Instructor Mike talks with Stephanie Trussell of WLS 890 AM radio in Chicago about The introductory legislation seeking to expand the FOID Card as well as other topics relative to Illinois security training, Concealed Carry training, and requirements to be a security officer in the state of Illinois.

We often hear of media-reported violence and now we Chicagoans hear of incidents where Illinois-licensed concealed carry holders are defending themselves in attacks against them, their families, or their property. But, there is rarely an After-Action Review (AAR). Why are AARs important? Well, in combat, anything that works to stop a deadly threat works, right? Well, depends. Yep. It worked. But, did it work because you were lucky? Was the bad guy operating to unlawfully kill you on an off or non-peak day? Will it work again? Can we always improve? Will you always do it right? AARs or What Would Mike Do?) WWMDs give you a perspective to analyze possible shortcomings and areas to improve from and in while praising what was done correctly. In the spirit of continuing that end, let’s examine the above incidents.

Hey. Happy Easter. Today’s lesson: Even Moses Had an Aaron. Moses led the Israelites to the promise land, but couldn’t do it without his older brother Aaron. Psst. If you’re the boss of your company, this is for you. There is a lesson you can learn from the Foxx Boxx she is in: sometimes, your employees know MORE than you. Humble yourself and listen. Case in point, I submit to you to listen to this short lesson.

In a live call-in, we discuss Cook County, IL States Attorney Kim Foxx - What would it take to save her or is she done? The issue surrounding the Jussie Smollett Case, Double Marginality.

“In the criminal justice system, the people are represented by two separate but equally important groups: The police, who investigate crime, and the states attorneys, who...wait. No. The states attorney who...shit! 🧐 Tom, just hit the sound thingy...DUN DUN! 🤦🏾‍♂️. I’ve heard it. And you have, too. ‘Why are y’all worried about Jussie and not these murders in our communities?’ Well, Instructor Mike poses an interesting question to his community - the Black voters of Cook County. Worth the listen.

Gangs. I feared them. Nipsey Hussle was an icon to many. But, he died violently at the hands of another black man who was arguably a fellow Rolling 60s Crip street gang member. While unknown if Nipsey was associated with the violent aspects of gang life, can one dabble in the life passively while promoting peace, the antithesis of hang membership? Nipsey’s Death is tragic, but so too is any persons death. Is the large outpouring of love for Nipsey a placebo for unity? Will we return to the very violence that consumed the life of Nipsey Hussle? Rest in Power, Nipsey. Hope your death will stop us from killing each other. But...it won’t.

16 Shots and a Coverup! What? 16 Counts and a Coverup! Wh...wait. What?! Yep. Kinda the same. You had one job. In the wake of the Jussie Smollett apparent dismissal/not-dismissal/recusal/non-recusal/WTF-ish Case, Cook County States Attorney Kim Foxx is being heavily chastised by the justice-wanting public for ridding her office of a case that arguably embarrassed multiple entities of the city of Chicago and its people where accountability, at a minimum, was demanded. One camp wants her gone. Another wants her retained. The Illinois Prosecutors Bar Association has blasted Foxx’s actions. But her apparent emotionally reactive supporters believe her chastisement is racially motivated. Is this Black’s Law or Black Law? Procedure or Prejudice? You decide.

Do we REALLY know what our IL elected officials propose as new laws? You’ll want to listen to this podcast as Instructor Mike details some of the most important legislation coming out of the Illinois house and senate seeking past year in either chamber for submission to the governor’s desk. Everything from more anti-gun (and pro-gun) firearms legislation to..... just take a look. Lol.

Following, if passed,l and signed into law, would:

* HB3023-Add Churches to Prohibited Places List

* HB1632-Allow Illinoisans to be able to carry Taser without FOID

* HB1599-Reduce IL CCW License Fees from $150 to $75

* HB3174-Allow Concealed Carry on Public Transportation

* SB0160-Allow Schools to Teach Firearm Safety Course

* HB0899-Revoke FOID Cards for 3 incidents in 2-yr period of lost or stolen and unreported as such

* HB0898-Allow Corrections Officers sworn to carry off-duty

* HB0887-Deny/revoke FOID for stalking conviction where firearm was used in 5 years from application date

* HB0843-Chicago Mayor Recall

* SB0120-Public Duty Doctrine creation

* HB0187-Criminal Case Acquittal Immediate Expungement.

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The February 15, 2019 Aurora, Illinois active shooter incident at the Henry Platt Company company is one of many active shootings that have lessons that can be drawn from the tragic events. Gary Martin, 45 year-old 15 year employee, wasn’t supposed to have a firearm after a revocation his gun card and concealed carry license application in 2014. What happened? Are there loopholes in legislation? Are the loopholes in the background check process with the Illinois State Police? Instructor Mike, unfortunately yet intimately familiar with the process, asks many more questions. Intro Theme by CrankLucas.com

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