Posted on 02/28/2006 5:42:10 AM PST by Sgt. Stryker
ISRA Press Release Cabela's Targeted by Latest Daley/Blagojevich Gun Control Scheme
SPRINGFIELD, Ill., Feb. 6 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The following was released today by the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA):
Chicago Mayor Richard Daley and Governor Rod Blagojevich have teamed up to push legislation designed to thwart plans by a major hunting/fishing retailer to open a superstore in suburban Chicago. The bill, HB4693, would make it nearly impossible for any law-abiding entity to engage in the lawful retail sale of firearms in the state.
Cabela's, based in Sidney, NE, recently announced plans to build a destination superstore in northwest suburban Hoffman Estates. The store would employ 400 people and feature a wide variety of gear to meet the needs of every outdoor sportsman. Of course, the retail sale of firearms would be a major component of the store's business.
Cabela's announcement comes at a time when Blagojevich and Daley are pulling out all stops end private firearm ownership in the state. Within recent weeks, their backers in the legislature have introduced several bills intended to suck the life out of the state's long standing heritage of safe and lawful firearm ownership. Included along with HB4693 is HB2414 -- a highly controversial bill that would ban gun collecting and competitive shooting.
"We feel bad for Cabela's and the people of Hoffman Estates," said ISRA Executive Director Richard Pearson. "The village has worked hard for 3 years to bring Cabela's to town. Just a few weeks ago, the village trustees voted unanimously to repeal the village's gun registration ordinance to facilitate Cabela's move. Hoffman Estates jumped ship, and Daley won't stand for that. Thus, we see the introduction of HB4693, which is a clear attempt to undo what the Hoffman Estates village trustees have accomplished. This is yet another example of Mayor Daley looking to extend his power and control beyond Chicago's city limits."
"If HB4693 passes into law, no businessperson in their right mind would want to go into, or even stay in, the retail firearms business," continued Pearson. "The fees, red tape, paperwork, and potential criminal liability associated with HB4693 would make the cost of compliance with the law unbearable. Already thin profit margins would be trimmed to near zero. It just wouldn't pay to stay in the retail firearms business -- and that's precisely the intent of this legislation."
"HB4693 and HB2414 constitute a double-pronged attack on lawful firearm ownership," said Pearson. "HB4693 would eliminate retail sales of firearms, and HB2414 would ban many, if not most of the firearms currently owned by law-abiding Illinois citizens. Of course, neither of these bills addresses the criminal use of firearms. But then again, Blagojevich and Daley are not about crime control, they're about banning guns."
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The ISRA is the state's leading advocate of safe, lawful, and responsible firearms ownership. For more than a century, the ISRA has represented the interests of over 1.5 million law- abiding Illinois firearm owners.
But aren't most of your local LEO's, being primarily downstate natives themselves, of the same mind as all you in the gainfully employed sector?
Got me there!
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That is certainly true.
bcso, I DO specifically remember when Oberweiss ran last election, he took HELL from the Papers and the Sallys in DuPage for his stance on Immigration. Of course the usual "He hates immigrants crap" they threw at him.
Remember the commercials (which I liked) about the filling of Soldier Field comparisons. He was attacked by everyone. Loved reading in the editorials of the Trib and Sun Times the aghast Mothers stating they were going to cancel their Milk Service because of his intolerance.
Sorry, as horrible as Blago as, I still think he wins. I don't know if Judy Baar is a lot better though. They all seem to be cut of the same cloth. Oberweiss might bringing something new to the table, the other (R)'s I must admit my ignorance regarding their character. I guess I'm more disappointed in the IL voter than anything else.
Even my conservative friends are all too "busy" to even send an email to any Public Figure.
Yes, Oberweis has some signs showing up around here in Clay County. I had a call doing a survey a week ago and it was so funny. The guy was very polite and ask what my priority would be in the next election etc. Then named candidates and ask who I would vote for. Topinka was the first choice then listing the others. I said Oberweis and the caller stuttered somewhat and then thanked me for participating. I'm guessing he wanted Topinka.
What's also interesting is that we've received no mailings at all except from Ron Gidwitz's campaign, and we've been getting those for months.
The only other campaign literature we've received has been for our local sheriff's race. Go figure!
Gary?, The murder Capitol of the U.S.? I think everyone there already owns a gun.
ummm... Ryan ran against Osama, er Obama, for the Senate seat that Fitzgerald vacated.
I certainly hope that firearms and ammunition manufacturers follow the lead of Ronnie Barrett.
Once police departments begin to learn that they can't purchase firearms or ammunition directly from the manufacturers or distributers, having to go through retail channels, maybe they'll begin to get the hint.
Mark
You are correct. My mistake.
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