Otis McDonald Has Died

[Armed_Chicagoan]

The man who defeated Chicago's handgun ban.

Otis McDonald, the man whose name will be forever synonymous with Second Amendment activism for his victory over Chicago’s handgun ban, died today, according to his nephew, Dr. Frederick Jones, who spoke with this column. He was 79.

 

[mack59]

He was a good man. God speed Mr. McDonald - and thank you.

 

[Tom Servo]

He leaves behind an important legacy and a place in history.

 

[SIGSHR]

What did President Grant say in his Message to Congress urging passage of the Ku-Klux Acts?
"They have conspired to deny Negro citizens the right to own and bear arms."

 

[skoro]

RIP

 

[JimDandy]

Not strictly Law and Civil Rights related but more closely here.

According to a Press Release from the Second Amendment Foundation, Otis McDonald has passed away on 4/4. For those in the area, the release also has funeral details. For those interested, it also has a brief recap of his life and his legacy.

 

[Spats McGee]

Otis McDonald, R.I.P., and thank you.

 

[Tom Servo]

Duplicate threads merged.