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Should All Knives be Banned after 11 Stabbed in Illinois Rampage? (Guest: Stephen Willeford)

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Four people are dead and as many as 7 more were injured in Rockford, Illinois after a 22-year-old man stabbed them in the middle of the afternoon Wednesday.  In what was first reported as a home invasion, the man killed a 15-year-old girl, a 63-year-old woman, a 49-year-old man, and a 22-year-old man. The stabbings took place at multiple scenes.  What makes this particularly interesting: Had he used a gun, the response from the media and … Read more

A Mistake By the Illinois Prisoner Review Board Just Cost an 11-Year Old Boy His Life (Guest: Michael Letts)

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The law enforcement veteran discusses the crucial mistake made by former board member LeAnn Miller, and what can be learned from it. Generally, the Prisoner Review Board exists to make sure that those released from prison are ready to make a new start for themselves, rather than fall back into board habits. But sometimes, something slips through the cracks – with devastating results. LeAnn Miller was a member of the Illinois Prisoner Review Board, and … Read more

The Supreme Court Just Delivered a Surprising Blow To Private Gun Owners In Illinois

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Gun Owners of America spokesman Stephen Willeford discusses the decision, which allows the state to unfairly impose rules on assault rifles. Considering its prior decision against New York on its restrictive gun laws, one would think that the Supreme Court would do the same for Illinois’. Alas, that isn’t the case. Just before the weekend, the Court decided in favor of an Illinois law that bans high-powered semiautomatic weapons, with penalties for an individual who … Read more

A Gun Trade Association Is Fighting Back Against a New Illinois Law That Restricts Gun Marketing (Guest: Stephen Willeford)

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Gun Owners of America spokesman Stephen Willeford explains how the group is right, since the law is completely unconstitutional. It hasn’t even been a week since the new Illinois law preventing gun dealers and manufacturers from marketing their products has gone into effect, and it’s already facing its first legal challenge. The National Shooting Sports Foundation, based out of Connecticut, recently filed a federal lawsuit against the state, noting that Governor J.B. Pritzker had no … Read more

Is Illinois Going Too Far Banning the Advertisement of Guns For the Wrong Reasons?

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A Second Amendment representative explains how the latest attack on gun makers isn’t just unwarranted, it’s concerning. Some believe advertising can be misconstrued in different ways, depending on the message they provide. At least, that’s what Illinois officials seem to think when it comes to gun advertising. Democratic Governor J.B. Pritzker has noted that he will soon sign a bill that will forbid advertising for firearms, based on officials noting that it “produces a public … Read more

Illinois Is Asking For Trouble With a New Bill That Will Allow Non-U.S. Citizens To Become Police Officers (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts explains why the move could backfire and make a bad situation worse for the troubled state. There’s no question that a lot of states are in serious trouble when it comes to increased crime. However, the latest solution that Illinois has drawn up could be asking for more trouble than it’s worth. State Governor J.B. Pritzker recently signed Illinois House Bill 3751 into law. With it, non-U.S. citizens are now … Read more

Eliminating Cash Bail Benefits Few, Increases Crime (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in NewsMax.) I’m not sure what motivated Illinois to do away with the option to pay for bail with cash. The options to pay bail are supposed to be optional, allowing for the temporary release of an accused person that’s awaiting trial, but, of course, depending on the amount of money that would guarantee their appearance in court. So, you know, they don’t “bail” out of the country. But Illinois just did away … Read more

Eliminating Cash Bail Benefits Few, Increases Crime (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in NewsMax.) I’m not sure what motivated Illinois to do away with the option to pay for bail with cash. The options to pay bail are supposed to be optional, allowing for the temporary release of an accused person that’s awaiting trial, but, of course, depending on the amount of money that would guarantee their appearance in court. So, you know, they don’t “bail” out of the country. But Illinois just did away … Read more

The Downside of Ending Cash Bail – The Intended Consequences of this Clandestine Policy

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts discusses the move by the state of Illinois, and how it could open a door for potential re-offenders. The Illinois Supreme Court just paved the way for the state to end cash bail, with the law set to be implemented in mid-September. This is the first state in the nation to take such a step; and while some are hailing it as a victory against economic discrimination, others see it … Read more

Illinois’ Assault Weapons Ban Could Be Headed To The Supreme Court – But What Will Happen Now?

