We defend your right to defend yourself. Gu n Ne w s Se c o n d Am e n d m e n t n e w s f o r t h e St a t e o f Il l i n o is a n d b e y o n d Pu b l i s h e d m o n t h l y b y GUNS SAVE LIFE Vo l u m e 20, Nu m b e r 12 de c e m b e r 2014 Af f i l ia t e d w i t h t h e Je w s f o r t h e Pr e s e r va t i o n o f Fi r e a r m s Ow n e r s h ip , t h e Civilian Ma r k s m a n s h ip Pr o g r a m , t h e NRA, t h e ISRA, t h e Il l i n o is Fe d e r a t i o n f o r Ou t d o o r Re s o u r c e s , a n d o t h e r s RAUNER WINS (Guns Save Life) - November 4th was a gun issue, making general statements in good day for Illinois gun owners. favor of gun rights without campaigning on the issue. Anti-gun stalwart Pat Quinn went down to defeat at the hands of political newcomer The consensus among gun rights insiders Bruce Rauner. Gun owners turned out in seems to be that Rauner can be counted impressive numbers to help accomplish on to veto anything bad that arrives on his this. desk. This is a welcome backstop and change from the last 12 years in Illinois, To listen to the candidates, guns were under successive anti-gun governors. not a major issue in this campaign, but gun owners knew better. Quinn had a The credible threat of a veto also discour- proven track record of hostility to gun ages legislators from making anti-gun owners. He had pushed a scary gun ban votes, knowing that they will take political and a magazine ban, both of which came damage without actually gaining anything within a couple of votes of landing on his for sticking their political necks out. desk. He would surely have signed them immediately. With the Rauner win, gun owners still should not quit pushing, but they can Quinn also was instrumental in shaping breathe a bit easier. the new Illinois concealed carry law, making it as tough as possible to get a The legislature, however, has not changed permit (high training requirements and significantly regarding the number or high fees) and encouraging a ridiculously pro-rights and anti-rights votes in each long list of prohibited areas. chamber. Gun owners will need to stay constantly vigilant to make sure there are When it came time to campaign, however, no legislative surprises waiting for us. All Photo by Oleg Volk. Used with permission. Quinn didn’t seem very proud of his anti- gun owners are urged to attend IGOLD - gun stances, rarely mentioning them. Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day - on March 18, 2015. Candidate Rauner, too, downplayed the

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GSL Champaign Meeting John Boch, as immediate past president, November 11, 2014 filled us in on the current political and social Fluid Events Center, Champaign, IL. events that bear on us as gun owners. He opened by thanking the veterans on this Before the meeting Veteran’s Day, and by wishing, one day Before 7 pm, there was a lot for folks to late, a belated happy 239th birthday to the do. Those that wished partook of an early US Marine Corps. Thanksgiving dinner, turkey with all the fix- ings. A nice display of crossbows was set Politics What does this election mean? out from Hunter’s Haven, in anticipation of BREATHING ROOM. Nationally, with the the evening’s Tech Time. Folks visited and US Senate going to the Republicans, gun Cole Thompson brought off several crossbows to the November GSL meeting for chatted, looked over a nice looking array of control at the national level is officially our Tech Time presentation. He explained the differences in crossbows, how to door prizes, and had the opportunity to buy a dead duck. The Global Gun Control achieve better accuracy, and now not to blow up your crossbow. into several gun raffles going on, as well Treaty? Ratification of that is going no- as GSL’s monthly gun drawing. Giveaway where. Could something happen, either by opportunities included the Mulberry Grove executive action, or something cooked up Aces Youth Shooting Team fundraiser, a by ATF? We will have to wait and see. regional veteran’s memorial, and Chapin Rose, raising money for his State Senate Illinois Politics OPPORTUNITIES! With campaign committee with a raffle featur- Quinn losing, his anti-gun bully pulpit is ing an AR 15, a Colt Mustang XSP, and gone. So are neighborhood Recover a Chief AJ Slingbow. GSL merchandise Initiative –style state grants to promote gun was also on sale, and t shirt and sweatshirt control. When Quinn is gone, so too will sales were brisk with Christmas coming up. most of his appointees be gone. Many of (There’s one more shopping meeting before these people were philosophically aligned Christmas!) with Quinn’s anti-gun positions.

Opening Remarks There are huge opportunities for us with At 7 pm, GSL President Bear St. Pierre the Rauner administration. Rauner doesn’t opened the meeting with the Pledge of Al- hate guns. Even if he doesn’t like guns legiance to the flag, followed by introduction as much as most of us, he’s not going to of first time guests. May you all become be hell-bent on creating obstacles and prob- regulars! lems for gun owners like Quinn (see some of the arbitrary and capricious rule-making From left, J.T. Thiems, Holly Thiems and Cara Thiems from the Mulberry Grove Executive Secretary regarding the new concealed carry law, for Aces shooting team talk about their big gun drawing with Olivia Miller before the Bear then reported on some changes that instance). Rauner’s pen won’t run out of meeting. Guns Save Life sponsored the high school trap-shooting team with are coming for GSL. As the organization ink signing every gun control bill that lands ammunition and other expenses relating to the roughly two dozen members to has become bigger, demands on volun- on his desk. compete. teer’s time have become almost too much. After several months of consideration, at In the Illinois legislature, there was no the last GSL Board meeting, the Board change. We lost one good pro-gun friend, approved the creation of a part-time, paid but he was replaced with another A-rated position of Executive Secretary. This candidate. We still have the slight pro-gun person will handle memberships, renewals, edge we’ve had, and if the worst happens necessary paperwork, billing for ads for our and an anti-gun bill leaks through due to a newspaper and website, and other duties defection or three, Boch said he believes as assigned. The Board hopes to interview Rauner will prove to be our backstop. Anti- candidates and have someone hired and on gunners will be hesitant to make politically the job by December 1. unpopular votes if Rauner is going to veto the legislation anyway. One Volunteer – One Job Something else the Board will be imple- Our worst immediate threat is the veto ses- Ticket sales were brisk at the drawing table menting will be to actively recruit new volun- sion and lame-duck session. The anti-gun- ahead of the meeting. Next month is our teers to take over some duties that have ners know that these will be their last real Great Guns VI drawing for an FN PS90 and been doubled up. John Naese will be con- chance to push through more gun control. a Keltec KSG shotgun. Another gun destined for a centrating on GunNews, so the position of We have good reason to be optimistic; just Sign Chair is open. Please consider what don’t get complacent. Be ready to burn up boating accident John Boch won the Ruger 10/22 that was you can do and if you might be able to head those phone lines if they try anything funny our monthly drawing gun at the November up this important GSL outreach. As Chair, between now and mid-January. 2014 GSL meeting in Champaign. Mr. Boch you do not necessarily have to singlehand- has been terribly unfortunate in his boat- edly take care of all the signs. What we’ve State Senator Chapin Rose ing endeavors, suffering multiple accidents got in mind is someone to organize the Because Senator Rose was in attendance, where guns and ammo were lost to the bot- volunteers, see that they have the materi- after giving his political report, Mr. Boch tom of lakes and the Gulf of Mexico. Next als they need, and follow up to make sure asked Senator Rose if he had anything to month, GSL will be giving away a Barnett things get done. If this sounds like you, add. Chapin thanked all those who voted C5 crossbow, and it will also be the drawing please contact a Board member or come to in the recent election, and thanked veterans night for Great Guns VI. Get your tickets the next Board meeting to volunteer or to for their service. Regarding the election, he soon before we run out! And don’t let John learn more. commented that the minimum wage ballot take your guns for safekeeping when he’s going out on a boat! Immediate Past President’s Report See Meeting Notes on page 3 GunNews Magazine - 2 - December 2014 Meeting Notes continued from page 2ques- have participated in the last two years have youth shooting programs. See you at Fluid to be dry fired, and in fact may “blow up” if tion may have actually backfired on Quinn, not only learned about hard work and com- Events on the second Tuesday in Decem- dry fired. Crossbows manufactured since as people on our side, who want good petition, but about gun safety. They know ber. 2012 have built-in technology to prevent dry paying jobs, refused to settle for more of the damage guns can do, and they treat firing. So how do you uncock a crossbow at the same. them respectfully and safely. She thanked the end of a day of hunting? Cole recom- GSL for its sponsorship last year, and her mended keeping a “junk” bolt on hand, Chapin also mentioned that there had been and her children were available during and loading that one in and firing it into the a gentleman’s agreement at the time CCW after the meeting to answer questions and ground. was passed in promote their team. Illinois that it would be given a year to work In answer to another question, Cole said he before any changes were made. Well, it’s HOOAH Dinner Report has had people come in and buy crossbows been a year, and it may be time to start Wendy Boch spoke about the wonder- that they intended to use as a home de- improving the law. Two possible tweaks ful, emotional experience of attending the fense weapon. This can be problematic for he mentioned were the excessive fees, HOOAH dinner. The local Bloomington- several reasons, including the fact that you particularly for the elderly and disabled, and area group that organizes the local Healing only get one shot. In addition, crossbows getting rid of some of the silly prohibited Outside of a Hospital outdoors experience are not designed to remain continuously locations. He said he is also in favor of for wounded and disabled soldiers just Tech Time cocked; about a week is all some of them reciprocity of CCW permits, and would be finished their week-long event for fourteen Cole Thompson - Crossbows can stand. working for that at the state level, as well as soldiers from Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Cole Thompson, from Hunter’s Haven in favoring Federal action to that end. GSL sponsored this event, and as a Champaign, filled us in on all the latest One interesting specimen Cole showed off Platinum sponsor, GSL was invited to the technical innovations in the world of cross- was made by PSE, a company that origi- Regional Veteran’s Memorial wrap-up dinner. John and Wendy Boch bows. Use of these powerful hunting tools nated in Mahomet, IL. The PSE Tac Elite Jim Cheeks of the Savoy VFW thanked attended representing GSL. (See the story has become more popular in recent years, crossbow is modular, with a rear pistol grip GSL for allowing his group to raise funds elsewhere in this issue about the week’s as the state has allowed them to be used and trigger portion that looks and behaves at our meeting, both with raffle tickets for a events.) more for hunting. Now, anyone in Illinois like an AR-15 lower receiver. In fact, they Rock River AR 15 giveaway, and window with a valid archery deer permit can use sell a model that mounts on your own AR- stickers available for $5.00 to help this wor- Wendy challenged us to do even more next a crossbow from the day after the second 15 lower, using the standard two mounting thy cause. Later, we passed the hat (actu- year. “We gave a thousand dollars, and firearm deer season ends until the end of pins. ally a plastic container) and many chose that helped a lot. But what could they do archery deer hunting in January. In addi- to give a few dollars to help recognize the with $5,000? Could they help 20 soldiers, tion, persons 62 or older and handicapped In December, GSL will be giving away a veterans of the Champaign County area. maybe”? She was moved by the experi- hunters can use crossbows during the Barnett Pursuit recurve crossbow, provided Thanks to everyone who donated! ence, and the audience listening to her entire archery deer season. by Hunter’s Haven. This particular bow has seemed moved in hearing about it. Thanks been upgraded by Cole, with a better red Mulberry Grove Trap Team to Wendy for the eyewitness report. Cole showed two major types of crossbows; dot scope; it achieves 260 feet per second, Cara and JT Thiems, teenage members compound and recurve. Compound bows and Cole said he test fired it, easily hitting of the Mulberry Grove Aces Youth Trap- Honoring Veterans tend to be less expensive. They have a a tennis ball at 20 yards. You can win this shooting Team spoke about their team, its In lieu of another main speaker, Bear St. pulley system on each end. The trick to crossbow; just show up at the December importance to the youth of their area, and Pierre assembled several short videos hon- using these accurately is to pull back evenly GSL meeting and buy a drawing ticket. their team’s 25 guns in 25 days fundraiser. oring veterans. This also was very moving; on both sides when cocking the mecha- Cara explained that what being on the team included was a clip of President Reagan nism. Any unevenness in the cocking will Thanks to Cole Thompson for an excellent, had taught her was that hard work is very honoring veterans at the Tomb of the Un- show up as side to side inaccuracy down- informative program. important; nobody wins tournaments on knowns. The theme of Reagan’s speech range. just innate ability; the harder one works, the that day was “all we can do, is remember”. more often you show up for practice, the Still good advice to us today. More expensive, but also more accurate, better you get. JT spoke about the raffle are the recurve crossbows. With the string NEXT MONTH itself, which takes place March 2 through Prizes connected at each end, point to point, Alfreda Keller - Main Speaker April 3, 2015. A $25 ticket gets you four A plethora of door prizes was given away; with no intervening pulleys, the problem NRA instructor and Cook County Adult Pro- chances a day for the 25 days; if one of books, gun cleaning kits, sling swivels, gun of uneven cocking is eliminated. Modern bation officer will be on hand to explain how your four digit numbers matches the Illinois socks, t-shirts, and other items. Our draw- crossbows launch bolts at speeds from the much fun it is to be a firearm instructor for Pick 4 lottery that day, you win the gun of ing gun for this month was a Ruger 10-22. 260 feet per second range up to 410 feet civilians in Cook County while trying to deal the day, or $400 cash if you prefer. John The winner was John Boch, who immedi- per second. with “Crook” County’s rules and regulations. Boch, in a little mild heckling of the nervous ately pledged to lose the gun in a boating JT, asked if JT could do anything to make accident. Pricewise, the lower end is about $300 - CTC Powder Coating - Tech Time sure that John won one of the guns this $500 for a compound crossbow; recurves These are the guys who can change the fin- year. JT, without missing a beat, said “Buy Great Guns in December start near there but can go up to $1200 and ish on your gun and stocks to look however more tickets!” This left the audience laugh- December will be the month of the Great more for a complete package. Extra bolts you would like it - hot pink included - or ing and John speechless. Guns drawing. If you make it to the meet- are available, for between $40 and $90 per camoflauge. They’re going to bring some ing, you can buy tickets there; if not, you half dozen. Firing a recurve is noisier than cool samples. You’re not going to want to Holly, Cara and JT’s mom, also spoke can still send in by mail for tickets; see page firing a compound, but both are quieter than miss this! briefly. She said the trap team has been 24 for details. This is an excellent chance a rifle shot. Crossbows are not designed very important, as the 25 to 30 youth that to win some Great Guns, and support

