It's been two years since five women were terrorized then brutally murdered in a Lane Bryant store in Tinley Park, IL. Even though the policeman answering the 911 call was just minutes away in the parking lot of the shopping center where the store was located, the murderer was able to brutally kill the women and leave the scene undetected.
It has been two more years that women in Illinois have been denied the right to protect themselves against such violence.
Two more years and how many more women have been beaten, robbed, sexually assaulted or murdered? Two more years from now - what will that number be?
Valinda Rowe, spokespeson for IllinoisCarry.com, says those questions should haunt every elected office holder, every law enforcement officer, and every law-abiding citizen in the state of Illinois.
Illinois is the last and only state that prohibits the carrying of firearms for self-defense. Forty-eight states have some form of law recognizing the carrying of concealed firearms. Wisconsin, does not have a law concerning the carrying of concealed firearms, but does recognize openly carrying a firearm for self-defense as legal.
An attempt to pass a carry law in the Illinois General Assembly was narrowly defeated several decades ago and has since been thwarted by the leadership in both chambers who maintain, in spite of the Tinley Park massacre and Chicago's horrific homicide numbers, that the issue is largely a downstate concern.
Ms. Rowe blasts the Illinois General Assembly leadership for not bringing the issue of personal self-defense for IL citizens to the floor for consideration. Ms. Rowe says, "I want every woman and man in this state to be outraged by what happened to those women in that store. I want the good citizens of IL to join me in Springfield to demand that not another two years go by before legislators pass a Right to Carry law.
Last March nearly 5,000 IL citizens attending Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day, known statewide as IGOLD, marched in Springfield to the State Capitol and called for immediate consideration of a carry law. That outcry has gone unheeded. Ms. Rowe, one of the organizers of the event, vows supporters of a carry law will return in even greater numbers this coming March 10th to demand legislators uphold the right of law-abiding citizens to protect themselves and their families. More information about the event can be found at IGOLD.isra.org.
Meanwhile, the Tinley Park murderer remains at large, free to commit other atrocities against a society that Ms. Rowe contends is rendered defenseless by politicians.
(Ms. Rowe is a certified firearms instructor and spokesperson for IllinoisCarry.com which is an online discussion and action forum dedicated to securing a Right to Carry law in Illinois). Valinda Rowe,
Pundits say the issue of carrying a firearm for personal protection is a geographical issue - a downstate issue. Some upstate legislators deny right to carry is a statewide issue and argue lllinois citizens north of I-80 have no interest in the right to carry a firearm for self-defense.
Without a doubt, they were proven wrong this past week when a standing room only crowd of 500+ citizens from all over McHenry County turned out in support of Right to Carry in Illinois!
Women and men crowded into the packed Lakemoor Banquet Hall, in Lakemoor, IL to show their support for the right to carry and to learn what they can do to push the Illinois legislators to pass a right carry law in Illinois. Those in attendance voiced their displeasure with being denied the same rights that law-abiding citizens have in 49 other states. 48 states have some form of concealed carry law and open carry is recognized in the state of Wisconsin, leaving Illinois as the last and only state with no provision at all for the carrying of a defensive firearm and considers it a felony to do so.
The hugely successful town hall meeting was the kick off event for the newly formed McHenry County Right to Carry Association. The MCR2CA is a non-partisan group dedicated to advancing the right to carry for citizens of Illinois. To learn more about this group and to add your support go to MCR2CA.com.
The group partnered with IllinoisCarry.com to bring the issue of Right to Carry to the people of McHenry County. Speakers for the event included Pres. of the new organization, Lou Rofrano; Lee Lexow, Vice-President McHenry County Sportsman Association; Valinda Rowe, IllinoisCarry.com spokesperson; Mike Weisman, First Vice President Illinois State Rifle Association; Julie Chiabe, President McHenry IPSIC Sport Shooters; Nick Provenzano, candidate for McHenry County Board Dist. 3; Joe Walsh, candidate for U.S. Congress 8th District; and McHernry County Sheriff Keith Nygren.
The idea for the town hall meeting began when one man decided to get involved - Lou Rofrano contacted Valinda Rowe of IllinoisCarry and asked what he could do to advance Right to Carry in Illinois. Having conducted many successful Right to Carry town hall meetings, IllinoisCarry worked with the group throughout the planning process.
