This sheriff gets it...

Sheriff Matthews

In response to a vicious murder in South Carolina, Sheriff Jim Matthews of the Kershaw County Sheriff's Department opened up a concealed carry class and made it free. Within minutes of posting the class on Facebook, the 30 spots in the class were filled.

Sheriff Matthews waived the $80 fee, giving up $2,400 in revenue. Would something like that happen in McHenry County?

If the prompting incident weren't so serious, I'd say something like, "Fat chance."

Concealed carry classes are being held without charge in Wisconsin. Join Wisconsin Carry, Inc. and get more information.

Of course, Illinois remains in the Dark Ages, where legislators force potential victims to leave harm unarmed and unable to protect themselves from armed criminals roaming the streets.

Don't ask me what's in the zipper case on the front seat of my car.