GunNews Magazine - 3 - December 2014 Guns Save Life Board of Directors Minutes Minutes for the October 28, 2014 GSL to be more information and when an Execu- Board Meeting tive Secretary is found, they will be able to assist in finding a new meeting location. GSL, Inc. Board Meeting Tuesday October 28, 2014 Pontiac Meeting: John Gahm was unable Liberty Commons Mtg. Center to attend the board meeting due to harvest. 1776 Independence Ave Urbana, IL 61801 Champaign Meeting: Went well, good turnout, John Boch did a wonderful job as Attendees: Eric St Pierre, President; John main speaker. We still are having problem Boch, Immediate Past President; Adrienne with communication regarding the food. Logue, Vice-President; Larry Shurbet, Vice-President Adrienne Logue will take Treasurer, Tammy Williams, Secretary; charge of the food and speak to the caterer. Fluid Events has an approved list of cater- ers that we can consider.

John Boch reported that Pat Kelly of the Champaign Police Department was at the meeting and stated that due to the type of li- quor license that Fluid Events has that they cannot serve liquor and have guns in the same location. Fluid Events is currently in the process of trying to correct the situation. shooter. have a model club in the ISRA and if we Dave Pike, Dean Rothermel, Director; Troy They currently have a Class A license and keep putting things off we will go stagnant. Hinds, Speaker Coordinator; Roger Dorsett, need to change to a Class R. Gun Show Coordinator: Executive Director would start off as a Director; John Naese, GunNews Editor; George Irick Jr. suggested that each loca- part-time position just like the Executive Mindy Gardner, Director; Mark Gardner, PRESIDENT’S REPORT: No report. tion has a member who is on the committee Secretary position. Within the next month Doug Logue, Steve Stanley, George Irick so that there is something to chair. a job description for the Executive Director Jr., Director; Chris Betley. TREASURER’S REPORT: Larry is trying position needs to be established. to get the advertising in order. John Naese John Gahm the current coordinator is very Meeting called to order at 6:07 p.m. will be in charge of renewals and Executive frustrated with the position, it is almost im- David Pike stated that we still need to see Secretary will send the invoices. Larry will possible to get people to help at the shows. about reimbursing the Treasurer for his Motion made by David Pike to approve the then enter the data and deposit the money. responsibilities. minutes as printed in the GunNews. John OLD BUSINESS: Boch seconded motion passed unani- Larry is going through the gun draws that Executive Secretary position. Would be Name Change mously. are more profitable and will get that infor- in charge of membership, data entry, and John Boch made a motion to retire the mation out to everyone as soon as possible. portions of the Treasurer to help him out. name “Champaign County Rifle Associa- AFTER ACTION REPORTS tion” in our corporate name and paperwork Printing costs have changed since we have Post job description and salary, part-time and change everything to Guns Save Life Peoria Meeting: George Irick Jr. reported cut back on the number of GunNews that is position, 20 hrs a week. 2 week paid Inc. Mindy Gardner seconded motion that the meeting went well; still attendance being printed. vacation. Position would be initially for 6 passed with George Irick Jr. abstaining. is low in that area. Meeting place is ok, we months. It will be reviewed at six months should maybe think about new location. COMMITTEE REPORTS and 12 months to see if the position works Another meeting is set to go over the duties Troy Hinds, Speaker Coordinator: out. and descriptions for the Executive Director Effingham Meeting: Larry and Jim Henry position. went to the Effingham meeting. The Effing- When we have speakers coming in from To accept a salary, the person cannot hold ham Shooting Range is a very nice location; quite a distance, do we compensate them a position on the board. Commission approved however it is very difficult to find if you are with gas money and possible hotel room? We need a lot more advertising for Gun- not familiar with the area. If they stay at Mileage? Dinner at the meeting, and pay David Pike made a motion to post the posi- News and the website. Motion made by this location they will need a PA system. for a room if they are from a distance. tion with all of the above policies. Dean David Pike to start paying 20% commission Bills and receivables were ok and they are Rothermel seconded, motion passed with on advertising that anyone brings to us and making a little money. We need to think Troy is really speaking to the speakers to Tammy Williams abstaining. that is signed. John Boch seconded, motion about moving the location to somewhere see if they are willing to speak at more than passed unanimously. Tammy will work on easier for people to locate. Kent Metzger is one location. Executive Director Position This position a form for the sales of advertising. doing a great job. Kent’s comment was that is designed to bring more memberships he did not get any guidance on how to run The only site that has gotten back to Troy and funds. David Pike recommends that John Boch made a motion adjourn at 8:46. things and would have liked things more regarding speakers is Peoria. we table this to see how the Executive Dean Rothermel seconded. Motion passed definite. Secretary position works. John Boch unanimously. Possible future speakers: Remington Gun stated that we need to getting going on the David Pike recommended that there needs Company; Kelly Sampsill - 1st NRA girl position and also get going on the commis- sion for selling advertising rate of 20%. We we defend your right to defend yourself Guns Save Life is proud of our available for $1000, and for those new “Life Membership” for those aged 65 and over, it’s available at To sign up for this new Life Mem- who wish to show an exem- half-price, $500. bership option, fill out the form plary level of support towards on the back page of this issue of Guns Save Life and our mission Be among the third group of ten GunNews and send it in today Guns Save Life’s defending your right to defend individuals to step up and help and you too will be part of an elite yourself. us defend your right to defend group of freedom’s defenders! 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GunNews Magazine - 4 - December 2014 Guns Save Life | Effingham The November GSL South meeting was Glocks, the gents provided an additional held at the Effingham County Sportsman’s presentation touching on how to react when Club. Thirty-seven attendees were present licensed conceal carriers encounter law for good food and an evening of discussion enforcement. Drawing on their experiences of gun related issues. as troopers doing traffic stops, the duo reinforced that the permit holder should set The Effingham meeting was called to order aside their ego and keep in mind that law by Kent Metzger who led the audience in enforcement has been trained to consider the Pledge of Allegiance and in welcom- that citizens with firearms could be a threat ing six first-time attendees, who rose and until the officer determine otherwise. The introduced themselves. Metzger briefly dis- main thing for all involved in a traffic stop cussed some noteworthy gun related issues is to go home safely, so be prepared to be which pertained primarily to the outcome of compliant with the officer’s requests. Mr. the elections earlier in the week. Miller and Mr. Hulsey suggested getting good training and continuing to hone your Metzger introduced Greg Miller and Kelley skills. Hulsey of Two Troops Firearms Instruc- tions of Kinmundy, Illinois. Mr. Miller and Door prizes were presented, and finally we Mr. Hulsey are retired Illinois State Police had the drawing for the gun, a Beretta Neos officers and armorers for the ISP. Mr. Miller .22 Long Rifle. This month’s winner was and Mr. Hulsey provided a very entertaining Linda Martin of Toledo, Illinois. and enlightening presentation on disman- tling, maintenance and reassembly of Glock Next Effingham GSL Meeting pistols. Prior to retirement, these gentle- Thursday, December 4th men were armorers for their post so they Dinner/conversation 5:30. Meeting at 7pm. were able to give some real world accounts of the limited problems they observed, and Linda Martin and her newly-won Berretta NEOS, with Kent Metzger. the many attributes of Glock pistols. Effingham Sportsmen’s Club 14295 North 1025th Street

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GunNews Magazine - 5 - December 2014 SANGAMON CO. RIFLE ASSOCIATION “Right Reason on Second Amendment Rights” Sangamon County Rifle Association How the Spencer rifle came to be adopted www.sangamoncorifleassociation.org by Phil Davis minute shoot that target.” The guard got Lincoln said, “Do you mind if I try that?” So three well aimed shots off in a minute. That they put a new board up there and good old Don Gwinn, Chairman [Editor’s Note: The Sangamon County was fairly impressive for 1860. Abe dumps seven rounds in and closes it [email protected] report did not arrive in time to be included up, boom, boom, boom, etc. He fired seven (217) 502-2452 this month. I bring you this blast from Mr. Spencer said, “If you’ll allow me rounds and all seven of them were decent Sangamon County’s past, typical of the type please.” The Spencer is a lever action hits. Regular monthly meetings take of thing you might learn if you attended a repeating that loads to the breech. Spen- place the first Monday of each meeting.] cer pulled his rifle out, loaded it out of his At the point he sent a telegraph to his month at 6:30 p.m. Blakesly cartridge box, slaps it closed and Secretary of War saying, “I like these, buy Davis said Mr. Spencer could not get his goes boom, boom, boom, etc., seven times, them.” And thats how the Spencer repeat- new rifle past the ordnance boards. They pops it open, slides another seven rounds ing weapon became officially the first car- KC Banquet Hall believed anything more modern than flint- in and does it again. tridge breech loader in the Union army. 2200 S. Meadowbrook Rd lock smooth-bore muskets would simply be Springfield, Illinois a waste of ammunition. The next meeting of the Sangamon Mr. Spencer rode his horse down Pennsyl- County Rifle Association will be on vania Avenue and walked right up to the White House with a Spencer carbine and a Blakesly cartridge box full of ammunition. Monday, Dec. 1st Lincoln answered the knock on the front door. Come out and join us! The public is encouraged to attend. It’s fun. Spencer introduced himself and said, “Sir, I’d like to show you the rifle that could save the Union if you can spare ten minutes of your time.” So they went out onto the back lawn of the Whitehouse, plopped a board up against a tree and they backed off fifty yards. Lincoln had one of his guards come over with his musket and said, “For one

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GunNews Magazine - 6 - December 2014 GunNews Magazine - 7 - December 2014 Fighting for Illinois: SAF Files Suit

BELLEVUE, WA (Second Amend- ment Foundation) – The Second Amendment Foundation today filed a lawsuit in federal district court in Illinois, challenging that state’s concealed carry statute that restricts otherwise qualified non- residents the rights and privileges of carrying concealed firearms based solely on their state of residence.

Joining SAF in this legal action are the Illinois State Rifle Associa- tion, Illinois Carry, Inc., and ten individual plaintiffs, all residing in other states and who are licensed to carry in those states. Under the restrictive Illinois statute, only residents from states with “sub- stantially similar” requirements to obtain a carry license are allowed to apply for non-resident licenses.

Only four states currently qualify under that provision. They are Ha- waii, New Mexico, South Carolina and Virginia. None of the individual plaintiffs reside in those states.

According to SAF founder and Executive Vice President Alan Gottlieb, this situation is not simply unfair, it is untenable and we be- lieve unconstitutional.

“Our plaintiffs have qualified for carry permits or licenses in their own states,” Gottlieb said, “which means they have gone through background checks and other requirements that show they are responsible, law-abiding citizens. Yet, because of the current Illinois statute, their self-defense rights are suspended immediately after they cross the Illinois state line.”

Named as defendants in the law- suit are Attorney General Lisa Ma- digan, Illinois State Police Director Hiram Grau and Jessica Trame, bureau chief of the State Police Firearms Service Bureau. Plaintiffs are represented by attorney David Sigale of Glen Ellyn, Ill.

“This lawsuit,” said Sigale, “is brought because it is unfair that otherwise qualified people from states outside Illinois, who work and travel in Illinois are barred from obtaining means to defend themselves in public solely based on their state of residence. We expect to correct that.”

