Diggins & McDade: The Two Cases Every Gun Owner Must Know

Illinois gun law has evolved through confusion, court battles, and the lived experiences of everyday people simply trying to travel safely with their firearms. In this episode of On the Mic with Mike, Instructor Mike breaks down two landmark cases — People v. Diggins and People v. McDade — that every responsible gun owner needs to understand.

From whether a center console counts as a “case,” to whether your gun case needs to be locked, these decisions shaped the way Illinois interprets safe firearm transport. And if you’re a FOID card holder, a concealed carrier, a security officer, or someone who just wants to stay on the right side of the law, this is essential training.

Instructor Mike cuts through the legal jargon and gives you clear, real-world guidance:

• ✔️ What Diggins really decided about vehicle consoles

• ✔️ Why McDade changed the meaning of “enclosed” forever

• ✔️ The difference between “closed” and “locked”

• ✔️ How these cases protect responsible gun owners

• ✔️ How people get arrested because no one ever trained them

Understanding the law is part of being a responsible firearm owner — and too many people are under-trained, not criminal. This episode keeps you informed, empowered, and prepared.

This is not legal theory. This is practical knowledge that keeps you free.

“This is Instructor Mike — and you’ve been trained.”