If you would like to help organize a Right to Carry town hall meeting in your community contact Valinda Rowe at IllinoisCarry.
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By The Associated Press 12:24 p.m. CST, December 12, 2009
The Associated Press recently asked candidates for Illinois governor questions about gun-control legislation.
Here are highlights of their answers:
QUESTION: "Would you sign or veto legislation banning the sale and possession of semiautomatic assault-style weapons in Illinois?"
REPUBLICANS
-- Adam Andrzejewski: "Would veto a ban on semiautomatic 'assault weapons' in most circumstances. It comes down (to) law abiding citizens having the right to defend their life, liberty and property."
-- Bill Brady: "I am opposed to any further restrictions to the ownership of firearms as guaranteed in the Bill of Rights and would veto legislation banning the sale and possession of semiautomatic weapons."
-- Kirk Dillard: "Without having more sufficient detail, including the definition of an "assault-style weapon," and for what circumstances the use of these weapons would be approved, this question is difficult to answer."
-- Andy McKenna: "I believe in the Second Amendment and law abiding citizen's right to own firearms to protect their families and for sporting purposes.
-- Dan Proft: "I would veto such legislation. ... I believe arbitrary gun bans are unconstitutional and would oppose such bans."
-- Jim Ryan: "I would sign it provided it was narrowly drawn and did not violate our 2nd Amendment rights."
-- Bob Schillerstrom: "I would sign constitutionally sound legislation banning assault weapons in Illinois."
DEMOCRATS
-- Dan Hynes: "I would sign legislation banning the sale and possession of semiautomatic assault-style weapons in Illinois.
-- Pat Quinn: "I would sign legislation banning the sale and possession of semiautomatic assault-style weapons."
-- William "Dock" Walls: "I would sign such legislation."
GREEN
-- Rich Whitney: "If it truly and accurately defines assault weapons in a manner that does not impair the rights of lawful gun owners to possess firearms for defensive purposes, and respects the rights of legitimate gun collectors, then yes, I would sign it."
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QUESTION: "Would you sign or veto legislation allowing concealed-carry for handguns?"
REPUBLICANS -- Adam Andrzejewski: "I would sign it. ... Law abiding citizens have this right."
-- Bill Brady: "Constitutional rights should be afforded to eligible, law-abiding Illinois citizens, and therefore concealed carry should be legalized.
-- Kirk Dillard: "With proper training and thorough background checks, and dependent upon the exact language drafted in the legislation, I could support allowing concealed-carry for handguns as almost every other state in the nation has done."
-- Andy McKenna: "I am opposed to concealed-carry legislation."
-- Dan Proft: "I would sign right to carry legislation."
-- Jim Ryan: "I would veto. I believe reasonable people can differ on this issue but on balance, drawing from my experience as a law enforcement official, I believe we are better off without concealed-carry."
-- Bob Schillerstrom: "I would veto legislation allowing concealed carry for handguns. I am a supporter of the Second Amendment; however, I do not believe that concealed carry is a solution for reducing crime in the State of Illinois."
DEMOCRATS
-- Dan Hynes: Hynes didn't take a position on concealed carry in general but did say he opposes a new law letting people bring concealed guns into someone else's home if they have permission.
-- Pat Quinn: "I would veto legislation allowing concealed-carry for handguns."
-- William "Dock" Walls: "I would veto conceal and carry legislation."
GREEN
-- Rich Whitney: "I would sign legislation allowing concealed-carry or open carry -- although ... I would prefer that any such legislation allow individual counties to opt out if they so chose."
CHICAGO (CBS) Local gun shop owners say they're seeing an increase in the number of women shoppers right now. The reasons, they say, are many, including the downturn in the economy and violence on the street.
According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation, about 48 percent of people taking their first handgun seminars this year happen to be women. CBS 2's Pamela Jones reports on the growing trend.
"It's very dangerous out there. I mean, there's people getting robbed here and there," said Josie Santiago. "It's just for protection."
Santiago says she's always thinking about the danger lurking on the streets of the Chicago area. It's a big reason why she visited Illinois Gun Works in Elmwood Park.
Not only did she shop for a new weapon, but she also wanted to find out about taking firearms training from the pros.
