IL: Outrage Over Gun Case May Lead to New Law
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Outrage Over Gun Case May Lead to New Law
A Chicago-area homeowner who shot a burglar in his home - only to be
charged with gun violations - has spurred gun groups and lawmakers
into action.
The Illinois State Rifle Association is backing legislation that
would shield law-abiding citizens from prosecution under "politically
motivated gun control laws."
SB 2165, sponsored by Sen. Ed Petka (R-Plainfield), is intended to
protect individuals who are charged with breaking municipal gun laws
- if the individual used the gun in the act of defending himself or
someone else.
The bill was drafted in response to a controversial shooting in
Wilmette, a Chicago suburb, late last month.
In that case, a homeowner shot and wounded a man who broke into his
home around 10:30 one night - the second break-in at that home in 24
hours, press reports said.
The homeowner was later arrested for violating Wilmette's ban on
private handgun ownership. The man's arrest has generated nationwide
protests and a flood of calls and emails to the Wilmette village
hall, the Illinois State Rifle Association said.
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Outrage Over Gun Case May Lead to New Law
A Chicago-area homeowner who shot a burglar in his home - only to be
charged with gun violations - has spurred gun groups and lawmakers
into action.
The Illinois State Rifle Association is backing legislation that
would shield law-abiding citizens from prosecution under "politically
motivated gun control laws."
SB 2165, sponsored by Sen. Ed Petka (R-Plainfield), is intended to
protect individuals who are charged with breaking municipal gun laws
- if the individual used the gun in the act of defending himself or
someone else.
The bill was drafted in response to a controversial shooting in
Wilmette, a Chicago suburb, late last month.
In that case, a homeowner shot and wounded a man who broke into his
home around 10:30 one night - the second break-in at that home in 24
hours, press reports said.
The homeowner was later arrested for violating Wilmette's ban on
private handgun ownership. The man's arrest has generated nationwide
protests and a flood of calls and emails to the Wilmette village
hall, the Illinois State Rifle Association said.
...
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\CUL20040116a.html