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Trotter told Transportation Security Administration officers that he uses the weapon for work as a security officer at a Chicago security and detective firm. He said he worked late Tuesday night and did not realize the weapon was in the bag when he packed for his Wednesday morning flight, the police report said.
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Trotter is licensed to carry a weapon and has a Firearm Owner's Identification card, Chicago police spokeswoman Melissa Stratton said.
Trotter was carrying a "firearm control card," issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, that allows him to carry a weapon during work hours and for no more than an hour commuting to or from work. A department spokeswoman said a security company helped Trotter obtain the card.
If the details in that article are truthful, sounds to me like an honest mistake. While I'd be the first to say that "forgetting where you put your gun" is not an excuse, there seems to be no malice or intention to deceive here, based on what was reported..
However, I think the thing that bugs us all is the hypocracy of this anti-gun liberal. He gets to c.c. as part of his job while oppressing the constitutional right of his constituents. 
...and if it were anywhere that allowed citizens to protect themselves, I'd agree with you and want to side with him in making an honest mistake.RoyGBiv wrote:If the details in that article are truthful, sounds to me like an honest mistake. While I'd be the first to say that "forgetting where you put your gun" is not an excuse, there seems to be no malice or intention to deceive here, based on what was reported..
I don't really know what to say, I'm just really glad I live in Texas.Trotter’s legislative voting record on guns doesn’t align with his alleged actions Wednesday.
The South Side Democrat once voted against allowing Illinoisans to carry concealed weapons.
Trotter later voted “present” on another measure that would have softened the penalty for getting caught with a concealed weapon.
Trotter now joins state Rep. Derrick Smith (D-Chicago), who faces a federal bribery charge, and state Rep. La Shawn Ford (D-Chicago), who was indicted last week on federal bank fraud charges.
In 1995, Trotter was a “no” vote on a measure carried by state Sen. Kirk Dillard (R-Hinsdale) that would have legalized carrying concealed weapons in Illinois.
During floor debate, Trotter stood to challenge Dillard on the propriety of allowing Illinoisans to carry concealed weapons without having to go through extensive training or psychological evaluations.
“What you’re doing here [is] just basically creating part-time police officers who have not gone through the extensive training, who have not had the psychological evaluations, who will be getting out there who feel now that they’re — they are stronger, they are badder, they are tougher because they have this nine-shooter on their hip,” Trotter said.
Anywhere ordinary citizens are prohibited from defending themselves, as in Illinois, private security should be illegal. Wealthy people and corporations shouldn't be allowed to defend themselves when everyone else is not allowed. No one in Illinois should be allowed any private armed guard.RoyGBiv wrote:If the details in that article are truthful, sounds to me like an honest mistake. While I'd be the first to say that "forgetting where you put your gun" is not an excuse, there seems to be no malice or intention to deceive here, based on what was reported..
Trotter told Transportation Security Administration officers that he uses the weapon for work as a security officer at a Chicago security and detective firm. He said he worked late Tuesday night and did not realize the weapon was in the bag when he packed for his Wednesday morning flight, the police report said.
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Trotter is licensed to carry a weapon and has a Firearm Owner's Identification card, Chicago police spokeswoman Melissa Stratton said.
Trotter was carrying a "firearm control card," issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, that allows him to carry a weapon during work hours and for no more than an hour commuting to or from work. A department spokeswoman said a security company helped Trotter obtain the card.
RoyGBiv wrote:If the details in that article are truthful, sounds to me like an honest mistake. While I'd be the first to say that "forgetting where you put your gun" is not an excuse, there seems to be no malice or intention to deceive here, based on what was reported..
Trotter told Transportation Security Administration officers that he uses the weapon for work as a security officer at a Chicago security and detective firm. He said he worked late Tuesday night and did not realize the weapon was in the bag when he packed for his Wednesday morning flight, the police report said.
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Trotter is licensed to carry a weapon and has a Firearm Owner's Identification card, Chicago police spokeswoman Melissa Stratton said.
Trotter was carrying a "firearm control card," issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, that allows him to carry a weapon during work hours and for no more than an hour commuting to or from work. A department spokeswoman said a security company helped Trotter obtain the card.