The New Face of the Second Amendment: Democrats and Women Are Arming Themselves

I saw it first-hand at the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show in Las Vegas—a tidal shift that couldn’t be ignored. Women weren’t just browsing. The days of the “good old boys” club are over—firearms are now firmly in the hands of millions of strong, determined women who refuse to be victims.

And then there’s the unexpected surge: Democrats. Yes, the same crowd that once championed every gun control measure they could dream up are now quietly arming themselves. Why? Some are convinced that the country’s political divisions are about to send them to the gulags. Fueled by their own Trump-era dystopian fears, they’re skipping the classes and heading straight for the gun counter. It’s ironic—but real.

Women, however, aren’t just buying guns—they’re mastering them. They understand, perhaps better than anyone, what’s at stake. They’ve looked evil in the eye—whether in the form of a stalker, an abuser, or a stranger in a parking lot—and said “Not me. Not anymore.” They’re not waiting for permission. They’re taking control.

Meanwhile, the anti-gun zealots—the loudest voices in the gun control crusade—are quietly falling away from the cause. Maybe it’s that creeping realization that if the unthinkable ever does happen, their last thought might be, “If only I had a gun.”

What’s truly remarkable is that every time someone shouts “gun control,” thousands more begin to see the truth: the Second Amendment isn’t about politics—it’s about survival. Americans are waking up to the cold reality that calling 911 simply means asking someone else with a gun to show up… hopefully in time. But too often, they arrive too late—and they have to play the dangerous guessing game: who here is the attacker, and who’s the victim?

The truth is finally piercing through the fog: self-defense isn’t optional. It’s not a luxury. It’s a duty. And you can’t outsource that to a stranger with a badge and a clock ticking down.

As for so-called assault weapon bans the United States. Supreme Court is holding onto two cases and they are expected to rule possiblybefore the end of the current term.  It is expected that they will follow the letter of their earlier Bruen decision.

A sign at a times is how 29 states have gone so far as to allow ordinary people to carry concealed weapons without any form of permit.  I will give you that list.

As of May 2025, 29 states allow carrying a concealed handgun without a permit—commonly referred to as “constitutional carry.” These states do not require a license or permit for law-abiding citizens to carry a concealed firearm, although some still issue permits for reciprocity purposes.

Here’s a breakdown of the current constitutional carry states:

1. Alabama
2. Alaska
3. Arizona
4. Arkansas
5. Florida
6. Georgia
7. Idaho
8. Indiana
9. Iowa
10. Kansas
11. Kentucky
12. Louisiana (recently enacted)
13. Maine
14. Mississippi
15. Missouri
16. Montana
17. Nebraska (effective 2024)
18. Nevada (recent law, confirmed 2025)
19. New Hampshire
20. North Dakota (residents only)
21. Ohio
22. Oklahoma
23. South Dakota
24. Tennessee
25. Texas
26. Utah
27. Vermont (no permit ever required)
28. West Virginia
29. Wyoming

A blast from Chicago’s past! Black robes and soiled souls.

Judicial corruption in Chicago was a way of life.  You could not be a judge there unless you were a Democrat. As a cop I knew at least nine of these judges and was friends with two that wound up on this list.  Many other tainted judges were never caught in these roundups by sheer luck.  Operation Greylord and Operation Gambat were extensive federal investigations in the 1980s and early 1990s that uncovered widespread judicial corruption in Cook County. 92 officials were indicted, including 17 judges, 48 lawyers, eight policemen, 10 court bailiffs, eight court clerks, and one state legislator. Nearly all were convicted, most of them pleading guilty. Below is a detailed list of just the Cook County judges who were indicted during these operations, along with their sentences and outcomes:

Judges Indicted and Convicted in Operation Greylord

1. Reginald Holzer
   
• Position: Circuit Judge
• Charges: Accepted over $200,000 in bribes from attorneys.
• Sentence: 18 years in federal prison.
• Outcome: Served time; deceased.  

2. Richard F. LeFevour
   

• Position: Chief Judge of Traffic Court
• Charges: Convicted on 59 counts, including mail fraud and racketeering.
• Sentence: 12 years in prison.
• Outcome: Served time; disbarred.  

3. Wayne W. Olson (friend)
   
4. Position: Circuit Judge

• Charges: Mail fraud, racketeering, and extortion.
• Sentence: 12 years in prison.
• Outcome: Died in federal prison in 1988.  

