Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel forced by court to write checks to the NRA totaling more than 3/4 million dollars.

Oak Park's misguided attempt to ban handguns cost their taxpayers over $660K, also paid directly to the NRA. A number of recent Supreme Court and Federal Appeals Court decisions have made it clear that the Second Amendment means what it says. Supreme Court decisions on District of Columbia v. Heller and McDonald v.Chicago, and the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals decision on Illinois' ban on the right to carry. The highest courts in the land have ruled that American's have every right to arm themselves, in their homes and in public. Instead of spending taxpayers hard earned tax dollars attempting to disarm the honest citizen, maybe these politicians should be using the money to enforce the near 50,000 firearm laws that are already on the books. 

But as a long time member of the NRA, I do thank Mayor Emanuel and the citizens of Chicago for their generous contribution, plus a strong holla out to the residents of Oak Park too.

Armed guard stops middle school shooter. Maybe that NRA fella' was right...

Armed guard disarmed student suspected of wounding 14-year-old boy in courtyard of middle school.

• ATLANTA — A 14-year-old student was shot at an Atlanta middle school Thursday afternoon, and another student was taken into custody, police said.

• An armed guard disarmed the shooter moments after the 1:50 p.m. shooting in a courtyard at the Price Middle School in southeast Atlanta.

What was it that the NRA man said.... "the only way to stop a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun." Maybe he's on to something.

Obama also number 1 NRA membership salesman

Not only is Obama the nation's number 1 gun and hi-cap magazine salesman, he has also been recognized for leading the recent NRA membership drive. 100k new members in the last 18 days. That's an enrollment rate of 230 new members per hour, nearly 4 new members per minute. I hope the NRA at least sent him a hat and bumper sticker.

NRA: 100,000 new members after Sandy Hook shooting

By KATIE GLUECK | 1/10/13 9:35 AM EST

The National Rifle Association has gained more than 100,000 new members in the past 18 days, the organization told POLITICO’s Playbook on Thursday.The number of paid new members jumped from 4.1 million to 4.2 million during that time.

“Our goal is to get to 5 million before this debate is over,” the NRA told POLITICO’s Mike Allen.

Those comments come as Vice President Joe Biden gears up to meet with NRA representatives Thursday to discuss gun policy after the Dec. 14 mass shooting in Newtown, Conn., prompted a national conversation on the subject.

“We are willing to talk to policymakers about any reasonable proposals and plans,” an NRA official said in the Playbook report, regarding the upcoming meeting with Biden. “However, the NRA is hearing not just from Beltway elites and the chattering class, but real Americans all over the country that are hoping the NRA is not going to compromise on any of the principles of the Second Amendment, nor are we going to support banning guns. But we’re willing to listen.”

To join the NRA, one must pay $25. In return, new members may choose to receive a “Rosewood Handle Knife, Black & Gold Duffel Bag or Digital Camo Duffel Bag,” the Playbook report said.

A reminder to the Illinois legislature.

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has struck down Illinois' ban on concealed carry and given Illinois legislators 180 days to put a law in place that legalizes concealed carry in Illinois. 

For those in the Illinois legislature hoping to write a Concealed Carry law so obtuse it is itself a ban, here's a reminder of what Rich Daley's obstinance cost the city's taxpayers. And don't forget Oak Park had to pay the same amount. 

I am just gonna love watching all the Illinois liberals squirm as they work on this piece of legislation. And all my liberal Facebook friends can SMD.

On concealed carry gun issue, Illinois looks to N.Y. gun lawsLawmakers want to strike a balance between tough restrictions, constitutional rights

When asked if New York should serve as a model during negotiations with the Illinois Legislature, Gov. Pat Quinn said: "Everything must be on the table. ... I imagine there will be hearings, I know there will be, on this subject, and there will be an opportunity to bring out the very best way to go for our state."

Support the NRA

We all know somebody that just can't shut the fuck up about gun control. You know, that liberal friend of a friend, co-worker are even a relative that emotes all over facebook whenever the subject of firearm ownership comes up. The same idiot that tweeted fervently for hours after the Obama re-election. Yeah, we all know this guy or gal, don't we?

Here's a thought: If you got a few extra bucks, send it to the NRA. You can buy all of your liberal friends a membership in the NRA for just $35 each. In a few weeks they'll receive an NRA membership card in the mail with their name on it. And a hat. And a sticker for the rear window of their car. Every month the mailman will deliver a pro-second amendment magazine directly to their mailbox.

So show your support for the NRA. Enroll a liberal. 

NRA Gift Membership here