Illinois CCW

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[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif][size="+0"]Illinois Will See Fierce Battle Over Concealed Carry[/size][/font]<br />
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[font=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) As state after state voted to let residents carry concealed guns, Illinois has held out, for a long list of reasons: A strong gun control movement. A dynasty of powerful Chicago mayors. A line-up of state leaders who oppose expanding access to guns. <br />
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With Wisconsin now on the verge of adopting concealed carry, Illinois soon will be all alone, the last state with a complete ban on carrying concealed weapons. That makes it the next big prize in the fierce national contest over gun control, with the National Rifle Association and its allies targeting the 50th state. <br />
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Despite the obstacles, gun-rights advocates believe time and political momentum are on their side. Pro-gun groups expect to make another push this fall or next spring. They're also pursuing at least two lawsuits. The outcome of the effort will determine whether firearms officially achieve new status in the United States -- something citizens of every state can own and carry, regardless of regional differences or which party is in power. In Illinois, the issue will also provide insight into the new leadership of the state's dominant city, which has firmly blocked legalization in the past. ... <br />
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Posted Wed Jun 29 16:54:06 CDT 2011[/font]<br />
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jeweler jim

[size="4"][color="#099000"]At least I can carry at the shop and in some jurisdictions it has been a "wink and a nod" to some who carry. Have actually had local enforcement in one location suggest carrying concealed to and from and not just at the shop. Some might say it's better to be judged by twelve than carried by six.<br />
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As we get "jeweler's alerts" there have been about a dozen armed robberies in the suburbs this year and only two of them were ever report in the news. As the economy continues to get worse (Contrary to what flop ears the clown would have you believe) things continue to get worse on the crime front. <br />
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Snidely Whiplash

Mr. Jim, an attorney for the Society of Flop-Eared Clowns is holding for you on line 2. Something about a class action suit for defamation of character by association...<br />
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Snidely