If you’re planning on attending one of our Defensive Rifle Classes, it is important you bring the proper gear to a defensive rifle class. Some gear such as a slings and spare magazines may seem obvious. And while some gear will vary from class to class, let’s talk about the most common gear you should
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I’ve been carrying a spare magazine for most of the time that I have been carrying a concealed firearm. The importance of a spare mag on my person was driven home one day when I had a magazine failure on the range. Had this failure occurred with my carry pistol it would have rendered my
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In my concealed carry and use of force classes, I often tell my students, “I’ll teach you how to use a gun. I’ll teach you when and where you can use a gun. But, the most important thing I will teach you is how to avoid ever having to use your firearm in the first
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While there are no ranges in Chicago, there are some outdoor shooting ranges near Chicago. Some of these ranges are private and others are open to the public. But each outdoor range will require a little bit of a drive. We run our advanced classes outdoors at the Aurora Sportsman’s Club. It is an excellent
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As a gun owner, it is important to be aware of the potential risks of lead exposure, which can come from shooting, handling, or cleaning firearms. Lead is a toxic substance that can cause a range of health problems, including neurological and developmental issues, as well as damage to the kidneys, liver, and other organs.
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The Illinois State Police have released a new version of the Firearm Owner Identification card, and there is already a problem. This new FOID card, released in January 2022, is a combined identification card. The ISP has merged the Concealed carry License and the Firearm Owner ID into one card. Let us take a look at the new FOID card and see if we can spot the problem.
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How can a Illinois residents apply for a Florida non-resident license to carry concealed? Florida will issue licenses for concealed carry to Illinois residents. In fact, the Florida concealed carry license allows Illinois residents to carry concealed in Florida and 28 additional states. Your Illinois concealed carry license allows you to carry in Illinois as
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As you know, a LOT of people care about protecting their families, but they simply don’t want to carry concealed every day. As president and founder of the USCCA, I questioned how I could still provide those folks with value and insight on how to better protect their homes and loved ones. The answer to
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This article shall inform the reader of the Chicago Concealed Carry Permit Requirements. The Chicago requirements are the same for all of Illinois. However, we will also discuss magazine capacity in Chicago as well. This article contains the information you need to know before applying for your concealed carry permit, and how to stay legal
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Real-life events of self-defense from October 2018. Guns can save life.
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