A deal has been made that is endorsed by speaker of the house Madigan so no doubt in my mind it will become law. It has a lot to hate and a few things to like but is better than the alternative. Appears the alternitives are a bill by Branden Phelps one of the leaders in our fight or a bill by Raoul who hates guns. It is "shall issue, statewide premption, no local laws to prevent carry." But; no reprocrity although there will be non-resident available, 16 hours of training, five year permit for $150 resident, $300 non resident."
You may find out what a lot of people are saying at gunssavelife.com or go to illinoiscarry.com. Am I happy, no but it is a lot better than we have now. What happened? Yes, we thought we could either get a good bill or carry on a FOID next month. Our supposed allies including my own democratic senator (NRA "A" rated) is one of several who folded up like a cheap suit when it got tough. Madigan runs the state and controls the purse strings to all the democratic campain money. Madigan has more power in this state than even I can imagine. Jim.
You may find out what a lot of people are saying at gunssavelife.com or go to illinoiscarry.com. Am I happy, no but it is a lot better than we have now. What happened? Yes, we thought we could either get a good bill or carry on a FOID next month. Our supposed allies including my own democratic senator (NRA "A" rated) is one of several who folded up like a cheap suit when it got tough. Madigan runs the state and controls the purse strings to all the democratic campain money. Madigan has more power in this state than even I can imagine. Jim.