Concealed Carry bill advances in House

This year's concealed-carry bill is advancing in the Illinois House of Representatives and is scheduled for a Third Reading. The Bill, HB 0148, picked up two additional sponsors on April 12th.

To see the progress since it was introduced on January 13, go to http://www.ilga.gov/ and then enter HB 0148 in the search box on the left side.

The bill now has 40 co-sponsors in the House, including Mike Tryon.

Notably absent are Rep. Jack Franks (D-63rd) and Mark Beaubien (R-52nd).

Call them today and ask them to support this bill. It has been proven that crime goes down, when a citizenry can be armed. You don't have to carry. If you are getting robbed or car-jacked or shot at, you will be glad if a law-abiding, armed citizen is near you.

Rep. Jack Franks (815) 334-0063
Rep. Mark Beaubien (847) 487-5252

Ask them to co-sponsor the bill and to vote in favor of it when it reaches the House floor for a vote.

If you know other State Representatives, regardless of whether they are for or against, call them and ask their support.

SIGN THIS PETITION: On the website of the leader of the concealed-carry initiative in Illinois, Rep. Brandon Phelps (Harrisburg, Ill.) is a petition that can be downloaded and printed. Go to http://www.brandonphelps.com/ Do this now. The Third Reading of HB 0148 may be this month, or it might be in May.