So, if Illinois offers Concealed Carry, but it is almost impossible to actually acquire, if I, a CC carrying person from KY visit Illinois, I need only read up on the rules for conceal carriers in Illinois and I’m good to go if this passes?
That would sure tick off Illinois (not to mention NJ).
I like it.
Through the equal protection clause, as was used to justify gay marriage, ALL states would have to offer CCW as an option, and likely shall-issue CCW at that.
Illinois has had legal concealed carry for two years now and, despite predictions to the contrary, the sky has not fallen. Permits cost $150 and are valid for five years, while non-resident permits can be obtained for $300.
The 16-hour training requirement is extensive as Right-To-Carry states go, but Illinois does have strong self-defense laws. The law has a preemption element, so cities cannot opt-out.
Illinois resident permits are recognized in 25 states.
In my CCW class years ago, the instructor told me that if was driving through Illinois the safest thing to do was stop at the state line, put my firearm in the trunk, and get it back out after I crossed the line again.
Hope this changes.