IL UUW Ruled unconstitutional

[jawman]

I live in Illinois, see under my user name. I carry wherever I legally can, which in the midwest is pretty much everywhere except Michigan. I've carried, outside of Illinois, for years no. Were my gear purchases a waste? No. Contrary to what IL politicians think there is more to the USA beyond the border of IL.

Gear is one thing but I am referring mostly to the CC handgun itself.

Also, I haven't been to every state, but I haven't seen any handgun specific restrictions as far as CCW goes. Yes, some states have laws against printing, but I've never seen a list of acceptable and unacceptable carry pistols. Did I miss something?

States like CA and MA have certain restrictions and the gun must be CA or MA compliant. Given Illinois' anti-gun nature, they might follow this as well. So it might be a good idea to hold off on buying a new handgun for IL carry until the smoke clears.

 

[TyGuy]

IL does have some firearms that you may not buy already. I can't imagine the, taking a previously legal to purchase handgun and saying it isn't applicable for CCW. As in CA and MD there are not separate CCW only lists.

 

[Jeff White]

IL does have some firearms that you may not buy already.

Really?? Which ones?? Outside of Class III weapons there are no statewide restrictions that I am aware of.

 

[TyGuy]

So called "pot metal" firearms. Once sec....

 

[TyGuy]

IDK where to find the list, but here is an example...

http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/...ma+1911-22+22LR+5"+Blue,+Checkered+Wood+Grips

 

[Geneseo1911]

The only guns that law disallows are the Zamak pieces such as the GSG 1911-22, the Hertiage Rough Rider, and the "ring-of-fire" guns (Raven, et.all). It is based on the melting point of the frame material. I believe the two .22's listed above are available in steel versions, legal for IL. Not exactly guns I'd CC.

HB148 was actually a pretty good bill. More restricted areas than I'd like, but no worse than most states. The one that will pass in January will be even better. Come hang out at IllinoisCarry.com forum, and you can read about all the latest happenings!

 

[TyGuy]

Also come to IGOLD 2013

 

[Jeff White]

Ok I found what you seem to be referring to:


http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/documents/072000050K24-3.htm

(720 ILCS 5/24-3) (from Ch. 38, par. 24-3)
Sec. 24-3. Unlawful sale or delivery of firearms.

(h) While holding any license as a dealer, importer,
manufacturer or pawnbroker under the federal Gun Control Act of 1968, manufactures, sells or delivers to any unlicensed person a handgun having a barrel, slide, frame or receiver which is a die casting of zinc alloy or any other nonhomogeneous metal which will melt or deform at a temperature of less than 800 degrees Fahrenheit. For purposes of this paragraph, (1) "firearm" is defined as in the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act; and (2) "handgun" is defined as a firearm designed to be held and fired by the use of a single hand, and includes a combination of parts from which such a firearm can be assembled.

The law says nothing about possession of such a firearm nor does it say that as an individual you can't sell one to another individual, it says a dealer, importer, manufacturer or pawnbroker can't sell one. Hardly an outright ban. There is no list of guns that meet this criteria in the law and I doubt it's ever been enforced.

 

[NukemJim]

"will melt or deform at a temperature of less than 800 degrees Fahrenheit. "

I've heard of this before. I kinda sorta thought they canceled/voided that law due to polymer pistols.

I have no clue.

NukemJim

 

[hey_poolboy]

Those states don't have any laws regarding a gun being legal for carry, just legal for sale in their state. If you can buy it there you can carry it.
I live in the wretched state of Il too. I was planning on getting my Ut. permit, but now I'm thinking of waiting rather than spending the money for it, then having to shell out for the no doubt astronomical fee that IL will want too.
As for me, I plan to carry one of the three capable guns I already own. Although, I'd love to have an XDS .45

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[Hunter125]

Those states don't have any laws regarding a gun being legal for carry, just legal for sale in their state. If you can buy it there you can carry it.
I live in the wretched state of Il too. I was planning on getting my Ut. permit, but now I'm thinking of waiting rather than spending the money for it, then having to shell out for the no doubt astronomical fee that IL will want too.
As for me, I plan to carry one of the three capable guns I already own. Although, I'd love to have an XDS .45

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The Utah is well worth it. 20 some other states actually afford me the right to carry now. It feels good to be out of IL and feel free when I travel.

 

[Scimmia]

"will melt or deform at a temperature of less than 800 degrees Fahrenheit. "

I've heard of this before. I kinda sorta thought they canceled/voided that law due to polymer pistols.

Where'd you get that idea? You skipped quoting an important part of that law, that it only applies to "a die casting of zinc alloy or any other nonhomogeneous metal". Polymer doesn't count.