I know that there are several lawsuits going on, but is there a specific legal challenge to this:
8-20-040 Firearms kept or maintained in a home.
Subject to section 8-20-050, every person shall keep no more than one firearm in his home assembled and operable...... All other firearms kept or possessed by that person in his home shall be broken down in a nonfunctioning state or shall have a trigger lock or other mechanism, other than the firearm safety mechanism, designed to render the firearm temporarily inoperable.
This is especially ballsy of Chicago, because it was specifically called out in the Heller decision, if I recall correctly.
Also, can someone tell me what a "nonfunctioning state" is? Would a pulled magazine suffice?
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Posted 27 September 2010 - 09:47 AM
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I believe that to make a firearm inoperable you would have to do something to it so that when you press the trigger it does not go bang or even "click".
"A strong body makes the mind strong. As to the species of exercises, I advise the gun. While this gives moderate exercise to the body, it gives boldness, enterprise and independence to the mind. Games played with the ball, and others of that nature, are too violent for the body and stamp no character on the mind. Let your gun therefore be your constant companion of your walks"
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Posted 27 September 2010 - 11:08 AM
I agree with Drylok. With a pulled magazine, many guns can still fire with a round in the chamber, so that definitely is not inoperable. It would also be too easy to simply insert the magazine.
To make a gun temporarily inoperable and comply with Crookago, you probably would have to either field strip it or install a lock that would prevent the trigger from functioning. In a pistol, you could rack the slide back and then put a cable lock through the action and magazine well, which should effectively make it temporarily inoperable.
I love these gun laws because no criminal will ever bother to render their gun temporarily inoperable.
To make a gun temporarily inoperable and comply with Crookago, you probably would have to either field strip it or install a lock that would prevent the trigger from functioning. In a pistol, you could rack the slide back and then put a cable lock through the action and magazine well, which should effectively make it temporarily inoperable.
I love these gun laws because no criminal will ever bother to render their gun temporarily inoperable.
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Posted 27 September 2010 - 12:18 PM
what if the gun in question is locked in a safe?
is it "inoperable"? since it is "locked"
is it "inoperable"? since it is "locked"
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Posted 27 September 2010 - 12:59 PM
Beezil, on 27 September 2010 - 12:18 PM, said:
what if the gun in question is locked in a safe?
is it "inoperable"? since it is "locked"
is it "inoperable"? since it is "locked"
Yes, in a safe or locked cabinet meets the ordinance. You can have it locked and loaded in a safe as well, if that is how you roll.
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My home is set up in such a way that I need 2 weapons.
I suppose I would leave the operational pistol in my upstairs bedroom, and put a second pistol in my finished basement, with a combination cable lock. If I hear something while downstairs, I will be awake, watching TV or something, 99% of the time.
Not being half asleep should improve my chances of removing the cable in an expeditious fashion.
I suppose I would leave the operational pistol in my upstairs bedroom, and put a second pistol in my finished basement, with a combination cable lock. If I hear something while downstairs, I will be awake, watching TV or something, 99% of the time.
Not being half asleep should improve my chances of removing the cable in an expeditious fashion.
Come and knock on my door. I'll be waiting for you.
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Posted 27 September 2010 - 02:10 PM
JackTripper, on 27 September 2010 - 01:50 PM, said:
My home is set up in such a way that I need 2 weapons.
I suppose I would leave the operational pistol in my upstairs bedroom, and put a second pistol in my finished basement, with a combination cable lock. If I hear something while downstairs, I will be awake, watching TV or something, 99% of the time.
Not being half asleep should improve my chances of removing the cable in an expeditious fashion.
I suppose I would leave the operational pistol in my upstairs bedroom, and put a second pistol in my finished basement, with a combination cable lock. If I hear something while downstairs, I will be awake, watching TV or something, 99% of the time.
Not being half asleep should improve my chances of removing the cable in an expeditious fashion.
You would still be caught up with breaking the Chicago law, as the gun that you left upstairs would be operational as would the one that you made operational in the time of need.
