Concealed Carry: Plainfield Reaction
A federal appeals court struck down Illinois’ ban on Tuesday. The Land of Lincoln is the only state to impose an outright ban on carrying a concealed weapon.
Gun-rights advocates scored a victory Tuesday when a federal appeals court struck down a state ban on carrying concealed weapons, calling it unconstitutional. Illinois is the only state to impose an outright ban on concealed carry. READ: COURT STRIKES DOWN ILLINOIS CONCEALED CARRY BAN "A right to bear arms thus implies a right to carry a loaded gun outside the home," Richard A. Posner of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals wrote in the majority opinion. "Today's ruling is a victory for all law-abiding citizens in Illinois and gun owners throughout the country," NRA executive vice president Wayne LaPierre told the Huffington Post. Get Plainfield news delivered straight to your inbox — sign up for the Patch newsletter. It’s unclear what …
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