"It's better that you know how to use it," Santiago said. "You know, take the class, take the course, protect yourself."
And she's not alone. A National Shooting Sports Foundation survey found that the top two reasons women seek firearms training are for personal protection and target practice.
At Illinois Gun Works, the owners say they've seen a 40 percent increase recently in the numbers of women looking to take classes, and that the number of women coming in to purchase guns is rising, too.
"A lot more. We purchased this business seven years ago, and I've noticed the increase," said Debbie Mastrianni.
"It's not so much because they're scared. I think they just want to learn about it," said Don Mastrianni.
Josie Santiago says the lessons in personal security are something she wants to pass on to other women in her family, but she wants them to learn the responsibility of being behind the trigger as well.
"If it's in the wrong hands, you know, a lot of damage can be done," Santiago said.
Santiago is taking her interest in public safety a step further now. She's going for a degree in criminal justice and eventually would like to become a police officer.
Both Illinois Gun Works and the National Shooting Sports Foundation offer classes for first-timers.
Legislators Will File Brief In McDonald v. Chicago Case
Friday, October 09, 2009
From NRA Alerts: As we reported in last week's Grassroots Alert, the U.S. Supreme Court will soon hear the landmark Second Amendment case of McDonald v. Chicago. The case will address the application of the Second Amendment to the states through either the Due Process clause or the Privileges or Immunities clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. The case has major implications for the legality of restrictive gun laws not only in Chicago, but also in other cities and the states across the nation. The decision to hear the case gives hope to Second Amendment advocates across America, that this fundamental freedom will be protected from infringement throughout the nation from impermissible regulation at all levels, state and local, as well as federal.
This week comes the news that U.S. Senators Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.), are joining forces with U.S. Representatives Mark Souder (R-Ind.) and Mike Ross (D-Ark.), in filing a joint, pro-Second Amendment amicus curiae (Friend of the Court) brief before the Supreme Court in the McDonald v. Chicago case.
Last year, the historic case of District of Columbia v. Heller invalidated the District's ban on handguns. However, the Heller case applied only to federal enclaves, such as Washington, D.C. A favorable ruling in the McDonald case would ensure that the individual right affirmed in Heller also applied as against state and local regulation.
Commenting on the brief, Sen. Hutchison said, "With its landmark decision in D.C. v. Heller, the Supreme Court affirmed an individual's right to bear arms is a fundamental, Constitutionally-guaranteed liberty. The Second Amendment should protect all lawful gun owners, but some courts have not viewed this right as one protected from state infringement. I look forward to the Supreme Court's consideration of McDonald v. City of Chicago so this extremely important Constitutional question regarding a fundamental, individual right can be settled, once and for all."
Sen. Tester, who serves as Vice Chairman of the Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus, said, "The Second Amendment guarantees gun rights for all law-abiding Americans, no matter where they live. I'm glad Republicans and Democrats are working together to tell the Supreme Court we expect it to stand up for our gun rights in this important case."
Rep. Souder said, "For years, I have been an outspoken critic of Washington D.C.'s gun ban, and last year I helped lead the efforts in the House of Representatives to overturn it. Now, as the Supreme Court prepares to hear McDonald v. City of Chicago, I am glad to join this brief in support of the Second Amendment. Constitutional rights�guaranteed to all citizens of the United States�cannot be overturned by local legislation or all rights are threatened."
Finally, Rep. Ross said, "Banning guns will not keep guns out of the hands of criminals, but it will keep guns out of the hands of those trying to defend themselves against criminals. The Supreme Court's recent decision in District of Columbia v. Heller affirmed the right of D.C. residents to own and bear arms and I am optimistic these same rights will be extended to the law-abiding citizens of Chicago and across the United States in McDonald v. City of Chicago. As a pro-gun Democrat, I am a firm believer in the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution and I will continue to actively support our right to own and bear arms." Sens. Hutchison and Tester, and Reps. Souder and Ross authored a similar amicus brief prior to the U.S. Supreme Court hearing oral arguments in the District of Columbia v. Heller case in 2008. In that brief, the four affirmed the view that individual rights are guaranteed by the Second Amendment, and were able to get a record number of Members of Congress�55 Senators and 250 Representatives�to sign it.
