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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 themUnderstanding 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.”

Not Just Armed. Prepared.

Today, we resurrect the On the Mic with Mike Podcast with today’s episode about not just being armed but being prepared. Prepared for what? Preparing our children for the world that lies ahead. Are we just waiting for the next school shooting to talk about the gun and grabbers who want to grab our firearms or are we being active mitigators and violence interrupters? Take six minutes out of your day and let’s talk about it.

Let’s Talk USCCA and Kayla Giles and Alan Colie: Coverage Dropped but Did You Know This?!

So by now you probably heard about the controversy surrounding the USCCA and the two cases of their members whose coverage for self-defense liability insurance was dropped. You got people spontaneously bandwagoning dropping their coverage as well. Hold off for a minute. Here is what you might not have considered. Get your own understanding because someone else’s decision to influence your actions won’t help you. This is well worth the listen.

Chicago Police Officer failed to clear firearm malfunction under fire

What the heck happened to the tactics needed to survive a deadly traffic stop or a violent encounter? Let’s talk about it with an on-view street stop on 99th and Ewing in Chicago.

Chicago security officer shoots man who shot another person

Join Instructor Mike as we talk about a Chicago security officer who shot at a man who shot at Subway on the 7100 block of Jeffrey in Chicago. Would it be too much trouble to sign off with your thoughts?