Illinois enacts conceal carry...

[mikelets456 78]

I really wish we could get this done in NJ...

 

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/lawmakers-poised-override-quinns-gun-bill

 

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois became the last state in the nation to allow public possession of concealed guns as lawmakers rushed Tuesday to finalize a proposal ahead of a federal court's deadline.

Both chambers of the Legislature voted to override changes Gov. Pat Quinn made to the bill they approved more than a month ago. Even some critics of the law argued it was better to approve something rather than risk the courts allowing virtually unregulated concealed weapons in Chicago, which has endured severe gun violence in recent months.

The Senate voted 41-17 in favor of the override Tuesday afternoon after the House voted 77-31, margins that met the three-fifths threshold needed to set aside the amendatory veto. Quinn had used his veto authority to suggest changes such as prohibiting guns in restaurants that serve alcohol and limiting gun-toting citizens to one firearm at a time.

Quinn had predicted a "showdown in Springfield" after a week of Chicago appearances to drum up support for the changes he made in the amendatory veto. The Chicago Democrat faces a tough re-election fight next year and has already drawn a primary challenge from former White House chief of state Bill Daley, who has criticized the governor's handling of the debate over guns and other issues.

[CMJeepster 2,780]

But we have CCW already! Ha, ha, ha!

[71ragtopgoat 23]

Dont forget this Lawsuit was brought by SAF not the NRA who has sat on there hands for 100+ years.

[colnar 0]

Now we just need to get SAF, et al working on Shall Issue for NJ.

[mipafox 438]

You can car carry loaded in IL with a permit from any state.

 

I am going to qualify for their stupid 16 hour training requirement, pay my fee, and get the license. I feel it is my duty to go to Chicago armed and plant a US flag on behalf of all of us.

[71ragtopgoat 23]

Now we just need to get SAF, et al working on Shall Issue for NJ.

They already are suing NJ big time. While the NRA comes here to fund raise....

Here you go. Just remember this come donation time.

http://saf.org/viewpr-new.asp?id=346

[colnar 0]

I definitely will remember them.  I really hate how we are treated by the NRA. I would not consider joining them at all till they help NJ, except some ranges here actually require it.

[Vlad G 345]

As much as I dislike how the NRA is treating NJ, don't forget they fight pretty hard and spend a lot of money on the national level. If they fail there, NJ doesn't matter.

[colnar 0]

that is true, but my money is better spent on organizations that actually care about NJ.

[quikz 34]

Damn...

 

IL (of all places) now makes NJ politicians look like anti-christ communist satanic liberals.

 

But, we know they already are....

[raz-0 1,259]

that is true, but my money is better spent on organizations that actually care about NJ.

 

Not if the rules get worse at the national level. Of course the reverse also applies. 

 

I'm an nra member because I have range memberships that require it.  From an activism standpoint, I gove to the NRA-ILA, SAF, and NJ2AS. 

[ryan_j 0]

You can car carry loaded in IL with a permit from any state.

 

I am going to qualify for their stupid 16 hour training requirement, pay my fee, and get the license. I feel it is my duty to go to Chicago armed and plant a US flag on behalf of all of us.

 

Me too. Maybe we can organize a NJGF/NJ2AS bus tour!!!

 

I think the NRA basic pistol counts for 8 hours though but that is to be hashed out I think? I took that just in case (plus I wanted a CT permit since I go there and I'm friends with the CCDL guys).