Here in Illinois we are "allowed" to own guns, just not carry them. Visit this place some time:
Pekin Gun and Sporting Goods 281 Derby St Pekin, IL. (309) 347-6060
Be prepared to park on the street as the parking lot is always jammed full and has been that way since zero's first election.
I bought a pistol there about 5 years ago, it's a good sized place but was literally packed with customers.
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