| Author | Message | ||
     Redbuell1203 |
I just want to express my gradification on here just incase one of our fine members were one of the ones to help out Illinois get into the 21st century. | ||
| D_adams |
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/98/098- 0063.htm | ||
| Bob_thompson |
Even though it might be law now, its going to be interesting to see just how many "shall issue" applications are approved by the Cook county sheriff where its needed most. I believe his office will be the final issuing agency but many down state sheriff's will be much more lenient. At any rate, it about time the citizens of Illinois have the legal ability to protect themselves with a firearm. I'm still glad to be in a more totally free state and away from where I was born and raised many years ago when it wasn't quite so bad. | ||
| Tootal |
Here's another interesting note on this whole situation. From the Illinois State Rifle Assn.: ISRA Special Alert Members, On Tuesday, July 9, 2013 Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a motion in the United States District Court for the Southern District, Benton, Illinois division, to dismiss the Illinois State Rifle Association and Mary Shepard case. Lisa Madigan is saying that since Illinois has passed a concealed carry law, the case is moot and should be dismissed. On Wednesday, July 10, attorneys for the Illinois State Rifle Association and Mary Shepard filed a motion requesting a permanent injunction against the State of Illinois because even though the concealed carry bill has passed, people are still not allowed the right to carry and won't be for at least another 270 days. In short, our civil rights are still being violated even though the concealed carry bill has passed. Furthermore, because neither the federal court decision nor the new Carry Act have repealed the AUUW and UUW statutes, law enforcement will continue to enforce both statutes unless a citizen has a valid carry license. We have asked for immediate relief by Tuesday, July 16, 2013. We are asking that citizens with FOID cards be allowed to carry in compliance with provisions in HB0183. We will keep you informed with the court's decision. This will be a long, protracted fight and your donation will be greatly appreciated. Thank you for being a member. Richard A Pearson Executive Director | ||
| Bob_thompson |
When growing up in Chicago in the late 50's my father and I were one of the first to acquire an FOID (Firearm Owners I.D. card) to stay in compliance with Illinois law and maintain our legal ability to buy firearms and ammo. Little did we know then it was the first step to almost total restrictions of the 2nd Amendment in Illinois. I like ISRA's request stated above but I'm afraid it will fall on deaf ears now and the Illinois, mostly, Chicago/Cook county liberals, will do everything possible to restrict, in any way possible, what has already been written into law. Typical Chicago politics spreading throughout downstate Illinois. Please stick by the ISRA though and contribute if possible. Citizens of Illinois, STAND YOUR GROUND! and fight every step to maintain your God given and now lawful 2nd Amendment rights. Freedom first, always! |
