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[State Rep. Aaron] Schock proposes concealed-carry bill
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| Last Edited | COSDem Jan 27, 2008 01:55pm |
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| Media | Newspaper - State Journal-Register: Springfield, IL |
| News Date | Thursday, January 24, 2008 07:00:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | Carrying a concealed firearm would be legal in Illinois under legislation state Rep. Aaron Schock, R-Peoria, has proposed.
Schock, a congressional candidate, recently introduced the Family and Personal Protection Act, which would require individuals to complete a training course in handgun use, safety and marksmanship before they could receive a permit to carry a concealed firearm in the state.
The proposed legislation, House Bill 4544, also would require an applicant to be at least 21 years old. Anyone convicted of a felony or with a history of mental illness, addiction or habitual alcohol use would be prohibited from obtaining a permit.
“I believe we are behind the times in being one of the last few states in the country to do this,” Schock said. “There have been a number of constituents that have contacted my office wanting to carry a firearm for their own personal protection. When states have implemented the conceal-carry law, their crime rate has decreased. |
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