Protect Illinois Communities Act: What’s New in January 2024
In a significant move to regulate firearms in the state of Illinois, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed the Protect Illinois Communities Act (Public Act 102-1116) into law a year ago on January 10, 2023. This Act introduces new regulations regarding the sale and distribution of assault weapons, high-capacity magazines, and switches in the state of […]
Update on the California Data Release: Six Months Later
Back in late June 2022, the California Attorney General’s office and Department of Justice landed themselves in some trouble when they leaked the personal data of over 192,000 concealed carry permit holders and applicants from 2011-2021. This information included names, races, home addresses, dates of birth, dates of permit issuance (if applicable), types of permits […]
How to Help Hurricane Ida Victims
On Sunday, August 29th, the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, Hurricane Ida struck the Gulf Coast. The Category 4 storm pummelled the Louisiana coast, knocking down trees and buildings, leaving millions without power, and causing at least two confirmed death in the state. Even now that Ida has been downgraded to a tropical storm on […]
Pros and Cons of Laser Sights
It wasn’t long ago that laser sights were things of fiction and only seen in futuristic movies. They have now become mainstream for everything from range shooting to self-defense. Sights have their place in the gun cabinet but are laser sights right for you? Let’s see the pros and cons of laser sights. PROS There […]
Concealed Carry Permits Surge Across America
According to the Crime Prevention Research Center, the number of concealed carry permits in the United States surged to over 17.25 million since March. They also report that more than 2 million guns are being purchased per month since March. The Brookings Institute cites this uptick to Americans feeling concerned about their personal security. This […]
Self Defense or Lethal Force?
Gun owners know the general rule of thumb for self defense: only use lethal force when necessary. The problem with self defense cases are the gray areas in the law between self defense and lethal force. Depending on many factors, a self defense case that seems straight forward at first might be considered extreme later. The […]
Things to Consider for Your First Gun
When looking for your first gun, it is a very personal choice. You should do your research and even ask an experienced firearm expert for assistance. They should recommend many different guns before you make that choice. Here are a few things to consider for your first gun: 12-gauge Firearms Shotguns are popular for home […]
Second Amendment Cases: Effects on Gun Rights
The Second Amendment is receiving little attention in the Supreme Court in recent years. As gun owners, we think that the constitutionality of gun ownership comes to a simple question: “Are we allowed to own guns or not?”. This question instead enlists a slew of legal arguments that can affect our gun rights. Three notable […]
Concealed Carry Faux Pas To Consider
Concealed carry permit or license holders have a major responsibility to ensure that their actions are law-abiding and intelligent. While a majority of these decisions are common sense, others may…