A simply ridiculous requirement.
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Posted 27 September 2010 - 02:11 PM
lieut89, on 27 September 2010 - 02:10 PM, said:
JackTripper, on 27 September 2010 - 01:50 PM, said:
My home is set up in such a way that I need 2 weapons.
I suppose I would leave the operational pistol in my upstairs bedroom, and put a second pistol in my finished basement, with a combination cable lock. If I hear something while downstairs, I will be awake, watching TV or something, 99% of the time.
Not being half asleep should improve my chances of removing the cable in an expeditious fashion.
I suppose I would leave the operational pistol in my upstairs bedroom, and put a second pistol in my finished basement, with a combination cable lock. If I hear something while downstairs, I will be awake, watching TV or something, 99% of the time.
Not being half asleep should improve my chances of removing the cable in an expeditious fashion.
You would still be caught up with breaking the Chicago law, as the gun that you left upstairs would be operational as would the one that you made operational in the time of need.
A simply ridiculous requirement.
Techically, but I doubt you'd see any charges brought. I wonder if Hale DeMar law would kick in...
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Posted 27 September 2010 - 02:45 PM
Federal Farmer, on 27 September 2010 - 02:11 PM, said:
lieut89, on 27 September 2010 - 02:10 PM, said:
JackTripper, on 27 September 2010 - 01:50 PM, said:
My home is set up in such a way that I need 2 weapons.
I suppose I would leave the operational pistol in my upstairs bedroom, and put a second pistol in my finished basement, with a combination cable lock. If I hear something while downstairs, I will be awake, watching TV or something, 99% of the time.
Not being half asleep should improve my chances of removing the cable in an expeditious fashion.
I suppose I would leave the operational pistol in my upstairs bedroom, and put a second pistol in my finished basement, with a combination cable lock. If I hear something while downstairs, I will be awake, watching TV or something, 99% of the time.
Not being half asleep should improve my chances of removing the cable in an expeditious fashion.
You would still be caught up with breaking the Chicago law, as the gun that you left upstairs would be operational as would the one that you made operational in the time of need.
A simply ridiculous requirement.
Techically, but I doubt you'd see any charges brought. I wonder if Hale DeMar law would kick in...
Agreed, but that is just another reason why the requirement is ridiculous. Another unnecessary law on the books.
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Posted 27 September 2010 - 03:43 PM
lieut89, on 27 September 2010 - 02:10 PM, said:
JackTripper, on 27 September 2010 - 01:50 PM, said:
My home is set up in such a way that I need 2 weapons.
I suppose I would leave the operational pistol in my upstairs bedroom, and put a second pistol in my finished basement, with a combination cable lock. If I hear something while downstairs, I will be awake, watching TV or something, 99% of the time.
Not being half asleep should improve my chances of removing the cable in an expeditious fashion.
I suppose I would leave the operational pistol in my upstairs bedroom, and put a second pistol in my finished basement, with a combination cable lock. If I hear something while downstairs, I will be awake, watching TV or something, 99% of the time.
Not being half asleep should improve my chances of removing the cable in an expeditious fashion.
You would still be caught up with breaking the Chicago law, as the gun that you left upstairs would be operational as would the one that you made operational in the time of need.
A simply ridiculous requirement.
I'm sure if you asked nicely the bad guy would give you a minute to dash upstairs to grab the 1st gun. (He says tongue firmly in cheek)
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If you haven't read the Heller V DC ruling by Justice Scalia, you should. Below is a little excerpt from his written opinion. The bolding is mine. And yes, some of the Chicago laws are blatantly unconstitutional to say the least.
3. The handgun ban and the trigger-lock requirement (as applied to
self-defense) violate the Second Amendment. The District’s total ban
on handgun possession in the home amounts to a prohibition on an
entire class of “arms” that Americans overwhelmingly choose for the
lawful purpose of self-defense. Under any of the standards of scrutiny
the Court has applied to enumerated constitutional rights, this
prohibition—in the place where the importance of the lawful defense
of self, family, and property is most acute—would fail constitutional
muster. Similarly, the requirement that any lawful firearm in the
home be disassembled or bound by a trigger lock makes it impossible
for citizens to use arms for the core lawful purpose of self-defense and
is hence unconstitutional.
