Shelby County joins legalization of concealed carry
Posted: Jun 24, 2013 11:00 AM CDT

Shelby County – The Shelby County Sheriff says he and the state's attorney will also announce their county is legalizing concealed carry.

Local law enforcement will meet Monday, at the Sheriff's Office to make the formal announcement. Friday concealed carry was made legal in Macon County. Other counties allowing concealed carry or deciding not prosecute anyone found concealing a weapon include Piatt, Clinton, Peoria, Tazewell, Randolph, Madison, and White.

However, remember going from county to county with a weapon can put you at risk of breaking the law. We will have more on this story as the details develop.

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With all of the recent shootings considered, Champaign police are upping patrol throughout the area for the holiday. Action will be taking against anyone using a gun illegally.

Police will additionally be on the lookout for use of illegal fireworks.

 

Finely got my FOID card only took 3 1/2 maybe 4 months

 

When ya going shopping?

 

nothing right now . a carry piece once this stupid state pass's the law .never is my guess they will drag there feet for ever

 

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At least this means he finally got around to reading the bill...

 

This is exactly what he is expected to do based upon the latest information. At least once he does his chicken chit amendatory veto we can move forward with the next step, overriding said veto, so we can move forward and maybe have ccw in this garbage state in about 1year.

Quinn is the BIGGEST DOUCHEBAG that has ever walked this earth!

 

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Public Safety Issues

House Bill 183 creates the Illinois Firearm Concealed Carry Act to allow and regulate the carrying of concealed handguns in public places. The bill contains several serious public safety problems that must be addressed, including:

Alcohol

As drafted, this bill allows people to carry guns into establishments serving alcohol, including most family restaurants and other places where large amounts of alcohol are consumed.

Mixing alcohol with guns is irresponsible and dangerous. Regardless of the percentage of sales attributed to alcohol, any establishment where alcohol can be consumed is an establishment where alcohol can impair judgment and do harm. Just as we have strong laws to prevent the danger of drinking and driving, we must have laws that prevent the danger of drinking and carrying a loaded gun. Illinois must keep guns out of any establishment where alcohol is consumed.

Home Rule

This bill strips the authority of Illinois home rule governments to enact future laws on assault weapons to protect their local communities. Due to the General Assembly’s inability to enact a statewide ban on these dangerous weapons, this burden now rests on the shoulders of local governments, which should always have the right to strengthen their own ordinances depending on their public safety needs.

Restricting local communities’ ability to regulate assault weapons is in no way related to the concealed carry of handguns, is not necessary to address the Seventh Circuit’s opinion, and has no place in this bill. This NRA-inspired provision is not in the best interest of public safety or local communities. It should be removed.

Signage

Under this bill, loaded guns would be allowed in stores, restaurants, churches, children's entertainment venues, movie theaters and other private properties, unless the owner visibly displays a sign prohibiting guns. As written, this provision would lead to the unfair and unduly burdensome presumption that—without private property owners’ specific actions to the contrary—guns are welcome.

As a matter of property rights, the legal presumption should always be that a person is not allowed to carry a concealed, loaded gun onto private property unless given express permission.

Employer’s Rights

As currently drafted, this bill infringes on an employer’s ability to enact policies that ensure a safe and secure work environment. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, shootings are the most frequent cause of workplace fatalities. Taking away the rights of employers is wrong and in this case, jeopardizes the safety of their employees.

Employers must have the right to enact policies that prohibit employees from carrying guns in the workplace and in the course of any employment-related duties.

Limiting Number of Guns and Ammunition

The bill provides no cap on the number of guns or on the size or number of ammunition clips that may be carried. Instead, it allows individuals to legally carry multiple guns with unlimited rounds of ammunition, which is a public safety hazard.

Recent shootings, such as the horrific tragedy in Newtown, CT where a gunman fired 154 bullets in less than five minutes, have put a spotlight on the extreme and unnecessary danger posed by high-capacity ammunition magazines.

If Illinois is going to legalize the carrying of loaded, concealed guns, our state should do so with common sense and a commitment to preventing mass violence.

The legislation should clarify that a license will permit an individual to carry one concealed gun and one ammunition clip that can hold no more than 10 rounds of ammunition.

Clarifying Mental Health Reporting

While this bill appropriately seeks to improve mental health reporting, the positive impact of these measures is limited by the lack of clarity in the notification process.

As I said during my State of the State address in February, mental health reporting is critical to ensure that guns don’t fall into the hands of individuals who pose a threat to themselves or others. As the authority primarily responsible for licensing decisions, the Illinois State Police must have access to information regarding individuals who pose a “clear and present danger.” Clarification to the notification process is necessary to ensure these enhancements to mental health reporting prevent guns from falling into the wrong hands.

Clarifying “Concealed”

The definition provided for “concealed firearm” is insufficient and must be clarified to ensure that when guns are carried, they are completely concealed from public view.

As written, the definition includes the phrase “mostly concealed,” which would allow a licensee to walk around in public with a portion of his or her gun exposed.

Make no mistake—this is a step towards open carry in Illinois. This vague definition can lead to fear and confusion among the public, varying interpretations and enforcement, and the potential for subsequent litigation.

If Illinois is going to legalize the carrying of loaded, concealed guns, the legislation must be clarified to ensure when guns are carried, they are completely concealed.

Open Meetings Act

Under the current bill, the meetings and records of the Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board are entirely exempt from the Open Meetings and Freedom of Information Acts, providing zero transparency of the meetings, budget, personnel, and other aspects of this government board.

A more transparent approach would best serve the public. Due to the Board’s consideration of protected medical and arrest records of applicants, it is understandable for the deliberations of the Board to take place in closed, executive session. However, similar to the Prisoner Review Board and the Emergency Medical Services Disciplinary Review Board, the meetings and records of the board – unless otherwise exempt – should be announced, open, and available to the public.

Informing law enforcement of carrying

We must always ensure our public safety officers are protected as they protect the public in their line of duty. The law in this area must be very clear: an individual’s response to questions from law enforcement when it comes to carrying guns must be immediate.

 

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CHICAGO, July 2, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following was released today by the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA):

Muggers, murderers, robbers and rapists breathed a sigh of relief today as Illinois Governor Pat Quinn handed down his amendatory veto of the state's long-awaited concealed carry bill. In issuing his veto, Quinn severely restricts how and where law-abiding citizens may carry defensive firearms. In essence Quinn's move nullifies the benefits of concealed carry thereby tilting the playing field once again in favor of violent criminals.

"Self defense isn't some sort of carnival game where the house stacks the odds against the good guy," commented ISRA Executive Director Richard Pearson. "We're talking about defending the lives of everyday Illinoisans here. The new restrictions appearing in Quinn's amendatory veto encumber good citizens to the point where carrying concealed becomes pointless – which is exactly the intention of the Governor and his friends in the gun control movement. Quinn's move is a slap to the faces of the various groups that pulled together a concealed carry bill capable of passage through both chambers of the General Assembly."

"I'm confident that the General Assembly will override Quinn's amendatory veto," continued Pearson. "The leadership in both the House and the Senate have come too far to allow a politically-unpopular governor hit the reset button on this very important issue."

The ISRA is the state's leading advocate of safe, lawful and responsible firearms ownership. For more than a century, the ISRA has represented the interests of millions of law-abiding Illinois firearm owners.



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