mercer, Warren, McDonough Tri-County Right to Carry Town Hall Meeting Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012 7-9 p.m. The 1st Street Armoury 215 S 1st St. Monmouth, IL 61462 49 states have concealed carry provisions for law-abiding citizens which recognize the right to carry a defensive firearm for personal and … Continue reading