“We’re asking the federal court for Steps to Firing a Well-Aimed Rifle Shot a declaratory judgment on equal protection and due process consti- 1. Sight Alignment 6A. Hold the trigger back tutional grounds,” Gottlieb stated. 2. Sight Picture 6B. Call your shot by taking a “mental “It makes no sense at all for Illinois 3. Respiratory Pause snapshot” of where the front sight was at to enforce such a narrowly-defined 4A. Focus your eye on the front sight the moment you heard the gun fire. law that seems to recognize the 4B. Focus your mind on keeping the front rights of some non-residents, while sight on the target Want to know more? Attend an Appleseed dismissing the rights of most other 5. Trigger Squeeeeeeeeeze event. www.AppleseedInfo.org non-residents. We can’t allow that 6. Follow Through kind of discriminatory situation to stand.” GunNews Magazine - 8 - December 2014 EDM technology is used to create over 150 variations to accommodate numerous calibers and revolver types. With clips from TK Custom and some cylinder modi- fications, the capability of any revolver can be greatly increased. Revolver customizations include modifica- DAVE’S tions for moon clips as well as action jobs. The company offers action jobs geared to top competition shooters as well as those interested in smoothing out their defen- TRADING POST Peoria! sive revolver. Tom’s revolver display was impressive and many checked out his fine GSL Peoria Thursday November 6, 2014 work before and after the meeting.

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GunNews Magazine - 9 - December 2014 Early Release FAIL Part of the Cure? (guns) ’cause (expletive) months of probation and always be tryin’ to take my the 43 days Banks had Meet Christian Williams. Durk Banks, an aspiring bands (money)!” already spent in jail. He was released 10 rap artist, wannabe gang- years early to save some banger and career “gun” Nov. 5, 2014 (Chicago The judge urged Banks money. criminal caught another rap Tribune) - Banks last ap- to be “part of the cure,” in recent days when police peared in a courtroom in saying the rapper could He was convicted of killing a man in 1993 showed up at a house in August, when he pleaded continue to use his ce- and sentenced to 30 years. Orland Park at 5am. What guilty to gun possession lebrity status for anti-vio- Unrest Doesn’t Just Happen; It’s Often did Five-Oh find? charges and was given lence causes. Kazmierski Planned: Ferguson-related protests Well, in Pat Quinn’s Illinois prison time, 30- probation. also ordered Banks to do planned nationwide. years is… 20. They didn’t find the occu- 50 hours of community pants just about to get out …Banks had faced up service at CureViolence November 10, 2014 (GSL) - Leftists aren’t He was released a little over a year ago and of bed and get ready to go to five years in prison at the University of Illinois content to stir the pot only in Ferguson, he killed a 53-year-old gent in recent days, to work. after Chicago police at Chicago. causing anarchy and rioting in reaction to according to police. saw him toss a loaded a cop killing a 6’4″, 300-pound thug high Instead, they found Durk Glock handgun into a car At the time of his arrest on marijuana that just robbed a store and Man paroled for 1993 murder now Banks – aka “Lil Dork” parked in the Englewood on Green Street, Banks attacked the cop, fracturing the cop’s facial charged in Pullman stabbing death 0r “Durk” or something neighborhood in 2013. was weeks away from bones. (Sun-Times) – A 48-year-old Pullman like that – hanging in the He was on parole at the finishing parole on a man free on parole for a 1993 slaying kitchen with a Glock .45 time for another gun conviction for aggra- has been charged with murder again auto and a Springfield .45 charge. vated unlawful use of a after police found a 53-year-old man auto sitting in plain sight on weapon. In that case, he stabbed to death Wednesday evening the kitchen counter. …Prosecutors had was caught in the 6400 on the Far South Side. recommended Banks block of South Eggleston Lil Dork’s attorney claims receive at least a year Avenue on Oct. 9, 2011, Police were called to perform a “well- his client wasn’t in posses- in prison or a term of with a gun that had its being check” at a residence in the 600 sion of said guns. Howev- intensive probation, but serial numbers defaced, block of East 111th Street and found er, Lil Dork himself told the Judge Joseph Kazmierski records show. Thomas Sanchez stabbed to death police: “I got those pipes Jr. sentenced him to 18 about 5 p.m. Wednesday, authorities said. Police believe the stabbing may have happened on Tuesday. They are planning events in Chicago, Atlanta and other cities for the day of the announcement by the grand jury that no Don’t Bring a Knife to a Gunfight; and charges will be filed against the officer. Don’t Count on the Media to Tell You the Whole Story Warning: Media Bias Alert leading officers on a foot chase, police Boy, 17, shot to death by police on About 9:45 p.m. Monday, Chicago Lawn said. Got a carry license? Carry your gun and Southwest Side identified District officers received a call about a extra ammo when out in public. person breaking into cars in the 4100 Other officers used a squad car to try (Sun-Times) – A 17-year-old boy who was block of South Karlov, according to a and box the boy in against a fence near If you live in an area where there might be shot to death by a Chicago Police officer statement from Chicago Police. 41st and Pulaski, Camden said. An officer unrest, plan accordingly. Monday night on the Southwest Side has shot him in the chest when he “refused to been identified. Officers found the 17-year-old “with a comply with orders to drop the knife and strange gaze about him” carrying a knife continued to approach the officers,” police Laquan McDonald of the 500 block of which he refused to drop when police said. North Springfield was taken to Mount ordered him to do so, Fraternal Order of Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced Police spokesman Pat Camden said. The Sun Times describes him as a dead, according to the Cook County medi- “boy”. Any 17 year old, boy, teen, or “Dindu Nuffin” strikes again! cal examiner’s office. The teen used the knife to puncture the man, wielding a knife in such a manner front passenger-side tire of a squad car is a deadly threat, no matter how the That’s the shorthand for “My boy didn’t do … and damage its front windshield before Sun-Times describes it. nothing!” that we so often hear from the families of criminals when the bad guys get perforated by the police. (NBC Chicago) – Chicago police of- Looking for a place to shoot? ficers said they had no choice but to shoot a teenager after shots were fired at them late Wednesday, but the vic- Dewitt County Sportsman’s Club tim’s family said it’s a case of mistaken identity. Clinton, IL

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FBI Report Confirms Crime Fell While Gun Purchases Soared in 2013

(Breitbart.com) - As gun sales soared in 2013--with the number of background checks for gun sales breaking records--the FBI reports that violent crime fell sharply below 2012 figures, and property crime rates fell sharply too.

On January 6, Breitbart News reported there were 21,093,273 background checks for firearm purchas- ers conducted in America in 2013. And while this number of background checks represented a record, we explained then that the number of guns sold could be many times higher. That is because background checks are done on gun purchasers, not on the num- ber of guns being purchased.

For instance, if everyone who went through a back- ground check then purchased three guns, the number of guns sold in the retail market alone would have been 63,279,819. That’s not even counting the number sold privately.

And what happened as all these guns came into pri- vate hands? Violent crime and property crime fell. According to an FBI report released on November 10: “violent crimes in 2013 decreased 4.4 percent when compared with 2012 figures, and the estimated number of property crimes decreased 4.1 percent [as well].” These record gun sales and the subsequent reduc- tion in crime square perfectly with a Congressional Research Service report covered by Breitbart News on December 4, 2013. That study showed that the number of privately owned firearms in America increased from 192 million in 1994 to 310 million in 2009. At the same time, “firearm-related murder and non-negligent homi- cide” fell from 6.6 per 100,000 Americans in 1993 to 3.6 per 100,000 in 2000.

The bottom line: more guns equals less crime.

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GunNews Magazine - 11 - December 2014 by Frank Sharpe causes for each of those occurrences, but Fortress Defense Consultants diagnosing the cause is not a priority dur- www.fortressdefense.com ing a defensive situation. A tap/rack will fix most problems, but not always. Default to The subject of secondary, or “back-up”, secondary. guns has been debated to death over the years, and I’d rather not beat that dead 3 - Drawing a second gun is a faster way to horse. But, I’m asked about it on a regular reload. Often referred to as ‘The New York basis and I think I might be able to throw in Reload (a term coined by Massad Ayoob), a few thoughts that are often left out of the it’s a tactic that comes to us by way of Jim debate. Cirrilo of the New York Stakeout Unit. Jim carried two Smith & Wesson M&P revolv- My approach here is not should I do it, but ers (later designated as the Model 10), and why I do it. Also, I refrain from calling either when asked about his reloading technique of my guns a “back-up.” I refer to both as replied, “I don’t put too much emphasis on primaries, and I refer to both as secondar- the reload, because when my first gun goes ies – It all depends on which one I draw out I go to the second one, and when that first, which I’ll elaborate on later. goes out I go to the third gun, and when that goes out…” [Ref. Tales of the Stakeout I carry at least two guns 99.8% of the Squad, by Kirchner, pg 35] In my travels I time. Every now-and-then it’s simply not have yet to meet anyone who has reloaded an option, but I make it a daily habit under their gun during a citizen involved defen- normal circumstances. Here’s why (I’ll start sive shooting, but we have had incidents with the common reasons usually men- evolve during force-on-force scenarios tioned): where tap/racking or transitions to second- ary have occurred due to the primary gun experiencing a failure. In every case, transi- attacker is fought off and distance is cre- 4 through 7 are, in my opinion, more impor- tioning to a secondary was ridiculously ated, so I’m not willing to say a tap/rack or tant reasons to carry two guns, but they still faster than any attempt at fixing the misbe- transition to secondary could never occur. aren’t the main reasons that I do. having primary. The only exception being But, as already stated, I have yet to hear of guns carried in ankle holsters – those tend a citizen involved defensive shooting where I don’t carry two guns in anticipation of a to create more problems than they solve anyone reloaded their gun during the fight. mugging; I carry two guns in anticipation of when fights are up close and personal. There very well may have been one, but being present when a group of murderers, I can’t name it. And even if one exists it hell bent on taking as much life as possible, Those 3 reasons comprise most of the would be in the exception that proves the begin doing so. standard rationale behind the “back-up” rule vein. So, it’s a consideration, but not We do not live in 1950’s America anymore. Sharpe’s everyday carry setup. gun. This may surprise many, but they are much of one. There are legitimate threats that are bigger barely in the running for reasons I carry and more destructive than the common two guns. As is usually argued by those More to the point of why I carry two: criminal. I walk this Earth with that in mind, 1 - Guns break. Every gun regardless of who think a second gun is a waste of time, 4 - I carry two pistols in different positions and the equipment to respond. Granted, it’s brand, when used, will eventually break. citizen involved gunfights in America are to allow draw of at least one regardless not the best equipment due to concealment I’ve actually broken 5 Glocks over the typically three seconds long, happen within of how I’m pinned against a wall or how I issues, but it’s the best I can do under the years. Such events require new parts and/ three steps of the offender, and require land on the ground. It also gives me a bet- circumstances. or attention of an armorer. As an Instructor, three shots. The time one is involved in this ter draw option when seated or riding in a I see mechanical failures of pistols on a fight offers little window for drawing sec- vehicle, especially with a seatbelt on. At least two guns that share the same regular basis; enough so that I consider it a ondary guns, or even tap/racking…maybe. magazine, a reload, blades, a trauma kit & distinct possibility in a fight. These failures Those numbers are arrived at from situa- 5 - I carry two pistols in different positions tourniquet, a proper flashlight, and the am- are always a complete surprise to the own- tions where the vast majority of guns de- that will allow me to draw with either my munition choice of Corbon DPX – that gear ers and occur at the most inconvenient of ployed by defenders actually function and right or left hand. I may start this fight with goes out the door with me every day. Two times. I’m personally not interested in find- result in a physical or psychological stop. an injured limb, holding on to something guns and a reload will keep me in the fight ing myself without the second gun option It’s that rare occasion when my gun doesn’t important (like a child), or dragging another longer against multiple attackers – simple when my first becomes a paperweight. work that is our real concern, and the data person. The practice gives me options. as that. 46-rounds gives me time – time to on those events is minimal. escape, evade, and take out threats. And, 2 - Guns incur stoppages. Failures to feed, 6- I can arm a second person. Many of us in fact, I’m considering adding a second extract, eject, and fire, as well as reverse When one fights with the Henk Iverson tru- wish that more people we know and love reload to my gear. feeds, are common. I see such things ism of ‘Position before transition’, one could were armed, but the reality is that some constantly in class. There are multiple foresee circumstances unfolding where an just choose not to be. Those reasons Mumbai, Beslan, Nairobi…these are not range from reasonable to ridiculous, but, interesting historical footnotes, they are the reality is that we often find ourselves WARNINGS. And a study of them leaves in the company of those who know how to one seeing 50+ rounds as the bare mini- operate defensive weapons but are without mum. Throw in the beheading of a woman them. Passing a gun to a second person in Oklahoma last week, and picture of the changes their status from someone I have future starts to form. to shepherd to a force multiplied partner. Also, as distasteful as the thought is, car- As John Farnam so often says: Your next rying my pistols in different positions will fight will be a come as you are affair. allow those I’m close with to retrieve a gun There will be no running back to the car to from my lifeless body regardless of how it grab your med kit. There will be no helicop- hits the ground. ters dropping resupply. You’re not going to “fight your way to your rifle.” If it’s not with 7 - I can re-arm myself. Have I ever you, you won’t have it. dropped a gun during a drill or force-on- force training? You bet. Sweat, blood, Some will still argue that carrying two guns stress, close contact, climbing ladders, is too much – that they’ll never both be taking a fall, taking a hit in the strong hand, needed and I’m just being paranoid. My etc., all contribute to the potential. Could answer to that is: I sure hope so. there be a fight for my gun that I lose? Hate to say it, but there is a chance. I train to prevent that, but nothing is 100%. Numbers

