Wednesday, June 11, 2008

CCW in Illinois?

Maybe. Just Maybe. But it will be county by county and not the whole state.

Video of the Forum

As it was mentioned on Cam's show last night and via Illinois Carry, Winnebago County, IL has a proposal for CCW. Here are some stats from individuals who attended :

-of the 40 people that spoke, only 2, yes 2 were against us!!!

-We were able to turn 2 board members to our cause! They are: Dorothy Redd and Bob Hastings!

-We were able to get about a hundred to sign our petition and blew through the buttons ASAP.

-The Sheriff, Dick Meyers, was the last speaker and brought us to a standing ovation! He was brilliant and I'd like to see the media edit that!!!

-Outside of this, we were able to give interviews to local news stations and I will be doing an interview on WNTA on wednesday.

It was a great time and everyone was on board.

After speaking with some of the Board members, we have confirmed that THIS WILL PASS! It should no longer be an issue passing it. Now the Sheriff has to issue a CCW permit and the state government will immediately sue!


There are links to several news articles as well.

So where is all the Anti supporters? Will the Brady Campaign condemn a lawsuit against it as it is the will of the people as they condemned the Heller lawsuit?

Great job to all involved. This is the way to do it.

Here's a link to the petition.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Sounds like good developements. Some things to keep in mind when the laws are written however.

Most states specify that even if you have a CCW permit, you may only carry one gun. Oregon law has no such restriction, so I can carry a back-up gun if I wish. Most states also have laws against simple brandishing, again Oregon law only prosecutes if you feloniously POINT the gun at another for any reason other than self defense. Brandishing or causing it to be seen is not a crime here.

Read the legislation to the point where you can cite it if needed. Depending on the police to know what the law does and does not allow is about as wise as depending on them for your protection. Most cops will favor the law, some will not. I actually bought a book containing all or Oregon's gun laws and I keep it in the car.

Last bit of advice. If and when you get a CCW permit, keep your permit with you driver's license and if pulled over, had over both.
The LEO is gonna know as soon as he calls in your license anyways so even though not required, it's a best practice to inform them when your face to face rather than him finding out when your hands are out of his sight.

"I'm showing this to you now so we both stay safe" has gotten me out of two speeding tickets where I was guilty as hell.

zeeke42 said...

"Last bit of advice. If and when you get a CCW permit, keep your permit with you driver's license and if pulled over, had over both.
The LEO is gonna know as soon as he calls in your license anyways so even though not required, it's a best practice to inform them when your face to face rather than him finding out when your hands are out of his sight."

This depends greatly on your state. Here in the People's Republic of Massachusetts, it's terrible advice. I know someone who did this, and he got the full felony stop treatment. The only time you should mention it to a LEO here is if there's a chance he's going to see the gun. Obviously being surprised by a gun is worse than seeing your license first, but not knowing about it at all is the way to go if possible.

Anonymous said...

Hmm, I know for a fact that in Oregon, your CCW permit status is linked to DMV records and the LEO will know you have a carry permit as soon as he runs your driver's license.

I have a police scanner and hear all the time, "Driver X is valid, current insurance and has CCW permit."

I admit I don't know about the laws in Mass. but here, it's best to show the LEO your carry status face to face so he doesn't have to walk back to your rig thinking you didn't WANT him to know.

Like I said, since I've had my permit, I've been pulled over twice for speeding and the LEO let me off with a warning and said "thankyou" for letting him know both times. I even offered one time if he wished to hold onto the weapon for the duration of the stop and he smiled and said "No, that won't be neccessary."

In any event, study the laws in your home state and use good judgement.

zeeke42 said...

"In any event, study the laws in your home state and use good judgement."

Absolutely agree. I forgot to mention in my post that in some states notification is legally required. I know Utah is one. In that case, it's for any interaction with a LEO.

Anonymous said...

here in NC, i am legally required to inform a LEO if i am carrying... even still, i would consider it common courtesy to inform him anyways... one thing ive learned about dealing with cops... dont be an ass

Anonymous said...

Here it is December 31 2009 and nothing yet