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HB4240 FIREARM CARRY-CORRECTIONS Filed 1/23/20


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http://ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=4240&GAID=15&DocTypeID=HB&LegId=123259&SessionID=108&GA=101

 

Synopsis As Introduced

Amends the Illinois Police Training Act. Defines "retired law enforcement officer qualified under federal law" for purposes of the Act to permit the carrying of a concealed firearm. Amends the Criminal Code of 2012. Permits employed and qualified retired State correctional officers and county correctional officers to carry their own firearms off-duty without being in violation of the unlawful use of weapons and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon statutes if they meet certain training requirements. Provides that employed and qualified retired State correctional officers and county correctional officers shall carry a photographic identification and a valid annual firearm certificate while carrying their own firearms off-duty. Provides that the exemption only applies to correctional officers who have custody and control over inmates in an adult correctional facility. Effective immediately.

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It doesn’t appear that the current system discriminates against corrections officers retired or otherwise. Take the class, shoot to qualify, pay the money and wait in line like the rest of us.

 

 

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This bill has to do with Corrections Officers being qualified under LEOSA HR218 and not just being able to getting their Illinois Concealed Carry. This has been ongoing for awhile especially with Cook County where the jail guards felt they should be qualified as LEO's and have the same privileges as active and retired officers but have been denied. I have to side with them because of who they deal with and a great possibility of encountering someone they had to deal with inside the jails. Same with officers that work in the State Prison system. LEOSA is much different than having a Illinois Concealed Carry permit. It doesnt have the limitations that the Illinois CCL has as far as the patchwork of other states where some will allow you to carry but many others will not.

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