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A representative for the Second Amendment Foundation explains why this particular battle is a big one for private gun owners. With both a federal district court and an appeals court refusing to budge on the request, gun groups are now turning to the Supreme Court in an effort to get state and local bans on assault weapons in Illinois overturned. The gun rights advocates turned in an emergency application to Justice Amy Coney Barrett earlier this week, … Read more

Illinois’ Counties and Sheriffs Are Fighting Back Against the State’s Restrictive Gun Law – and Rightfully So (Guest: Stephen Willeford)

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The spokesman for Gun Owners of America explains why state officials need to take a closer look at their controversial gun law. The state of Illinois recently passed PICA, or the Protect Illinois Communities Act, which essentially bans the sale or transfer of any sort of rifles that are considered “assault weapons.” Furthermore, anyone who currently owns them must register them with the state of January 1, 2024, or face potential penalties. It also bans … Read more

Illinois’ Gun Law Is So Ridiculous, Even This Sheriff Refuses to Enforce Them (Guest: Second Amendment)

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A Second Amendment Foundation representative explains why the actions by DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick speak volumes. Earlier this month, Illinois passed a wide ban on semi-automatic rifles and a certain style of magazines. Ever since, several gun rights groups, along with private citizens, have voiced their opinion, stating the law is unconstitutional. However, it’s when one of Illinois’ own law enforcement officers decided to step up and explain why he won’t be enforcing the … Read more

Illinois’s new SAFE-T Act is going lenient on criminals – and that’s bad news for our police officers (By Michael Letts)

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(Originally published in American Thinker.) I’m really trying to figure out what Illinois officials are thinking when it comes to their newly passed SAFE-T act.  SAFE-T stands for Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today, and it has a number of provisions in place that make things a little more lenient in certain areas for defendants and criminals. Here are a couple of examples. First off, defendants are no longer immediately considered flight risks, no matter what … Read more

Illinois’ SAFE-T Act Is Actually Unsafe (Guest: Michael Letts)

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Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts believes that its provisions are dangerous for police officers and crime victims. Illinois’ new reform bill has just been activated, but many law officials in the state are questioning its wisdom. The bill is known as Illinois’ Safety, Accountability, Fairness and Equity-Today, or SAFE-T for short. It has a number of “relaxed” rules in place. For instance, a would-be defendant can actually leave home for 48 hours without electronic monitoring … Read more

As Illinois, New Jersey and Other States Prepare Restrictive New Gun Laws, The Real Question Is Just How Effective They Will Truly Be (Guest: Stephen Willeford)

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Gun Owners of America spokesman Stephen Willeford explains how these new laws could end the effectiveness of Constitutional-Carry. In the face of the Supreme Court overturning certain gun laws, several states have taken matters into their own hands when it comes to creating rules surrounding how people carry guns. Earlier this week, many spoke out against Oregon’s Measure 114, which would not only limit gun sales, but how people – including off-duty police officers – … Read more

Second Amendment Foundation Files Appeal Against Case Banning Firearms From Homes of Licensed Day Care Specialists In Illinois (Guest: Second Amendment)

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A representative for the group explains why it’s vital that people have the choice to bear arms, especially in today’s climate. A lower court ruling in Illinois that calls for the ban on firearms for the purpose of immediate self-defense in the homes of adults licensed to provide day or foster care has resulted for an appeal by the Second Amendment Foundation. Alongside the Illinois State Rifle Association, Illinois Carry and two private citizens – Darin E. … Read more

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