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Call to Action!
HB1016 HFA 1 Gun Dealer Licensing Act
Witness Slips and Phone Calls Needed
On May 11, 2016, Amendment 1 was filed on HB1016 Safety Tech, proposing to create the Gun Dealer Licensing Act. In typical fashion the anti-gunners filed this amendment after the House had adjourned for the day, when they thought no one was watching.
Make no mistake, Representative Willis' timing was calculated to hide one of the most onerous assaults on gun rights seen in Illinois for years. Hiding their intent is the method preferred by those hoping to eliminate your rights, particularly the group Americans for Responsible Solutions, and legislators who associate with them.
We believe there is a chance similar language will be filed on another bill and will remain vigilant during the coming days. Today, we ask you to file witness slips and make phone calls opposing the known threat - House Amendment 1 (HFA1) to HB1016 Gun Dealer Licensing. As you do so, be alert for any additional Calls to Action that may be required.
HB1016, if allowed to become law, will add layer upon layer of red tape to the process of selling firearms, red tape meant not to make society safer but designed to drive gun dealers out of business.
HB1016 stipulates that:
> Dealers must obtain permission from the local sheriff to operate their business by obtaining a statement that they are in compliance with all law
> Applicants must disclose their Social Security number
> Nonresidents may not obtain a dealer license or employee license, and cannot work in a gun store
> Family members may not participate in the family business if under age 21
> In the ultimate circular logic, applicants for a license must first have 5 years licensee experience and pass a written exam
> Employees must be licensed in the same way doctors and lawyers are licensed, including continuing education on subjects still to be defined
> Employees will be registered with the State
> Any person accused of conducting "unlicensed business" is defined as a licensee for the purpose of enforcement, investigation, and hearings
> Any person selling more than 8 firearms can be retroactively considered a dealer
> A licensee shall not be issued to locations within 500 feet of a school, preschool, or day-care facility, eliminating all possibility of gun stores in Chicago
> License fees are not limited by law
> Branch locations are forbidden without prior approval
> Penalties range as high as $10,000 for each offense, even a first offense. Penalties must be paid within 60 days with no provision for a stay pending appeal
> Unlimited, harassing examinations of records are allowed
> Establishment of a Gun Dealer Licensing Board, similar to the Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board which has been the source of so many problems
> Inclusion on the Board of an anti-gun advocacy group member
> By inference, local anti-gun ordinance is codified into State Statute
> Undefined anti-theft measures are required, beyond those already implemented by the dealer
> Creation of a video record of every sale, available for inspection by State and Federal authorities, which translates to firearm registration
> Failure to live up to "social justice" requirements is a violation of the Act
> A license may be summarily suspended, without a hearing, if suspension is deemed to be in the public interest
Please file slips against this bill now!
Witness Slip
I. IDENTIFICATION: Enter your personal information. Enter "NA" for the Firm/Business or Agency and Title fields unless you are officially representing an organization.
II. REPRESENTATION: Enter "Myself" unless representing an organization.
III. POSITION: Unless instructed otherwise for a particular bill leave the description field at its default value "Original Bill". Indicate your position by selecting the "Proponent" or "Opponent" radio button.
IV. TESTIMONY: Select the "Record of Appearance Only" radio button.
If filing manually, complete the Captcha challenge and agree to the ILGA Terms of Agreement.
Then click Create Slip.
Oppose
HB1016 HFA1 - Gun Dealer Licensing Act - OPPONENT
In addition to witness slips, your State Representatives must be told that you oppose the kind of process that runs afoul of the "open government" we all desire. They must know that Illinoisans do not support their efforts to drive gun dealers out of business - that we don't appreciate them taking their orders from out-of-town gun control groups.
They must hear this from YOU!
Please begin calling your Representatives now. Tell them to vote against HB1016 and any other, similar legislation that may be filed.
Witness slips can be tracked here: Witness Slip Information
Call to Action!
