Gray Peterson
Founder's Club Member - Moderator
Let's see;
For the "privilege " of carrying concealed for three years in Illinois, the cost is:
After three years the permit fee drops to $75....
- Training costs
- Fingerprinting cost
- Color photo cost
- Travel expenses for above
- $100 permit
Versus no carry at all, it's a godsend for those in that state who have been unable to lawfully carry in any form in that state in decades. Remember, Wisconsin has had open carry for the last 135 years. Illinois has had nothing. You need to also look at the limitations of the Illinois State constitution. If there isn't the votes for constitution carry, there isn't the votes for constitution carry. Illinois situation is not Wisconsin's.
The Illinois lawmakers seem more interested in actually fixing the problem of carry in some manner, versus Wisconsin lawmakers, who seemed more interested in causing a bunch of drama first before taking on "social issues". Mark my words: You folks will still have CCW banned in January 1st, 2012, you will have a Democratic Senate, and Governor Walker and the Lt. Governor will be recalled and replaced with Tom Barrett. Count on it.