GunNews Magazine - 12 - December 2014 Christmas Gifts for Gun can be screwed in. This thing is incredible first is Tactical Pistol Shooting by Mike state, explaining their gun laws, as well as and a must have. It will be on my list for Lawrence and Mike Pannone. This is by far how the courts in those states have applied Lovers sure! the best book I’ve ever read on tactical pis- the laws—which is not always the same- by Tom Hudson tol shooting. It has lots of information and This book is a goldmine of information. Otis Cleaning Systems–$59.99-$79.99 is written in an easy to read format. They (www.gunnews.com) Christmas is less These little Otis cleaning kits are arguably have done a great job with the pictures I could go on forever with this list, but this than 6 weeks away, and judging by the the best portable kits on the market. They that coincide with the technique descrip- gives you a great start. Here’s hoping that displays at my local Wal-Mart, we are come in too many varieties to list, but they tion. The second book is by Mitch Vilos, you have a safe and happy holiday season, skipping Thanksgiving altogether. It have a kit that will fit your needs. The kits an attorney who specializes in gun rights and that you get what you ask Santa For. seems like the Christmas stuff goes up are small and they easily fit in your range issues. His book, Self Defense Laws of All the second (and I mean second) that bag. The kit comes with all the brushes 50 States, is a must have. It goes state by Halloween is over, but I digress. With needed to clean .22, .270, .30, .38, .45 Christmas approaching, it is time to give cal. rifles/pistols and 12/10 ga. shotguns. my readers some ideas of what they may Patch cleans all .17-.50 cal. rifles/pistols, like for Christmas—unless you really want .410 – 12/10 ga. shotguns and all in-line another tie or pair of socks. This is a list muzzleloaders. It also has 8″, 30″ and you can hand to your significant other and 34″ Memory-Flex® Cables for effective say, “You pick, honey. Anything on this list and correct Breech-to-Muzzle® cleaning. will be great.” I’ll try not to be too crazy as Six firearm-specific bronze bore brushes far as price goes, and I won’t list outra- remove copper deposits and other fouling. geously priced guns either. It has a nylon case as well as a tube of gun lube. These little kits are tried and Oakley Shooting Glasses–$150-$300 tested and have passed with flying colors. I have had a pair of Oakleys in my shoot- ing bag for years. I love them. They are Extra Magazines–$25.00-$50.00 comfortable and provide ample protection. How many magazines does a person They have interchangeable lenses, allow- need? I don’t know. I have never owned ing me to have clear, yellow, and actual too many! Just explain to your significant sunglass lenses, all at my fingertips. other that magazines are like shoes. Switching lenses in and out is easy and They’ll get the picture. can be accomplished in seconds. If you have never tried a pair now is the time. Surplus Military Ammo Can–$9.99–$15.99 Oakley makes glasses with the athlete in If don’t have one of these, make sure you mind so if you compete in shooting com- ask for one. They are easy to find and petitions these are a must have. I currently are really inexpensive. These cans last own the Half-Jackets, and I love them. forever. I still have one that I procured They now make several models in Camo while I was in the army. I have had it for color schemes which look really cool. Do 25+ years, and it looks as good as it did not forget that many of their lenses are the day I got it. My favorite is the .50 cal designed for low lighting situations, which cans, if you can find them. go hand-in-hand with hunting and target shooting on those overcast days. Snap Caps–$9.99 I use my snap caps all the time. If you Range Bag–$49.99-109.99 don’t know what I’m talking about, snap Does your current bag look like you stole caps or dummy rounds are inert rounds it from a homeless person? It is time for that allow you to practice loading and dry- a new range bag, and Christmas is the firing without risking damage to your gun. perfect time to get one. My current bag is I use them when I teach my students how a 5.11 bag, and I love it, but it is just way to clear stoppages and how to load maga- too big. When I get it loaded with three zines. I also use them to show how a pistols and 500 rounds of ammo and all tactical reload is done, as well as a reload my other accoutrements, it is just way after the slide is locked back. They are too heavy. I need a new, smaller bag. great to have and relatively inexpensive. Here’s what I have found:Voodoo Tactical Scorpion Range Bag, $48.00. This bag Books–$17.99–$29.99 is the perfect size for a few hours at the I am going to recommend two books. The range. It comes in cool colors and has a real military look and feel to it. Cabela’s Eliminator Range Bag is next on the list. Medium-sized and well-made, this bag provides the confidence you need in your bag. Since it comes from Cabela’s, you know it will be a high-quality bag. There are hundreds of bags out there–These are just a few that I really like.

Leatherman MUT–$112.00(Amazon) This is a new tool in the Leatherman se- ries that is an absolute must for shooters. I do not know about you, but I have grown tired of using the blade of my pocket knife as a screwdriver and pry bar. This beauty has all the tools you will need to make sure your day at the range is not ruined by the lack of tools to fix whatever may ail you. This is not your dad’s Leatherman. Besides having the standard pliers and blades, it comes with a bolt override tool allowing you to pull stuck casing in an AR- 15 platform rifle, as well as a punch tool to disassemble firearms. It also has the tools necessary to make scope adjustments and threaded holes where cleaning rods

GunNews Magazine - 13 - December 2014 It feels good to work out by John Boch I’m not 18-years-old anymore. What’s Kim, my trainer, started me off easy and worse is that my body has been reminding educated me on using good form with the me of this fact. machines, and on exercises I can do at home to supplement what I do at the gym. So, about ten weeks ago, I grew tired She’s also prodding me to try new things. enough of being out of shape to do some- thing about it. I joined a gym that I thought Where am I at after ten weeks? was a good fit for me after looking at a couple of fitness centers. I wanted to lose about ten pounds, but instead I’ve gained nearly ten despite a How bad was my situation? At my initial modest reduction in my caloric intake. fitness assessment, they asked me to rate my fitness on a ten scale. “Negative five.” It’s interesting how my bodyweight has They snickered. “moved” around as I’ve burned fat and built muscle. I’m approaching my second inch Snickers ended when I nearly passed out lost around the waist and by the end of the during the test. They were hovering over year, I’m going to need a smaller belt. Moreover, I actually enjoy going to me, assessing me more for an ambulance the fitness center. My domestic supervisor likes than for measuring my (lack of) physical I’m not yet ready to run a 5k race, or even the gym as well. She loves her condition. a 1k race, but I’ve come a long ways on Yes, for many years I rolled my water aerobics and loves her those cardio machines without needing the eyes in disbelief when my friends trainer she’s nicknamed Zach the For the next three days I felt like I was nine- defibrillator. Even better, I don’t need a nap told me their workouts were Torturer. ty-years-old because of muscle soreness. after a trip to Walmart. enjoyable and how they felt better afterwards. This is easily the longest stint with But then I began to feel better. fitness training and I credit my Well, it’s true. personal trainer for helping me to I put my man-card away and admitted I focus my efforts to maximize the didn’t know squat about working out. I re- My workout is moderate and more benefit of my workouts. tained a personal trainer and that’s already or less enjoyable. There’s plenty paid huge dividends. of room and they have lots of I’d encourage each of you to join machines. There’s also racketball me in getting into better shape, Just as a good firearm instructor will teach (I need a partner), swimming, bas- not because I’ve drank the LA you the safe and effective use of a gun, my ketball, punching bags and tons Fitness Kool-Aid, but because I personal trainer has educated me on how to of classes if I want to do things want all of you to be healthier and maximize the benefits of my time at the gym besides work on the machines or live longer. while minimizing the risk of injury. free weights.

GunNews Magazine - 14 - December 2014

17-year-old girl shoots to repel Grandfather takes action when The home invader three thugs go to rape his Vicksburg, MS (Guns Save Life) - Imagine granddaughter Armed American waking up to an armed home invader in Lumberton, NC (WCBD) - A grandfather True stories of firearms used by law-abiding Americans your home just before daybreak as a single shot back and is believed to have killed a to save innocent life. mother with a 17-year-old daughter. suspect in a home-invasion and attempted rape of his teen granddaughter on Monday It happened for Candy Strange in recent Houston: This hoodie-clad night, Robeson County Sheriff’s officials Indy homeowner stands his days at her Vicksburg, MS home. The said. ground in his home burglar has a problem intruder tied up Strange and her daughter Indianapolis (Fox 59) – A homeowner Harris County, Texas (KPRC) - A Marine and robbed them of money. ...The incident started around 10 pm at a fought back against an alleged intruder veteran shot a suspected burglar he caught house on Yedda Road in Lumberton on and ended up shooting the suspect during climbing in through the back bedroom win- The women freed themselves, and the Monday night when someone knocked on an attempted break-in on the city’s near dow of his west Harris County home. daughter went for the handgun while the the home of the grandfather, his wife and northwest side. mom went to lock the door, only to find the their 19-year-old granddaughter, according ...“I knew somebody was up to no good,” intruder had returned. to the sheriff’s office. Dan Reynolds said. Reynolds was home alone when he heard a rock being thrown “My words to [my daughter] were ‘shoot Two of three men – all wearing black through his back bedroom window. him!’” according to Mississippi News Now. clothes, ski masks and gloves -- stormed The daughter and the intruder traded shots, into the house and demanded money, of- He grabbed his 12-gauge shotgun, went and the intruder left in a hurry. ficials said. to investigate and says he did not hesitate to pull the trigger when he saw a man in a The grandfather and his wife ended up in hoodie climbing in through the shattered CCW mom shoots back the back of the house and were directed window. Columbus, OH (WSYX) -- A mother and at gunpoint to open a safe. The three men her 13-year-old son were at the corner store were all armed and tried to rape the teen Howard Murphy. “He’s not robbing me. He didn’t say any- in their neighborhood when police say two girl, officials said. thing. I didn’t say anything. I shot him and men approached them and opened fire, Police responded to a burglary in progress he fell back out the window and ran away,” shooting her son in both feet. That’s when The 67-year-old grandfather managed in the 900 block of West 34th Street just be- Reynolds said. the mom pulled out her licensed gun and to grab a gun and shot all three of the fore 3:00 a.m. Officers say the homeowner shot back. suspects. The suspects fired back and the shot the suspect during a confrontation. Reynolds says the blast hit the intruder grandfather was hit several times, deputies square in the chest. The 31-year-old says The mom, who doesn’t want to be identi- said. Howard Murphy said he was in his kitchen he was already on alert since his home was fied, said she immediately recognized one when he heard someone kick in his back- broken into about three weeks ago. of the suspects, Kevin Hayden, when he ...The three suspects are also believed to door. walked up to Wilson Market Sunday. She have committed other home invasions in ...Reynolds tells Local 2 he has no regrets says Hayden and his friends have been the area, deputies said. “He reached for something and was getting and says he was carrying a pistol with him, harassing her for years, after breaking into ready to strike me,” Murphy told FOX59 just in case he ran out of shotgun shells. her home. about the moments before he fired his gun.

