Firearm Self-Defense in Illinois Without a FOID Card
On more than one occasion, I have been asked about a person’s right to defend themself or others with a firearm without possessing a valid Firearm Owners Identification (“FOID”) card.
Update: Red Flag Laws… Who Has the Right to Take Away Your Guns? | Illinois
Can a judge sign an order allowing police to seize your guns without you even breaking a single law? Let’s look at the history of red flag laws and how Illinois uniquely falls on this hotly debated area.
Is Your Gun Banned Here? Carrying at State Buildings… | Illinois
Here’s what you need to know about the past, the present, and the future of legally carrying a firearm on the grounds of Illinois buildings and other government properties.
The 411 on Getting Your Concealed Carry License in Illinois
During the current times, many people have made the decision to become first-time gun owners and are now wanting to exercise their rights to carry... But how do you go about getting your Conceal Carry License in Illinois?
Theft, Robbery, & Burglary: 3 Perils of Shopping | Illinois
People are rushing to and from their vehicles with hardly a second glance at their surroundings. Situational awareness is key...
What Do They Particularly Hate About “Ghost Guns” In Illinois?
For hundreds of years, it has been legal for Americans to manufacture their own firearms. Let’s address a recent debate in the media: “ghost guns.”
Living in the Big City: The Unique Way Gun Laws Are Applied In This Major Illinois City…
Get out your map of Illinois and draw a line
Weapons in the Zone: Gun Owners and Schools | Illinois
School is back in session! However, this school year has started off quite differently than in years past due to the COVID-19 pandemic...
Self-Defense Law 101 in Illinois
The legal concept of one’s ability to defend themselves is not new concept. It can be dated all the way back to ancient Rome...
Imagine Protesters Outside Your Home: What Can a Law-Abiding Gun Owner Do in Illinois?
What if a protest erupts on your front yard in Illinois?... Here's what an Independent Program Attorney had to say on the matter...