HB1016 HFA 1 Gun Dealer Licensing Act
Witness Slips and Phone Calls Needed
On May 11, 2016, Amendment 1 was filed on HB1016 Safety Tech, proposing to create the Gun Dealer Licensing Act. In typical fashion the anti-gunners filed this amendment after the House had adjourned for the day, when they thought no one was watching.
Make no mistake, Representative Willis' timing was calculated to hide one of the most onerous assaults on gun rights seen in Illinois for years. Hiding their intent is the method preferred by those hoping to eliminate your rights, particularly the group Americans for Responsible Solutions, and legislators who associate with them.
We believe there is a chance similar language will be filed on another bill and will remain vigilant during the coming days. Today, we ask you to file witness slips and make phone calls opposing the known threat - House Amendment 1 (HFA1) to HB1016 Gun Dealer Licensing. As you do so, be alert for any additional Calls to Action that may be required.
HB1016, if allowed to become law, will add layer upon layer of red tape to the process of selling firearms, red tape meant not to make society safer but designed to drive gun dealers out of business.
HB1016 stipulates that:
> Dealers must obtain permission from the local sheriff to operate their business by obtaining a statement that they are in compliance with all law
> Applicants must disclose their Social Security number
> Nonresidents may not obtain a dealer license or employee license, and cannot work in a gun store
> Family members may not participate in the family business if under age 21
> In the ultimate circular logic, applicants for a license must first have 5 years licensee experience and pass a written exam
> Employees must be licensed in the same way doctors and lawyers are licensed, including continuing education on subjects still to be defined
> Employees will be registered with the State
> Any person accused of conducting "unlicensed business" is defined as a licensee for the purpose of enforcement, investigation, and hearings
> Any person selling more than 8 firearms can be retroactively considered a dealer
> A licensee shall not be issued to locations within 500 feet of a school, preschool, or day-care facility, eliminating all possibility of gun stores in Chicago
> License fees are not limited by law
> Branch locations are forbidden without prior approval
> Penalties range as high as $10,000 for each offense, even a first offense. Penalties must be paid within 60 days with no provision for a stay pending appeal
> Unlimited, harassing examinations of records are allowed
> Establishment of a Gun Dealer Licensing Board, similar to the Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board which has been the source of so many problems
> Inclusion on the Board of an anti-gun advocacy group member
> By inference, local anti-gun ordinance is codified into State Statute
> Undefined anti-theft measures are required, beyond those already implemented by the dealer
> Creation of a video record of every sale, available for inspection by State and Federal authorities, which translates to firearm registration
> Failure to live up to "social justice" requirements is a violation of the Act
> A license may be summarily suspended, without a hearing, if suspension is deemed to be in the public interest
Please file slips against this bill now!
Witness Slip
I. IDENTIFICATION: Enter your personal information. Enter "NA" for the Firm/Business or Agency and Title fields unless you are officially representing an organization.
II. REPRESENTATION: Enter "Myself" unless representing an organization.
III. POSITION: Unless instructed otherwise for a particular bill leave the description field at its default value "Original Bill". Indicate your position by selecting the "Proponent" or "Opponent" radio button.
IV. TESTIMONY: Select the "Record of Appearance Only" radio button.
If filing manually, complete the Captcha challenge and agree to the ILGA Terms of Agreement.
Then click Create Slip.
Oppose
HB1016 HFA1 - Gun Dealer Licensing Act - OPPONENT
In addition to witness slips, your State Representatives must be told that you oppose the kind of process that runs afoul of the "open government" we all desire. They must know that Illinoisans do not support their efforts to drive gun dealers out of business - that we don't appreciate them taking their orders from out-of-town gun control groups.
They must hear this from YOU!
Please begin calling your Representatives now. Tell them to vote against HB1016 and any other, similar legislation that may be filed.
Witness slips can be tracked here: Witness Slip Information