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GunNews Magazine - 15 - December 2014 “A Republic, If You Can Keep It” Freedom’s Forum by John Naese to make an afternoon and evening of Why I Carry a Gun broad daylight. The car was going, and it. Get together another couple or a By Rachel Chumita sounded all right, but the Ben Franklin said those words, in carload of friends, and make it a mini www.corneredcat.com Before I left the house, I put ride home was going to response to a question about what road trip. my gun on. take about 3 hours. We’d kind of government the Constitutional When people find out that piddled around at the beach Convention had created. We are March 18, 2015. Set that date aside I carry a gun most of the Did I expect any trouble? so that it would be full dark living out the meaning of those words, now; put in for a vacation day if you time, they’re often curi- Nope. I just wear it as a before we arrived home. both in our nation and here at Guns have to. That’s the date for IGOLD ous. What would prompt a matter of course. It’s what This particular stretch of Save Life. 2015. Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day woman to do something like I ordinarily do and so that’s road is notorious for its lack is the day we let the legislature know that? Because it sounds a what I did on this ordinary of cell service. Was the car In the recent election, we took a baby exactly what we want. It’s important. little odd, many people con- day. reliable enough to drive step towards keeping our republic. It’s fun. YOU need to attend, and clude that an armed woman down the deserted stretch Some anti-freedom zealots were bring people with you. must live in constant fear. After dropping one set of of road? Should I risk it? If shown the door, and notice was given kids off and picking up the I didn’t risk it, what would I that the American people will not go Contact your GunNews Editor. If Rather the opposite, actu- next set, the kids and I wan- do instead? There were no quietly into the night. you’re a member of a club that holds ally. The account below was dered down to the beach. service shops open in this shoots or events open to public written several years ago, We walked along a nearly almost nonexistent town on But it was only a baby step. The participation, I want to list those on but the sentiments in it are empty boardwalk and a Saturday night, nor were enemies of freedom will not look at the calendar. If you have something no less true today. Despite enjoyed the sun and the there likely to be the next their defeat, decide they lost, and go to say, write a letter to the editor. the title, it really isn’t about crisp breeze. Yes, I still had day. home. The price of freedom is eternal Better yet, write a column. Or write why I started carrying a gun my gun on. I didn’t leave it vigilance. In Illinois, we still avoided a an article for the paper. You’ve been full-time, but about why I in the car simply because I I know nothing about scary gun and scary magazine ban by to a neat shoot? Tell us about it. keep doing so. expected no trouble. I car- engines (hey, that’s what only two votes in the last legislature, Share your passion with other GSL ried it, because that’s what I God made mechan- and things haven’t improved there. members and readers. Don’t worry if Carrying a gun can be always do. ics for!) and had no idea Yes, we have a new governor that is you’re “not a good writer”; the Editor uncomfortable. The gun what was wrong. Maybe not a sworn enemy of gun owners, but will make you look good. literally and figuratively gets Because we were enjoying I’d left the headlights on that doesn’t mean we can stop paying in the way of some ac- ourselves, we stayed at while we were walking the attention. Surf over to GunsSaveLife.com. tivities. There is a constant the beach a bit longer than boardwalk? If so, driving When you’re on the computer, go to and slightly uncomfortable I had originally intended, for awhile would take care Here at Guns Save Life, we too GunsSaveLife.com. Do this every awareness that the folks and so it was nearly sunset of the problem. The car could lose our “republic” if we are not day if you can, and leave a comment around me would be un- before we got back in the really did sound okay once paying attention. This organization or two on the stories. Why is this happy with me if they knew car for the ride home. We it started up, and I couldn’t was founded with the idea that important? Not only will you be better I had a gun under my outer got back in the car and I think of any really great membership means more than just informed, but the more website traffic clothing. Nevertheless, I noticed the car needed fuel, alternative plans. sending in dues. We want people we have, the more we’ll get (that’s continue to carry almost all so we stopped at the gas to be active and involved. Here are kind of how the Internet works). The day, almost every day. station. There were other So we started back on that a few action items. If you can, take more traffic we get, the more people people fueling up, and I empty deserted stretch of action. Freedom doesn’t just happen; will want to advertise on our site. The Last week, I went to pick did my standard observant road. And of course, a few it has to be won and maintained. more advertising we get, the more up two of my children from glance around the station miles down the road, the people will come to our site. See how summer camp, and drop before I stepped out of the car died (fiddlesticks and Gun Shows – if you can spare a few this works? It starts with you visiting another two off at the same car and filled the tank. Got other comments). So there hours, consider representing GSL our website. There’s usually new camp for the next session. back in the car … and the I was, a woman alone with at a gun show or other event. Greet content at least once a day, so make The camp is about 3 hours car didn’t want to start. two young boys, with no people, give them a GunNews, sell it your habit to surf there, at least from my house, in a rural Hmph. cell phone, on a deserted them a drawing ticket, and invite them once a day. area. The road we travel stretch of two lane highway to one of the GSL meetings. It’s not to get there is a two-lane My sons and I push-started just before dark. hard, and it does help. There’s a lot more you can do, highway, scenic and beauti- the cruddy little car and I but that’s a few action items to get ful. And we were traveling in mumbled a few choice com- Continued on page 21 Burma signs – help out. Adopt a you started. Not everyone can do ments under my breath. set. Stop by every few weeks and everything, but everyone can do some cut back the weeds. Contact the thing. Burma coordinator if you see a set in disrepair; better yet, repair it yourself Ben Franklin, in responding to his GunNews or with a buddy. If you REALLY questioner, didn’t say “a republic if it want to help out, become our Burma lasts”. He said, “A Republic, if YOU Magazine coordinator. The position is currently can keep it.” The monthly journal of open. Guns Save Life He was talking to you. Are you Attend a meeting. If you live a bit of listening? John Naese, Editor a distance from a meeting site, plan [email protected] John Boch, Editor Emeritus [email protected]

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GunNews Magazine - 16 - December 2014 America: Stronghold for Human Rights just as well throw away a two hundred year was probably the greatest challenge there heritage. We might just as well yield to a is from the standpoint of faith in service by Ralph Cox history, we have learned that human free- totalitarian system that seeks to control our and nation. As a result of it all, most of the doms must be defended to be kept. AND minds in exchange for our freedoms. POW’s are superhawks who really under- Since the very beginning of man, there has DEFEND WE WILL. stand national values. You can’t live in a been a great need to be free. On the walls The question now becomes: Can we care Communist country for a long time and not of caves where prehistoric man lived, there The second reason enough to insure that understand the evils of that system. Our are inscriptions that bear out this need. deals with the ori- America remains experience deepened our appreciation of The fact that these ancient inscriptions gin of our people. free? The answer the values that hold this nation together.” exist tells us something else too. It tells us WE are a nation is not yes or no; the Did these men care? YOU BET THEY DID. that he also had a need to express these born of individuals answer is, we must. feelings. Perhaps he was proclaiming his escaping religious This type of supreme When Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn stood in defi- territorial right; perhaps he was writing on persecution. And dedication is not new ance of a government that could have eas- the basic joys of life; no one knows for since those early to us. This nation ily taken his life, he too made a sacrifice. sure. One thing is known: this need to be days, there have has gone through He was labeled as an enemy of the state free and to express our feelings lives on been tens of thou- countless wars and for high crimes against the Soviet govern- today. It lives in the heart of every human sands of others conflicts and each ment. What was Solzhenitsyn’s crime? He being, regardless of race or nationality. It is who have come time, our freedoms wanted to be honest; he wanted to express as basic to us today as it was to that cave to our shores in remained intact. The his feelings. This man also cared. dweller, so many years ago. search of a better cost, however, was life. For over two very high. During the The time to decide America’s future is now. In our lives today we face the threat of los- hundred years we conflict in Southeast If we are to remain a stronghold for hu- ing this precious thing called freedom. Un- have been a nation Asia for example, man rights, we must be able and ready to fortunately, there are nations that consider with open arms for the supreme price defend those rights. If we are to maintain a self expression a form of mental illness. If the oppressed. To was paid many times sanctuary for the oppressed people of the what is being said is not within the party fall from this posi- over. We saw our world, we must be ready to welcome these lines, it’s a punishable crime. If you have tion, could mean fellow soldiers, mostly people with open arms. We must recog- concluded that there has been a gradual the end of human Air Force pilots and nize the need for all men to be free. loss of freedom since the days of prehis- freedom as we crewmen, captured, toric man, you are absolutely right. know it. humiliated, and In New York Harbor there is a statue… the thrown into prisons Statue of Liberty. For many people im- On the Fourth of July 1976, David Brin- The third reason for not fit for an animal. migrating to this country, there are special kley mentioned in a news special that 80 America’s human rights position is out of And through all of these dark days and words engraved on this statue. They read: percent of the Earth’s population has lost respect for human life. Countless millions even darker nights, these POW’s emerged “Give me your tired, your hungry, your its freedom. Of the remaining 20 percent, have been executed, starved, tortured, or as men who never lost faith in their country. teeming masses yearning to be free…” If one-fourth are Americans. The burden of banished because they dare challenge Perhaps this feeling is best summed up these words mean something special to maintaining human freedoms in the world the state… because they dare to think. It by Major General John P. Flynn, who as a you too, it’s probably because you care. has been place squarely on our shoulders. is a sad truth that a person can lose his Colonel, was shot down and captured in life because he doesn’t conform. It has October of 1967. General Flynn writes: “It BUT WAIT JUST A MINUTE… WHY US? never been a policy of the United States to Why is it always us? execute or torture those who dissent. We believe that innovation is born of disagree- The first reason is because we are the larg- ment. We welcome a second opinion, est remaining stronghold of human rights in because a second opinion has often been the world. As long as the light of freedom the best way to do things. burns in the United States, it will be sought out by every free thinking man and woman After examining these reasons, you can in the world. In addition to being the larg- understand why the United States must est, thanks to each of you, we are also the be the world leader in human rights. If we strongest. In this nation’s two hundred year were to compromise our beliefs, we might

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GunNews Magazine - 17 - December 2014 Stinging Defeats for Radical Anti-Hunting and Gun Control News shorts Groups

DOJ Uses Election Eve to Obscure Fast and Furious Docu- Fairfax, Va. – On Tuesday, voters in Alabama, Mississippi and Maine came out in full sup- ment Dump port of protecting America’s hunting heritage and Second Amendment rights. The National Rifle Association Political Victory Fund (NRA-PVF) led the way to enshrine the Right to (NRA-ILA) - On November 3, the day before the midterm elections, the Department Hunt, Fish and Harvest Wildlife in the state constitutions of Alabama and Mississippi and of Justice released over 64,000 pages of materials pertaining to BATFE’s Operation worked with a coalition of sportsmen’s groups to protect hunters in Maine from extreme Fast and Furious, to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. anti-hunting groups who aimed to ban traditional bear hunting methods in the state. Some, including former CBS reporter Sharyl Attkisson who helped break the Fast and Furious story, have suggested that the timing of the document dump was cynically “Sportsmen and hunters are the true conservationists in the United States and the NRA calculated to ensure the release of the documents would not receive adequate press will continue to lead efforts on the state and federal level to defend their rights,” said Chris coverage. W. Cox, chairman of the NRA-PVF. “Hunting laws should be set by wildlife biologists and experts in the field who rely on sound science for wildlife management plans. On behalf The documents had long been sought by the Oversight Committee, but the Obama of the NRA’s 5 million members, we want to thank the voters of Alabama, Mississippi, and administration exercised Executive Privilege to avoid turning them over. The Obama Maine for supporting America’s hunting heritage and protecting our Second Amendment DOJ’s lack of cooperation led to a vote in the House holding Attorney General Eric freedoms.” Holder in contempt of Congress for failing to produce the materials. In Alabama, NRA-backed Amendment 5 passed with an overwhelming 80 percent of the While the release of the documents certainly represents a major step forward in dis- vote. The Right to Hunt and Fish amendment provides permanent protection for current covering the truth about Operation Fast and Furious, Oversight Committee Chairman and future generations of sportsmen in Alabama and ensures wildlife conservation and Darrell Issa (R-Calif.) was quick to point out the administration’s continued stonewall- management decisions will be based on sound science and not the misguided emotions of ing. In a November 4 statement, Rep. Issa noted, “Since these pages still do not rep- anti-hunting extremists. resent the entire universe of the documents the House of Representatives is seeking related to the Justice Department’s cover-up of the botched gun-walking scandal that Also in Alabama, voters approved NRA-backed Amendment 3 to strengthen the state’s contributed to the death of a Border Patrol agent, our court case will continue. I am existing Right to Keep and Bear Arms amendment. The words “fundamental” and “strict deeply concerned that some redactions to these documents may still be inappropriate scrutiny” will now be added to that amendment in Alabama’s state constitution. “Strict and contrary to the judge’s order in the case.” scrutiny” is a standard of judicial review that provides the highest level of protection for constitutional rights. Despite the grave consequences of BATFE’s operational mistakes, early information from the release indicates that Holder took a dismissive view of concerns about Fast In Mississippi, 88 percent of voters overwhelmingly approved NRA-backed Amendment and Furious. In one email, Holder dismissed congressional interest in the matter as 1, the Right to Hunt, Fish and Harvest Wildlife, creating permanent protections for current simply a way to “suck up to the gun lobby.” and future generations of sportsmen in Mississippi. Amendment 1 ensures wildlife conser- vation and management decisions will be based on sound science and prevents extreme The DOJ release comes on the heels of recent revelations about newly discovered anti-hunting organizations from diminishing the state’s strong hunting heritage. Fast and Furious victims contained in documents forced into the light by a lawsuit from Judicial Watch. According to a letter from Senator Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) Voters in Maine, for the second time in a decade, defeated efforts to ban traditional hunt- and Rep. Issa to Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole, an AK-pattern rifle from ing methods critical to the state’s wildlife management and economy. The NRA strongly the botched operation was used in a shootout that injured two in Phoenix, Ariz. The opposed the Maine Bear Hunting Initiative (MBHI). The restriction would have undermined gun was one of dozens bought in a single day by a man under BATFE surveillance. the ability to control Maine’s bear population. Bear hunting is a longstanding tradition that BATFE let the man continue his criminal activity, presumably with the goal of advanc- is deeply engrained both in Maine’s heritage and economy. Bear hunting contributes an ing an investigation. estimated $60 million to the economy and sustains 900 hunting and outfitting jobs annu- ally. URBANA AMERICAN LEGION POST 71 and SONS OF AMERICAN LEGION SQUADRON 71

