Illinois wins the race for last place

I'll admit it. I'm a poor loser.

With Wisconsin's very likely passage of a concealed carry bill, Illinois now becomes the single state to prohibit law-abiding citizens from protecting themselves outside their homes. (And in Chicago, thanks to former Mayor Daley, "home" does not include the yard or garage. You have to be "in" your home, if you want to carry.)

The Wisconsin State Journal (Madison, Wisc.) reports the passage of a concealed carry bill by the Wisconsin State Assembly (68-27) (or what we in Illinois would call a House of Representatives). http://host.madison.com/wsj/news/local/govt-and-politics/article_77facad6-9c4a-11e0-bd18-001cc4c002e0.html

The bill heads to Gov. Walker's office for expected approval.

From that newspaper, "Wisconsin would become the 49th state to legalize the carrying of concealed guns.

"The legislation would require those who want to carry concealed firearms to obtain permits. It would allow people to carry concealed weapons in the state Capitol and other public buildings but not places like police stations and courthouses. Weapons also would be prohibited in buildings where posted notices bar them, and in places like Summerfest music festival at Milwaukee's lakefront.

"Backers say it will help people protect themselves; detractors worry that it could escalate tense situations in public."

Yep, I agree about the possibility of "tense situations". When some scumbag attempts to rob a person and suddenly finds himself facing a loaded firearm, yes, indeed; the situation will be tense.