Last Friday, August 20, Governor Rod Blagojevich (D) kept his word--and added to his anti-gun credentials--when he vetoed SB 2165. This legislation sought to provide an affirmative defense for a gun owner if he uses a firearm prohibited by local ordinance in defense of himself or others. Fortunately, this fight is far from over. The Illinois General Assembly will hold its Fall Veto Session during the second and third week of November, which will give the pro-self defense community an opportunity to override Governor Blagojevich. Please be sure to contact your lawmakers and urge them to vote to override the Governor’s veto of SB 2165 during the Fall Veto Session. The Senate can be reached by calling (217) 782-4517, and the House can be reached at (217) 782-8223. For additional contact information, please use the "Write Your Representatives" feature located at www.NRAILA.org. On a positive note, Governor Blagojevich did sign SB 2386 into law on July 28. This law prohibits civil suits against a gun owner who uses a firearm to defend himself or others.
Illinois Governor Shows His True Colors
Friday, August 27, 2004
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
With only a few days left in the session, anti-gun legislators are doing everything they can to pass additional legislation restricting the Second Amendment rights of Michigan citizens. The legislation below could be taken up ...
Monday, December 16, 2024
The Crime Prevention Research Center (CPRC) has released the latest in its series of annual reports on trends in concealed carry permits in America.
Friday, December 13, 2024
Last week, the anti-gun attorneys general of Minnesota and New Jersey filed nearly simultaneous lawsuits against firearm maker Glock, essentially claiming the company was violating the laws of those states by making guns that are too easy to illegally ...
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
While 2024 may be winding down now, the 2025 legislative session is about to heat up, and radical anti-gun progressive politicians are already planning new ways to strip you of your fundamental rights.
Monday, December 16, 2024
Predictably, gun control activists are citing the cold-blooded Manhattan murder of health insurance executive Brian Thompson to call for more gun control, particularly in the hot-button areas of “ghost guns” and “3D printed firearms.”
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