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Captplaid
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Despite its ban, Chicago tops the nation in confiscated firearms. Last year, Chicago police seized about 7,400 guns and received 6,000 at voluntary turn-ins. Over the past decade, Chicago police have confiscated an average of 10,800 guns per year. Chicago Police spokeswoman Monique Bond sees the high confiscation numbers as evidence that guns are ubiquitous here: "Anyone can get a gun," she says. "You can get a gun like you can get expensive sneakers." But she insists those statistics also reflect that law enforcement has been aggressively cracking down on guns in the city.
http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/March-2008/Bang/
http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/March-2008/Bang/
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July 12, 2010 2:36 PM | 22 Comments | UPDATED STORY
Chicago's newly minted handgun regulation law goes into effect today, less than a month after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the city's ban on handguns.
The new ordinance bans gun shops in Chicago and prohibits gun owners from stepping outside their homes, even onto their porches or in their garages, with a handgun.
"Our big thing is knowing who has weapons," Chicago Police Supt. Jody Weis. "Believe it or not, we are trying to make it as easy as possible for people to register their weapon."
The police department has posted forms and other information on permits and registration on its Web site, the superintendent said.
Lawsuits have already been filed by a man who wants to open a gun shop in Lincoln Park, by four residents and a gun sellers group. They claim the ordinance is unconstitutional.
The Supreme Court ruled in June that Americans have the right to have handguns for self-defense. The ruling effectively made the city's 28-year-old gun ban unenforceable.
Starting today, anyone who wants to get a handgun must obtain a Chicago firearm permit. People who have committed violent crimes, or have two or more convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, will not be allowed permits.
To apply for a gun permit, applicants must be 21 years old or older (or 18, with parents' permission), have a valid FOID card and an affidavit signed by a state-certified firearms instructor, among other requirements. The permit fee is $100, the permit itself expires in three years and the application must be submitted in person at police headquarters, 3510 S. Michigan Ave., though applicants were advised not to bring their weapons with them.
Key provisions of the ordinance include:
Firearm sales will be banned in the city.
Gun training totaling four hours in a classroom and an hour on a firing range will be required before getting a permit. But firing ranges are banned, so training must be completed outside Chicago.
To transport a gun, it will have to be "broken down," not immediately accessible, unloaded, and in a firearm case.
Firearms may be possessed only inside the dwelling. It will be illegal to have a gun in the garage, on porches or in the yard. Guns also will not be allowed in hotels, dorms and group-living facilities.
Permit-bearing owners also must individually register each gun they own within five days of purchase and are allowed to register only one handgun per 30-day period, Weis said. The registration fee is $15.
-- Staff report, Associated Press
Now that they have the Citizens under control, what are they going to do about the criminal eliment there?? I am sure all the gang bangers in Chicago are going to rush right in and register all those guns they have.[:D]
Shot & Killed: 435
Shot & Wounded: 2511
Total Shot: 2946
Total Homicides: 491
I know, its a stupid choice, but it ain't mine to make...
Where do I get a Chicago hot dog and a good deep dish pizza?
Any other suggestions?
Illinois would be a great state if it wasnt for Chicago and all the greedy buzzards in it, and the poor buzzards that cant get out. I dont think people understand land ownership, yes we may call a house built on a foundation dug out of dirt, but we (especially farmers) are custodians of this land, and dont truly own it.. (this was the philosophy of them godless injuns that we were so kind to run off). It really makes me sick to go into the city, and I havent done so for years...
The city of rockford is almost the same if not worse, the bad side of town with all the old abandoned factories needs a new purpose, why cant home depot, and lowes rehab one of those, really invest in the city... The river!!! The river walk in San Antonio TX is awesome, shops restaurants, hotels condos!!! cool boat rides where you can see the wonderful city... Does our state or the city of rockford do anything like that?? The old historic factories which produced nonstop for years, and were famous for their production and manufacturing ability in WWII. I am not a city dweller (although I kinda am now... Got a REALLY good deal on a house, and it is cheaper than renting. Not to mention I can hammer on any wall I want to, it was built in 1920 and has class). I do think it would be cool for people to develop those into condos... Talk about stimulating the economy..
Whatever what the hell do I know, Im just a beat up cheapskate whos been around the world a few times
When?
July 11th, 2008
11am-1pm
Where?
James R. Thompson Center
100 W. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60601
Suzanna Hupp of Texas guest speaker.
If you have any relatives or friends in Illinois, Please send them the information about the rally. Ask them to spread the word to others in Illinois as well. Its the first of its kind held in Chicago. It's across the block from city hall. Mayor Daily will not be pleased [}:)]
http://chicagorally.isra.org/