concealed carry

Court Gives IL More Time for Concealed Carry Appeal

Todd Hatton and The Associated Press — Fri, 03 May 2013 19:47:16 +0000

The U.S. Supreme Court has given Illinois' attorney general more time to decide whether to appeal their ruling that the state's ban on the public possession of firearms is unconstitutional.

Attorney General Lisa Madigan now has until June 24 to ask the high court to hear the case.

Concealed Carry Measure Fails in Illinois House

Whitney Jones and The Associated Press — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:30:10 +0000

The Illinois House has defeated a proposal allowing the carrying of concealed guns in public.

The vote was 64-45 in favor of the bill. But it fell short of the needed 71 votes. A supermajority was necessary because the law would pre-empt the home-rule powers of several cities.

The legislation sponsored by Democratic Rep. Brandon Phelps would have required authorities to issue concealed-carry permits to anyone who passed background checks. Phelps used a legislative procedure that will allow him to recall the bill later for another vote.

Illinois House Erupts Over 'May Issue' Gun Bill

Whitney Jones and The Associated Press — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:27:58 +0000

The difficulty over how lawmakers will craft a law allowing public possession of guns in Illinois has been clearly demonstrated on the House floor.

After being goaded by a Democrat, a pro-gun Republican got upset during a debate yesterday on legislation that would let local law enforcement officials decide who gets a permit to carry concealed weapons.

Madigan: Supreme Court Pass on Guns Ripples in Illinois

Whitney Jones and The Associated Press — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:57:31 +0000

Attorney General Lisa Madigan says the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to stay out of the gun debate in New York will influence Illinois' concealed carry discussions.

The justices declined Monday to hear a challenge to a strict New York law making it difficult to get a license to carry a concealed handgun in public.

In Illinois, lawmakers are crafting guidelines for concealed carry after a federal appeals court said Illinois' ban was unconstitutional. It's the only state with a concealed carry ban nationwide. Lawmakers have until early June.

Illinois House Adds Phelps Fun-Carry Bill as Amendment

Whitney Jones — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:09:46 +0000

The Illinois House completed seven hours of debate on the contentious issue of public gun possession by adopting a comprehensive plan long pushed by advocates.

The vote in favor of Representative Brandon Phelps' amendment doesn't mean concealed-carry got House approval. Phelps’ plan was one of a dozen amendments to a concealed-carry bill a federal court says Illinois must adopt by June.

IL Faces Hard Decision with Gun Law

The Associated Press and Whitney Jones — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:00:18 +0000

The clock is ticking for Illinois legislators to come up with a law approving the concealed carry of weapons after a federal appellate court decided last week to throw out the state's ban on concealed guns. The legislature has 180 days to craft a new law and has the option of using a law already in place in one of the other 49 states.

Chicago Aldermen Fight Concealed Carry Ruling

The Associated Press and Whitney Jones — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 13:36:53 +0000

City officials throughout Illinois are urging the state to appeal a court decision that would throw out Illinois' ban on concealed carry weapons. A federal appeals court ruled earlier this week the state’s ban is unconstitutional. The court gave lawmakers 180 days to come up with a law legalizing concealed weapons.

House Passes Concealed Weapons for Prosecutors

Shelly Baskin and Associated Press — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:46:16 +0000

The Kentucky House has passed a measure giving retired prosecutors special privileges to carry concealed weapons anywhere in the Commonwealth. Representatives voted Monday for the measure now headed to the Senate. Democratic state Representative Bob Damron is sponsor of the bill extending to commonwealth's attorneys and county attorneys the same right already given to retired judges. The measure is intended to allow retired prosecutors to defend themselves if attacked. Kentucky already allows people to carry concealed weapons if they have permits to do so.