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    A minor faces murder charges in death of retired Chicago fireman Dwain Williams.
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    A minor faces murder charges in death of retired Chicago fireman Dwain Williams.

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Chicago

A minor faces murder charges in death of retired Chicago fireman Dwain Williams.

WATCH: Retired Chicago Fireman, Concealed Carrier Killed in Carjacking

Lori Lightfoot Chicago Protests

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Bans Protests in Her Neighborhood

Lori Lightfoot Joe Biden Gun Control

Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot Goes All-In on Biden Gun Control Plan

Illinois FOID Card, Chicago violence, Chicago Death Toll Memorial Day Weekend 2020, Chiraq shootings

Illinois FOID Card Delays Forces Marine Vet to File Lawsuit Against State

Illinois FOID Card, Chicago violence, Chicago Death Toll Memorial Day Weekend 2020, Chiraq shootings

Highest Chicago MDW Death Toll in Years Shows Criminals Don’t Care

Dear Amy, Chicago Tribune, Legal Gun Ownership

Dear Amy: You Clearly Know Nothing About Legal Gun Ownership

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Chicago Permit Holder Shoots Armed Robber, Beretta

Chicago Permit Holder Shoots Alleged Armed Robber in Head

Going through the process to become a Chicago permit holder saved one man's life, as he had to use his carry gun to shoot a robber in the head.

Armed Chicago Driver Shoots, Kills Alleged Carjacker

Armed Chicago Driver Shoots, Kills Alleged Carjacker on Loop

After being rear ended and pulling over to check the damage, an armed Chicago driver had to defend himself against an alleged carjacker on the South Side.

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The new Hellcat RDP features a HEX Wasp sight and compensator.
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A minor faces murder charges in death of retired Chicago fireman Dwain Williams.
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NICS Review Act, fbi nics background checks gun
NICS Review Act: Maloney’s Bill Would Weaponize the NICS System
The POF Minuteman uses Frank DeSomma’s E2 dual-extraction technology, which involves cutting four narrow channels into the neck area of the chamber.
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Chicago Gunfight Results in Two Deaths

Chicago Gunfight Leads to Deaths of Family Man, Career Criminal

A Chicago gunfight ended in the deaths of two men; one was a legal concealed carrier and family man, while the other was a career criminal.

Chicago Security Guard Shows Restraint

WATCH: McDonald’s Security Guard in Chicago Pulls Gun on Attackers

After asking two men to leave, a McDonald's security guard became the victim of a vicious attack and was forced to draw his gun to end it.

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Chicago Suburb Assault Rifle Ban

Judge Blocks Assault Weapons Ban, Confiscation in Chicago Suburb

A Chicago suburb had its assault weapon and magazine capacity ordinance thrown out by a circuit court judge on the basis of pre-emption.

Chicago Concealed Carrier, armer robber

Video: Chicago Concealed Carrier Kills Alleged Armed Robber With 1 Shot

A concealed carrier in Chicago stood up for herself when a man allegedly tried to rob her; she pulled her own handgun and killed him with a single shot.

Chicago Tribune Columnist

Chicago Tribune Columnist Admits Gun Control Is Not the Answer

Recently, news organizations have been claiming that guns kill more people than car accidents, however, a Chicago Tribune columnist admits this is false.

Chicago Political Volunteer

WATCH: Chicago Political Volunteer Shot While Canvasing for Votes

Despite strict gun laws that prevent most citizens from being armed, a political volunteer ended up filming his own shooting on Facebook Live.

Waistband Carry

There Are Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Use Waistband Carry

A young man in Chicago learned the hard way why you really shouldn't use waistband carry, especially when committing a crime.

Legal ramifications

Prevent Legal Ramifications: Dial 911, Even if No Shots Are Fired

In many situations, merely presenting a gun ends an attack, but you should still call police and report the crime to prevent legal ramifications.

Memphis Stolen guns

Stolen Guns From Memphis Found in Chicago Suburb

ATF agents found most of the 400 stolen guns taken from a Memphis UPS facility in a suburb of Chicago, and arrested both of the suspects.

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Pushes Gun Control

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel Urges Governor to Sign Gun Control Bill

Despite having one of the highest murder rates in the country, as well as strict gun laws, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel continues to push for more gun control in Illinois.

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