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Thursday, May 21, 2026
Rep. Tipsword, House Republicans Stand Up For Second Amendment

SPRINGFIELD, IL – Illinois House Republican lawmakers gathered at the Capitol today to show their support for law-abiding gun owners. State Representatives Dan Swanson (Alpha), Dennis Tipsword (Metamora), and Patrick…


Thursday, May 21, 2026
VIDEO – Rep. Tipsword Talks Consequences of Proposed Glock Ban

At a press conference today in Springfield, House Republicans stood up for law-abiding gun owners. I discussed the consequences and potential fallout of HB 4471, which was passed yesterday by…


Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Hearing Set Wednesday for Bill That Would Ban Convertible Pistols

❗️GUN GRAB ALERT❗️ Time is running out, HB 4471 will be voted on in committee THIS Wednesday. Make your opposition heard now by filing a witness slip here: https://ilga.gov/House/hearings/details/3134/23058/CreateWitnessSlip/?legislationId=165192&GaId=18&View=Create


Friday, March 20, 2026
Rep. Tipsword’s E-Newsletter: Second Amendment, Scott’s Law, SNAP Update, and More

AROUND THE DISTRICT Congratulations, Dr. Fogarty! Congratulations to Livingston County Health Department Public Health Administrator Dr. Erin Fogarty, who was one of the featured presenters in last week’s national webinar…