[marktwain]

"Trotter does have a permit to carry a handgun while working as a security guard and traveling to and from his job. Trotter had a valid firearm owner's identification card that listed his address as his Senate office at the state Capitol building rather than his South Shore home, sources said."

This is one way the politically connected elite get around the ban on concealed carry in Illinois.

[Thebaddog]

This is the Chicago Way for dopes.

[Steven Tyler]

Yep, just like when you are stopped for speeding, you “informally” tell the officer you have a police officer relative, or you accidentally show a receipt from a police charity fundraiser.
How many times is he given a pass with that state senate address? Always!

This time, someone wants him off the ballot for that safe seat

[Adder]

There is enough stupid oozing out of this case to fill a bucket.

OOO scarey...a clip of .25cal boo-lets...and an unloaded gun.

Pat the old ladies and strip search the babies...

Then split hairs over whether he “should” have had a gun...if his permit was valid...even tho the 2nd ammendment trumps all.

These people...

[Fully Awake DAV]

I still can’t figure out how he was carrying a clip of ammunition for a .25 caliber Barretta?

[dennisw]

Shazamm!!! He is a Democrat.

[MercedesB]

WWBCD?