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GunNews Magazine - 18 - December 2014 Guns Save Life | Pontiac

John Gahm called the Glocks. He’s been through always carry a gun. “People Pontiac GSL meeting to Glock armorer school and is love you and are counting order and led the assembled a firearm trainer for his 100+ on you. Carry your gun.” masses of about fifty to sixty man department in Cook in the Pledge of Allegiance. County. “They aren’t pretty, Why carry? “Bad guys are but they work.” cowards when they face se- Mr. Gahm also asked the rious resistance,” Schwarm veterans to stand and be Asked what modifications noted. “Don’t ever give up.” recognized by applause. He he recommended for a Gat, also noted that a majority of Schwarm recommended He cited as an example those present were veterans keeping it pretty much stock, a suburban family in his and that spoke well of our aside from possibly install- hometown of Bolingbrook, meetings. ing night sights. where Mr. Schwarm has served as a volunteer aux- John Boch was on hand and Schwarm quoted Lt. Col. iliary cop for almost twenty- Happiness is a new gun delivered some news about Happiness is a new gun, in the form of a Sig Sauer concealed carry pistol, for Jacques changes at Guns Save Life, Giacomi at the November 2014 Guns Save Life meeting in Pontiac. Congratulations, including our intention to sir! He’s posing here with Pontiac’s regional coordinator John Gahm, left, and the rep hire an executive secretary from South Post Guns who provided the pistol for us. to help process the mem- berships in a more timely manner as our volunteers to know from the hapless innoculate them against the are swamped, spending suburbanites. fear-mongering from those tens of hours each month who would forcibly disarm trying to keep up. Their kids were upstairs us all. playing video games and With the election of Eric St. heard their mother pleading Pierre as GSL’s new presi- for her life and called 9-1-1. Following Jeff Schwarm’s dent, John has moved to the Cops showed up before the program, John Gahm Immediate Past President invaders had left. reminded everyone to use position on the board - but our organization and its his broad smile suggested One of the intruders was resources. There’s a deep he wasn’t at all unhappy. trying to escape out a knowledge base on a host He did deliver an “Immedi- Jeff Schwarm came down from the People’s Repubic of second-floor bathroom win- of topics present at each ate Past President’s” Report Cook County (“There’s no ‘r’ in that, despite what some dow. Cops were telling him meeting, so if you want to with the latest in news and people say”) to talk about mindset, Glocks and good times. Mr. Poopy Pants Jerry to get back inside, and he know something, or learn information on this election Griffin suffered a few said he was “trying to”, but more about a gun-related day. (See the Champaign injuries jumping out of a he came out anyway and topic, all you have to do is Meeting write-up for high- Dave Grossman, saying, five years. second floor window to took off running. ask and someone will know. lights.) “Denial has no survival escape police. value.” It was just a regular family “His mouth was saying what Gahm drew for the door Main Speaker one fateful day earlier this we thought we wanted to “These guys are cowards prizes, graciously provided Jeff Schwarm “Don’t deny the simple fact year. Mom was watering hear, while every fiber of his when it’s a fair fight.” by many of our regulars. A charismatic Jeff Schwarm that bad people can bring the flowers after work when being was doing what he from north of I-80 was our predatory violence to you, two “gentlemen” grabbed wanted,” Schwarm recalled. Schwarm also touched upon Following the door prizes, main speaker, discussing no matter where you live or her by the hair, stuck a gun “Keep that in mind if you the importance of each of us we drew the winner of the mindset, Glocks and good work.” in her ear and told her to ever have a bad guy at serving as ambassadors for Sig Sauer pocket pistol and times. take them inside. gunpoint. Watch his hands gun people by taking non- our own Jacques Giacomi With that in mind, he strong- and don’t believe a thing he gun owners out to introduce from Joliet was the lucky “Get a good look at my ly urged everyone to always Dad was watching TV when says.” them to the fun and excite- winner. Congratulations! face,” Schwarm joked. carry. “Carry the blessed the hoodlums came in and ment of safe shooting. “When the world turns bad, thing!” he kept repeating. both mom and dad were They caught the fleeing just let me in!” Yeah, seasonal differences beaten savagely. “Where’s scumbag and discovered By eliminating fear and may change what you carry the drugs? Where’s the that he had thoroughly evac- showing folks how much He began by discussing and how you carry it, but money?” they demanded uated his bowels out of fear. fun shooting is, you will

