- Jan 18 2020
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Continuing The Fight To End The Cook County Firearms and Ammo Tax
Dan Eldridge January 18, 2020 Gun Control, News, Current Events 1
By Dan Eldridge
On January 14, oral arguments were heard in the 1st District Appellate Court on the Cook County Second Amendment Tax. If you would like a textbook…
- Jun 03 2019
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SB1966: The “FUBAR FOID Act” has FAILED
Ruth Idzik June 03, 2019 Gun Control, Law and Order, News, Politics 0
By Ruth Idzik
SB1966 (House Amendment 3) "Fix the FOID" or, as we now refer to it, the “FUBAR FOID Act” will NOT move in the Senate, Sunday was the last day of the…
- May 29 2019
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SB1966: The "FUBAR FOID Act" Passes 62-52
Dan Eldridge May 29, 2019 Gun Control, Politics, Current Events 1
By Dan Eldridge
"Fix the FOID" or, as we now refer to it, the "FUBAR FOID Act" passed out of the House today on a 62-52 vote, and that was with 8 democrats voting…
- May 20 2019
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The Aurora Package of Gun Control Laws Will Be Heard Tuesday
Dan Eldridge May 20, 2019 Concealed Carry, Gun Control, Current Events 3
By Dan Eldridge
The atrocious package of legislation, aka :"Fix the FOID" proposed by Kathleen Willis will be heard Tuesday, May 21 at 8:30 AM in the House…
- Apr 10 2019
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NEW 2019 Illinois Gun Control Bills Proposed by Kathleen Willis
Dan Eldridge April 10, 2019 Gun Control, News, Politics 9
By Dan Eldridge
The “Aurora Package” of gun control laws is now out in Illinois. Rep. Kathleen Willis (D-Northlake) rolled out her proposals yesterday with the…
- Feb 03 2019
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Proposed 2019 Illinois Gun Control Bills. Don't Panic...Yet.
Dan Eldridge February 03, 2019 Gun Control, News, Current Events 4
By Dan Eldridge
But stay tuned... because some these are pretty worrisome. At least eight bills that should worry law abiding firearms owners have been introduced in…
- Dec 29 2018
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What Happened in Springfield 2018: Gun Control Recap
Dan Eldridge December 29, 2018 Gun Control, News, Politics 3
By Dan Eldridge
Legislative Recap for 2018, and 2019 Preview The principal 2A lobbying groups in Springfield had their hands full this past session. Federal Firearms…
- Sep 06 2018
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Deter Straw Purchasers in Chicago Through Prosecution
Ruth Idzik September 06, 2018 Gun Control, Law and Order, News, Politics 0
By Ruth Idzik
A Smarter Way to Attack Chicago’s Illegal Gun Problem: Enforce Existing Law Note: we sent this letter to the Sun Times August 31st. They have not…
- Aug 21 2018
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Cook County Firearm and Ammo Tax Update 8/21
Ruth Idzik August 21, 2018 Gun Control, News, Politics 7
By Ruth Idzik
Short version: We lost at the trial court level. This is not an unexpected decision, though it is disappointing. Five years after we filed this…
- May 04 2018
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Springfield Armory and The NSSF cut ties with Dick's Sporting Goods
Ruth Idzik May 04, 2018 Gun Control, News, Politics 1
By Ruth Idzik
Two emails were sent out this morning from Springfield Armory and The NSSF. The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) is the trade association…