Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Chicago: At Least 28 Shot During Weekend

April 13, 2026
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At least 28 people shot, one fatally, in Mayor Brandon Johnson's Chicago over the weekend—another bloody reminder that the Windy City's gun violence epidemic rages on despite endless promises of transformation. This isn't some isolated anomaly; it's the grim rhythm of a city that's become a national punchline for failed progressive policies. Under Johnson's watch, Chicago has seen over 500 homicides in 2023 alone, with shootings spiking in Democrat strongholds like Englewood and Austin. The source text from Breitbart lays it bare: 28 victims in 48 hours, including innocents caught in crossfire, while the mayor funnels millions into violence interrupters and youth programs that deliver zero deterrence. Meanwhile, law-abiding citizens are disarmed by some of the strictest gun laws in the nation—FOID cards, assault weapon bans, and red-flag statutes that do nothing to stop gangbangers sourcing guns from Indiana's laxer markets. Dig deeper, and the 2A implications scream for attention: Chicago's carnage exposes the utter bankruptcy of gun control as a monopoly of the left. These 28 shootings? Perpetrated with illegally obtained firearms, not the legally carried ones Johnson wants to confiscate from grandmas and Uber drivers. Data from the Chicago Police Department's own reports shows over 90% of crime guns are straw-purchased or smuggled, bypassing local regs entirely. For the 2A community, this is Exhibit A in the case against urban Democrat fiefdoms: when criminals ignore laws, only the compliant suffer. Johnson's response? More finger-wagging at systemic racism and federal gun shops, ignoring how shall-issue concealed carry in neighboring states correlates with lower violent crime rates. It's a masterclass in deflection, propping up the narrative that more restrictions equal safety—while bodies pile up. The real takeaway for gun rights advocates? Double down on messaging this hypocrisy. Chicago's weekend bloodbath isn't just a local tragedy; it's ammunition (pun intended) for nationwide fights against ATF overreach and state-level preemption bills. As SCOTUS's Bruen decision echoes, the Second Amendment isn't a second-class right—it's the ultimate violence interrupter. Push for reciprocity, train up, and vote out the Brandons of the world. Until then, expect more headlines like this, turning the Second City into a cautionary tale for anyone doubting the Founders' wisdom. Stay armed, stay vigilant, and keep fighting.

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At least 28 people shot, one fatally, in Mayor Brandon Johnson’s Chicago over the weekend—another bloody reminder that the Windy City’s gun violence epidemic rages on despite endless promises of transformation. This isn’t some isolated anomaly; it’s the grim rhythm of a city that’s become a national punchline for failed progressive policies. Under Johnson’s watch, Chicago has seen over 500 homicides in 2023 alone, with shootings spiking in Democrat strongholds like Englewood and Austin. The source text from Breitbart lays it bare: 28 victims in 48 hours, including innocents caught in crossfire, while the mayor funnels millions into violence interrupters and youth programs that deliver zero deterrence. Meanwhile, law-abiding citizens are disarmed by some of the strictest gun laws in the nation—FOID cards, assault weapon bans, and red-flag statutes that do nothing to stop gangbangers sourcing guns from Indiana’s laxer markets.

Dig deeper, and the 2A implications scream for attention: Chicago’s carnage exposes the utter bankruptcy of gun control as a monopoly of the left. These 28 shootings? Perpetrated with illegally obtained firearms, not the legally carried ones Johnson wants to confiscate from grandmas and Uber drivers. Data from the Chicago Police Department’s own reports shows over 90% of crime guns are straw-purchased or smuggled, bypassing local regs entirely. For the 2A community, this is Exhibit A in the case against urban Democrat fiefdoms: when criminals ignore laws, only the compliant suffer. Johnson’s response? More finger-wagging at systemic racism and federal gun shops, ignoring how shall-issue concealed carry in neighboring states correlates with lower violent crime rates. It’s a masterclass in deflection, propping up the narrative that more restrictions equal safety—while bodies pile up.

The real takeaway for gun rights advocates? Double down on messaging this hypocrisy. Chicago’s weekend bloodbath isn’t just a local tragedy; it’s ammunition (pun intended) for nationwide fights against ATF overreach and state-level preemption bills. As SCOTUS’s Bruen decision echoes, the Second Amendment isn’t a second-class right—it’s the ultimate violence interrupter. Push for reciprocity, train up, and vote out the Brandons of the world. Until then, expect more headlines like this, turning the Second City into a cautionary tale for anyone doubting the Founders’ wisdom. Stay armed, stay vigilant, and keep fighting.

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