Posted on 04/18/2017 5:46:19 AM PDT by rellimpank
The people who think the Second Amendment phrase “well-regulated” means “not regulated at all” are back.
This time, they’re pushing a dangerous idea called “concealed carry reciprocity” that would allow people who get concealed gun carry permits in states that have absolutely no restrictions to carry those hidden, loaded guns anywhere in the country.
That means a state such as Illinois could no longer draw a line and refuse to give concealed carry permits to people convicted of violent misdemeanors, substance abusers, repeat drunken drivers or who have severe mental health issues. Under the U.S. House version of a proposed law being considered in Congress, all those folks could simply get a permit from another state — one with much looser restrictions — sometimes just by mailing away for one. Twelve states require no permit at all.
Moreover, Illinois requires 16 hours of training and a valid Firearms Owner Identification Card before someone can get a concealed carry permit. The training ensures that those who carry hidden guns understand the laws. But why would anyone go through all of that if they could mail away for a permit instead?
(Excerpt) Read more at chicago.suntimes.com ...
“Well regulated” has nothing to do with regulations.
Similar to “democrat” and “democratic”. No relationship whatsoever.
I hadn’t heard that Steve Stephens was a ccw holder in Ohio. He doesn’t seem the type at all.
“Well-regulated” meant well-drilled, well-armed, and ready to go at all times. The concept of depriving any munition from freemen was ridiculous.
16 hours? That's crazy.
It’s 16 hours out of your time and 200 bucks of your money that is entirely unnecessary. I do support training to prove competence with a firearm, but I think that more than 4 or at the outside, 8 hours, is indefensible. All this for a RIGHT.
The Chicago Sum-Times once again shows it’s questionable journalism and why it’s circulation is rapidly dwindling.
It's those damn commas again!
The Militia is well regulated not the Arms!
Exactly, and it will cost almost $2000 to get the permit.
Illinois’ democrat legislators are actively suppressing poor peoples’ ability to defend themselves.
yikes....is it a right if there are qualifying strings attached ?
It is the last 4 words that are the teeth of the 2A.
When the truth doesn't work for them, they have nothing but lies and misdirection to fall back on.
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As if you/we expected anything new?
Only a Socialist, Democrat @sshat, but I repeat myself, would posit that ‘well-regulated’ (in their definition of the word) and ‘shall NOT be infringed’ can exist in the same sentence w/o negation.
Bring in the Princess Bride guy!
SPOILERS: ‘well-regulated’ doesn’t mean what you think it means, dip-sh!t (not YOU you, R., them /s)
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