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One of the most important responsibilities for anyone carrying a firearm in Illinois is understanding where concealed carry is prohibited. Many people focus on the mechanics of carrying a firearm—holsters, firearms, and marksmanship—but the legal side of concealed carry can be just as important. Illinois has specific laws that outline

One of the questions that comes up regularly when I work with concealed carriers is this: If you are forced to defend yourself with a firearm, should you stay at the scene or leave? It’s a serious question, and one that deserves careful consideration before someone ever carries a firearm

Many people assume carrying a firearm is primarily about shooting skill. In reality, the most important skill may be decision-making under stress. Responsible concealed carriers must be able to process information quickly and make legally sound decisions under extreme pressure. Understanding the Legal Question Under Illinois self defense law, deadly

One of the most common questions in defensive firearms training is this: If someone attacks you with a knife, can you legally use a firearm in Illinois? From my experience training armed citizens and discussing these issues with legal professionals, this is how I understand and teach the issue. Understanding

Many Illinois concealed carriers have heard of the Castle Doctrine. The basic idea is simple: your home is your castle, and you may have stronger legal protections when defending yourself there. But a question that comes up frequently in defensive firearms training is this: Does Illinois Castle Doctrine apply to

Illinois concealed carriers often focus on defending themselves. But many people ask a different question: Can you legally use deadly force to defend someone else? It’s a serious issue under Illinois self defense law, and it’s one that responsible gun owners should think about long before they ever carry a