2017 Ruled that the city of Chicago’s ban on gun ranges was unconstitutional. Ezell II January 18th 2017, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the city of Chicago’s ban on gun ranges was unconstitutional. March 15th. 2017 the final judgement was entered by judge Virginia M. Kendall, indicating that the city of Chicago withdrew their … Read more
Chicago Guns Matter 2017 2017 Chicago Guns Matter Founded by Rhonda Ezell An organization made up of pro-gun advocates in and around Chicago to share with the urban community how to exercise their fundamental constitutional right to keep and bear arms. Goal For law-abiding citizens in the City of Chicago to learn how to legally … Read more
1 Million Moms Against Gun Control there are two sides to every story, and there are two voices in every debate. Our founder decided to create a Facebook page, where those that opposed “MDA” could come together and express their thoughts and voices openly. Our Story – 1 Million Moms Against Gun Control 2013 Founded … Read more
2011 Rhonda sued Chicago to bring gun ranges into the city July 6, 2011 Rhonda Ezell sued the city of Chicago to bring gun ranges to the city for law abiding citizens After Ezell won the challenge against the total ban on ranges, Chicago changed its ordinances to ‘allow’ gun ranges, but made the zoning … Read more
1996 Colona, Illinois brothers Mark and Chuck Larson originally named Tolerance Plus in Cleveland, Illinois – 1,800 square foot – manufactured high-quality 1911 parts – custom 1911 pistols 1981 – 1991 both worked at Springfield Armory – Mark was the head armorer – 1993 partnership with Les Baer – 1997 built AR-15 type rifles for Eagle … Read more
since 1993 Pat Hogan, founder 1974 joined the Navy – machinist’s mate on a fast attack nuclear submarine 1990’s Pat began produced and designed auction catalogs for other auction companies 1991 two book, – Luger: The Multi-National Pistol – U.S. Automatic Pistols 1993 Rock Island Auction Company began 2016 Kevin Hogan became President Rock Island Auction Co … Read more
founded in 1991 Rock Island, Illinois; moved to Hillsdale, Illinois in 1994 2007 moved to LeClaire, Iowa when Illinois started implementing restrictive gun laws has authorization to use and display Clint Smith’s Thunder Ranch logo AR-style rifles, bolt-action rifles, 1911 pistols About Les Baer Custom Les Baer Custom is a semi-custom gunmaker in LeClaire, Iowa, best known … Read more
1986 Coal Valley Illinois 1986 Karl Lewis and Jim Glazier formed Eagle Arms in Coal Valley Illinois – early Stoner patents had expired – marketed M16 and AR-15 type rifle parts – took the retail business from Lewis’ company, Lewis Machine and Tool (LMT) 1989 produced complete rifles – LMT supplied parts January 1994 Mark … Read more
founded in 1980 Eldridge, Iowa founded by Karl Lewis 1976 Karl worked for Springfield Armory left Springfield Armory and started to make Bolt Carriers for government contracts Providing US law enforcement and government agencies with military type weapons facility in Milan, Illinois manufacture M203 grenade launchers 2000 moved to larger building in Illinois 2000 Started … Read more
July 6 2011 Lead plaintiff in Ezell vs. City of Chicago – two federal lawsuits against the City of Chicago to bring gun ranges to the city for law abiding citizens Ezell vs. Chicago II President & Co-Founder of Chicago Guns Matter Profiles on Minuteman University.com are editorial content compiled from public sources. Inclusion does not … Read more