Concealed Carry coming to Chicago?

[Raythemanroe]

Concealed Carry coming to Chicago is this true that the legislation passed with a veto-proof majority?

 

[Old Navy]

Concealed Carry coming to Chicago is this true that the legislation passed with a veto-proof majority?

No! The state law was vetoed and the governor sent it back with a list of crap he wants in it. Doesn't look to promising. Later! Frank

 

[VaniB]

We're talking Chicago........and a Democrat Governor? Surprise, surprise.

 

[StevenDzupin]

:-X Chicago has had concealed carry from before the 1920's!

May not be legal but concealed carry non the less. LOL

 

[Max Power]

I believe the consensus is that the legislature is going to override the veto. The federal court of appeals struck down Illinois' blanket restriction on carrying handguns outside your own residence, and gave them 180 days (they've gotten a few extensions) to pass a licensed carry law that would pass constitutional muster.



Here's a story from the Chicago Sun Times:


http://voices.suntimes.com/early-and-often/politics/quinns-gun-maneuver-sets-stage-for-near-certain-political-defeat-next-week/

 

[DRNewcomb]

Mississippi has current gun controversy. There was a "Catch 22" that any carry was considered "partially concealed" and thus illegal without a permit but the CCW law only permitted "fully concealed" carry. If a cop could guess that you were packing, even with a permit, you might be arrested for not fully concealing your gun. The legislature passed a bill (almost unanimously) to redefine "concealed carry" so that open carry would be legal (like 41 other states). The Gov. signed it. The press went nuts about a week before it was scheduled to go into effect. Same dire predictions that preceded the introduction of "must issue" CCW.

You can see how the debate is somewhat different in Mississippi than in many other states: http://mpbonline.org/News/article/open_carry_law_draws_criticism_from_some_lawmakers

 

[timeout]

Sounds like a fair chance that Governor Quinn's veto may be over turned.
http://news.yahoo.com/illinois-governor-vetoes-parts-concealed-carry-gun-bill-193038993.html

Amazing with the strictest gun laws in the US, Chicago has the highest gun violence and the Dims still don't get it. I'm pulling for the people of IL.

 

[geo.ulrich]

I live in Il. actually the governor pushed it back to the senate and house will most likely get overturned either way 23 counties have decided not to prosecute if you are in possession as long as it is totally concealed. the really odd thing about all of this, is theres no mention of any conceal carry training or permits other than the already in effect foid. which is no more than a back ground check. after mon. it know longer matters supreme court said 6 months and one 30 day extention is all they get...... george ;D