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Is There Really a 1,000-Foot Gun-Free Zone in Illinois?
One of the most common questions I hear from students is whether Illinois really has a 1,000-foot gun-free zone around schools and parks. In this video, Thomas from Alpha Koncepts breaks down the facts about carrying a firearm near schools and parks in Illinois, and separates what the law actually says from the myths. Know…
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I get asked a lot about what happens if we win Viramontes. . .
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If Assault Weapon Bans Are Struck Down, Who Benefits?
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Illinois Gun Laws and Concealed Carry: A Helpful Guide
Students often ask us where to find a clear, up-to-date overview of Illinois firearm law. SaferCarry has published a 2026 guide that walks through the basics, and it is worth a read alongside your class materials. The guide covers the Concealed Carry License requirements, the FOID card system, the restrictions under the Protect Illinois Communities…
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3 MOA vs 6 MOA: Everyone Gets This Wrong
Optical-Surplus takes on one of the most common questions in red dot and reticle shooting in the video below.
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Illinois FOID and CCL in 2026: What Every Gun Owner Needs to Know
In Illinois, a FOID card lets you own a firearm, and a concealed carry license (CCL) lets you carry a handgun in public. They are two separate credentials, and you need the FOID before you can get the CCL. At Firearms Safety Academy, we get asked about the difference every week, so here is a…
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This New ATF Form Could Change Gun Buying Forever
The ATF’s Form 4473 is the paperwork you fill out every time you buy a firearm from a licensed dealer, and changes to it can affect how that process works for everyone. In this video, gun rights attorney Colion Noir breaks down what’s changing with the new form and what it could mean for gun…
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Brandishing or Self-Defense? A Gas Station Confrontation Goes to the Jury
A Kansas jury is weighing whether a man who drew his gun during a gas station argument acted in self-defense or broke the law. Here is what Illinois concealed carry holders should take from it.
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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…