From the ISRA website: In a unanimous opinion by the Illinois Supreme Court in People v. Diggins No. 106367, the Court has held: "Section 24-1.6{c}{iii} of the Criminal Code of 1961 provides that a person is not guilty of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon if that weapon is “unloaded and enclosed in a case, firearm carrying box, shipping box, or other container by a person who has been issued a currently valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card.' 720 ILCS 5/24-1.6{c}{iii} (West 2006).
In the case at bar, we are asked to determine whether the center console of a vehicle is a 'case' within the meaning of this provision. . .[W]e conclude that it is." An Amicus Brief (Friend of the Court) was filed by ISRA attorney Victor D. Quilici. The principal object of the brief was to thwart the argument by the State regarding legislative intent. Other arguments in the amicus brief addressed matters pertaining to the split decisions in the various districts in Illinois.
Also, ISRA' amicus agreed with the Appellate Court's opinion that the plain meaning of the Statute did not mean a "case" or "other container" had to be portable, as a leading case relied on by the State had held.
The Supreme Court has clearly held that the center console in a motor vehicle is a "case" within the meaning of section 24-1.6(c)(iii). That section contains the exemption language regarding transportation of firearms. The Supreme Court found that the term "case" in the cited statutory section includes any portable or non-portable receptacle and need not be interpreted solely to firearms.
Thus, the Supreme Court also rejected the State's contention that the meaning of the language was to be interpreted in light of the Wildlife code definition of "case" which would limit it to a "firearm case" that is portable. The Court made it clear that it did not need to rely on legislative intent and that the answer was in the plain meaning of the statute. The Court ordered the case to be remanded --that is, in this case sending it back to retry on factual matter. The Supreme Court is asking that a new trial be held to determine the question of whether or not the center console was "enclosed" and by that the Court is sayings the center console must be closed.
The Supreme Court points out that in the initial trial of the case, the Defendant, Diggins, and his passenger alleged that the center console was "closed "(actually testifying it was also locked) and the police officer testified that the console was "ajar." Therefore, that issue of whether or not the center console was closed still would be viable and one to be tried by the jury upon remand of the case for further proceedings.
Regardless of the outcome of the case upon re-trial, the decision of the Supreme Court that a center console is a "case" within the meaning of the statute's exemption language is clear and unequivocal ISRA counsel notes that the major credit should go to Tiffany Ritchie of the Schrier & Ritchie law firm in Peoria, Illinois, that handled the case in the trial court on up, especially attorney Tiffany Ritchie, who delivered a great argument before the Supreme Court ISRA.org
In a huge win for Illinois gun owners, the Illinois Supreme Court, in a unanimous judgment, announced this morning that an enclosed center console of a vehicle is indeed considered a legitimate case for transporting a firearm within the meaning of the IL Criminal Code sec. 24 -1.4(c)iii:
(iii) are unloaded and enclosed in a case,
firearm carrying box, shipping box, or other container by a person who has been issued a currently valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card; or
The case in question, People vs Diggins, involved the transportation of two unloaded firearms and two loaded magazines in the console of a vehicle driven by an individual in possession of a valid FOID card. In unanimous agreement the justices ruled the trial judge erred in denying defense the right to argue that a console is considered a "case" or "other container" under sec. 24 -1.4(c)iii and for instructing the jury that the console is not considered a "case".
This ruling would also seem to resolve the question as to the legality of transporting unloaded hanguns in the glove box of a vehicle by IL citizens in possession of a valid FOID card.
Because there is a disagreement between the arresting officer, defendant, and a witness at the scene as to whether or not the console was completely closed at the time, the Diggins case has been remanded back to the lower court for further proceedings.
Illinois License to Carry Petition
Please sign this online petition in support of a License to Carry law in Illinois. The petition is the project of Robert Moon. Results will be sent to IL Gov. Pat Quinn and state legislators.
posted Oct.3, 2009 Gun control supporters may expect the worst if the Supreme Court strikes down the Chicago ban on handguns, enacted in 1982. Mayor Daley has even predicted Wild West shootouts. But it's hard to see how scrapping the law would do any harm, since there's no evidence it ever did any good. If easy access to guns spawns violence, tight restrictions ought to curb it. But as the graphic below shows, that's not the Chicago experience.
