InterestedBystander Posted December 13, 2017 at 11:21 PM Share Posted December 13, 2017 at 11:21 PM Filed today http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4177&GAID=14&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=108461&SessionID=91&GA=100 Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance430 ILCS 66/40 430 ILCS 66/60 Synopsis As IntroducedAmends the Firearm Concealed Carry Act. Provides that notwithstanding whether the laws of the state or territory where the non-resident resides related to firearm ownership, possession, and carrying, are substantially similar to the requirements to obtain a license under the Act, the Department of State Police shall by rule allow for a non-resident license application if the applicant is an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States stationed in this State or the spouse of an active duty member of the Armed Forces of the United States stationed in this State. Provides that the applicant shall pay the resident license or renewal fees (rather than the non-resident fees). Effective immediately. Actions Date Chamber Action 12/13/2017 House Filed with the Clerk by Rep. Charles Meier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevis Posted December 13, 2017 at 11:33 PM Share Posted December 13, 2017 at 11:33 PM It would be nice if this is a step to lowering the rates overall, because it's onerous as it is right now. Especially with the financial burden of training for those of lesser means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldMarineVet Posted December 14, 2017 at 03:41 PM Share Posted December 14, 2017 at 03:41 PM mauserme, is IllinoisCarry recommending HB4177? I know we were behind SB1524 which went to the Rules Committee, 05/31. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauserme Posted December 14, 2017 at 05:30 PM Share Posted December 14, 2017 at 05:30 PM HB4177 isn't one of ours but when we publish the list of Spring Session bills, it will be in the support column. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soylentgreen Posted December 14, 2017 at 06:30 PM Share Posted December 14, 2017 at 06:30 PM It would be nice if this is a step to lowering the rates overall, because it's onerous as it is right now. Especially with the financial burden of training for those of lesser means. Ironic isn't it? I'd guess that the predominance of upper-middle class and above in the licensee population is astounding. It's a fairly expensive proposition overall for people to carry anywhere...but particularly in Illinois. A good quality gun and holster, ammo for practice, and self defense ammo has got to be about $700 at minimum....then you have to pay the licencing fees and class costs on top of that. So the total is around $1300 just to get started. I'm guessing not many people making less than $30k are going to be able to justify that expense. Those are precisely the types of people who are the most likely to be violent crime victims. The guy making $300k living in a gated community can easily afford it and is not likely to be a victim of crime, generally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauserme Posted December 14, 2017 at 06:54 PM Share Posted December 14, 2017 at 06:54 PM I'm pretty confident the people Chigagoans trust the most to protect their interests knew their fee structure would deprive many of those trusting souls their rights - for their own good, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldMarineVet Posted December 14, 2017 at 07:04 PM Share Posted December 14, 2017 at 07:04 PM HB4177 isn't one of ours but when we publish the list of Spring Session bills, it will be in the support column.Thank you. Sent email to my Representative asking for support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybermgk Posted December 14, 2017 at 07:22 PM Share Posted December 14, 2017 at 07:22 PM I'm pretty confident the people Chigagoans trust the most to protect their interests knew their fee structure would deprive many of those trusting souls their rights - for their own good, of course.#gun_Polltax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauserme Posted December 14, 2017 at 09:47 PM Share Posted December 14, 2017 at 09:47 PM A few more from Rep. Reis today. It looks like I'll have to start a thread for volunteers to help watch for these a little early this session. HB4183 Concealed Carry ReciprocityHB4184 Hunting-Carrying HandgunsHB4185 Correctional Offier-FirearmsHB4186 Crim Cd-Firearms Waiting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimmonia Posted January 24, 2018 at 05:59 PM Share Posted January 24, 2018 at 05:59 PM This is really exciting to see - how can we help in this effort the best? Write a letter in support? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InterestedBystander Posted January 24, 2018 at 06:09 PM Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 at 06:09 PM This is really exciting to see - how can we help in this effort the best? Write a letter in support? Things are still in assignment. Writing seldom hurts as long as you dont rant & rave ;-). Once / if they get to committees and hearings scheduled, filing witness slips to help get them moved to debate is one way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangrel Posted January 25, 2018 at 12:06 AM Share Posted January 25, 2018 at 12:06 AM A few more from Rep. Reis today. It looks like I'll have to start a thread for volunteers to help watch for these a little early this session. HB4183 Concealed Carry ReciprocityHB4184 Hunting-Carrying HandgunsHB4185 Correctional Offier-FirearmsHB4186 Crim Cd-Firearms Waiting These are great, though the fact that they are calling HB4184 "Concealed Carry Reciprocity" demonstrates that even the folks on our side still don't get it.Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwc Posted January 25, 2018 at 12:22 AM Share Posted January 25, 2018 at 12:22 AM This is really exciting to see - how can we help in this effort the best? Write a letter in support? Kimmonia, it’s good to see you on here. Just sent you a PM. Hope all is well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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