Tag Archives: Chicago

Gun Charge Dismissed Due to Chicago’s Lack of Gun Ranges

I apologize for the use of a news clip from Fox — the written article isn’t much better but they were the first to break the story. Here’s the skinny: Jesus Duenas, a FOID card holder, purchases a handgun after … Continue reading

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David Lawson Victory in Lawson v. Chicago

The Denial by the Chicago Police Department of David Lawson’s registration of the subject four SKS Rifles is REVERSED. The subject rifles are not prohibited under the Municipal Code of Chicago, 8-20-170, and therefore, registration certification shall issue accordingly. Pursuant … Continue reading

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SAF Wins Injunction v. Chicago Gun Range Ban

BELLEVUE, WA – In a 3-0 ruling issued this morning, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit has reversed a lower court ruling and ordered that court to issue a preliminary injunction against the City of Chicago on … Continue reading

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SAF FILES FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AGAINST ILLINOIS CARRY BAN

SAF FILES FOR PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AGAINST ILLINOIS CARRY BAN For Immediate Release: 7/7/2011 BELLEVUE, WA – Capitalizing on its federal appeals court victory Wednesday in Ezell v. City of Chicago, the Second Amendment Foundation today moved for a preliminary injunction … Continue reading

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Should Your FOID Card Information be Public?

Do you want the list of all Illinois Firearms Owners Identification cards holders be published? Let us know what you think.Bookmark on DeliciousDigg this postRecommend on Facebookshare via RedditShare with StumblersTweet about itSubscribe to the comments on this post

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Illinois State Rifle Association to Unveil Roving Billboard

Media Advisory CHICAGO, Feb. 26, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — The following was released today by the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA): WHAT: Press briefing prior to launch of roving billboard touting the public safety advantages of privately-owned firearms. WHEN: Monday, 28 … Continue reading

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Chicago Police Release Preliminary November Crime Statistics Total Crime Down for 23rd Consecutive Month, Along with Violent, Property Offenses

CHICAGO – Today Superintendent Jody P. Weis discussed preliminary crime statistics for the month of November during a press conference at Chicago Police Headquarters. Total crime was down Citywide by 3.8 percent, supported by a nearly 10 percent decline in … Continue reading

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Another Temporary Restraining Order Requested Against Chicago

A temporary restraining order has been filed against the City of Chicago in an effort to at least allow in a mobile shooting range so that Chicago residents may receive the requisite training within the city limits. Ezell v. Chicago … Continue reading

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Review: Springfield Armory XD-M .45 ACP

Late but not never we’re following up the review on the 9mm Springfield Armory XD-M with the all new .45 ACP XD-M. Thanks to GunBlog.com we’ve got the insides and out of the latest and greatest along with a great … Continue reading

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Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley will not be seeking re-election

Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley will not be seeking re-election for his seventh term. Official Video via You-Tube. Richard Michael Daley (born April 24, 1942) is a United States politician, member of the national and local Democratic Party, and currently … Continue reading

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