A circuit court judge in Illinois has found the state requirement for an FOID card to be unconstitutional under the Second Amendment.
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Kyle Rittenhouse Abruptly Extradited to Wisconsin
Kyle Rittenhouse, who defended himself against multiple attackers during riots in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on video, has been extradited to Wisconsin from his home across the border in Illinois.
Being in a ‘Safe’ District Brings Out Gun-Grabber Casten’s True Lack of Character
“Having small genitals is not a sufficient reason to own a gun.” – Democrat Sean Casten
Illinois Gov. Sets Example For Others On Gun, Ammunition Stores
When an anti-gun Democrat governor declares that essential businesses include firearm and ammunition suppliers and retailers for the purposes of safety and security, that is a really big deal.
National Alert: Champaign IL 1st to Cite “Emergency Powers” to Ban Gun Transfers
Last week, an ordinance has passed in Champaign, IL, to empower the mayor to “[o]rder the discontinuance of selling, distributing, dispensing or giving away of … firearms or ammunition…”
Daniel Easterday, Sued Deerfield, IL w/ IRSA & SAF- Riding Shotgun With Charlie #71
We talk about some of the ridiculous laws and things that have to be done in the state of Illinois to get a firearm concealed carry permit.
Challenge To Ill. Non-Resident CCW Prohibition Gets Backing From State AG’s
Plaintiffs are asking the Court to determine “Whether the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms requires that the State of Illinois allow qualified non-residents to apply for an Illinois concea
Illinois Sen. Julie Morrison, Come Try & Confiscate our Guns, WE DARE YOU! ~ VIDEO
Arrogant Illinois State Democrat Senator Julie Morrison proposes confiscating the guns of the people she represents.
NRA Supported Case Calls for Suspension of Illinois’ FOID Act
Grassroots Illinois-based Second Amendment organization Guns Save Life filed an important NRA-supported case challenging the very foundations of Illinois gun law.
Thousands March in Illinois to Defend Second Amendment Rights ~ VIDEO
The Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day (IGOLD) has become a tradition in the Prairie State. It’s an example that gun rights activists in other states could follow…
Illinois FOID Second Amendment Case Appealed to Illinois Supreme Court
The Illinois Supreme Court will be hearing an appeal by the State which challenges a court decision that the FOID card requirement in Illinois is unconstitutional.
Ill. Judge Strikes Gun Ban in Chicago Suburb; Gun Group Declares Victory
SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan Gottlieb declared it a victory against legislative extremism, adding that, “it has no place on American soil.”
Illinois: Bill to Create Gun Seizure Regime Introduced
Illinois state Senator Michael Hastings (D-19) has introduced legislation to create a gun seizure regime that would even apply to those who have simply failed to renew their firearm license.
Illinois Gunman Illegally Armed, So Media Demands More Gun Control
Martin, the Tribune noted, “was in illegal possession of the gun used in the attack.” The Sun-Times would penalize every law-abiding gun owner in Illinois, if not the nation, because of it.
Bad News and Hope in Illinois
Many of those who wish to exercise their Second Amendment rights in Illinois – and who have done so responsibly – find themselves facing more and more onerous legislation.
New Law Requires Illinois Gun Dealers to get State License
Gov. Pritzker signed a law into effect that would require all gun dealers to be licensed by the state. This new process is leading business owners to cry foul.
Illinois Democrats Start the New Year with Gun Control Targeting FFL’s
This has been proven again, and again, and again. The only outcome from this sort of dealer licensing scheme is to further encumber legal businesses form serving their law-abiding customers.
Illinois “Parking Lot Law” Shields Employee from Termination
Because Knox had a valid concealed carry license, the state law expressly permitted him to store a firearm in his vehicle while it was in the employer’s parking lot
Gun Group Supports Illinois Student’s Civil Rights Lawsuit V. School District
The lawsuit alleges that Flohr called Madison and her group “troublemakers.” After the walkout, Dougherty allegedly “subjected Madison’s group to the taunts of their classmates.”
Court Grants Injunction In SAF Challenge Of Deerfield, IL Gun Ban
A circuit court judge in Lake County, Illinois has granted an injunction against the Chicago suburb of Deerfield’s so-called “assault weapons” ban.
Illinois Gun Owners , “We’ve Done Nothing Wrong”
Failure to comply gets you a felony and up to 30 years in prison under one proposal. That’s higher than 2nd degree murder and comparable to 1st degree murder.
IL: Senate Passes Another Bill to Shut Down Gun Stores Despite Veto of Previous Two
May 16th, the Illinois state Senate voted 35-18 to pass Senate Amendment 3 to Senate Bill 337, which would shut down your local gun stores with onerous red tape and regulations.
IL Gov. Rauner Removes “Assault Weapon” Language with Amendatory Veto
The amendatory veto also included instituting the death penalty for mass killers, freed up revenue to fund resource officers & mental health workers in schools, a ban on bump stocks.
Great Day For IL Gun Owners! Democrats’ SB1657 D.R.T.!
Thanks to Governor Rauner’s veto & Illinois gun owners, the bill designed to close gun stores by adding tons of burdensome & duplicate regulations on gun shops is Dead Right There!
Pro Gun Group Sues Illinois Agency Over Day Care Operator’s Gun Rights
The Second Amendment Foundation has filed a lawsuit against the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services on behalf of two Prairie State residents, alleging deprivation of civil rights.
NRA to support Guns Save Life in Illinois Lawsuit
The lawsuit challenges Deerfield’s recent attempt to criminalize so-called “assault weapons” and “high capacity magazines” within village limits..
Lawsuit Challenges Gun Ban In Chicago Suburb Of Deerfield
The Second Amendment Foundation filed a lawsuit against the Chicago suburb of Deerfield, Illinois seeking an injunction against enforcement of the ban on so-called “assault weapons” and “large capacit
Progressive Illinois Rep. Declares Constitution Means Nothing
Illinois technocrat, Congressman Bill Foster, has demonstrated the Progressive attitude about the Constitution and the Second Amendment.
Illinois: Efforts Underway to Override Vetoes of Gun Dealer Licensing Bills
An Illinois state House committee heard testimony on the dealer licensing bills that Governor Bruce Rauner previously vetoed as they gather support for a veto override attempt…
Illinois: Expanded Waiting Period Bill Heads to Governor, Gun Ban Heads Back to House
The Illinois state Senate voted to pass a number of extreme gun control bills that would expand waiting periods & ban the purchase or possession of commonly-owned semi-automatic firearms…