I tend to agree since most of the gun crime in Chicago occurs in predominantly über poor inner city communities. There are decent people living in these neighborhoods, but being that they are impoverished localities, the good folks will be effectively priced out of being able to carry legally. Also, (and my memory is a little vague on this) Didn't either Cook County or Chicago pretty much make it nearly impossible for inner city folks to attend the training required to get a FOID card by outlawing ranges within them? So, aside from the financial hurdle, the restrictions against carrying on public transportation as part of the State Law means that many Chicago residents who rely on busses and CTS are pretty much screwed with being able to attend the 16 hours of required training as well.
Chicago and Cook county will continue to be war zones and the fact that the relaxation of gun laws has little to no effect will be a soap box for the progressives and gun grabbers to stand on. (By design, I suspect)
You don't need training for a FOID, but if you are a Chicago resident, you do need training for their separate Chicago Firearms License. You ARE correct though, Chicago has outlawed shooting ranges in city limits so if you are someone who doesn't have a vehicle, you have to figure out some way to get to the suburbs to get to the range.
If this bill becomes law, to have a gun as a Chicago resident and legally be able to carry it, you will need:
1. Illinois FOID card: $10/10 years.
2. Training course for Chicago permit: $100.
3. Chicago Firearms Permit: $100/3 years.
4. Registration of handgun with Chicago: $15
5. Training for IL CCW: $150.
6. IL CCW Fee: $150.
So, all together, to be a resident of Chicago and own and carry a hangun it would cost you $525 initially, and another $325 when you have to renew both your Chicago Permit and your IL CCW.
I don't know how this can pass Consitutional muster!