HB48 Defeated – Franks voted Yes

House Bill 48 was defeated in the Illinois House of Representatives today. This bill would have required private handgun transfers, even between Illinois FOID cardholders, to be conducted through Federal Firearms Licensees. For a fee, of course. Probably for several fees and charges.

The vote was 55-60-1.

How did Rep. Jack Franks (D-63rd) vote? Jack voted for HB 48.

This vote explains several things to me.

The gushiness of Jack’s Woodstock employee in proclaiming Jack’s “pro-gun” stance that isn’t that at all. It further explains Jack’s unwillingness to explain his position against concealed carry in Illinois.

Jack just does not trust honest gun owners. This is the bottom line. Jack does not have the faith in his fellow human beings that I do. Well, in the honest ones, anyway.

For $35.00 anyone can be a member of the NRA. You don’t have to subscribe to its policies or platform. You can spend your $35 and then try to fool your constituents by saying you are “a member of the NRA” and trying to avoid answering a direct question about gun owner rights.

The sheriffs in Illinois have finally awakened to the fact that concealed carry does reduce crime. Will the police chiefs of Illinois follow?

If McHenry County residents want Illinois to join the other 40+ states that permit law-abiding and qualified residents to carry concealed weapons, I guess we are going to have to “retire” Jack and elect a different State Rep from the 63rd District.

When is the next election?