Yesterday, McHenry County Blog reported on the complaint filed by McHenry County Deputy Sheriff Eric Woods concerning his shooting range injury. In the suit against the frangible ammunition’s manufacturer, Pennsylvania’s International Cartridge Corporation, Woods blamed defects in the bullets for … Continue reading
The firm that provided the ammunition that is supposed to disintegrate upon impact was sued by McHenry County Sheriff’s Deputy Eric Woods in Federal Court on January 25, 2011. McHenry County Blog obtained the purchase orders through a Freedom of … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Joe Walsh: Rep. Walsh to Brady Campaign: Break Free of the Beltway “The last time I checked, I represent the folks of Illinois’ 8th Congressional District, not Congressional staff, Washington lobbyists, or the national press … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Joe Walsh: Rep. Walsh Stands with Illinois Gun Owners Votes in Support of Legislation that would Ease Restrictions on Conceal Carry WASHINGTON- Congressman Joe Walsh (IL-8) voted in favor of the National Right-to-Carry Reciprocity Act … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Joe Walsh: Rep. Walsh Challenges Brady Campaign I invite Acting President Dennis Henigan to debate me, in my district, regarding the 2nd Amendment WASHINGTON –Today, Representative Joe Walsh (IL-8) sent a letter to Acting President … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Joe Walsh: Walsh’s Weekly Wrap-Up Dear Friend, This week, I sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder asking him to resign for the role he played in the subsequent cover-up of the failed Fast … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Joe Walsh: Rep. Walsh Responds to the Brady Campaign on Illinois’s Restrictive Gun Laws Sends Letter to Acting President Henigan Highlighting the Importance of the Second Amendment WASHINGTON – Representative Joe Walsh (IL-8) sent a … Continue reading
As I walked into the Huntley Park District Building for the gun control/rights forum, I spotted three McHenry County Board candidates from three different districts: Nick Provenzano John Jung and Shawn Green The meeting was already in progress with Moderator … Continue reading
Here is the last part of the legislative history House Bill 148, popularly labeled “concealed carry.” State Rep. Jack Franks (D-Marengo) was a last minute convert. He did not sign up until right before the vote. On his blog Woodstock … Continue reading
Some have said that the vote on whether Illinois residents will cease to be the only people in the country who are not allowed to protect themselves with handguns may be voted upon today. When I was thinking about running … Continue reading
When the Public Access Division of the Illinois Attorney General’s Office ruled that the names of Firearm Owner’s Identification Card holders under the Freedom of Information Act, gun owners hit the roof. I admit to not knowing what the problem … Continue reading
“No Guns Within” That’s the sign that I’ve suggested those opposed to people being allowed to protect themselves with guns should stick in their front yards since I ran for State Comptroller in 1982. Now Attorney General Lisa Madiagn’s … Continue reading
Gun owners are planning ahead for the March 10th lobby day in Springfield. A bus, costing $35, will go from the Fox Lake Police Department, leaving at 6 AM. This is a bus ride that could be different from any … Continue reading
Crystal Lake Police have released the following press release about a teen at Crystal Lake South High School who used something like FaceBook to tell of his or her intent to “bring a firearm to the school and harm staff … Continue reading
Here’s one found on the inbound lane of the Kennedy Expressway last year in August: The image may be a little fuzzy, but the message is clear: I’ll keep my guns, freedom, & money You can keep the “change!“ … Continue reading
The State’s Attorney’s Office reports the sentence for Kirk Locher, who shot the family lab in the press release below: KIRK LOCHER SENTENCED TO PROBATION, 60 DAYS JAIL FOR AGGRAVATED CRUELTY Louis A. Bianchi, McHenry County State’s Attorney, announces that … Continue reading
Received the third edition of John Lott’s “More Guns, Less Crime” yesterday. Eight years ago I read the second edition down in Florida before starting my Libertarian Party campaign for Illinois Governor. The book was a real eye-opener then. The … Continue reading
NO WEAPON Formed against you shall prosper. Isaiah 54:17 I found this sweatshirt in an airport. Note the dog tag with a cross. … Continue reading
NO WEAPON Formed against you shall prosper. Isaiah 54:17 I found this sweatshirt in an airport. Note the dog tag with a cross. … Continue reading
Here’s a bumper sticker that a friend of McHenry County Blog sent. It fits quite well with the radio ad that I ran for my 2002 Libertarian Party campaign for Illinois governor. On top, it says, Dialing takes seconds You … Continue reading
