InterestedBystander Posted May 25, 2017 at 03:48 AM Share Posted May 25, 2017 at 03:48 AM http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/politics/ct-chicago-gun-ranges-met-0525-story.html New gun range rules approved by City Council Chicago City Council on Wednesday approved a more lenient set of rules for the potential location of gun ranges in the city, after one key alderman said they would be allowed anywhere if officials didn't act. After a dissertation on the issue by Ald. Ed Burke, 14th, the council voted without dissent to allow gun ranges in business, commercial and industrial areas, provided the owners get a special use permit which requires officials to consider objections from people and businesses in the surrounding area. No commercial ranges currently exist in Chicago. The action came after the federal 7th Circuit Court of Appeals struck down previous, stricter provisions that only allowed ranges in isolated industrial areas that covered just 2 percent of the city. The court determined that the city could not prove assertions that gun ranges attract gun thieves, cause airborne lead contamination and carry a risk of fire. The court ordered virtually all of Chicagos zoning restrictions as they applied to shooting ranges out of the zoning ordinance, leaving therefore absolutely nothing in place in Chicago to regulate firearm ranges, Burke said. The result of that situation is essentially . . . similar to that long-running TV series that some of us are old enough to remember. It was entitled Naked City. " full story at link... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chislinger Posted May 25, 2017 at 04:13 AM Share Posted May 25, 2017 at 04:13 AM The special use permit requirement is the next thing the court will strike down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dieter Posted May 25, 2017 at 06:04 AM Share Posted May 25, 2017 at 06:04 AM The special use permit requirement is the next thing the court will strike down.Probably right on that one. Too easy subjectively to give the excuse that "there were too many objections by the residents". I guess the city has to be told exactly what to do when their dems dont like the courts outcomes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hap Posted May 25, 2017 at 01:52 PM Share Posted May 25, 2017 at 01:52 PM Will bribes, kickbacks, and other payoffs to corrupt city officials follow the same schedule as for non-firearms-related Chicago businesses? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo69 Posted May 25, 2017 at 02:02 PM Share Posted May 25, 2017 at 02:02 PM Burke will own the only range that gets approved. Chicago sucks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crufflesmuth Posted May 25, 2017 at 02:24 PM Share Posted May 25, 2017 at 02:24 PM 'Special use' permit? Oh, yeah, sure, like anyone will be able to obtain one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriots & Tyrants Posted May 25, 2017 at 04:32 PM Share Posted May 25, 2017 at 04:32 PM Special Use Permit is Chicago Speak for grease the right palms before you apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Fife Posted May 25, 2017 at 04:41 PM Share Posted May 25, 2017 at 04:41 PM Gun ranges should be "ordinary use", not "special use". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkhalil61 Posted May 25, 2017 at 05:25 PM Share Posted May 25, 2017 at 05:25 PM 'Special use' permit? Oh, yeah, sure, like anyone will be able to obtain one of those. LOL! I know but obviously thats the whole point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted May 25, 2017 at 06:13 PM Share Posted May 25, 2017 at 06:13 PM We need a special use permit when these politicians want to speak publicly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchDoctor Posted May 26, 2017 at 12:23 AM Share Posted May 26, 2017 at 12:23 AM Will bribes, kickbacks, and other payoffs to corrupt city officials follow the same schedule as for non-firearms-related Chicago businesses?The same question I always ask myself when I see any construction downtown.Who is getting paid, and who is getting screwed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lou Posted May 26, 2017 at 12:38 AM Share Posted May 26, 2017 at 12:38 AM We need a special use permit when these politicians want to speak publicly.That's just the next lawsuit he 7th circuit will have to deal with. Obviously the City of Chicago has not run out of taxpayer money to spend on losing lawsuits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raw Power Posted June 3, 2017 at 04:49 AM Share Posted June 3, 2017 at 04:49 AM So who's opening the first range in Rahm's Chicago?!? I'm sure he'll support whomever it is, with all his heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Fife Posted June 3, 2017 at 01:28 PM Share Posted June 3, 2017 at 01:28 PM Would be great to have a Chuck's right here in the city. Maybe call it Chuck's North. Almost sounds like Chuck Norris lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnyb82 Posted June 3, 2017 at 02:03 PM Share Posted June 3, 2017 at 02:03 PM Wonder how long it'll take for Ezell III to go back up the flagpole to CA7. I'm just working under the assumption that these rules are unconstitutional. Sent from my VS987 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCroskey Posted June 6, 2017 at 01:06 AM Share Posted June 6, 2017 at 01:06 AM So who's opening the first range in Rahm's Chicago?!? I'm sure he'll support whomever it is, with all his heart. Someone tried to open a fancy high-end range a year or two ago, I think in River West. The Aldercreature supported it until he heard there would be a gun store, then he refused to sign off on the permits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrTriple Posted June 7, 2017 at 02:38 PM Share Posted June 7, 2017 at 02:38 PM So who's opening the first range in Rahm's Chicago?!? I'm sure he'll support whomever it is, with all his heart. Someone tried to open a fancy high-end range a year or two ago, I think in River West. The Aldercreature supported it until he heard there would be a gun store, then he refused to sign off on the permits.We all know that gun owners outnumber the gun control morons 10 to 1, meaning we could easily drown out their voices on issues like this. Sadly, these idiot aldermen only care about them, and always acquiesce to their whining and complaining. All you need is that one annoying soccer mom (it's always soccer moms...) and her annoying little posse to ruin things for everybody. I've run into these types before growing up: they literally have nothing else to do, so they dedicate themselves to destroying our rights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C0untZer0 Posted June 7, 2017 at 05:41 PM Share Posted June 7, 2017 at 05:41 PM The part about "attracting gun thrives" certainly seems to be coming true. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patriots & Tyrants Posted June 8, 2017 at 03:42 PM Share Posted June 8, 2017 at 03:42 PM I am just hoping this place does not end up posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soylentgreen Posted June 8, 2017 at 04:20 PM Share Posted June 8, 2017 at 04:20 PM Chicagoans own guns. They practice with guns. They get training. They are doing all these things at higher rates than they ever have. But, to do so, they go to the suburbs. They spend their money here. We collect the taxes and spend the money on our communities. It's about time some cash goes this way instead of that way. In principle, I think Chicago should be full of gun shops. But, as long as it's not, I'm fine with the current arrangement and the benefits of it for my community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchDoctor Posted June 8, 2017 at 04:50 PM Share Posted June 8, 2017 at 04:50 PM Chicagoans own guns. They practice with guns. They get training. They are doing all these things at higher rates than they ever have. But, to do so, they go to the suburbs. They spend their money here. We collect the taxes and spend the money on our communities. It's about time some cash goes this way instead of that way. In principle, I think Chicago should be full of gun shops. But, as long as it's not, I'm fine with the current arrangement and the benefits of it for my community.Well said sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soylentgreen Posted June 8, 2017 at 06:39 PM Share Posted June 8, 2017 at 06:39 PM Well said sir! I try. And, don't forget, they may decide to stop and eat, buy (cheaper) gas, get some smokes, and maybe do some shopping while they're out here. Double whammy. Maybe our law enforcement will nab them for speeding or blowing a stop sign too. Cha-CHING!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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