Bob, you originally created this thread in 2011, in this section. It was subsequently moved by Moderator Tact to PR&C since it contained topics that could justify that move.

After reviewing the age of the thread and the fact that you continued to add information that did not all pertain to PR&C, I have moved it back to this section since it is a much better fit here.

So, having said that, this is the place for the thread and you can keep it updated for others who would directly benefit from the information and who are appreciative of all the time you spend keeping it updated with new information and events

 

 

hell i carry mine in a tupperware container

 

SUSPECT IN CUSTODY AFTER BREAK-IN AT MANHATTAN GUN SHOP

http://abc7chicago.com/news/suspect-...-shop/1452143/

A suspect is in custody after a break-in at a gun shop in southwest suburban Manhattan, Ill. Monday morning, police said.
The owner of Gibbs Gun shop received an alert from his security system around 6 a.m. Monday. Manhattan police arrived within minutes and noticed a window in the shop was broken.

Police determined that a person was inside and set up a perimeter. Police ordered the suspect inside to surrender and after a few minutes, the suspect escaped out another window and fled.

After a brief foot chase, Will County deputies apprehended the suspect on Sharp Drive. The suspect was having difficulty breathing and was transported to Silver Cross Hospital to be checked out, police said.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburb...802-story.html

 

Lincolnwood gun range cleared to open after decades-long fight for permit

After nearly three decades, several attempts, a court battle and opposition by some nearby residents, a Lincolnwood gun shop has been cleared to open a shooting range.

Under court order, Lincolnwood issued a building permit Wednesday to Shore Galleries, allowing the gun dealer to construct a 10-lane shooting range on the second floor of its shop at 3318 W. Devon Ave., just north of the Chicago border.

"Our hands are tied. We have to adhere to the court order," Village Manager Timothy Wiberg said.

Shop owners sued the village after it denied their most recent request to open the gun range. A Cook County Circuit Court judge sided with the village, which argued the range would violate local zoning code because it did not qualify as a recreational use.

But owners appealed and won, with a state appeals ruling two years ago that a gun range does qualify as a recreational use, noting that shooting is an Olympic sport. A lawyer for shop owner Mitchell Shore at the time called the ruling "a total vindication of our position."

After a few failed attempts in the late 1980s and 1990s, Shore applied for a permit in 2012 to relocate to a local manufacturing district and add the gun range there. But he withdrew his request after an outcry among some residents because of the site's proximity to schools. Shore then applied for the permit to expand at his current location, eventually leading to the lawsuit.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/l...805-story.html

 

Attend a 2016 Cabela’s Shooting Sports Classic

http://www.outdoorhub.com/news/2016/...-classic-near/

If firearm ownership is in your nature—now or in the future—it’s the best reason in the world to attend the 2016 Cabela’s Shooting Sports Classic to be held online and at a retail store near you, Aug. 11-24. The sporting goods giant says the 4-day event, presented in partnership with the National Rifle Association (NRA), is meant for hunters, recreational shooters and home-defense advocates alike, and especially those who are looking for solid information that will help them become better gun owners.

During the Classic, Cabela’s promises the latest details on everything from home and vehicle firearm security, to proper concealed-carry methods, to advanced ear and eye protection. Plus, the event includes deals and discounts on shooting essentials—range gear, reloading equipment, optics and more.

In addition, Cabela’s teamed up with the NRA to help foster a nation-wide environment that supports responsible gun ownership. On Aug. 13-14, anyone who joins the NRA, or renews their membership, will receive a $25 Cabela’s gift card in thanks for their commitment to preserve the Second Amendment.

 

Gov. Rauner signs new law expanding Illinois gun prohibitions

http://www.guns.com/2016/08/16/gov-r...-prohibitions/

 

Mark Kirk endorsed by Gabby Giffords’ anti-gun PAC

http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/gab...ses-mark-kirk/

The endorsement is a big plus for Kirk, whose campaign highlights his splits with other Republicans on guns, gay marriage, urging a vote for President Barack Obama’s Supreme Court nominee, Merrick Garland, and his withdrawn backing for GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump.

 

Rauner signs law to toughen penalties for gun trafficking

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/l...823-story.html

The new law, which passed both chambers of the General Assembly without opposition, makes it a felony for a person who has not been issued a state firearm owner's identification card to bring guns into Illinois with the intent to sell or deliver them. Penalties will be stricter for those who've previously been convicted on gun trafficking-related charges.

The new law makes gun trafficking punishable by as much as 15 to 30 years in prison. Previously, the offense was categorized as a lower type of felony that carries a sentence of as little as year.



