News and Education

As many of you know Case 1 (Effingham County) was issued a TRO. White county upheld this TRO and has granted a TRO on case 2. This ruling means that the plaintiffs and FFL’s listed on Case 1 and 2 may make purchases or transfers to each other. We are proud to inform...

“We’re honored to be awarded a Five-Star rating from NSSF,” said Keith Ruter, Owner of Smokin Gun Worx. “What seemed to be a monumental task of collecting data and photos, improving protocols and implementing new management strategies to make the grade, has propelled...

    Come in and enjoy some target practice at our state-of-the-art indoor range at Smokin' Gun Worx, your top shooting option in the Rockford, Marengo, Belvidere, Freeport, Sterling, Rock Falls, Oregon, Forreston IL and Beloit WI, region. You will never get...

Learn how to use your firearms – safely and accurately. One of the things that sets Smokin Gun Worx apart from other gun shops in the northern IL region is our wide selection of firearm training and firearm safety classes. Whether you're a new gun owner or want to...

The recent rise in the number of firearm purchases translates to a lot of first-time gun owners purchasing firearms. If you’re a long-time shooter who grew up around firearms the notion that buying a gun could be intimidating is hard to fathom—in fact, buying a new...

Smokin Gun Worx follows State and Federal laws for US Citizens and Legal Permanent Residents with respect to the shooting, purchasing or possessing of firearms and ammunition. Illinois residents need a FOID (Firearm Owner’s Identification) card which we can help you...

March 2020  Due to the recent events of  COVID-19 , there are a lot of new gun owners right now.  People purchase their first firearm for many reasons.  Everything from curiosity in the sport to self-defense.  Whatever the reason, being educated  is the catalyst you...