“Tag: Chicago”

A licensed concealed-carry permit holder in Chicago who thwarted a crook's attack on a Chicago police officer is remaining anonymous for the time being.

For years, individuals and pro Second Amendment organizations have exposed the hypocrisy of so-called "gun buyback" programs, but an Illinois firearms group recently visited one hosted by the country's most notorious anti-gun city, with hilariously ironic results.

A new movement that is likely to be far more effective than infringing on Second Amendment Rights.

The Cook County (Illinois) Commission on Friday, Nov. 9 approved a tax of $25 on each gun sold in the county, effective April 1, as part of the county's 2013 budget plan.

The Cook County (IL) Board of Commissioners is scheduled to consider a proposal next week that would place an additional tax on the sale of firearms and ammunition in the City of Chicago and its suburbs.

Police officers employed with Chicago's city law-enforcement agency can now carry SIG Sauer P320 pistols on duty.

The Thompson submachine gun, also known as the “Chicago Typewriter,” had a distinguished military career in addition to its Prohibition-era prominence.

Since the U.S. military's adoption of the SIG Sauer P320 design, numerous police departments have chosen the platform as their duty pistol.

The Thompson submachine gun, also known as the “Chicago Typewriter,” had a distinguished military career in addition to its Prohibition-era prominence.