Illinois & Chicago gun laws

C0untZer0 · May 10, 2011, 08:22 AM

I think what really bothers me about the gun laws in Illinois and especially Chicago is that there is a lot more they could do to deal with actual criminals who use guns. But they really don't. There are so many examples of arrests where weapons are recovered but the weapons charges hardly ever make any significant impact on the case or the sentencing of the criminal.

On the other hand, Chicago will expend millions of dollars in legal fees, time & energy trying to crucify a guy from Indiana who was passing through the city with his gun in a closed & latched arm rest compartment in his car.

Davey · May 10, 2011, 08:38 AM

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C0untZer0 · May 10, 2011, 01:38 PM

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NWPilgrim · May 10, 2011, 04:26 PM

It is a lot easier and safer to go after ignorant, or negligent law-abiding citizens than street-wise, violent gangs and criminals.

My daughter and SIL just moved to IL and were dismayed at having to get a FOID card just to own guns and then how long it took for them to arrive. A citizen should not have to get permission from the State to own a firearm.

Davey · May 10, 2011, 05:37 PM

May have been down briefly. It's up 100%

Eagle Eye · May 11, 2011, 11:11 AM

You're from Indiana and passing through Chicago, eh? ...should have locked her in the trunk. LEO would not have looked there.....that is where the mob goons transport their loot.

May 10, 2011, 08:22 AM	#1
C0untZer0 Junior member Join Date: April 21, 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,555	Illinois & Chicago gun laws I think what really bothers me about the gun laws in Illinois and especially Chicago is that there is a lot more they could do to deal with actual criminals who use guns. But they really don't. There are so many examples of arrests where weapons are recovered but the weapons charges hardly ever make any significant impact on the case or the sentencing of the criminal. On the other hand, Chicago will expend millions of dollars in legal fees, time & energy trying to crucify a guy from Indiana who was passing through the city with his gun in a closed & latched arm rest compartment in his car.

May 10, 2011, 04:26 PM	#4
NWPilgrim Senior Member Join Date: September 29, 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,346	It is a lot easier and safer to go after ignorant, or negligent law-abiding citizens than street-wise, violent gangs and criminals. My daughter and SIL just moved to IL and were dismayed at having to get a FOID card just to own guns and then how long it took for them to arrive. A citizen should not have to get permission from the State to own a firearm. __________________ "The ultimate authority ... resides in the people alone. ... The advantage of being armed, which the Americans possess over the people of almost every other nation ... forms a barrier against the enterprises of ambition." - James Madison

May 11, 2011, 11:11 AM	#6
Eagle Eye Senior Member Join Date: March 10, 2011 Location: Kansas Posts: 178	C0untZerO You're from Indiana and passing through Chicago, eh? ...should have locked her in the trunk. LEO would not have looked there.....that is where the mob goons transport their loot.

May 10, 2011, 08:38 AM	#2
Davey Senior Member Join Date: August 2, 2010 Location: Not far enough from Chicago Posts: 394	If you haven't already join us at illinoiscarry.com.

May 10, 2011, 01:38 PM	#3
C0untZer0 Junior member Join Date: April 21, 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,555	Website is down http://www.illinoiscarry.com/

May 10, 2011, 05:37 PM	#5
Davey Senior Member Join Date: August 2, 2010 Location: Not far enough from Chicago Posts: 394	May have been down briefly. It's up 100%