In order to participate in the GunBroker Member forums, you must be logged in with your GunBroker.com account. Click the sign-in button at the top right of the forums page to get connected.
SAF SUES ILLINOIS OVER BAN ON CARRYING GUNS FOR SE
sovereignman
Member Posts: 544 ✭✭✭
SAF SUES ILLINOIS OVER BAN ON CARRYING GUNS FOR SELF-DEFENSE
For Immediate Release: 5/13/2011
"This is not" spam. Get involved.
Please support SAF and the Second Amendment Foundation. Thank you.
BELLEVUE, WA - The Second Amendment Foundation has filed suit in federal court in Illinois, challenging the state's complete prohibition on the carrying of firearms in public for the purpose of self-defense.
The lawsuit alleges that Illinois statutes that completely ban the carrying of handguns for self-defense are "inconsistent with the Second Amendment." Joining SAF are two private citizens, Michael Moore of Champaign and Charles Hooks of Percy. Named as defendants are Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and State Police Superintendent Patrick Keen. SAF is represented by attorneys David Jensen and David Sigale. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois.
"Illinois is currently the only state in the country that imposes a complete prohibition on the carrying of firearms for personal protection by its citizens," said SAF Executive Vice President Alan Gottlieb. "The state legislature recently stopped, by a thin margin, a concealed carry measure. After the 2008 Heller ruling and last year's McDonald ruling against the City of Chicago that incorporated the Second Amendment to the states, one would think that Illinois lawmakers would act quickly to comply with court decisions and the constitution."
"Illinois is the only state in the country that completely prohibits its citizens from carrying guns for self-defense," Jensen added. "It is incredible that this situation has persisted even in light of the Supreme Court's rulings in Heller and McDonald, and we look forward to vindicating the rights of the people of Illinois."
The lawsuit insists this case is not an attempt to force Illinois into some regulatory scheme, but only to clarify that the state's current regulatory ban on firearms carry is impermissible under the Second Amendment.
"Every other state has some kind of regulatory scenario," Gottlieb noted. "Even in Wisconsin, where there is no concealed carry statute, the state attorney general has recognized that open carry is legal. Only Illinois makes it statutorily impossible for average private citizens to carry firearms for self-defense.
For Immediate Release: 5/13/2011
"This is not" spam. Get involved.
Please support SAF and the Second Amendment Foundation. Thank you.
BELLEVUE, WA - The Second Amendment Foundation has filed suit in federal court in Illinois, challenging the state's complete prohibition on the carrying of firearms in public for the purpose of self-defense.
The lawsuit alleges that Illinois statutes that completely ban the carrying of handguns for self-defense are "inconsistent with the Second Amendment." Joining SAF are two private citizens, Michael Moore of Champaign and Charles Hooks of Percy. Named as defendants are Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and State Police Superintendent Patrick Keen. SAF is represented by attorneys David Jensen and David Sigale. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois.
"Illinois is currently the only state in the country that imposes a complete prohibition on the carrying of firearms for personal protection by its citizens," said SAF Executive Vice President Alan Gottlieb. "The state legislature recently stopped, by a thin margin, a concealed carry measure. After the 2008 Heller ruling and last year's McDonald ruling against the City of Chicago that incorporated the Second Amendment to the states, one would think that Illinois lawmakers would act quickly to comply with court decisions and the constitution."
"Illinois is the only state in the country that completely prohibits its citizens from carrying guns for self-defense," Jensen added. "It is incredible that this situation has persisted even in light of the Supreme Court's rulings in Heller and McDonald, and we look forward to vindicating the rights of the people of Illinois."
The lawsuit insists this case is not an attempt to force Illinois into some regulatory scheme, but only to clarify that the state's current regulatory ban on firearms carry is impermissible under the Second Amendment.
"Every other state has some kind of regulatory scenario," Gottlieb noted. "Even in Wisconsin, where there is no concealed carry statute, the state attorney general has recognized that open carry is legal. Only Illinois makes it statutorily impossible for average private citizens to carry firearms for self-defense.
Comments
Now if they can keep the NRA from butting in. Expect a "You can exercise your 2nd amendment privilege, after completing an NRA course" or some such nonsense before it is over.
It is always good to get their name out there so folks can take a look.
Thank you,
Don
Brad Steele
http://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2725293/posts
Just a follow up on the Rand Paul Amendment and 4473's. Damn the Democrats. http://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2725293/posts
Something to think about, sovereignman:
Of the 72 YEAs, 40 were Republican.
Of the 23 NAYs, 4 were Republican.
Respect for freedom is not party specific.
http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=112&session=1&vote=00084#position
Brad Steele
quote:Originally posted by sovereignman
Just a follow up on the Rand Paul Amendment and 4473's. Damn the Democrats. http://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2725293/posts
Something to think about, sovereignman:
Of the 72 YEAs, 40 were Republican.
Of the 23 NAYs, 4 were Republican.
Respect for freedom is not party specific.
http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=112&session=1&vote=00084#position
In history republicans tend to believe in smaller government which relates to more freedom. There are many RHINOS in the bush.
quote:Originally posted by Don McManus
quote:Originally posted by sovereignman
Just a follow up on the Rand Paul Amendment and 4473's. Damn the Democrats. http://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2725293/posts
Something to think about, sovereignman:
Of the 72 YEAs, 40 were Republican.
Of the 23 NAYs, 4 were Republican.
Respect for freedom is not party specific.
http://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_lists/roll_call_vote_cfm.cfm?congress=112&session=1&vote=00084#position
In history republicans tend to believe in smaller government which relates to more freedom. There are many RHINOS in the bush.
Well, looks like history is just that. History.
The R beside their name doesn't mena they belive in the constitution OR being conservative.
They rely on the ignorance, just like the democrat, to keep the votes coming in.
Actual case files in Illinois.
The Second Amendment Foundation looks like they're the ones who will get my support and ... my cash.
I'm looking for a legitimate gun rights organization that actually stands up for the 2nd Amendment instead of watering it down/negotiating it away like the NRA does.
The Second Amendment Foundation looks like they're the ones who will get my support and ... my cash.
Check out Gun Owners of Ameica. None are perfect but GOA has my vote for now.