When they "looked at the experience of other states" they apparently didn't like finding that crime goes down when shall issue concealed carry is passed, so, in typical "progressive" (a new word for an old one that began with a "c") fashion, they simply lied about it to deceive the huge numbers of folks who are easily misled.barstoolguru wrote:“This coalition has looked at the experience of other states which do allow people to carry concealed, and based upon that experience we are convinced that the more guns there are in our churches, in our schools, in our play lots, on the streets, in movie theaters, and in shopping malls, the more guns there are in these and other public places the more shootings, injuries and deaths there will be and this is not what we want for Illinois,” said Organizer of the Stop Concealed Carry Coalition Lee Goodman.
On top of that they are imposing a sales tax on all new guns sold. just a great way to punish gun owners because they can't control the criminal elements.
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The encouraging thing is that national gun sale numbers indicate the number of people being fooled is continuing to drop.