I'm sure you realize that Illinois gun owners, among others, greeted your nomination with trepidations about your youth and inexperience. But Illinois shooters have also been happy to note that one of your first acts was to transfer additional personnel to the FOID division so that FOID cards could be issued within the legally-allotted time frame. Although this didn't make the FOID any more useful or less obnoxious, it was great to see you take positive steps to correct a clear problem you inherited, rather than passing the buck as previous Directors have done.
Unfortunately, the ISP is in the news in a negative light again. The National Gun Rights Examiner recently revisited an issue that has been rankling Illinois gun owners for years: the ISP's advice to women not to fight and not to use effective weapons "If you are confronted." I realize that you may not even be aware of this troubling webpage of advice, which urges women not to fight if they are attacked and bizarrely suggests that a woman is better off making herself vomit or pretending to be pregnant in order to stop a sexual assailant. I know you didn't personally sign off on the decision to tell women that they must not use firearms in self-defense because they're too weak and incompetent to handle such manly objects (at one time, the page made the ridiculous claim that "Half of all the women that fire a gun trying to protect themselves shoot someone they do not want to, i.e., friends. neighbors, relatives, etc.", though that has since been removed, leaving the awkward statement, "If you must fight, guns stolen from residences are a primary way of getting guns into the hands of criminals.") However, the ISP has been contacted and asked to repudiate these dangerously silly pieces of advice several times over the years, and to my knowledge, not one person who asked about the page has received any response--certainly, I never have.
Finally, Director, I've enclosed an official "ISP-Approved Self-Defense Weapon" from IllinoisCarry with this letter. Don't be alarmed, it's perfectly safe. It's essentially a tactical, oversized tongue-depressor in a high-visibility color for intimidation value, with the web address of the ISP's "If you are confronted" page printed on the side for easy reference. It's perfect for inducing vomiting in self-defense, and since it's also a "rigid" object, it makes a great backup for a woman's primary defensive rat-tail comb or nail file. Many Illinois shooters have noticed that Illinois State Troopers, even the female ones, still carry firearms with which to defend themselves as they enforce the law, and most even keep their guns at home. Although I disagree that women should not use firearms for self-defense, especially in light of FBI statistics that show that women who use firearms to fight back against violent attackers are 2.5 times as likely to escape without injury as women who don't fight back, we at IllinoisCarry stand ready to supply as many of these alternative self-defense Tactical Tongue Depressors as the ISP needs to equip every trooper on the road. We'll do it for free and even pay a small fee as long as we can emboss our logo on the weapons. The only compensation we ask is to be allowed to videotape the meeting when you inform the ISP union representatives that the troopers will be going out armed with popsicle sticks and nail files per Illinois State Police policy.
Will you, Director Monken, please take a moment to look at that page and decide once and for all whether it sends a message that makes sense as Illinois State Police policy? Illinoisans have been forced to conclude that this page is not a mistake, but the official policy of the ISP, since it has now been up for years and has been updated during that time. A national audience is now reading about it, and that's happening on your watch (and I've also published this letter at the Chicago Gun Rights Examiner.) If you choose to leave it there, it becomes your policy as well. I'm hoping you're not comfortable with having women and self-defense advocates condescended to in your name.
You did it!! All your help and all your phone calls in support of HB182 and HB3714 have paid off and the bills have now been signed into law. The two new laws which IL firearm owners fought hard for will offer increased protection for law-abiding Illinois gun owners.
HB182 - Until HB182 was signed into law IL firearm owners could be in possession of a loaded firearm in their own home, on their own property, or in their own fixed place of business. HB182 will now extend lawful possession to other legal "dwelllings" to which you are invited such as a relative's or friend's home.
HB3714 - Until HB3714 was signed into law it was a mandatory condition of probation for a FOID card to be revoked. HB3714 states the mandatory revocation of a FOID card would apply only when the offense is a felony or involved intentional or knowing infliction of bodily harm or threat of bodily harm.
Thank you to NRA lobbyist Todd Vandermyde who went toe to toe with the opposition and fought hard to see this new legislation become reality. Another huge thank you to the Illinois State Rifle Association for their tireless efforts to see these bills passed and signed into law.