If you haven't read the Heller V DC ruling by Justice Scalia, you should. Below is a little excerpt from his written opinion. The bolding is mine. And yes, some of the Chicago laws are blatantly unconstitutional to say the least.
3. The handgun ban and the trigger-lock requirement (as applied to
self-defense) violate the Second Amendment. The District’s total ban
on handgun possession in the home amounts to a prohibition on an
entire class of “arms” that Americans overwhelmingly choose for the
lawful purpose of self-defense. Under any of the standards of scrutiny
the Court has applied to enumerated constitutional rights, this
prohibition—in the place where the importance of the lawful defense
of self, family, and property is most acute—would fail constitutional
muster. Similarly, the requirement that any lawful firearm in the
home be disassembled or bound by a trigger lock makes it impossible
for citizens to use arms for the core lawful purpose of self-defense and
is hence unconstitutional.
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THE KING, on 27 September 2010 - 04:06 PM, said:
3. The handgun ban and the trigger-lock requirement (as applied to
self-defense) violate the Second Amendment.
Similarly, the requirement that any lawful firearm in the
home be disassembled or bound by a trigger lock makes it impossible
for citizens to use arms for the core lawful purpose of self-defense and
is hence unconstitutional.
self-defense) violate the Second Amendment.
Similarly, the requirement that any lawful firearm in the
home be disassembled or bound by a trigger lock makes it impossible
for citizens to use arms for the core lawful purpose of self-defense and
is hence unconstitutional.
Geezus. Why isn't Daley behind bars then? Why haven't the feds seized his ass? OMG.
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I thought I remembered something about locks in Heller!
Thanks for posting this.
Should a DA seek to press charges, good luck making them stick, on this point.
Thanks for posting this.
Should a DA seek to press charges, good luck making them stick, on this point.
THE KING, on 27 September 2010 - 04:06 PM, said:
JACK
If you haven't read the Heller V DC ruling by Justice Scalia, you should. Below is a little excerpt from his written opinion. The bolding is mine. And yes, some of the Chicago laws are blatantly unconstitutional to say the least.
3. The handgun ban and the trigger-lock requirement (as applied to
self-defense) violate the Second Amendment. The District’s total ban
on handgun possession in the home amounts to a prohibition on an
entire class of “arms” that Americans overwhelmingly choose for the
lawful purpose of self-defense. Under any of the standards of scrutiny
the Court has applied to enumerated constitutional rights, this
prohibition—in the place where the importance of the lawful defense
of self, family, and property is most acute—would fail constitutional
muster. Similarly, the requirement that any lawful firearm in the
home be disassembled or bound by a trigger lock makes it impossible
for citizens to use arms for the core lawful purpose of self-defense and
is hence unconstitutional.
If you haven't read the Heller V DC ruling by Justice Scalia, you should. Below is a little excerpt from his written opinion. The bolding is mine. And yes, some of the Chicago laws are blatantly unconstitutional to say the least.
3. The handgun ban and the trigger-lock requirement (as applied to
self-defense) violate the Second Amendment. The District’s total ban
on handgun possession in the home amounts to a prohibition on an
entire class of “arms” that Americans overwhelmingly choose for the
lawful purpose of self-defense. Under any of the standards of scrutiny
the Court has applied to enumerated constitutional rights, this
prohibition—in the place where the importance of the lawful defense
of self, family, and property is most acute—would fail constitutional
muster. Similarly, the requirement that any lawful firearm in the
home be disassembled or bound by a trigger lock makes it impossible
for citizens to use arms for the core lawful purpose of self-defense and
is hence unconstitutional.
Come and knock on my door. I'll be waiting for you.
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Posted 27 September 2010 - 05:26 PM
Nomad, on 27 September 2010 - 04:12 PM, said:
THE KING, on 27 September 2010 - 04:06 PM, said:
3. The handgun ban and the trigger-lock requirement (as applied to
self-defense) violate the Second Amendment.