Local gun owners question effectiveness of new Illinois gun trafficking law

http://wqad.com/2016/08/23/local-gun...afficking-law/

 

I just noticed you are back here, where it belongs

 

Illinois Gun Shows

Sep 18 McHenry County Gun Show, Crystal Lake
Sep 23 - Sep 24 Chillicothe Gun Show, Chillicothe
Sep 24 - Sep 25 Kankakee Gun And Sportsmans Show, Kankakee
Sep 24 - Sep 25 Nirpc Gun Show, Pecatonica
Sep 24 Wheaton National Civil War Show, Wheaton

 

Illinois cracks down on guns from other states

http://www.wiscnews.com/portagedaily...960f58d12.html

The new law won’t have any impact on what occurs in other states. But it puts real bite in the effort to discourage and penalize those who choose to traffic in firearms.

It would be nice to think that legislation of this kind would put a major dent in the problem. But no one should be so naive as to expect grand results.

 

Constitutional Rights Fundraiser to Benefit ISRA

Thursday, September 15, 2016 at Cemenos Restaurant, 1630 Essington Rd, Joliet, Illinois 60435 from 7:00 - 10:00pm.

Master of Ceremony: Steve Balich
Speakers: ISRA President - Don Moran,
Will County Grassroots Division Chairman - Doug Mayhall,
Illinois State Representative - Margo McDermed,
Will County Board - Mike Fricilone

 

Background Checks Up In Illinois

http://www.altondailynews.com/news/d...4#.V-QKKyErKXI

Background checks hit an all-time monthly high last month, based on statistics just released by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.


State gun background checks in August totaled 185,912 -- the first time Illinois surpassed 100,000 in a single month. Last month's number was almost twice that of August 2015.


Richard Pearson, executive director of the Illinois State Rifle Association, said those statistics confirm a growing trend he's seen over the past several years.


"In the last five years, we have seen the number of [Firearm Owner Identification] cards go from 1 million to 2 million," Pearson said. "The population in the state has actually dwindled in that time, but the number of card holders has doubled -- more than doubled, actually."

 

Illinois Gun Shows (listed by date)

Oct 1 - Oct 2 Belleville Gun Show, Belleville

Oct 8 - Oct 9 Joliet Gun and Sportsman Show, Joliet

Oct 9 Kane County Sportsmans Show, St. Charles

Oct 16 McHenry County Gun Show, Crystal Lake

 

SIGN THE PETITION TO SUPPORT TERM LIMITS

http://fixillinois.com/

WHY TERM LIMITS?
THE POLITICAL SYSTEM IN ILLINOIS IS BROKEN

Insiders and special interests dominate the state. And too many politicians will do anything to hang on to power. Decades of mismanagement, corruption and insider deals have devastated Illinois.

We need a new path forward. Illinoisans from both sides of the aisle agree the current system only benefits the politically connected. It’s time to limit the insiders’ power by enacting term limits. To bring back Illinois, we need to start by changing the system. It’s time to fix Illinois.

 

Gun Range Now Open in Oak Forest

Eagle Sports Range is now welcoming gun enthusiasts.

http://patch.com/illinois/oakforest/...pen-oak-forest

Eagle Sports Range at 5900 W. 159th Street in Oak Forest, is now open for business.

“We are so pleased to welcome Eagle Sports Range to our community,” said Mayor Hank Kuspa. “It’s definitely going to be a destination for Oak Forest and the Chicago Southland overall.”

The 30,000-square-foot facility includes climate-controlled indoor shooting bays (six long-range, 22 short-range), firearm and retail space, a training simulator, a viewing area, a full-service gunsmith shop, and private member lounges. It also includes meeting rooms for conceal carry classes, safety seminars, instructional sport shooting, and self-defense training.

https://www.eaglesportsrange.com/

 

DONE!

Thanks. This place is just minutes from work

 

Advisory referendum to seek repeal of 2nd Amendment in Oak Park Township

http://www.chicagotribune.com/suburb...007-story.html

A longtime Oak Park resident and college professor is hoping to start a conversation about gun control by seeking support to abolish the Second Amendment.

A non-binding referendum appearing on Oak Park Township ballots in November will ask voters if the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution should be repealed, with future gun licensing and regulation to be taken up by Congress.

The referendum question will read: "Shall the Constitution of the United States be amended as follows? The second article of amendment to the Constitution of the United States is repealed. The United States Congress shall regulate the licensing and use of arms."

 

West Chicago Zoning Update & Dealer Licensing

http://www.ammoland.com/2016/10/west...#axzz4N5RFpmJd

On October 10, 2016, the City of West Chicago -Development Committee decided against its proposed gun store & range zoning amendment, for the present. This amendment would have virtually banned all gun stores and ranges within the city limits.

IllinoisCarry would like to thank not only our members who were able to express their concerns to the committee Monday evening, but also to those who stood more quietly in support of this work. It is our joint effort that leads to our joint success!

Though not the threat it once was, we will closely monitor the zoning situation as we turn our attention to an onerous Gun Dealer Licensing Ordinance now facing West Chicago.

Among its many provisions, the currently proposed license would hold licensees to a standard no human activity can achieve – complete and utter silence beyond its own boundaries. Rail lines, garbage collection trucks, manufacturing facilities, school playgrounds, and the City’s own water treatment plant are not held to this standard. Neither should any retail operation be expected to accomplish the impossible.