Talk of bringing concealed-carry legislation to Illinois gives many residents a fear of the unknown.
Several local police chiefs and other personnel said putting fear into the minds of criminals on the streets is also one of the best arguments for allowing concealed carry.
"If you're not sure if a guy has a gun, you may not try to do some things to him that you might otherwise try to get away with," said Peoria police Officer Troy Skaggs, president of the Peoria Police Benevolent Union. "It's the fear of the unknown."
Illinois and Wisconsin are the only two states without some type of concealed-carry law.
In February, the Illinois Sheriffs' Association passed a resolution supporting a concealed-carry law in Illinois, with several conditions in place.
Then in May, Peoria Mayor Jim Ardis expressed public support for Peoria becoming a test city for statewide legislation that would allow people to carry guns in a responsible way.
During a recent 10-week stint at the FBI's National Academy, which brought 250 worldwide law-enforcement executives to Quantico, Va., Peoria Police Chief Steven Settingsgaard said, "Everyone I spoke to was in favor of concealed carry."
On July 9, the village of Bartonville and its police department passed a resolution in support of the ISA's recommendation for legalized concealed-carry accompanied by stringent regulation of the process.
"We're supporting the sheriff's association with mandated regulations if the Legislature decides to enact concealed- carry in the state," Bartonville Police Chief Brian Fengel said. "They're already out on the streets. The gangbangers already have guns. This would allow law-abiding citizens to have them with mandatory training and background checks."
Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Changes references in the statute on unlawful sale of firearms from "sell" or "give" to "transfer". Prohibits multiple sales of handguns within a 30-day period. Creates the offense of unlawful acquisition of handguns. Provides exemptions and affirmative defenses. Penalty is a Class A misdemeanor for a first offense and a Class 4 felony for a second or subsequent offense.
On Thursday, March 26, House Bill 179 was defeated by a vote of 54 to 62.
HB 179 would have expanded the mandatory firearm storage law. This expansion would have made it a Class A misdemeanor for the firearm owner if a minor without a Firearms Owners Identification (FOID) card gains access to and used a firearm to cause death or great bodily harm.
Thank you to all those members who contacted their State Representative and helped defeat this bill. Without you this victory would not have been possible.
Illinois: HB48 Defeated in the House of Representatives! Thank You to All Those Who Contacted Their State Representative!
On Wednesday, March 25, House Bill 48, was defeated on the House floor by a vote of 55 to 60, with one Representative voting present.
HB 48, introduced by anti-gun State Representative Harry Osterman (D-14), would have required virtually all private handgun transfers to be processed through a licensed firearm dealer, even those occurring between persons with state-issued Firearms Owner’s Identification (FOID) Cards. The current law already requires all private transfers to be carefully recorded—with information such as the date of transfer and serial number of the handgun to be maintained for 10 years. HB 48 would have also required the additional step of processing almost all private transfers through a federally licensed dealer.
Thank you to all those members who contacted their State Representative and helped defeat this bill. Without you this victory would not have been possible.
Creates the Citizen's Self-Defense Act. Authorizes the Department of Natural Resources to issue a license to carry a defensive firearm ("LTC") to individuals who meet, among other things, certain training and education requirements. Authorizes the holder of an LTC to carry a defensive firearm, except in an area prohibited under the Act. Requires any LTC issued by another state or municipality to be honored in Illinois. Sets out other provisions related to reciprocity. Authorizes persons who have been issued an order of protection to seek an emergency LTC. Authorizes the Department to deny an application for or revoke an LTC under certain circumstances. Sets out provisions regarding the renewal of an LTC and other administrative matters. Sets forth the penalties for certain violations of the Act. Amends the State Finance Act. Creates the Citizen Safety and Self-Defense Trust Fund as a special fund in the State treasury. Amends the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act. Provides that an ordinance of a unit of local government is invalid if inconsistent with the Citizen's Self-Defense Act. Amends the Criminal Code of 1961. Provides that persons who carry or possess a defensive firearm in accordance with the Citizen's Self-Defense Act are exempt from conviction for unlawful use of weapons and aggravated unlawful use of weapons. Provides that a firearm is not subject to confiscation solely because it is carried in violation of the Citizen's Self-Defense Act. Effective January 1, 2010.
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