Similarly, the requirement that any lawful firearm in the
home be disassembled or bound by a trigger lock makes it impossible
for citizens to use arms for the core lawful purpose of self-defense and
is hence unconstitutional.
self-defense) violate the Second Amendment.
Similarly, the requirement that any lawful firearm in the
home be disassembled or bound by a trigger lock makes it impossible
for citizens to use arms for the core lawful purpose of self-defense and
is hence unconstitutional.
Geezus. Why isn't Daley behind bars then? Why haven't the feds seized his ass? OMG.
Daley is not in prison because, if he has been involved in illegal activities, he is far smarter than, say, our last two Governors and many other elected officials from both parties. It is not yet a crime to pass a City Ordinance which is unconstitutional or unenforceable... It's just a big waste of time and resources.
Paraphrasing the City Attorney, they wrote the new ordinance based on what the Supreme Court said they could do. The Supreme court said a handgun in the home is permissible. Anybody knows that "a" is just another way of saying one. Yeah... Right.
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Nomad, on 27 September 2010 - 04:12 PM, said:
THE KING, on 27 September 2010 - 04:06 PM, said:
3. The handgun ban and the trigger-lock requirement (as applied to
self-defense) violate the Second Amendment.
Similarly, the requirement that any lawful firearm in the
home be disassembled or bound by a trigger lock makes it impossible
for citizens to use arms for the core lawful purpose of self-defense and
is hence unconstitutional.
self-defense) violate the Second Amendment.
Similarly, the requirement that any lawful firearm in the
home be disassembled or bound by a trigger lock makes it impossible
for citizens to use arms for the core lawful purpose of self-defense and
is hence unconstitutional.
Geezus. Why isn't Daley behind bars then? Why haven't the feds seized his ass? OMG.
EXACTLY!! Why is it....when these arrogant politicians stick their middle finger up at the law....that they're not prosecuted??
We see what happens when gangsters aren't prosecuted for gun crimes....we have rampant shootings going on unpunished.
And so, what do you suppose happens when arrogant politicians flaunt their immunity from prosecution? We get TYRANNY! That's what you get!
Arrest Daley!! (It may happen soon anyway. That's just wishful thinking, though.)
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they can certainly be corrected by good men with rifles." — Jeff Cooper, The Art of the Rifle
but there are more good men than evil, and while the latter cannot be persuaded to the path of righteousness by propaganda,
they can certainly be corrected by good men with rifles." — Jeff Cooper, The Art of the Rifle
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Posted 28 September 2010 - 12:24 PM
JackTripper, on 27 September 2010 - 09:47 AM, said:
I know that there are several lawsuits going on, but is there a specific legal challenge to this:
8-20-040 Firearms kept or maintained in a home.
Subject to section 8-20-050, every person shall keep no more than one firearm in his home assembled and operable...... All other firearms kept or possessed by that person in his home shall be broken down in a nonfunctioning state or shall have a trigger lock or other mechanism, other than the firearm safety mechanism, designed to render the firearm temporarily inoperable.
This is especially ballsy of Chicago, because it was specifically called out in the Heller decision, if I recall correctly.
Also, can someone tell me what a "nonfunctioning state" is? Would a pulled magazine suffice?
8-20-040 Firearms kept or maintained in a home.
Subject to section 8-20-050, every person shall keep no more than one firearm in his home assembled and operable...... All other firearms kept or possessed by that person in his home shall be broken down in a nonfunctioning state or shall have a trigger lock or other mechanism, other than the firearm safety mechanism, designed to render the firearm temporarily inoperable.
This is especially ballsy of Chicago, because it was specifically called out in the Heller decision, if I recall correctly.
Also, can someone tell me what a "nonfunctioning state" is? Would a pulled magazine suffice?
I am not a lawyer. I am a judge, but only an election judge. This is my common sense opinion which may not hold up in a Chicago court. If you are seeking legal advice go to an attorney.
