Frank

We asked about this in the academy. 720 ILCS 5/33A-1 only applies while in the process of committing a felony as an aggravating charge - at least that's what the ADA who instructed us said. It also applies to Criminal Tresspass to Land, Unauthorized Possession or Storage of Weapons: This is one section of the law that needs to be changed. It also prevents you from carrying any knife with a length of more than 3 inches on tax supported property, without previous written permission. -- Frank

My concern with this bill as written is that many cities have local ordinances that make switchblades illegal also. I don't see anything in the text of the bill that preempts local ordinances. So even if we get this passed, it may not change things in all practicality. I can't own one in my town, or in the neighboring city I have to drive through to get to work. -- Frank

A little bird told me they should make an announcement tomorrow, or shortly thereafter. I think they have all the positions filled, pending IL Senate confirmation. -- Frank

I received my order today from Defend Illinois. Great quality and prompt shipping. Thanks, CJ! I wish I had ordered earlier to take advantage of the discount code, though. I'll have to keep an eye on that when I have to reorder! -- Frank

The changes are already in effect: Public Act 098-0600 -- Frank

Are you KIDDING? It's got a Massad Ayood video in it! He makes Chuck Norris look like a girl scout! -- Frank!

Thanks, Onytay. It's nice to have friends. -- Frank

Can't wait to get my hands on this stuff! :drool: But the Evil Queen of Numbers says I have to wait until next payday. I think I need a ... -- Frank

I wonder if there is any way he could "Win Bigger?" After reading the ruling, I understand why Judge Darrow didn't make the declaration of unconstitutionality. If I'm not mistaken, there is already precedent on the subject of firearms in public housing, especially if they receive federal funding. Still a big win for SAF and everyone in Illinois. The defendant folded and gave them everything they wanted. -- Frank

I was thinking this very thing. Wouldn't it be awesome if the legislature actually got off their collective butts and passed a decent RTC bill on March 6th, 2013 during IGOLD?

I was a little troubled by the order at the end of the majority opinion: [emphasis added] That got me thinking about what kind of "reasonable limitations" the court had in mind. Judge Posner did list a few of these limitations scattered throughout this opinion: Sensitive places off-limits (schools, government buildings, etc) as per Heller Training requirements Private property rights Restricting the rights of convicted felons/mental ill/domestic violence midemeanants a permitting system Did I miss anything else? Are there any other "reasonable limitations" that were endorsed in this opinion that I missed? -- Frank

FYI: 180 days from today is June 9th, 2013.

Mods: Should this thread be moved to the Judicial Second Amendment Case Discussion forum and renamed Winbigler v. Warren County Housing Authority? Thanks!