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Illinois State Sen. Donne Trotter - Gun On Plane

Lord Sega

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State Sen. Donne Trotter Arrested For Trying To Take Gun On Plane

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Choice quotes (my comments in blue):

"Sen. Donne Trotter (D-Chicago) was charged with a felony count of attempting to board an aircraft with a [loaded] weapon, according to the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office. The charge carries a penalty of 1 to 3 years in jail." Oops.

"A police spokeswoman said Trotter is licensed to carry a weapon and has a valid Firearm Owner’s Identification card." Must be nice to be one of the special few.

Police Supt. Garry McCarthy said, “I don’t know why he would have a gun. If it’s a legal gun, he should know better than bringing it on a plane.” What the ... legal or illegal he should know better.

"During his time in the legislature, he has regularly been an anti-gun vote, and has opposed legislation that would allow for concealed carry in Illinois." Must really be nice to go against your own legislation to be one of the privileged.

"As for Trotter’s explanation that he forgot the gun was in his bag." This is understandable, BUT how are normal citizens prosecuted for the same crime of forgetting to clear their bags before packing for an airplane trip in Chicago? Are they let off with a warning or a slap on the wrist? I bet most innocent mistakes of forgetfulness end up doing most of the 1 to 3 years (and lifetime 2A ban).

Fellow members who are in (or closely watch) Chicago, Illinois and their draconian gun laws, do you have any recent (under 5 years) examples of similar cases (non-criminal, just having a handgun) and how much time they had to serve?

Any bets that this is plead down to a misdemeanor with no jail time, only a year or less of probation? Would a regular citizen get that?
 

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South Side resident Kevin Atchison, who voted for Trotter in the recent election, said Trotter’s arrest could hurt him if he continues to try to run for Jackson’s seat in Congress.

Ya think? Hahahahaha ... nice to see one get burned ... seems as if he does not want citizens to be able to bear arms but can himself ... another commie.

I'll call his office up and ask if he wants some $$ for his defense ... I'll send him a Canadian penny...COD of course.
 

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An anti-gunner arrested on a gun charge..... How much better can it get ? He had his chance to make his state less nazi-Germany like. You reap what you sow.
 

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State Sen. Donne Trotter Arrested For Trying To Take Gun On Plane

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Choice quotes (my comments in blue):

"Sen. Donne Trotter (D-Chicago) was charged with a felony count of attempting to board an aircraft with a [loaded] weapon, according to the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office. The charge carries a penalty of 1 to 3 years in jail." Oops.

"A police spokeswoman said Trotter is licensed to carry a weapon and has a valid Firearm Owner’s Identification card." Must be nice to be one of the special few.

Police Supt. Garry McCarthy said, “I don’t know why he would have a gun. If it’s a legal gun, he should know better than bringing it on a plane.” What the ... legal or illegal he should know better.

"During his time in the legislature, he has regularly been an anti-gun vote, and has opposed legislation that would allow for concealed carry in Illinois." Must really be nice to go against your own legislation to be one of the privileged.

"As for Trotter’s explanation that he forgot the gun was in his bag." This is understandable, BUT how are normal citizens prosecuted for the same crime of forgetting to clear their bags before packing for an airplane trip in Chicago? Are they let off with a warning or a slap on the wrist? I bet most innocent mistakes of forgetfulness end up doing most of the 1 to 3 years (and lifetime 2A ban).

Fellow members who are in (or closely watch) Chicago, Illinois and their draconian gun laws, do you have any recent (under 5 years) examples of similar cases (non-criminal, just having a handgun) and how much time they had to serve?

Any bets that this is plead down to a misdemeanor with no jail time, only a year or less of probation? Would a regular citizen get that?

The article is not clear, they say he is "licensed" to carry. Is he LEOSA certified or is he licensed under that politician carry law that dates back to the 1800's in Illinois?

Just curious. If he is licensed under the politician carry law, can it be revoked for trying to carry through the airport secure area even if he is not convicted?
 

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Trotter has been in the Illinois Assembly for 24 years. But while the company he claims employs him as a security guard, All Points Security and Detective Company, lists him as an employee, he never disclosed this employment on any of his campaign finance records. He is not answering questions about the second job. Neither is All Points.

Is he using the security guard job to get around the fact that there is no way to legally carry for "ordinary" citizens in Illinois?

stay safe.
 

WalkingWolf

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The way I understood it , he had a tan and a perc card for PI's and security guards. Here in Ill. that entails at least a 40 hour course and be employed as a PI or a armed guard.

A PI or guard can only carry while in performance of those duties and going to and from in Illinois.
 

jayspapa

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A PI or guard can only carry while in performance of those duties and going to and from in Illinois.

You are correct . The gun was unloaded and in his bag so as long as he had an FOID card , he was transporting legally till he entered the secure area and put it through the scanner.

I heard on the news tonight he tried to get the judge to throw the case out. Judge didn't see it his way.
 
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