Disarming the people (is) the best and most effectual way to enslave them. George Mason
Remember the 1991 Luby Cafeteria Massacre of the Unarmed (Kileen, Texas before Texas Concealed Carry) Do we need 23 people to die in a similar incident before we're allowed effective self defense?
Three school masacres have been stopped by civilians with firearms. Two with handguns and the third by a guy with a shotgun. (Pearl, Ms; Appalacian School of Law; Edinboro,Pa)
Remember the 1991 Luby Cafeteria Massacre of the Unarmed (Kileen, Texas before Texas Concealed Carry) Do we need 23 people to die in a similar incident before we're allowed effective self defense?
Three school masacres have been stopped by civilians with firearms. Two with handguns and the third by a guy with a shotgun. (Pearl, Ms; Appalacian School of Law; Edinboro,Pa)
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Posted 28 September 2010 - 12:25 PM
junglebob, on 28 September 2010 - 12:24 PM, said:
JackTripper, on 27 September 2010 - 09:47 AM, said:
I know that there are several lawsuits going on, but is there a specific legal challenge to this:
8-20-040 Firearms kept or maintained in a home.
Subject to section 8-20-050, every person shall keep no more than one firearm in his home assembled and operable...... All other firearms kept or possessed by that person in his home shall be broken down in a nonfunctioning state or shall have a trigger lock or other mechanism, other than the firearm safety mechanism, designed to render the firearm temporarily inoperable.
This is especially ballsy of Chicago, because it was specifically called out in the Heller decision, if I recall correctly.
Also, can someone tell me what a "nonfunctioning state" is? Would a pulled magazine suffice?
8-20-040 Firearms kept or maintained in a home.
Subject to section 8-20-050, every person shall keep no more than one firearm in his home assembled and operable...... All other firearms kept or possessed by that person in his home shall be broken down in a nonfunctioning state or shall have a trigger lock or other mechanism, other than the firearm safety mechanism, designed to render the firearm temporarily inoperable.
This is especially ballsy of Chicago, because it was specifically called out in the Heller decision, if I recall correctly.
Also, can someone tell me what a "nonfunctioning state" is? Would a pulled magazine suffice?
They tried to get one only but settled on one per person per household.
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JackTripper, on 27 September 2010 - 09:47 AM, said:
I know that there are several lawsuits going on, but is there a specific legal challenge to this:
8-20-040 Firearms kept or maintained in a home.
Subject to section 8-20-050, every person shall keep no more than one firearm in his home assembled and operable...... All other firearms kept or possessed by that person in his home shall be broken down in a nonfunctioning state or shall have a trigger lock or other mechanism, other than the firearm safety mechanism, designed to render the firearm temporarily inoperable.
This is especially ballsy of Chicago, because it was specifically called out in the Heller decision, if I recall correctly.
Also, can someone tell me what a "nonfunctioning state" is? Would a pulled magazine suffice?
8-20-040 Firearms kept or maintained in a home.
Subject to section 8-20-050, every person shall keep no more than one firearm in his home assembled and operable...... All other firearms kept or possessed by that person in his home shall be broken down in a nonfunctioning state or shall have a trigger lock or other mechanism, other than the firearm safety mechanism, designed to render the firearm temporarily inoperable.
This is especially ballsy of Chicago, because it was specifically called out in the Heller decision, if I recall correctly.
Also, can someone tell me what a "nonfunctioning state" is? Would a pulled magazine suffice?
Woops, I double posted just after Federal Farmer.
Disarming the people (is) the best and most effectual way to enslave them. George Mason
Remember the 1991 Luby Cafeteria Massacre of the Unarmed (Kileen, Texas before Texas Concealed Carry) Do we need 23 people to die in a similar incident before we're allowed effective self defense?
Three school masacres have been stopped by civilians with firearms. Two with handguns and the third by a guy with a shotgun. (Pearl, Ms; Appalacian School of Law; Edinboro,Pa)
Remember the 1991 Luby Cafeteria Massacre of the Unarmed (Kileen, Texas before Texas Concealed Carry) Do we need 23 people to die in a similar incident before we're allowed effective self defense?
