Our group is in full support of Democrat John Bradley's bill, and I hope most of his Illinois party members are with him!
From http://www.mariondaily.com/news/x545167231/Bradley-Introduces-Concealed-Carry-Law
Springfield, Ill. -
State Rep. John Bradley, D-Marion, recently introduced House Bill 245, creating the Family and Personal Protection Act, which establishes statewide uniform standards for the issuance of permits to carry concealed firearms in Illinois.
“Forty-eight states have some form of concealed carry and it is time Illinoisans have the right to better defend themselves and their property,” Bradley, a longtime supporter of the Second Amendment, said. “Illinois needs to catch up with the rest of the nation. Responsible gun owners deserve the right to protect themselves and their families.”
House Bill 245 authorizes the Illinois State Police to issue concealed firearms permits to applicants who meet a stringent set of qualifications. A person is eligible to carry and conceal a firearm if he or she is: at least 21 years old; a resident of Illinois for the past six months and a permanent U.S. resident; has not been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year; does not demonstrate a lack of mental capacity according to Illinois State Police records; and does not have a problem with substance abuse. In addition, those seeking a concealed carry permit must complete firearms and deadly use of force training.
Under the proposal, concealed firearms will not be allowed inside police stations, prisons, government offices, courthouses, bars, airports, schools, riverboats, amusement parks, arenas, stadiums and churches.
On Election Day last fall, voters in Crawford, Effingham, Franklin, Greene, Jasper, Jefferson, Union, Ogle, Saline and Woodford counties approved referenda supporting the right of Illinoisans to carry defensive firearms.
“Our nation was founded upon the right to bear arms,” Bradley said. “I will continue to fight to uphold our Second Amendment rights that are endowed to all law-abiding citizens.”
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