Chicago handgun ban going down in flames!

I would like to give personal thanks to Otis McDonald, Adam Orlov, and Colleen and David Lawson. Also, thank you to the Illinois State Rifle Association and Illinois Carry who have done great work at the state level to secure our freedoms.

So, Chicago, the city more dangerous than the Iraq war, the city where the national guard was going to be deployed to deal with crime is now going to have more guns. Yes, there will be bloodshed because of this decision. Fortunately, the blood being shed will come from the scum of the Earth criminals that currently infest that cesspool of corruption! Finally, decent people will be able to defend their families with the most advantageous weapon available: The handgun.

I prefer a handgun for home defense over anything else. The rounds will not penetrate as far as a rifle round. If you are rounding a corner with a shotgun, the criminal will see the barrel before you see him, and can grab it and point it away, leaving you vulnerable. Buy what you are comfortable with. Get your FOID card while it is still required, and go to a gun shop preferably with someone who knows something about them, and just pick up and hold as many handguns as you can. You need to find something you are comfortable with. For home defense I like the Springfield XDm in .40S&W. Pay attention to the new laws Chicago passes though. Daley may very well make the XDm illegal because it holds more than 10 rounds. In my opinion though, you can never have enough rounds in a handgun. You never know how many people are outside waiting for the guy kicking down your door to get in. My wife and I both shoot with it and feel it is the best balance of firepower with the least amount of kick. Take a basic class with an NRA-Certified instructor. If you are an NRA-Certified instructor, please leave a comment with your e-mail address so readers can contact you about learning how to shoot.

I found this book very helpful after learning the basics:



Just make sure you are comfortable and accurate with your handgun before trying anything other than going to a shooting range and putting holes in paper!