Three school masacres have been stopped by civilians with firearms. Two with handguns and the third by a guy with a shotgun. (Pearl, Ms; Appalacian School of Law; Edinboro,Pa)
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Nomad, on 27 September 2010 - 04:12 PM, said:
THE KING, on 27 September 2010 - 04:06 PM, said:
3. The handgun ban and the trigger-lock requirement (as applied to
self-defense) violate the Second Amendment.
Similarly, the requirement that any lawful firearm in the
home be disassembled or bound by a trigger lock makes it impossible
for citizens to use arms for the core lawful purpose of self-defense and
is hence unconstitutional.
self-defense) violate the Second Amendment.
Similarly, the requirement that any lawful firearm in the
home be disassembled or bound by a trigger lock makes it impossible
for citizens to use arms for the core lawful purpose of self-defense and
is hence unconstitutional.
Geezus. Why isn't Daley behind bars then? Why haven't the feds seized his ass? OMG.
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They tried to get one only but settled on one per person per household.
Only if each person has a FOID/CFP.
My wife does not have one (and won't get it).
Come and knock on my door. I'll be waiting for you.
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Federal Farmer, on 28 September 2010 - 12:25 PM, said:
junglebob, on 28 September 2010 - 12:24 PM, said:
JackTripper, on 27 September 2010 - 09:47 AM, said:
I know that there are several lawsuits going on, but is there a specific legal challenge to this:
8-20-040 Firearms kept or maintained in a home.
Subject to section 8-20-050, every person shall keep no more than one firearm in his home assembled and operable...... All other firearms kept or possessed by that person in his home shall be broken down in a nonfunctioning state or shall have a trigger lock or other mechanism, other than the firearm safety mechanism, designed to render the firearm temporarily inoperable.
This is especially ballsy of Chicago, because it was specifically called out in the Heller decision, if I recall correctly.
Also, can someone tell me what a "nonfunctioning state" is? Would a pulled magazine suffice?
8-20-040 Firearms kept or maintained in a home.
Subject to section 8-20-050, every person shall keep no more than one firearm in his home assembled and operable...... All other firearms kept or possessed by that person in his home shall be broken down in a nonfunctioning state or shall have a trigger lock or other mechanism, other than the firearm safety mechanism, designed to render the firearm temporarily inoperable.
This is especially ballsy of Chicago, because it was specifically called out in the Heller decision, if I recall correctly.
Also, can someone tell me what a "nonfunctioning state" is? Would a pulled magazine suffice?
They tried to get one only but settled on one per person per household.
Would that mean that an 18 year old living at home could also have one, making a total of 3?
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Would that mean that an 18 year old living at home could also have one, making a total of 3?
If more than one person in the home has a valid CFP and registration certificate, each person with a valid CFP and registration certificate is entitled to have one such firearm assembled and operable in the home.
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Posted 28 September 2010 - 01:18 PM
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[quote name='Federal Farmer' date='28 September 2010 - 01:25 PM' timestamp='1285698327' post='229656']
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[quote name='JackTripper' date='27 September 2010 - 10:47 AM' timestamp='1285602428' post='229534']
I know that there are several lawsuits going on, but is there a specific legal challenge to this:
8-20-040 Firearms kept or maintained in a home.
Subject to section 8-20-050, every person shall keep no more than one firearm in his home assembled and operable...... All other firearms kept or possessed by that person in his home shall be broken down in a nonfunctioning state or shall have a trigger lock or other mechanism, other than the firearm safety mechanism, designed to render the firearm temporarily inoperable.
This is especially ballsy of Chicago, because it was specifically called out in the Heller decision, if I recall correctly.
Also, can someone tell me what a "nonfunctioning state" is? Would a pulled magazine suffice?
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It seems to me since it says "every person shall keep no more than one firearm in his home assembled and operable..." that a couple could each have an operable firearm, if the wife goes out and buys a firearm why can't she have it operable, and her husband have the one he bought operable? They each possess a firearm they should each be able to have it operable.
