Suburban supporters cheer concealed carry ruling; opponents want appeal(IL)

dailyherald.com ^ | 11 December, 2012 | Mike Riopell

[marktwain]

With a federal court ruling Tuesday possibly paving the way for those in Illinois to carry concealed weapons, some suburban officials are pushing to overturn the decision while others are now figuring out how a new law would work.

The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals said Tuesday in a 2-1 opinion that state lawmakers have 180 days to write a new law that legalizes concealed carry in Illinois.

State Rep. Ed Sullivan, a Mundelein Republican, called the ruling “historic” and said now the sides have to negotiate what kinds of fees, training and restrictions a concealed carry law in Illinois should include.

“Those of us that support the Second Amendment are glad this came down, finally,” Sullivan said.

But some suburban opponents haven’t given up on the courts.

“First of all, I hope they appeal it,” said state Sen. Terry Link, a Waukegan Democrat. “Let’s get a true ruling on it.”

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan didn’t commit either way to appealing the decision or leaving it alone.

“The court gave 180 days before its decision will be returned to the lower court to be implemented,” said Madigan spokeswoman Maura Possley. “That time period allows our office to review what legal steps can be taken and enables the legislature to consider whether it wants to take action.”

Supporters of concealed carry, though, say opponents might be hesitant to appeal because a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Illinois’ case could loosen other states’ restrictions nationwide. Illinois is the only state that doesn’t now allow people to carry concealed weapons in some form.

As for the details of how concealed carry would work here, lawmakers return to Springfield in early January for their regular spring session and could address the issue then.

[marktwain]

The Chicago machine has shown complete arrogance in ignoring the Constitution. I expect an appeal. There is the possibility that the legislature will pass a law with enough votes to override a governor Quinn veto as well. That could moot an appeal.

[Flintlock]

Kain’t have them there white mo-fos shooting back, now can we!

[Flintlock]

Kain’t have them there white mo-fos shooting back, now can we!

[Graybeard58]

And this from a supporter:

what kinds of fees, training and restrictions a concealed carry law in Illinois should include.

Where did he find all of that in the 2A?

[SERKIT]

Don’t worry. ILL-ANNOY has plenty of time to screw this up. This MAY be an actual test of the RahmFather-Madiganistan-Quinnoccio three-legged stool of control. (In this case, think of “stool” in the scatalogical/political context.)

[ThunderSleeps]

Any time you run into someone who is anti gun ask then three simple things. One, do they understand the second amendment guarantees an inalienable right, not grants it. Two, why are they trying to impose their well on others, how would they like it if we imposed our will on them on some issue. (ie viva freedom and liberty to decide for ourselves). Three, why do they hate their fellow man and wish pain, suffering, and death upon them? (studies show that cc and shall-issue policies reduce violent crime) Anti gun types are simply dangerously ignorant or equally dangerously controlling and anti freedom.

[JimRed]

Illinois is the only state that doesn’t now allow people to carry concealed weapons in some form.

Don't get your hopes up, Illinois gun owners. They'll probably pull a "Jersey" on you, requiring that you prove a "need" to carry. But unless you are a LEO or RAT connected, the proof will never be sufficient.