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Final schedule to be finalized in February.
Illinois CCW proposal
Wrangler Rich
Bronc Stomper
I saw this on another forum that I frequent & thought it could use some exposer here.<br />
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Mitchell touts concealed carry handgun bill<br />
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By RON INGRAM - H&R Staff Writer<br />
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FORSYTH - Two bills have been introduced in the Illinois House that would allow concealed carry of handguns for law-abiding gun owners.<br />
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Similar bills have failed in past general assembly sessions largely because of opposition by Chicago area lawmakers.<br />
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State Rep. Bill Mitchell, R-Forsyth, unveiled his concealed carry proposal, House Bill 367, on Thursday at a news conference in his Forsyth district office. It follows on the heels of House Bill 245 which was filed Jan. 20 by state Rep. John Bradley, D-Marion.<br />
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Both bills would create the Family and Personal Protection Act by establishing statewide standards for the issuance of permits to carry concealed firearms. Bradley's bill would give the Illinois State Police the authority to issue the permits while Mitchell's bill would give that authority to county sheriffs.<br />
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Both bills would require the applicants complete a training course in handgun use, safety and marksmanship.<br />
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Should either law be enacted as written, it would supersede any local ordinances and would prohibit home rule governments, such as the city of Decatur, from regulating the issuance of concealed carry permits.<br />
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"For too long, downstate Illinois has taken a back seat to the interests of Chicago," Mitchell said. Last November, citizens in 14 downstate counties voted on advisory referenda concerning concealed carry, and 10 of those counties approved of the idea, he said.<br />
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"I am urging my downstate colleagues to stand together so we can overcome the objections of anti-gun Chicago politicians and give people the right to defend themselves," Mitchell said. "It's hypocritical for these politicians to oppose concealed carry for the average citizen when Chicago aldermen are allowed to carry concealed firearms."<br />
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Mitchell said if his or Bradley's proposal could get out of the House Rules Committee for a vote by the full chamber, it would have a chance of passage. He admitted getting that far will be an uphill fight.
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WR<br />
<img src='http://www.goodguysposse.org/forums/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/gunfighter.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':gunfighter:' /> <br />
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<br />
<br />
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Mitchell touts concealed carry handgun bill<br />
<br />
By RON INGRAM - H&R Staff Writer<br />
<br />
FORSYTH - Two bills have been introduced in the Illinois House that would allow concealed carry of handguns for law-abiding gun owners.<br />
<br />
Similar bills have failed in past general assembly sessions largely because of opposition by Chicago area lawmakers.<br />
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State Rep. Bill Mitchell, R-Forsyth, unveiled his concealed carry proposal, House Bill 367, on Thursday at a news conference in his Forsyth district office. It follows on the heels of House Bill 245 which was filed Jan. 20 by state Rep. John Bradley, D-Marion.<br />
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Both bills would create the Family and Personal Protection Act by establishing statewide standards for the issuance of permits to carry concealed firearms. Bradley's bill would give the Illinois State Police the authority to issue the permits while Mitchell's bill would give that authority to county sheriffs.<br />
<br />
Both bills would require the applicants complete a training course in handgun use, safety and marksmanship.<br />
<br />
Should either law be enacted as written, it would supersede any local ordinances and would prohibit home rule governments, such as the city of Decatur, from regulating the issuance of concealed carry permits.<br />
<br />
"For too long, downstate Illinois has taken a back seat to the interests of Chicago," Mitchell said. Last November, citizens in 14 downstate counties voted on advisory referenda concerning concealed carry, and 10 of those counties approved of the idea, he said.<br />
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"I am urging my downstate colleagues to stand together so we can overcome the objections of anti-gun Chicago politicians and give people the right to defend themselves," Mitchell said. "It's hypocritical for these politicians to oppose concealed carry for the average citizen when Chicago aldermen are allowed to carry concealed firearms."<br />
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Mitchell said if his or Bradley's proposal could get out of the House Rules Committee for a vote by the full chamber, it would have a chance of passage. He admitted getting that far will be an uphill fight.
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should only happen!!!!!! Nice never saw this thread. Thank you.