wazzle Posted August 8, 2011 at 06:43 PM Posted August 8, 2011 at 06:43 PM My link SPRINGFIELD - Republican members of Illinois congressional delegation - and one Democrat - are urging Gov. Pat Quinn and legislative leaders to allow Illinoisans to carry concealed weapons in public. In a letter sent to top state officials this week, the 11-member group said Illinois should not be the lone state where it is illegal to carry firearms in public. The one-page note was sent about two weeks after Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker put his signature on a law making his state the 49th to have a concealed weapons law. "Exceptionalism can often be a positive thing, but in this case it is a mark of shame," the letter notes. Among those signing the letter were Republican U.S. Reps. Bobby Schilling of Colona, Tim Johnson of Urbana, Adam Kinzinger of Manteno, Aaron Schock of Peoria and John Shimkus of Collinsville. U.S. Rep. Jerry Costello of Belleville was the only Democrat to sign the letter. "It is time for the Illinois legislature to act and permit Illinoisans to join the rest of the nation in their ability to carry concealed weapons for self defense," the letter notes. This spring, legislation legalizing concealed carry fell six votes short of the 71 needed for passage in the Illinois House. The measure has not been tested in the Democrat-controlled Senate and, even if it were to win approval in the legislature, Quinn remains opposed to the idea. "Public safety has been and continues to be one of Governor Quinn's top priorities, which is why he is opposed to allowing people to carry loaded, concealed handguns in public places, such as college campuses, parks, malls and our city streets," the governor's office said in a prepared statement Friday. There currently are two lawsuits pending in federal district court seeking to overturn Illinois' ban on carrying concealed weapons. U.S. District Judge Sue Myerscough said Thursday she could issue a preliminary ruling in one of the cases within the coming days.
gangrel Posted August 8, 2011 at 06:47 PM Posted August 8, 2011 at 06:47 PM My link SPRINGFIELD - Republican members of Illinois congressional delegation - and one Democrat - are urging Gov. Pat Quinn and legislative leaders to allow Illinoisans to carry concealed weapons in public. In a letter sent to top state officials this week, the 11-member group said Illinois should not be the lone state where it is illegal to carry firearms in public. The one-page note was sent about two weeks after Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker put his signature on a law making his state the 49th to have a concealed weapons law. "Exceptionalism can often be a positive thing, but in this case it is a mark of shame," the letter notes. Among those signing the letter were Republican U.S. Reps. Bobby Schilling of Colona, Tim Johnson of Urbana, Adam Kinzinger of Manteno, Aaron Schock of Peoria and John Shimkus of Collinsville. U.S. Rep. Jerry Costello of Belleville was the only Democrat to sign the letter. "It is time for the Illinois legislature to act and permit Illinoisans to join the rest of the nation in their ability to carry concealed weapons for self defense," the letter notes. This spring, legislation legalizing concealed carry fell six votes short of the 71 needed for passage in the Illinois House. The measure has not been tested in the Democrat-controlled Senate and, even if it were to win approval in the legislature, Quinn remains opposed to the idea. "Public safety has been and continues to be one of Governor Quinn's top priorities, which is why he is opposed to allowing people to carry loaded, concealed handguns in public places, such as college campuses, parks, malls and our city streets," the governor's office said in a prepared statement Friday. There currently are two lawsuits pending in federal district court seeking to overturn Illinois' ban on carrying concealed weapons. U.S. District Judge Sue Myerscough said Thursday she could issue a preliminary ruling in one of the cases within the coming days. Good to see. I seem to recall a similar letter being sent shortly before the vote was taken on HB-148. Let's hope this isn't falling on deaf ears...
jon Posted August 9, 2011 at 01:49 PM Posted August 9, 2011 at 01:49 PM Here is an article about the topic, Congressmen Want Concealed Carry In Illinois. http://www.pantagrap...1cc4c002e0.html
kurt555gs Posted August 9, 2011 at 02:25 PM Posted August 9, 2011 at 02:25 PM "Quinn wants public safety"? Driving cars is far more dangerous than concealed carry by any measure. Should Illinois have giant parking lots at the borders so people from every other state can leave their cars? Ugh!
Benjamin Posted August 9, 2011 at 02:47 PM Posted August 9, 2011 at 02:47 PM "Quinn wants public safety"? If this is the case why is he raising the speed limit on big trucks? On US 51 south of Decatur between Decatur and Assumption the speed limit right now is 55 for big trucks and I get passed by them when I'm driving 65. Next year he will raise it to 65! How fast will these guys be driving then? Don't tell me the police care because I was passed by a truck in Macon the other day right in front of a sheriff's car sitting in the middle maybe running radar. Big truck didn't even think about slowing down so that tells me he knows they are not going to stop them. How many people does this have to kill??
oneshot Posted August 9, 2011 at 02:49 PM Posted August 9, 2011 at 02:49 PM Should Illinois have giant parking lots at the borders so people from every other state can leave their cars? Ugh! Hahaha, my guess is yes, it would make constituents feel so much safer.
vezpa Posted August 9, 2011 at 05:31 PM Posted August 9, 2011 at 05:31 PM "Quinn wants public safety"? Driving cars is far more dangerous than concealed carry by any measure. Should Illinois have giant parking lots at the borders so people from every other state can leave their cars? Ugh! Wisconsin Democratic lawmakers seeking asylum need to get further into the Illinois Interior before they can be safely away from their appointed jobs. Leaving their cars at the border wouldn't work.
Xwing Posted August 24, 2011 at 12:12 AM Posted August 24, 2011 at 12:12 AM Kind of interesting that 11 members signed it, but they only named 6. Who were the other 5?
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