Illinois House passes shall-issue bill, 85-30

[randian]

There's that ever-present condescending liberal view on the poor.

Even if they could carry on mass transit, the $150 fee + 2 days of training (more $$$$) will likely remove them from consideration.

 

[randian]

Just heard and this made my night.

It shouldn't. This is shall issue in name only. Local officials can still say no and the review boards are stacked. Chicago is already saying they're going to reject everybody they can.

 

[randian]

The renewal training requirement is 3 hours.

Not totally whacked, then. Still annoying though.

 

[Verbotene]

And Maryland's isn't?

No. Gansler said it was legit, right?

 

[tc617]

I can't wait to see what happens to the crime and murder rate in Chicago in the next few years. With both rates being amongst the highest in the country, if either rate takes a dive it will destroy many anti-2A arguments against conceal carry.

 

[highwayheat]

Yes!!!!!!!!

Can't wait for Smigiel and McDermott speeches next January on this!

I'm sure they are already working them up.

 

[Vile Shadow]

It's about flippin' time! This oughta leave some egg on No-Guns Gansler's face.

 

[press1280]

It shouldn't. This is shall issue in name only. Local officials can still say no and the review boards are stacked. Chicago is already saying they're going to reject everybody they can.

The officials have to come up with a reason why the person shouldn't be licensed. I don't doubt some Chicago officials will try to use some BS like unpaid parking or speeding tickets, but I would think anything like that should be able to be knocked out pretty swiftly. I believe PA? also has something similiar in their law. The burden is on them.

 

[pilotguy]

This can still go to the SCOTUS. I think it would be dumb to do so, but the Senate can still reject the bill, the gov can veto it, and/or the AG can appeal to the SCOTUS. I think most realize that is probably not a good plan for them, but their arrogance may trump their common sense.

Keep in mind that the bill's biggest backer is the AG's father.

 

[annihilation-time]

UGH, the public transit one is sickening. Someone really needs to come out and point out how these policies destroy the poor.

Also.... The safest place to commit a violent crime will be public transit.

 

[JasonB]

If public transit is the most dangerous place to be their revenue will drop like a rock.

 

[MDFF2008]

If public transit is the most dangerous place to be their revenue will drop like a rock.

Many have no choice but to ride public transit.

 

[annihilation-time]

Many have no choice but to ride public transit.

And very possibly become subject to violent crime.

 

[Maverick0313]

And Maryland's isn't?

Yeah. What he said.

 

[highfructosecornsyrup]

if the most corrupt state in the union can make it, maybe there is a glimpse of hope!

 

[Peaceful John]

I would have wished the matter to be decided by SCOTUS. It would have been better for all.

 

[Maestro Pistolero]

How can a ban on public transportation pass even a rational basis test, when those same individuals are not too dangerous on the a crowded sidewalk?

 

[Maestro Pistolero]

I would have wished the matter to be decided by SCOTUS. It would have been better for all.

It will be, it is inevitable, in my opinion. Scalia has publicly said: "It will have to be decided".

 

[zenMonkey]

Maybe I'm just being cynical, but I don't see this thing sailing through the Senate without hitting some speed bumps. I feel like some of the senator's heads will explode when they argue about this.

 

[Biggfoot44]

Fine , if their State Senate doesn't pass it , the result will be FOID carry. Sorta win/ even more win situation.