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NIB; Rem. barrel, only 4800 mfg. 1934; S&W pre 43, .22LR, small mauser action; Pre War Win. 70, Super Grade, Krag, 22” barrel, 1901 cartouche; German K98 DOT 1100 Trap 12ga.; Rem. 1100 12ga. 28” VR; Rem. 4” flat latch; S&W 457D, .45 auto, Like new; S&W .22 hornet, Lyman reciever sight, mfg. 1941; Ruger 1944, Nazi proofed; Rock River LAR-15 5.56, Like 870 Express, 16ga, NIB; Rem. 870 Wingmaster 12ga. 686-6 .357 mag, 5” heavy barrel; S&W 43C, Air-Lite, #3, .22 Hornet, Nikon scope; Ruger No. 1, .223; Ru- New; Rock River Arms, LAR-15, .204 Ruger; Auto 28” VR; Rem. 11-48 12ga.; Rem. 11-48 28ga.; Rem .22LR, LNIB; S&W 647, 17 HMR 8 3/8”, 2 yr. prod., ger No. 1, .25-06; Ruger No. 3, .375Win, NIB; Ruger Ordinance 1927 A1 .45 ACP, 50 Round drum mag. & 11 12ga.; Rem. 17 20ga., 28” solid rib, mfg. 1926; stainless, LNIB; S&W 331, .32 mag. Air-Lite, 4 yr. 77 MKII RSI, .270, Like new; Weatherby, MK V, .300 3 stick mags., LNIB; Auto Ordiniance 1927 USMC Ithaca 37T, 12ga. Trap, 28” VR, Briley chokes; Ithaca prod. NIB; S&W 431pd, .32 mag, Airweight, NIB; wby. mag., rare left hand; Win. 70 .220 Swift, stain- commem., gold plating, new in presentation case; 37 Ultralite 20ga., 25” VR; Mossberg 9200, 12ga., 3 S&W 64-5, .38 spl, 4” stainless; S&W 19-3, .357 less barrel, mfg. 1952; Win. 100 .284 win. mag, mfg. 2 - Russian 91/30s 7.62x54R; Long Branch #4 MK I barrel set; Ithaca 900, 20ga., 26” improved cylider, mag. 4”; S&W 4506-1, .45 ACP, LNIB; S&W 500 1963; Win. 70 Featherweight .30-06 B&L 8x scope, .303; 2- French Mas 1936 7.5; Enfield #4 MK II .303; VR; Charles Daly skeet o/u 12ga. single trigger; L.C. 2nd Amendmant commem., #45 or 200 mfg., retailed mfg. 1955; Win. 70 Featherweight, .30-06, mfg. 1960; Steyr M95 8x56R; Enfield #4 MK I, Jungle carbine Smith 00 grade, 12ga. dbl; Beretta A391 Extrema for $4000.00.; S&W 22 A-1, Deluxe stainless, LNIB; Browing Custom Safari 6 x 47, pencil barrel, Sako .303; Springfield Armory 1922, M2 trainer; Lithgow 12ga. 3 ½” LNIB; Weatherby Regency 12ga. NIB; S&W 10-5, 6”, LNIB; 3 - S&W 40VE, LNIB; S&W action, 4 x 16 scope; Mannlicher 1905 carbine, 9 x SMLE III, .22 Trainer; Mas 45, .22LR, military train- Weatherby Orion 12ga. NIB; Charles Daly 105 12ga., 4506, .45 ACP stainless, LNIB; S&W Pre 98 DA .38, 56; Sako Finnbear, .30-06; J.C Higgins 52 .222, mfg. er; Kimber of Oregon, 82 Govt. target sights, trainer; NIB, Spanish dbl barrel 10ga. engraved; Savage Fox 3 ½” barrel, star stamped, nickel; S&W 18-3, .22LR, Sako; Cooper 38 .218MB early prod.; Weatherby, MK Mossberg 44, US Property, w/Lyman reciever sight; BSE 12ga. dbl, single trigger, ejectors; Riverside 4”; S&W 29-2 .44mag, 4”, S Prefix; S&W K38 4” V .224 wby. magnum, Varmintmaster w/ Wby. scope; Enfield #4 MK I, .303; Lithgow SHT III .303; and Arms, 1915 16ga. dbl; Weatherby Patrcian 12ga. 3 diamond grips; S&W 48 .22mag, 4 screw, 6”; S&W Mannlicher MCA .243 DST, Redfield scope; Husqvar- many more foreign military rifles - see our website for barrel set, orig. box; Marlin 90 Deluxe, 16ga.; Several 12-3, 4” air weight, .38 special; S&W 438 .38 special, na Custom Sporter .243; Ruger 77 MK II .204 NIB; complete listing; Winchester model 12 field grade 12ga, 16ga & 20ga LNIB; S&W 43, 4”, .22LR, air weight, flat latch; Ruger 77 .220 Swift, Varmint, K12 scope; Rem. 700 guns of all descriptions. Win. 97 12ga 32” full; Weath- S&W 10 5” diamond grips; S&W 19-4 .357mag, 4” 6mm, mfg. 1978; Win. 70 XTR sporter, 7mm mag.; Rim Fire Rifles erby Patrcian 12ga.; Doubles, pump & semi auto shot nickel, LNIB; S&W 686-4, .357 mag, 6” stainless; Win. 70 .270 NIB, mfg. 1971; Win. 70 .264 mag, Win. 52B sporter, 1953 mfg. w/weaver K6; Win. 52D guns of all descriptions not yet listed here; S&W 629-3 Classic, 6 ½ ” stainless, LNIB; S&W mfg. 1969, NIB; Win. 70 .30-06, Redfield scope, mfg. target; Rem. nylon 10, smooth bore, rare 24” barrel; 35-1 .22LR, 6” target; S&W 910s, 9mm, stainless, 1970; Sako Forrester Varmint, .243, pre Garcia; Rem. Rem. 541S, Like new; Kimber 82 Oregon mfg. w/ Colt Hand Guns LNIB; S&W 17-8, 6”, heavy barrel, 10 shot cylinder; 700 Varmint, .223, laminated stock, Leupold VXI Weaver scope; Browning Auto 22 Grade II, .22LR; Colts: Pre 98, Cased 1849, .31, mfg. 1861, inscribed S&W safety hammerless, .32, 3” barrel; S&W 1905 scope; Win. 70 XTR .338 mag, NIB; Rem. 788 .308; Savage Anshutz 164 Sporter w/scope; Kimber 82 To: “John Van Pierce”, Ohio Calvary Civil War officer 38 5” nickel; S&W Victory Model .38 spl, US prop- Rem. 788 carbine .243; 2- Savage Super Sporters, Gov., U.S. w/target sights; Win. 9422M, .22mag, w/copies of his service records; Pre 98, SAA, Frontier erty; S&W 39-2 9mm, NIB; .30-06, pre 1930 prod. & pre war prod.; 2- Rem. 720S, deluxe, LNIB; Savage Anshutz 54M, Sporter, .22 6 shooter, .44-40, 4 ¾”, eagle grips, factory letter, 720R .30-06 rare war time prod., mfg. 1940-44 only; mag; Win. 60A Target, Lyman reciever sight, Malcom shipped 1890; SAA 2nd Generation, .45 LC, 7 ½”, Ruger Hand Guns Rem. 14 .35 Rem., Marbles peep sight; Win. 54 .30 6x scope, only 6100 mfg. 1932 to 39; Anschutz 1502, factory error on barrel markings, LNIB; SAA .38 spe- Super Bearcat, old model, mfg. 1971, no caliber WCF, mfg. 1923; Ruger 77 MKII .30-06; Ruger 77 17 Mach 2, NIB; WW Greener Martini take down .22 cial, 5 ½”, mfg. 1957; SAA .44-40, mfg. 1907, parts markings gun, extremely rare; Ruger New Model .243, first year prod., 4 digit serial #.; Rem. 722 .244 rim fire; Browning 52 NIB; CZ American, like new; 2- gun; Pre 98, 1860 Army, faint cartouche, mfg. 1862; Single Six, convertible .22, 5 ½” barrel, stainless, Rem.; Rem. 700 BDL 8mm mag; Rem. 700 BDL .22- Anshutz 1517 17HMR, LNIB; Win. 9422 XTR clas- SAA, .44 special, Sherriff’s model, case hardened, 3”, LNIB; Single Six Light Weight, all blue, mfg. 1958 250, Lyman 8x scope; Win. 70 .264mag., Cabella’s sic, Like new; Win. 36 9mm rim fire shotgun; Win. mfg. 1980; Bisley SAA .38-40, Nickel, mfg. 1902; w/rare steel cylinder; Single Six, 5 ½” , .22LR/mag., high grade sporter, 1 of 250 mfg., NIB; Win. 54 .270, 62 Pre war, orig. box; Win. 61, mfg. 1954, LNIB; Pre 98 1860 Army, Civil War production, 1863; 1911 orig. box, mfg. 1968; Single Six, .32 mag, 6 ½”, mfg. 3 digit serial #, mfg. 1925; Rem. 700, .30-06 w/ Red- Springfield Armory 1922, M2, US trainer; Browning .45 auto, U.S. property, mfg. 1917; 1911 US Black 1985; Single Six, .22LR/.22 mag, old model, 6 ½”, field scope; German 98 DOT sporter Nazi proofs, claw T Bolt, varmint model, NIB; Browning Auto 22, Bel- Army, .45 ACP, very high condition; 1911 US, mfg. LNIB;; Ruger SP101, 4”, .22 LR stainless; 2- Ruger mounts, German 6x scope; Rem. 700 .300 mag; Ger- gium mfg. 1964; Browning T-Bolt, mfg. 1967; Win. 1918, lots of orig. blue; Gov’t. 38 Super, NIB; Gov’t. 22/45 MK IIIs, NIB; Vaquero, .357mag, 5 ½”, stain- man 98 pre war sporter, DST, Redfield scope; Ruger 62, Pre war mfg.; Win. 250 red letter; Rem. 513T; 9mm, NIB; Commander .45 ACP, stainless, NIB; less; Vaquero .357mag, 4 ¾ “ stainless, NIB; Vaquero 77 MK II Varmint, stainless .22-250; Ruger 77/22 .22 Win. 63 early 3 digit serial number, mfg. 1933; Marlin Mustang pocket lite, .380, stainless, NIB; Anaconda .45 LC 4 ¾” stainless, LNIB; Vaquero .45 LC, 5 ½”, Hornet, NIB; Rem. 81 .300 Savage, mfg. 1948; Rem. 39A Mountie, carbine, mfg. 1960; T/C 22 Classic; .44 mag, 1 of 250 Illinois DU, 6” stainless; Gov’t. case hardened; Vaquero, .45 LC, Deluxe, engraved, 740 .280 3rd yr. prod. on this caliber; Win. 70, .22-250 Win. 67; Win. 67 smooth bore; Ruger 77/22 .22mag; .45ACP, brush nickel; Gold Cup trophy, .45 ACP, gold wash, pearl light grips, less than 1500 mfg.; and varmit model; Savage 12, .270 WSM, LNIB; Rem. Ruger 77/17, 17 HMR; Win. 1902, 1904 & 1906; stainless, NIB; Colt 2000 9mm, Like new; Cowboy lots more rare, unusual, and new-in-box Rugers. See 700 NWTF comm., .270 WSM, Like new w/factory Weatherby MK XXII, Italian w/ Wby. scope; Win. .45 LC, Sitting Bull tribute, #37 of 300 w/presentation website for complete listing. hard case; Ruger Ranch rifle, .223, stainless, Burris 9422M .22mag, 1st year prod.; Win. 75 Target; BSA case; Custom Gov’t. 9mm; 2- Service Model, Ace scope; Rem. 700, .22-250, Redfield 12x scope; Win. Martini, Int. match, target sights; Ruger 77/22 .22LR Commem., 1 of 200 in presentation case; Anaconda Kimbers - - Brownings - - High Standards 70 XTR featherweight, .30-06, like new; German Aydt 2nd year prod.; Tandem Ruger 10-22s in gatling gun .44 mag, 6” stainless, LNIB; Gov’t. model, 9mm x 23, Taurus - - Glocks - - Military pre war Schutzen target rifle, 8mm, 31” oct. barrel; config, w/tripod, orig. barrels & stocks; Ruger 10/22 rare caliber, NIB; Combat Elite .45 ACP, NIB; Custom Springfield Armory, 1911 US .45 ACP, mfg. 1914, BSA Martini, .32 spl.; BSA Custom 6mm commercial Takedown, NIB; Win. 62A gallery; Win. 74; Brown- 1991- A1 .45 ACP, race gun; Gold Cup, National carried by WWI aviator w/documentation; Ithaca action; German 8.15x46R pre war Schutzen rifle DST, ing Auto 22, Belgium mfg. Weaver K4; 2- S&W M&P Match, .45 ACP, stainless, orig. box, scope mount; 1911-A1 U.S., mfg. 1943; Rem. Rand, 1911-A1 US; 28” oct. barrel; H&R 1873 Officer’s Model, trap door 15-22, LNIB; BRNO 451, like new; Marlin 39, 24” Gold Cup National Match, .45 ACP, LNIB, mfg 1979; DWM 1917 artiliary Luger, 9mm, lots of straw & .45-70 w/tang sight; Rem. 1902 7mm, rolling block; oct.; 2- Win. 1890 .22 short; Rem. 24 .22 short; Rem. Diamondback 6” .22LR, Like new; Diamondback blue; Jap. Type 94, 8mm; Jap, Type 14, 8mm; Walther Savage 110, .30-06; and scores more. See our website 24 early prod.; and many, many more rim-rifles of all 4” .38 special, NIB; 2- 1911- A1 commemoratives, P38 AC45, Nazi proofs, w/holster; CZ 27, Regimental for complete listing. descriptions - see our website for complete listing; WWII Pacific & European theatres, .45 ACP, match- markings; Walther PP .32; 2- Webley #2 MK I, .38; ing serial numbers; 1911 – A1, USMC Historical 2- Webley MK IV, .38; Les Baer Custom 45 Concept Winchester, Marlin, Browning & Savage Shotguns - - Cape Guns Society comm. in presentation case; New Frontier, VIII, stainless, match, limited production; Kimber Lever Actions Rare Iver Johnson, .410 Skeeter, 26” Single selective .45LC, Abercrombie & Fitch - Chicago, only 100 rimfire target, 17 Mach II, LNIB; Kimber Compact Percussion - Civil War - Antique & Modern trigger, ejectors, Win. pad, gun marked Winchester mfg. 1965; Frontier Scout Bat Masterson, .22LR, new Stainless .45 ACP, LNIB; Kimber Solo Carry, 9mm, Win. 1876 .40-60 28” oct., engraved by Nick Kusmit, Store, New York, Personal shot gun of John Olin; in presentation case; Viper 4” nickel; Gov’t. model, LNIB; Kimber Ultra TEN II .45 ACP, LNIB; Kimber former master engraver for Winchester, mfg. 1886; Win. 21 12ga. ejectors, single trigger, 28” barrels; .45 ACP, ultimate bright stainless, LNIB; Froniter Stainless Ultra Carry, .45 ACP, LNIB; Rem. 1911 R1 Win. 1886, .40-65, 26” round barrel, mfg. 1892; Mar- Kreighoff cape gun 16ga./8X72R claw mounts, Scout, Florida sesquicentennial, new in presentation enhanced model, .45 ACP, NIB; Rem. 1911 R1, .45 lin 1881, .45-70, DST, checkered stock, 28” octagon, Redfield scope, mfg. 1932; J.P Sauer 16ga. pre war case; Official Police MK III, .38 special, 5” nickel; auto, NIB; Springfield Armory, EMP, 9MM, NIB; mfg. 1897; Win. 1873 .32-20, 24” oct., mfg. 1891; field dbl; Parker Pre 98 14ga. dbl, traces of case, only Challenger 1st year prod., 4 ½”; Cobra 2”, mfg. 1968; Springfield Armory XD9, 9mm, LNIB; Springfiled Win. 1873, .22 short, 24” oct., mfg. 1888; Win. 1886 168 mfg. in 14ga.; W.Collath Excelsior 12ga./ 8x57 2- Vest pocket nickel, pearl, mfg. 1925; Detective Armory 1911-A1 .45 auto, wide body frame, LNIB; .33 24” round, half mag, shotgun butt, mfg 1906; Win. German cape gun, engraved, underlever, horn trigger special, 2”, Police Positive, .38 mfg. 1919, WF & Co. Springfield Armory Champion .45 Auto; Sig Sauer, 94 .32 spl. 26” oct, mfg. 1929 w/lots of orig. blue; guard; L.C. Smith 20ga, Field dbl; Noble 28ga. En- marked; Army Special, .32-20, 4”, mfg. 1927; New 1911, .45 ACP, ultra compact, NIB; Sig Sauer 1911- Win. 1873 .32 WCF 24” oct. mfg. 1903; Win. 1873 graved Spanish dbl; Savage 311C .410; Charles Daly Frontier 6”, Staglite grips, mfg. 1976; Officers Model 22 German mfg. LNIB; 50 Cheaper Derringers, .32 WCF 24” oct., lots of orig. blue, mfg. 1891; Win. superior, 12ga. 26” VR; CZ Bob White 20ga. english match, 6” heavy barrel, .22LR, mfg. 1956; Cobra .38 revolvers, black powder & semi auto hand guns of all 71 Deluxe, .348 Win mag, Lyman reciever sight; Win. stock, NIB; CZ Woodcock .410 26” VR, single trigger, spl, nickel, mfg. 1976; Frontier Scout, buntline, mfg. descriptions not yet listed here; 1873 2nd model, .44-40, 24” round, mfg. 1881; Win. NIB; American Arms hammer dbl, .410; Ruger Red 1982; Diamondback, .38 spl, 4”; mfg 1978; 1991- A1 94, .30 WCF SRC mfg. 1929; Win. 55 .32 spl., take Label 20ga.; Ruger Red Label 28ga., LNIB; Ruger .45 ACP, NIB; Lawman MK III, .357mag, 2” nickel, Note: Large firearm auction. Expect 50-100 additional down; Win. 1892 .25-20, 24” oct. mfg. 1910; Win. 94 Red label 12ga. screw in chokes, 28” VR, Like new; mfg. 1979; Agent .38 spl., mfg. 1974; Frontier Scout, firearms that did not meet advertising deadlines. .30 WCF, 26” round, mfg 1924; Win. 94 .38-55 26” Browning Superposed, 28ga. skeet, 28” VR, LNIB; .22 LR/.22 mag, LNIB, mfg. 1964; Service Model Preview Saturday evening November 29th 5:00 p.m. – round mfg. 1900; Win. 1892 .44-40 SRC, mfg. 1906; Browning Superposed, Super Lite 12ga, English, 30” Ace, Like new; Pre Woodsman, mfg. 1927; Frontier 8:00 p.m. Doors open Sunday morning 7:00 a.m. Free Sharps pre 98, 1863 SRC, .52, Civil War carbine; VR, factory hard case; Browning Citori Lightening Scout, Bat Masterson commem.;Frontier Scout Wyatt guns given away at end of sale. Maynard 1863 SRC, .50, strong catrouche; C. Sharps Field Model, 20ga., 26” VR, NIB; Browning Gold Earp commem.; factory presentation case; New Fron- 1875 target model, 30” heavy round barrel .45-90, Hunter, 20ga., 26” VR, Belgiun mfg., LNIB; Brown- tier buntline commem., .45 LC, only 3000 mfg. 1979; Terms: Cash or Illinois check. Or VISA/MASTER- case hardened, limited prod.; Whitney Arms Pre 98 ing B2000, 20ga. 2 barrel set; Belgium, Ithaca/SkB 1851 Ulysses Grant commem. Navy, .36, 4700 mfg. CARD with 3% surcharge. All local, state and federal No. 2 .32 Rimfire, 26” oct.; Winchester 88, .284, mfg. 280 20ga. single trigger, ejectors; Browning BSS 1971; Officer’s .45 ACP, bright finish; 1908 Pocket, gun laws apply. There is a 3 to 5 day waiting period 1964; Win. 94 Teddy Roosevelt commem, SRC.30-30 12ga. single trigger ejectors; Browning Superposed .380, mfg. 1913,; 2- 1903 Pockets, .32, Blue mfg. on all firearms. If you are unable to attend this auction NIB; Win. 94, Illinois Commem, .30-30, NIB; Win. 12ga. 28” VR; Browning Superposed 12ga. 26” imp. 1919, nickel mfg. 1905;1877 Thunder, .41, mfg. 1902; we accept phone & online absentee bids. 1894 Oliver Win. commem., high grade, half round cyl./mod, English stock, mfg. 1968; Browning Citori 2-1877 Lightenings, 3 ½” & 4 ½”, mfg. 1878 & 1900; half oct., NIB; Win. 94 Century of Leadership com- XS Ultra 20ga., LNIB; Browning Superposed, 20ga., Contact for Consignments - Ron Baker, Jr. - FFL mem. .30-30, mfg. 1966; Savage 99 .300 Savage, mfg. 3”, 26” SR barrels, single trigger, ejectors, mfg. 1959; Smith & Wesson Hand Guns Dealer (217) 273-5056 1951; and more rifles including black powder rifles of Browning recoiless trap, 12ga.; Browning A5 12ga. Smith & Wesson: S&W 44 Hand Ejector, second Contact for Advertising – Hank Bauer, Auctioneer all descriptions - see our website for complete listing; Buck Special; A5 Light 12 30”, Belgium, round knob; model, 5 screw, .44 spl., 6 ½” barrel, mfg. 1925, lots (217) 259-5956 A5 16ga. 30”, mfg. 1938; A5 magnum, 12ga. 3”, 32” of original blue; S&W 17, 4 screw, 6”, mfg 1960; Bauer Auction Service, LLC. VR; A5 Light 20 26” VR; A5 light 12 Buck Special; S&W 53-2, .22 Jet, 8 3/8”, LNIB w/inserts; S&W

