johnyt101 Posted September 12, 2008 at 05:10 AM Share Posted September 12, 2008 at 05:10 AM So this shows some politicians true colors....http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2008/09/11/NRA_sues_to_enforce_lifting_gun_ban/UPI-95011221158942/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Posted September 12, 2008 at 11:19 AM Share Posted September 12, 2008 at 11:19 AM Link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarandFan Posted September 12, 2008 at 11:53 AM Share Posted September 12, 2008 at 11:53 AM Even when they repealed it, they stated they would be examining the issue more closely. We all have to realize that for now, these local municipal bans are legal ... legal via IL constitution because of Illinois home rule ... and because they have been ruled legal in the IL Supreme court and in the 7th district federal circuit court. So ... by case law these bans remain legal. Evanston knows that. What appears to be happening is that some ban municipalities just don't want to spend the $$ fighting, or are not confident that the pro-bono will be cost-effective enough. This is the path taken by Morton Grove and Wilmette. Others, like Chicago (with more resources ... even though they are in huge debt), and Oak Park are pretty determined to fight for their bans. They have been promised "free" legal representation. So Evanston sits on the fence ... it might choose to remain like MG and Wilmette, or might choose to join Chicago and Oak Park. In the end it will matter little ... but in the mean-time it will matter to those Evanston residents who wish to keep a handgun for protect, knowing that they have a right to do so thats protected under the 2A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam_Lowry Posted September 12, 2008 at 01:32 PM Share Posted September 12, 2008 at 01:32 PM Even when they repealed it, they stated they would be examining the issue more closely. We all have to realize that for now, these local municipal bans are legal ... legal via IL constitution because of Illinois home rule ... and because they have been ruled legal in the IL Supreme court and in the 7th district federal circuit court. So ... by case law these bans remain legal. Evanston knows that. What appears to be happening is that some ban municipalities just don't want to spend the $$ fighting, or are not confident that the pro-bono will be cost-effective enough. This is the path taken by Morton Grove and Wilmette. Others, like Chicago (with more resources ... even though they are in huge debt), and Oak Park are pretty determined to fight for their bans. They have been promised "free" legal representation. So Evanston sits on the fence ... it might choose to remain like MG and Wilmette, or might choose to join Chicago and Oak Park. In the end it will matter little ... but in the mean-time it will matter to those Evanston residents who wish to keep a handgun for protect, knowing that they have a right to do so thats protected under the 2A. Too late - I already bought a handgun legally and I'm not giving it up. Please forgive my French, but f*ck these Marxist lowlife scumbags. Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Air Commando Posted September 12, 2008 at 01:41 PM Share Posted September 12, 2008 at 01:41 PM Yep, they need to institute a grandfather clause now since they had let it slip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GarandFan Posted September 12, 2008 at 02:07 PM Share Posted September 12, 2008 at 02:07 PM Too late - I already bought a handgun legally and I'm not giving it up. :-) I take it that you fall into this camp: those Evanston residents who wish to keep a handgun for protect, knowing that they have a right to do so thats protected under the 2A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam_Lowry Posted September 12, 2008 at 04:10 PM Share Posted September 12, 2008 at 04:10 PM Too late - I already bought a handgun legally and I'm not giving it up. :-) I take it that you fall into this camp: those Evanston residents who wish to keep a handgun for protect, knowing that they have a right to do so thats protected under the 2A. Human language cannot convey how p***** I am about the possibility that Evanston is considering putting the ban back in place. What would happen to me if they do? Will I be the next guy you see on the news, barricaded in his home with FBI and SWAT teams outside? I can feel my blood pressure rising as I type this. Do we have any lawyers on this board who might be able to shed some light on what the city of Evanston might be up against if they do decide to put the ban back on the books? Is there really such a thing as "pro-bono" legal help? Would the city be hurt (in some way) by following this path? :Angry!: On a much happier note, I just spent the weekend in Tampa with my Mom & Dad.....Dad and I put $300 worth of ammo through the guns (he keeps for us there) on two separate trips to the range. The Bersa never jammed once, and my groupings are getting tighter all the time. I also got to fire my Mom's new Beretta Tomcat .32 and absolutely loved it. Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdoom Posted September 12, 2008 at 04:54 PM Share Posted September 12, 2008 at 04:54 PM What would happen to me if they do? Will I be the next guy you see on the news, barricaded in his home with FBI and SWAT teams outside? I can feel my blood pressure rising as I type this. Keep it safe and keep it secret. You purchased it, they can't take it from you. That's your money, don't loose it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kipp Jones Posted September 12, 2008 at 10:32 PM Share Posted September 12, 2008 at 10:32 PM What is the name of the lawfirm that is offering free services??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BushRat Posted September 13, 2008 at 02:07 AM Share Posted September 13, 2008 at 02:07 AM What is the name of the lawfirm that is offering free services??? Something tells me Sufferdin is behind this. He's from Evanston, and he has his own law firm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perfectlyfrank Posted September 13, 2008 at 03:53 AM Share Posted September 13, 2008 at 03:53 AM What is the name of the lawfirm that is offering free services??? Something tells me Sufferdin is behind this. He's from Evanston, and he has his own law firm. Larry Sufferdin is the devil. A morbidly obese devil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikew Posted September 13, 2008 at 02:30 PM Share Posted September 13, 2008 at 02:30 PM Larry Sufferdin is the devil. A morbidly obese devil.With bad harepees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikew Posted September 13, 2008 at 02:33 PM Share Posted September 13, 2008 at 02:33 PM Hmm, except for the evanston blurb, the UPI post sounds like spew out of a time machine set to 10 weeks ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cowboyflyfisher Posted September 17, 2008 at 03:18 PM Share Posted September 17, 2008 at 03:18 PM What would happen to me if they do? Will I be the next guy you see on the news, barricaded in his home with FBI and SWAT teams outside? I can feel my blood pressure rising as I type this. Keep it safe and keep it secret. You purchased it, they can't take it from you. That's your money, don't loose it. I agree with that. When cook county passed their AWB there was no grandfather clause. You either move it out of the county, destroy it, or don't let them know you have it. I do not advocate the latter, as it is illegal and you can be charged. Have a friend with a safe and FOID outside of the limits that can store it for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdoom Posted September 17, 2008 at 05:21 PM Share Posted September 17, 2008 at 05:21 PM c'mon we all know it's gonna get struck down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam_Lowry Posted September 17, 2008 at 06:49 PM Share Posted September 17, 2008 at 06:49 PM c'mon we all know it's gonna get struck down DrDoom - do you mean you believe that Evanston will not put a handgun ban back in place? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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