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Federal Court Strikes Down the Interstate Handgun Sales Ban: What It Means for Illinois
A new federal appeals court ruling could change how Americans buy handguns across state lines. William Kirk of Washington Gun Law breaks it down in the video below. What the Court Decided In Elite Precision Customs v. ATF, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit found that the federal provisions making up the…
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The Federal Gun Control Threat Has Not Cooled Off
If 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 of the Left. Recent polling in battleground states like North Carolina, Ohio, and Arizona — and even states like Texas, Alaska, and Iowa — is not good.…
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Firearm Law Update: Week of September 21, 2026
The 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 carry holder was involved in a gas station incident. Here is what it means for Illinois gun owners.
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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 today.
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Illinois Concealed Carry: What to Know Before You Apply
A 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
Four 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.