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Why I Carry a Gun man returned, handed us ened or churlishly suspicious Continued from page 16 three cold Cokes, and told in dealing with other people, me AAA was on the way. even in what I considered to Arctic practice Was I worried? About the The kids and I thanked him be risky circumstances. Just because it’s really cold outside doesn’t car, yes. But I wasn’t worried profusely. mean you shouldn’t break out the rifles and about our physical safety. I Although the stereotype is practice. John Naese, Frank Wright and John knew I had both the train- An hour after that, I was that gun owners are after Boch travelled to the Danville Rifle and Pistol ing and the tools to protect still sitting on the side of some sort of a “power rush,” Club during a weekday a couple Januarys ago myself and my children even the road, waiting for my tow I never have felt super- for some cold weather practice. in the unlikely event that a truck. The boys and I had run powerful or invincible when human predator came along. out of things to talk about. carrying a gun, nor anything I was bored, a little wor- remotely like that. Instead, Shortly after the car died, ried that AAA had forgotten in a low-key sort of way, I another car pulled over and us, and we were all getting simply feel confident that I the man driving it asked hungry and sleepy. Finally, am equipped to handle an if we needed help. Was I the tow truck showed up — a unpleasant or even deadly worried about his inten- greasy driver who talked a situation if I really need to do tions? Nope, I was relieved mile a minute. Of course he so. Because I know I could to see him. I didn’t have to was greasy, that’s his job. cope with the worst that worry about him or what he But a woman alone on a could happen, I am free to go might do, because I knew deserted country road knows about my regular business I could protect myself if he in her bones that the tow without a lot of that low-level, turned out not to be the good truck guy could be a rapist back-of-the-mind feeling Samaritan he appeared to of opportunity. Did I worry of vulnerability that most John Naese works on those Rifleman skills be. Having the means to about that? Not a bit. I knew women experience on some with his M1A rifle, while Frank Wright (below) defend myself allowed me to I had the means to take care level in their daily lives (espe- calls his hits. Gene Martin loved Swiss- be friendly and confident in of myself and my kids if I cially when traveling though made firearms. Thinking of talking to a stranger in what needed to. Because I had big cities, or in deserted Martin, Boch brought out his could have been dangerous that confidence, I was able to areas after dark). When I first Swiss K31 rifle to fire for the circumstances. So I gave be friendly and forthright. began carrying, I really liked first time. With a slip-on recoil him the phone number for having that feeling of calm pad, the recoil was mild and AAA and asked him to call Eventually, the whole situ- confidence which came from the ease of making good hits them for me. He said, “All ation worked itself out, as being prepared to cope with with the rifle was delightful. right, I’ll do that — and I’ll these things do. Nobody the worst life could possibly Hitting a hanging steel plate at come back and let you know offered me the slightest throw at me, and I wanted to 200 yards was a breeze, even what they said so you’ll know violence and because I was keep feeling it. in near Arctic-like conditions. if I got ahold of them okay.” calmly confident of my ability Nice guy. to take care of it if they did, I And that is why I carry a gun was able to be outgoing and all the time. Fifteen minutes later, the friendly rather than fright-

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GunNews Magazine - 21 - December 2014 Coming events -- to add your event, email johnnaese at frontier.com Appleseed Marksmanship and VFW, Pontiac, IL. Conversation and Heritage Events Darnall’s GunWorks and Ranges, Dinner, 6pm; Meeting 7pm. John Nov. 28 & 29 (FRIDAY AND SAT- Bloomington, IL Gahm, 815-848-1252, jgahm@mchsi. URDAY) – Effingham, IL, Effingham Tuesday through Sunday, Trap shoot- com. County Sportsman’s Club. ing and indoor pistol range open to Dec. 4 – Peoria GSL Meeting, Peoria For info about these Appleseed the public 9 am until closing. Pizza Works, 3921 N. Prospect, Peo- events you can go to: www.apple- Every Saturday, open sporting clays, ria Heights, IL. Dinner and conversa- seedinfo.org; or email muttipie@htc. trap and skeet 1-6 pm. tion, 5:30 p.m.; Meeting 7 p.m. Steve net; or call 618-458-7745. Every Thursday Night starting De- Schnurbusch at steve_schnurbusch@ cember 4 - Tactical Pistol League hotmail.com Danville Rifle and Pistol Club, Dec. 7 - IDPA Shoot Dec. 4 – Effingham GSL South Oakwood, IL. Dec. 20 - SASS Cowboy Action Shoot Meeting, Sportsmen’s Club, 5:30 pm Steel Plate Challenge Match – 3rd social hour, 7 pm meeting. Don Hus- GUNS SAVE LIFE.com Saturday of each month, March key, 217-821-8311. Don@AllAmeri- through December (weather permit- canGunSite.com. D I R E C T O R Y ting). Larry Pasquale, 217-443-2050, Dec. 9 – Champaign Guns Save [email protected]. Life Meeting, Fluid Events, 601 N. Country Fair Drive, Champaign, IL. Officers George Irick Range website is www.drpc-danville. John Boch, 217 649-3702; tem- [email protected] com/ [email protected]. Eric “Bear” St. Pierre, 309 219-2198 President Foosland Sportsmens Club Gun Shows Dec. 12 - Friday night Trap shoot, 6 Nov. 29 & 30 – Springfield Crowne estpierre@gunssavelife. Mindy Gardner pm. Plaza Gun Show, Ron Miller, 618- com blacksmith@flood 217 480-2327 Dec. 14 – Splatter Board Shoot – 545-0785, [email protected]. plainforge.com Breakfast starts 6 am, Shooting starts Dec. 6 & 7 – Kankakee Gun Show, 309 838-6491 Adrienne Logue, 8 am. Dec. 21 - Rifle and Pistol Tactical Kankakee Co. Fairgrounds. lindarod- Vice-President Dec. 26 - Friday night Trap shoot, 6 Shoot [email protected], 800-939-7572. [email protected] Committee Chairs pm. For information about events or to Dec. 7 – Wheaton Gun Show, 630- 217 417-3157 January 1, 2015 – New Year’s Day register for a CCW class, calls Dar- 365-2808. GunNews Distribution Splatter Board Shoot – Breakfast nall’s at 309-379-4331, or see www. Dec. 7 – Rockford, The Big Gun Larry Shurbet, Treasurer Warren Drake starts 6 am, Shooting starts 8 am. darnalls.com. Also see their ad in this Show, Forest Hill Lodge, Loves Park, [email protected] [email protected] For info: www. issue for a list of classes. IL. 414-430-7617, biggunshow7@ 217 643-7314 217-898-9602 fooslandsportsmen¬sclub.com, Way- gmail.com. lena McCulley, waystar@ ISRA Range, Bonfield, IL Dec. 14 – Kane County Gun Show, Tammy Williams, GunNews Editor gmail.com, 217-840-0972. For information about events, see Kane County Fairgrounds, St. Corporate Secretary (Submit ideas, articles, www.isra.org, or call the ISRA office Charles, IL. 815-758-2773; kane- twilliams@gunssavelife. pictures, shoot schedules, Leroy Rifle and Pistol Club at 815-635-3198. sportshow.com. com letters to the editor) Every Thursday Evening, 4pm to 9pm Dec. 14 – Collinsville Gun Show, 217 714-9272 John Naese – 50 bird Trap Derby. Dick Mill¬er, Aurora Sportsmen’s Club, Water- Gateway Center, Collinsville, IL. 618- [email protected] 309-962-8102 rcmillerir2001@vahoo. man, IL 495-2572. John Boch, Immediate 217 840-0246 com Dec. 6 – 2-Gun Tactical, 8:45 am – 1 Dec. 21 – Effingham All-American Past President pm. SHO-Show, Village Square Mall, [email protected] Burma Sign Coordinator St. Joseph Sportsman’s Club Dec. 13 – Practical Precision Rifle Effingham, IL. Don Huskey, 217-821- 217 649-3702 OPEN Every Wed (5-10p) & Sat. (noon-4) Match; Safety Briefing 8:45 am, 8311; www.allamerican-shoshow.com – Trap and skeet shooting, open to match 9 am to noon. Dec. 21 – McHenry Co. Gun Show, the public. stjosephsportsmanclub@ Dec. 14 – Rifle / Pistol match, 10 am Holiday Inn Convention Center, Crys- Directors Website www.gunssavelife.com gmail.com; or to 2 pm. tal Lake, IL, 815-385-1982, dandj- Dave Clark Call (217) 469-2768. Dec. 20 – Practical Rifle, 9 am to [email protected]. [email protected] 5 pm, safety briefings 8:45 am and Dec. 27 & 28 – Tuscola Gun & Knife 217-849-3353 Guns Save Life.com Mailing Address Westville Sportsmans Club 12:45 pm, open to non-members, Show, Community Center, Tuscola, (for general Every Wednesday: Trapshooting stages change each month. IL. 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GunNews Magazine - 22 - December 2014 FACTS ABOUT THOSE RISKY Back through the years... “NO GUNS” SIGNS From the November and December 2004 issues of GunNews * Criminals prefer un- rules, laws or signs. Only armed victims, so the sign the law-abiding, card- some thought would keep carrying good guys are Merle Lype: their customers and em- required to leave their ployees safer is in reality legal guns behind. Bataan Death March survivor only inviting violence. NO GUNS * Every multiple death Signage * The signs alienate mil- mass public shooting lions of law-abiding gun rampage since the 1950s, Dealing with them. owners. Why alienate except one, has occurred Challenging them. potential customers? in a designated “No Guns” Getting rid of them. zone. * Criminals don’t obey

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Guns Save Life PO Box 51 Savoy, IL 61874-0051 We have noticed your sign, and will respect your wishes BY DOING BUSINESS ELSEWHERE. Cards are available 4 / $1 to cover our printing costs. Guns Save Life furnishes new members Merle Lype, a Bataan Death March survivor, addressed our audience at a very special with a few “No Guns” cards with their November 9, 2004 meeting of Guns Save Life at the former Park Inn in Urbana. Also in membership materials. the photo is then-GSL president Frank Wright and then GSL secretary Paul Vallandigham.

Subtlety not included Dear Bloomington Pantagraph...

Richard Quint, a GSL member and D-Day survivor, also ad- dressed our audience at the November meeting, describing his experiences at the 60th An- niversary events in France earlier At our October 2004 meeting, we celebrated the in the summer. It was one of Mr. end of the federal scary gun ban. Lance Gilbert Quint’s final visits to our monthly came over from Springfield and brought one of his meetings. formerly “banned” firearms to show off.

Bloomington, IL (Guns Save Life) - One of our members sent this to us along with an explanation that the local newspaper, The Pantagraph, left an unsolicited copy of their publication on his doorstep. He took the newspaper, taped a copy of GSL’s “NO GUNS = NO MONEY’ cards to it and then duct taped the whole mess to their front door. Sharp Defense Jim Sharp N.R.A. & Illinois Concealed Carry Classes GROSS’ Paxton, IL Serving Ford, Iroquois, Livingston, McLean, Piatt, BURGERS Champaign, Vermilion Counties and beyond 25 Henderson Street Danville, IL 61832 Call 217 379-3652 (217) 442-8848 email: [email protected]

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