Tuesday, June 18, 2013

McHenry County - concealed carry OK?

Will McHenry County be the first county in northern Illinois to join southern Illinois counties in recognizing concealed carry?

Macon County officials are crafting regulations to allow concealed carry in the county, State’s Attorney Jay Scott said.

What would it take for us to join Tazewell, Madison, Randolph and other counties where the State's Attorneys are saying that they "would not prosecute people who carry a firearm outside their home if that person is legally allowed to possess a weapon."

Will Lou Bianchi jump on this bandwagon?

Such statements do not change Illinois law. Police, deputies and troopers might still write tickets. The scope is probably very narrow. But the State's Attorneys are saying they won't prosecute in certain cases. It's not a guarantee or a get-out-of-jail-free card.

Contact the office of Lou Bianchi and tell him that you'd like him to join these down-state colleagues and give us the privilege of defending ourselves outside our homes. Email him now at statesattorney@co.mchenry.il.us

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