Justin
Moderator Emeritus
You have no idea how it heartens me to see one of our members now able to exercise his 2nd Amendment civil right in a state as anti-gun as Illinois.
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Trent said:I've been carrying everywhere for 8 days now (instructor). Haven't done walmart but I've done Menards.. Tractor supply.. Big R... went out for dinner .. couple gas station trips..
So far the only negative thing I've had happen is a bit of butt-chafing. Seems that the IWB rig pushes my cheeks together more than normal.
You might want to re-read the holster carrying instructions guide. It says concealed...not inserted.I've been carrying everywhere for 8 days now (instructor). Haven't done walmart but I've done Menards.. Tractor supply.. Big R... went out for dinner .. couple gas station trips..
So far the only negative thing I've had happen is a bit of butt-chafing. Seems that the IWB rig pushes my cheeks together more than normal.
The Walmart walk, while admittedly stupid, is something I did 4 years ago when I got my CCW at the suggestions of others, and something that was fun and I chuckle at looking back.Re: "The Walk"..... I think that's a referral to the unofficial tradition of taking your new permit, strapping on your pistol, and going to WalMart and walking around while armed! I think everyone does that, some munch on popcorn too.
And congrats! Welcome to the club! May it never stop growing.
My friend lives in southern IL and says that they want you to list your firearms on the application. That sounds a little odd to me, but then it is IL. Anyone verify that for me? He's resisting getting a card for that reason.
So far the only negative thing I've had happen is a bit of butt-chafing. Seems that the IWB rig pushes my cheeks together more than normal.
Why won't IL allow reciprocity? I live in Alabama and there are several states that don't have a reciprocal agreement with Alabama. We just made some changes to the concealed carry law that I thought would change that. Some of the states don't recognize Alabama's concealed carry permits because the state doesn't do background checks for the permits. I thought the new law would change that but it didn't. But permits can be renewed now anywhere from 1 to 5 years.Congrats to all in IL who can exercise another bit of their Constitutional rights. As a 38 year resident who moved from IL to WI 20 years ago, I can't say I thought it would ever happen. Going on 3 years with CCW here in WI now, so I do remember the feeling of Liberty and responsibility when I first started CCW here. (Yes, I did the "walk" }
Now, If IL would only allow reciprocity for their neighbors to the North, it would make my travels a little less complicated!
Oh, and if they would also allow automatic weapons and suppressors.............wait, that would be asking too much, wouldn't it, since "they" didn't allow anything; they were forced into it.
Why won't IL allow reciprocity?