Diggins & McDade: The Two Cases Every Gun Owner Must Know

About this episode

Instructor Mike discusses two landmark Illinois cases that every gun owner must understand for safe firearm transport.

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 them Understanding the law is part of being a responsible firearm owner — and too many people are under-trained, not criminal. This episode keeps you…

People in this episode

Host: Instructor Mike

Topics covered

• gun law
• firearm transport
• legal cases
• responsible gun ownership
• Illinois law

Keywords

• Illinois gun law
• People v. Diggins
• People v. McDade
• firearm transport
• FOID card
• concealed carry
• legal guidance

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: People v. Diggins, People v. McDade

Places: Illinois

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