Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Gov. Pat Quinn on Concealed Carry

via Mokena Patch

According to The Huffington Post, the Illinois House voted against the measure Thursday, following months of heated debate. The bill received 65 "yes" votes, but needed 71, a supermajority, to pass. Supermajorities are necessary for measures that would limit the regulatory powers of local municipalities.

The plan would have allowed residents to carry guns after passing a background check and completing eight hours of training, according to Illinois Statehouse News. Licensed gun holders would be prohibited from bringing guns to certain public places, such as government buildings, airports and schools.

Earlier last week, Gov. Pat Quinn threatened to veto the bill if it were to come across his desk.

"The concept of concealed, loaded hand guns in the possession of private citizens does not enhance public safety, on the contrary it increases danger for everyday people as they go about their lives," Quinn said in the Statehouse News.
Do you think eight hours of training is sufficient to achieve the level of gun proficiency necessary to carry a concealed weapon responsibly? I certainly don't. I think the governor said it exactly right.

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