CC in Illinois, getting ready

[Jhamblen86]

I'm just hope and pray to god that they don't screw us. If they only allow a certain mag capacity to be carried or revolvers only. I will still apply. It's a lot better than what we have now. Know what I mean?

 

[JaPes]

You don't need to worry, it will never happen. Three years ago the Supreme Court said Chicago residents could own handguns. Guess what, they still can't.

Chicago residents can own guns. I know some that do. The problem is that Chicago makes it hard to do. They need a permit, pass a special Chicago firearms permit course & range test, and buy guns off an approved list (similar to California). Magazine limit of 12 rounds.

There are no gun ranges or gun stores in the City of Chicago. That makes it difficult for some residents to meet all the requirements.

The thing is the way that the ruling was written, they have 180 days to enact legislation that regulates CCW. If they don't do that, then there are no rules and if you can legally possess a firearm (FOID card that is issued by the Illinois State Police), then you are permitted.

The first piece of legislation that was introduced by Brandon Phelps was a common sense piece that didn't include any absurd language such as $1,000,000 bonds or anything else.

If the Chicago democrats don't want to play ball on that type of legislation, then the Republicans and the pro-gun Democrats have said they will not pass anything that the upstaters radicals want. If they don't pass the legislation and it is signed then Option A kicks in. There also will be no "home rule" provisions so that the Chicago anti's can make up their own rules.

I hope this works out that way.

Why don't all you Illinois people get your Utah permits while you are waiting to see what happens?

Already did that but obviously it doesn't help in illinois.

Probably because since:

1. There is no provision for legal conceal carry in Illinois at all, out of state permit or not.

2. There are no laws on the books for conceal carry license/permit reciprocity with any other state.

3. When Illinois passes a conceal carry law, most likely it will state that Illinois residents must hold an Illinois CCW license/permit. I'm sure IL wouldn't want it's residents to avoid paying fees to the IL coffers.

I thought your legislature decided to double down and come up with an even more restrictive firearms law?

Yes they tried. It died in committee tonight.

Breaking: House Committee Abandons Gun Ban | GunsSaveLife.com

I'm just hope and pray to god that they don't screw us. If they only allow a certain mag capacity to be carried or revolvers only. I will still apply. It's a lot better than what we have now. Know what I mean?

I find it too coincidental that Feinstein's proposed Federal AWB V.2 and proposed Federal Magazine capacity limit laws are very similar to the legislation proposed in Illinois.

I think that the Leftist Democats tried to use Illinois (BHO's supposed "home" state) as a litmus test to gauge reaction to proposed Federal legislation.

The more restrictive Illinois legislation died in committee. Illinois residents still have to keep an eye on the proposed magazine capacity limiting legislation.

 

[JaPes]

To answer the OP's question...

Hello all, as some of you may have heard. Illinois is getting concealed carry, FINALLY. I'm looking for advice on what to consider, ie caliber, type of holster, gun, etc.. I'm familiar with revolvers, glocks, and 1911s.

I'm in the same boat as you. My advice is to handle every handgun that you think you can reasonably conceal on your body type/proportions. Pay attention to all the ergonomic differences. Which one feels best in the hand? Can you get to a range to rent a few and feel how they are in live fire?

I'm 6'1" and I weigh 320lbs, but am working on shrinking to 280lbs. I prefer my revolvers over all my pistol. I definutly want a S&W if I carry a revolver. My hands are rather large. I was considering a 357 with a 3" barrel. With a 38 as a BUG gun. What do you think? What else do I need to consider?

I'm 5'10, 244. I'm working on shrinking back down to 200-210. I'm facing the same challenges that you are facing.

If you're a revolver guy, go for it. You have the height & hands to carry a revolver. I used to own a Ruger LCR .357. Fun gun with .38's. Violent recoil with .357's. It always brought a smile to my face.

Have you narrowed down your choices in holsters? OWB/IWB?

For me, I have a Glock 26 Gen4 ready for whenever IL finally passes a CCW law. I've been eyeballing the Crossbreed Super Tuck. I'm considering putting a S&W Shield 9mm on order.