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Mark Smith on why Viramontes is not endangered... I believe this was posted on 11-6-26 shortly after Cook County asked for a dismissal. Cheers, Tim

I don't think there is any reason to "swap cases" or declare Viramontes "moot". I have read on other forums where people speculate that Viramontes must have been threatened or harassed. Sometimes life circumstances just change and this may have nothing to do with the case. Cheers, Tim

I'm guessing the new Congress will make a deal with Trump and he will comply. The remaining Republicans will mostly become cooperative. There are bigger fish to fry than gun control. Cheers, Tim

After stating he would not speculate... only speculation and advertisement. Mark Smith also issued a "Breaking News" video yesterday. Cheers, Tim

If you quit today, you are eligible to buy or posses a gun and/or ammo in a year. Per Federal rules on the ISP web sight. There is no ambiguity here. If you check that box on the 4473 and did not actually comply, [you ] have committed perjury. Does anyone care? Will anyone find out? Will [you] lie to buy a gun? Whatever you do with that is up to you... until marijuana is legal nationwide. I am not a user, but there is an unjust schism. There is work to do here. In my opinion, a guess, this is unlikely. Would [you] lie to buy a gun... Cheers, Tim

Thinking about this with a buddy this evening... what prevents the next Administration/DoJ from reversing this. Be careful. Cheers, Tim

I can imagine a new D controlled Senate pulling a McConnell by holding any confirmations for the next President. Would Alito or Thomas retire right after the 2026 election, hoping the lame duck Senate could quickly confirm a new justice? Cheers, Tim

I have many pistols without holsters. I have several holsters for each of my favorite pistols. I do have holsters for an NAA-22MSC and a Bond Arms .410/.45LC. I stopped trying out new holsters once I found the one style/brand I prefer. Cheers, Tim

Fox Valley Mall is Aurora. The east side of 59 is Naperville. That area was a favorite spot for tornado spotting in '73-'74. Cheers, Tim

Yep. Before that we traveled west on Rt 34, Ogden Avenue. It was a much more enjoyable experience! Cheers, Tim

It's right up there by the Olive Garden and other generic stores. Part of the no mans land buffer zone between Naperville and Aurora. I remember when it was productive farmland. Rt 59 was a narrow two lane rural road. Cheers, Tim

Also consider your wardrobe, your daily manner of dress. Because I enjoy extra pockets, and wish to cover my middle, I wear a PolarTec Vest every single day. Hot or cold. It makes an excellent cover garment which will even cover a pistol carried on the outside of your belt, OWB. OWB is far more comfortable than IWB. IWB may require pants and belt be one size larger. OWB will not. If you do the vest as cover... get it in a roomy "loose for you" size and get the "Tall" version if available. This will cover the bottom of your holster better and puts your hands at a more comfy relaxed spot when in the pockets. Cheers, Tim

My preference is leather and custom made to the pistol. Privateer Leather is my favorite holster maker. OMB is more comfortable than IWB. I stay away from all hybrid holsters... in certain delicate situations retention is nonexistent. Never cheap out on your holster. Cheers, Tim Matching Privateer Leather "Corsair" OWB holsters for Sig P238 and Alloy/Detective High Power.

No license to carry is required on your own property or on the property of someone who has given you permission to carry. It's not even about having yours on your person. If you are thinking about carry and want to see what it feels like to carry, and I tell it's OK to explore that at my home and property in Chicago, you and I are not violating any rules even if you have not yet applied for your IL License to Carry. We can even have a little open carry practice if you like. No one has ever been required to have a license to carry at their home, property or place of business. Cheers, Tim

We still had handguns. We still acquired new handguns. There was no way to enforce registration. I can't imagine Illinois will choose anything other than ban, going forward, for as long as it's possible. Cheers, Tim