5. John McCollom
   
6. Position: Circuit Judge

• Charges: Accepted nearly $300,000 in bribes to fix DUI cases.
• Sentence: 11 years in prison.
• Outcome: Served time; released.  

7. John F. Reynolds
   
8. Position: Circuit Judge

• Charges: Racketeering, mail fraud, and tax fraud.
• Sentence: 10 years in prison.
• Outcome: Served time; released.  

9. John J. McDonnell. (Friend)
   

• Position: Circuit Judge 
• Charges: Racketeering, extortion, obstruction of justice, and tax evasion.
• Sentence: 6 years in prison.
• Outcome: Served time; released.  

10. Michael McNulty
    

• Position: Circuit Judge
• Charges: Accepted bribes to fix cases.
• Sentence: 3 years in prison and fined $45,000.
• Outcome: Served time; released.  

11. Allen F. Rosin
    

• Position: Circuit Judge
• Charges: Under investigation for accepting bribes in divorce cases.
• Outcome: Committed suicide in 1987 before charges were filed.  

12. Raymond Sodini
    

• Position: Circuit Judge
• Charges: RICO violations.
• Outcome: Convicted; sentence details not specified.  

13. Adam N. Stillo Sr.
    

• Position: Circuit Judge
• Charges: Racketeering; accepted bribes to fix cases.
• Outcome: Indicted; further details not specified.  

Judges Implicated in Operation Gambat

1. Thomas J. Maloney
   
• Position: Circuit Judge
• Charges: Accepted bribes to fix murder cases.
• Sentence: 15 years in prison.
• Outcome: Served 12 years; released in 2007; died in 2008.  

2. David J. Shields
   

• Position: Chief Judge of the Chancery Division
• Charges: Accepted $6,000 in bribes to rule favorably in a civil suit.
• Outcome: Convicted; sentence details not specified.  

Summary

In total, Operation Greylord led to the indictment of 17 judges, with 15 convictions. Operation Gambat further exposed corruption within the judiciary, leading to additional convictions. These operations highlighted systemic issues within the Cook County judicial system and prompted significant reforms to restore public trust. My question is do you really think that this ended judicial corruption? Not a chance!

Wrongfully Convicted? The Fight Isn’t Over.

Has someone you love been thrown behind bars for a crime they didn’t commit?

You’re not alone. And more importantly—you’re not powerless.

I’m Paul Huebl, a former Chicago cop and a licensed Private Investigator since 1981. I’ve spent decades chasing down the truth in courtrooms, alleys, prisons, and back offices across this country. But nothing is more grueling—or more important—than the post-conviction fight to free the innocent.

After the Trial, the Real War Begins

If your loved one has already been convicted, the system is no longer on your side. Getting exculpatory evidence admitted after a guilty verdict is exponentially harder.

To win a new trial, you have three narrow but powerful options:

1. Prove judicial error that made the original trial unfair.
2. Expose misconduct by police or prosecutors—most commonly the concealment of key evidence from the defense.
3. Present new evidence that wasn’t available before—something so compelling that it raises serious doubt or proves actual innocence.

Sounds simple? It’s not. Even with a new trial granted, prosecutors often double down—meaning a second conviction is a very real possibility. This is not for the faint of heart. It takes a seasoned investigator and a fearless strategy.

Lawyers Argue. Investigators Expose.

Here’s the cold, hard truth: lawyers work with the law—but it’s the investigators who uncover the facts.

Re-investigation often means:

• Digging up buried Brady material
• Tracking down long-lost or ignored witnesses
• Reconstructing timelines
• Shredding the credibility of hostile, lying witnesses
• Finding contradictions the original defense team missed

I’ve worked with some of the best attorneys in the business—but even they sometimes fail to see what trained investigators can uncover.

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Lies Win Convictions. I Tear Them Down.

Let me be blunt: witnesses lie. Sometimes better than they tell the truth. They lie to protect themselves, to get deals, or simply because they can. And too often, juries believe them.

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PBS and NPR Are an Un-American Relic of Government Propaganda

Let’s be clear: this isn’t a gripe about all the content on PBS. They’ve had their moments—Sesame Street taught kids letters and numbers, and they’ve aired some quality arts programming over the years. But that doesn’t excuse the core issue: PBS and NPR are state-sponsored media—plain and simple. And in a free nation, that’s not just inappropriate—it’s dangerous.