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They tried to get one only but settled on one per person per household.
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Would that mean that an 18 year old living at home could also have one, making a total of 3?
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If, as noted above, the 18 yr old has a FOID and CFP (requires parental permission for under 21... 18yr old out on their own is out of luck)
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[quote name='JackTripper' date='27 September 2010 - 10:47 AM' timestamp='1285602428' post='229534']
I know that there are several lawsuits going on, but is there a specific legal challenge to this:
8-20-040 Firearms kept or maintained in a home.
Subject to section 8-20-050, every person shall keep no more than one firearm in his home assembled and operable...... All other firearms kept or possessed by that person in his home shall be broken down in a nonfunctioning state or shall have a trigger lock or other mechanism, other than the firearm safety mechanism, designed to render the firearm temporarily inoperable.
This is especially ballsy of Chicago, because it was specifically called out in the Heller decision, if I recall correctly.
Also, can someone tell me what a "nonfunctioning state" is? Would a pulled magazine suffice?
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It seems to me since it says "every person shall keep no more than one firearm in his home assembled and operable..." that a couple could each have an operable firearm, if the wife goes out and buys a firearm why can't she have it operable, and her husband have the one he bought operable? They each possess a firearm they should each be able to have it operable.
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They tried to get one only but settled on one per person per household.
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Would that mean that an 18 year old living at home could also have one, making a total of 3?
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If, as noted above, the 18 yr old has a FOID and CFP (requires parental permission for under 21... 18yr old out on their own is out of luck)
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Posted 28 September 2010 - 02:05 PM
btw....
this aspect within the absurd unconstitutional ordinace is being challeged in benson vs. chicago.
can't wait.
this aspect within the absurd unconstitutional ordinace is being challeged in benson vs. chicago.
can't wait.
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Posted 28 September 2010 - 03:06 PM
Beezil, on 28 September 2010 - 02:05 PM, said:
btw....
this aspect within the absurd unconstitutional ordinace is being challeged in benson vs. chicago.
can't wait.
this aspect within the absurd unconstitutional ordinace is being challeged in benson vs. chicago.
can't wait.
Thanks!
This is what my original question actually was. It is the main piece of the ordinance that makes it difficult for me to comply (as a practical matter).
Well that and the 12 round limit
I just hate to throw away 3 perfectly good 17 rounders, that come in the box.
I will go lookup that case name, now.
Come and knock on my door. I'll be waiting for you.
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Posted 28 September 2010 - 03:51 PM
JackTripper, on 28 September 2010 - 03:06 PM, said:
Beezil, on 28 September 2010 - 02:05 PM, said:
btw....
this aspect within the absurd unconstitutional ordinace is being challeged in benson vs. chicago.
can't wait.
this aspect within the absurd unconstitutional ordinace is being challeged in benson vs. chicago.
can't wait.
Thanks!
This is what my original question actually was. It is the main piece of the ordinance that makes it difficult for me to comply (as a practical matter).
Well that and the 12 round limit
I just hate to throw away 3 perfectly good 17 rounders, that come in the box.
I will go lookup that case name, now.
I'm storing my standard capacity mags outside city limits for now. Gotta store my AK's anyway.
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Posted 28 September 2010 - 04:15 PM
Come and knock on my door. I'll be waiting for you.
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Posted 03 November 2010 - 01:00 PM
Does anyone have an update as to the progress or lack thereof of the Benson v Chicago suit? I've searched and found nothing.
A well regulated Militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed. 2nd Amendment US Constitution
But if any provide not for his own, and especially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. 1 Timothy 5:8 KJV
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Posted 03 November 2010 - 06:04 PM
Looks like there was a time extension until the day before Thanksgiving.
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Posted 04 November 2010 - 05:47 PM
I do hope the ENTIRE thing just gets thrown out, rather than re-worked, since my main point of contention, the registering of the gun(s) and the needing of a CFP, is not mentioned separately in their arguments.
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