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Illinois possibly two votes away from concealed carry


Molly B.

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I just had an idea . . . Do you think we could get someone to put together a task force that could examine the possible effects of passing a concealed carry law in Illinois . . . . and then issue a report on it?
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I just had an idea . . . Do you think we could get someone to put together a task force that could examine the possible effects of passing a concealed carry law in Illinois . . . . and then issue a report on it?

 

First it was after the beginning of the year.

Then it was after the primary.

Then it was after they get back from vacation.

Now it's after Christmas.

Then...

 

Novel Idea though!

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WOW!

 

Getting closer!

 

I could be wrong, but I thought Phelps said we were 2 votes away a couple of months ago??

 

Seems we've been "a couple of votes away" since the start of the year.... :getlost:

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I just had an idea . . . Do you think we could get someone to put together a task force that could examine the possible effects of passing a concealed carry law in Illinois . . . . and then issue a report on it?

 

That is a brilliant idea! We should have done that a few months ago. ;)

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Just curious, does it tip our hand at all to put out this kind of story ahead of time? Lacking understanding of the process, I thought that since Rep. Phelps had effectively tabled HB 148, it could be brought back out for a vote at any time. Wondering if this provides an opportunity for Madigan/Quinn/Emanuel to do some last-minute arm twisting like the last time... Or does it not matter because the cat is pretty much already out of the bag...
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Looking at this from a pro gun stand point. Is there any way with freedom of information act that we could get the names, or addresses of the FOID members in the districts of the "NO" voters wirth regards of CCW? That would help sway the vote to make it veto proof and tell Quinn to stick it.
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Looking at this from a pro gun stand point. Is there any way with freedom of information act that we could get the names, or addresses of the FOID members in the districts of the "NO" voters wirth regards of CCW? That would help sway the vote to make it veto proof and tell Quinn to stick it.

 

I would certainly hope the State Police would not release that information. I don't want anyone to be able to FOIA my information.

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Looking at this from a pro gun stand point. Is there any way with freedom of information act that we could get the names, or addresses of the FOID members in the districts of the "NO" voters wirth regards of CCW? That would help sway the vote to make it veto proof and tell Quinn to stick it.

We faught a legal battle to keep Lisa from giving out that information to the press.

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Just curious, does it tip our hand at all to put out this kind of story ahead of time? Lacking understanding of the process, I thought that since Rep. Phelps had effectively tabled HB 148, it could be brought back out for a vote at any time. Wondering if this provides an opportunity for Madigan/Quinn/Emanuel to do some last-minute arm twisting like the last time... Or does it not matter because the cat is pretty much already out of the bag...

 

Maybe, maybe not. Last year they worked extra hard to keep numbers under wraps and it appeared to turn out the same, the Machine still managed to track down those that they could put pressure on and did so. I think with it being so close, perhaps it could encourage supporters who might otherwise not vote yes knowing that it's so close to passing. It's all a crap shoot anyway - lol

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Is this two votes to get us to 71?

Or is it two more to give us enough cushion to insure it can survive the veto session?

 

Watch the video.

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We were at 68 last may, then Ford did his task force thing, that's 69 and there were 3 Rs who voted no, so if we pick up Ford and convert the 3 Rs that's 71. And some times when a bill gets to the majical 71 all of the sudden unexpected reps pile on. Who knows how accurate any of that may be and it's just speculation but it's something to hope for. As to which bill, personally I don't care what bill it is let's just do this thing! :thumbsup:
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If we're that close shouldn't we all be calling our representatives? I don't know the exact bill being referred to but both 148 and 5745 create the Family and Personal Protection Act. Or do we wait until it actually comes to the floor?
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Not all of us, frankly I'm done calling Rose and Righter never needed to in the first place. But the folks up there in and around chicago need to be melting their reps phone lines even if the calls do fall on deaf ears!
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We are working on the task force report as fast as some can type and think

 

Things are getting closer

good to know Todd
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This just reminded me to put yet another call into Emily Mcaseys office (its been at least a month since she has heard from me)!! Its pretty much like whipping a dead horse dealing with her!!
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This just reminded me to put yet another call into Emily Mcaseys office (its been at least a month since she has heard from me)!! Its pretty much like whipping a dead horse dealing with her!!

 

Tell her the things that will happen if the court cases go our way.

 

No permit needed to carry, open and concealed, long arm carry, no special training, no additional background checks.

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