In every banana republic and authoritarian regime, the media is a mouthpiece for the state. Why are we, in the United States of America, still using taxpayer dollars to fund outlets like NPR—a network that’s become a reliable echo chamber for left-wing ideology? If the political Left loves NPR so much, they can pay for it themselves. There’s no reason everyday Americans—many of whom reject the network’s biased narratives—should be forced to bankroll it.

Contrast that with C-SPAN: a nonprofit, private entity that provides a vital, transparent look at our government in action. C-SPAN doesn’t mooch off the taxpayer. It’s funded voluntarily through cable and satellite fees—no coercion, no forced ideology, no political manipulation.

It’s time to end the public funding of partisan media. Let the free market decide if NPR and PBS are worth saving.

Broad Daylight Chaos in Eagle Rock: Police Shoot Homeowner in Her Backyard—Wife of Weezer Bassist at Center of Legal Firestorm

It was a clear, sun-soaked afternoon in Eagle Rock—exactly the kind of day you’d expect kids riding bikes and neighbors watering their lawns. But instead, it exploded into sheer chaos.

A Quiet Afternoon Turns Chaotic

Jillian Lauren Shriner, 51 years old, a New York Times bestselling author and wife of Weezer bassist Scott Shriner, found herself in a terrifying real-life standoff. Just moments earlier, police had been chasing suspects in a wild vehicle pursuit. When it ended, at least three Black male suspects fled into surrounding residential yards—hopping fences, ducking behind sheds, disappearing into private spaces like prey gone feral.

This wasn’t a movie set. This was Jillian Shriner’s backyard.

Protecting Her Home and Family

Hearing the ruckus and fearing for her child’s safety, Shriner did what the law has long affirmed she could: she retrieved her legally-owned Glock 9mm and went outside to secure her perimeter. She wasn’t playing hero—she was trying to protect her child and her home. In broad daylight.

Inside the house, an adult female babysitter remained with Shriner’s child, adding to the urgency of the situation.

Confusion Amidst the Commotion

From beyond tall fences and dense vegetation came a barrage of aggressive, unrelenting shouts:

“DROP THE GUN!”

“PUT IT DOWN!”

“WE’LL SHOOT!”

It is not clear that the voices identify themselves as law enforcement. No uniforms in sight. No badges. Just confusion, noise and screaming.

Due to the high fences and tall foliage surrounding her property, Shriner could not see the individuals yelling at her. She was surrounded by noise and chaos, unable to discern who was issuing the commands. Compounding the confusion, a police helicopter hovered overhead, its loud rotor blades making it even more difficult to clearly understand the voices shouting at her.

A Fateful Misstep

As Shriner racked the slide on her Glock—possibly in a rush, likely under adrenaline—a round discharged. A single shot echoed in the daylight. But by every account so far, it doesn’t look intentional. That shot was more likely the result of a fumble by a woman under duress than a deliberate act. She wasn’t trained for combat. She was reacting out of fear.

Police Response and Aftermath

LAPD officers opened fire in return. Multiple rounds. A storm of bullets—right there in the California sun. Shriner was hit once in the upper arm. The only round that landed. She lived.

Seconds later, she was swarmed, disarmed, and hauled away—bleeding and bewildered. The charge? Attempted murder.

But this Hollywood-worthy script had another twist.

Just hours later, Shriner posted a jaw-dropping $1 million bail. Then, on April 30th, she appeared with counsel at the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center.

Legal Proceedings and Public Scrutiny

The DA’s move? Nothing. Not one charge filed. Not yet.

They claim they need more time to review evidence, but the silence is deafening. What it suggests is obvious: this case is far from solid. The narrative is unstable. The evidence—at best—ambiguous.

One thing is clear: officers panicked. One fires, they all fire—classic sympathetic reflex. And the fact that only one bullet found flesh? That’s a training issue, plain and simple.

Jillian Shriner isn’t likely to be convicted.  Somehow, I suspect Civil litigation will follow.

This wasn’t a nighttime raid. This was a suburban mother, in daylight, facing what she thought was a threat—and getting shot by people who never clearly told her who they were.

And the world is watching.