Firearm safety, training tips, and updates on the laws that matter to responsible gun owners.
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The Federal Gun Control Threat Has Not Cooled Off
Read More: The Federal Gun Control Threat Has Not Cooled OffIf you think the federal gun control threat has cooled off because we’re less than two months away from the general election, you’re playing right into the hands…
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Firearm Law Update: Week of September 21, 2026
Read More: Firearm Law Update: Week of September 21, 2026The Supreme Court set December 2 arguments in the Cook County AR-15 case, the Justice Department sued San Jose over its carry permit fee, and a Chicago-area concealed…
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Illinois Assault Weapons Ban: Where Things Stand (September 2026)
Read More: Illinois Assault Weapons Ban: Where Things Stand (September 2026)The Seventh Circuit upheld Illinois’ assault weapons and magazine ban in July 2026, and the U.S. Supreme Court has taken up related cases. Here is what it means…
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Illinois Concealed Carry: What to Know Before You Apply
Read More: Illinois Concealed Carry: What to Know Before You ApplyA plain-language overview of the basics for an Illinois Concealed Carry License: the FOID requirement, the 16-hour course, fees, and renewal.
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The Four Universal Firearm Safety Rules
Read More: The Four Universal Firearm Safety RulesFour simple rules, applied every time, prevent nearly every firearm accident. Here is what each one means and how we teach it at Firearms Safety Academy.