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Gun Control Reform Activism

MicaelS

(8,747 posts)

1. Too bad, Dart.

Reply to Robb (Original post)

Wed Jul 10, 2013, 10:56 AM

Jul 2013

If they can do it in other states, they can do it in Illinois. If the politicians and bureaucrats in Illinois hadn't fought this tooth and nail for years, then maybe a better compromise could have been reached. I'm sure Dart would like to take as long as necessary, probably a year or more, to be allowed to check someone out.

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Cook County Sheriff: "No conceivable way" CCW background checks can be accomplished in 30 days [View all] Robb Jul 2013 OP

Too bad, Dart. MicaelS Jul 2013 #1

God forbid an effective background check be performed. Robb Jul 2013 #2

Once again.. MicaelS Jul 2013 #3

Then you don't actually support gun safety. Robb Jul 2013 #4

Illinois is the home of the famous FOID MicaelS Jul 2013 #5

FOID is required by law to be approved *or* denied in 30 days. Robb Jul 2013 #6

I recognize difference. MicaelS Jul 2013 #7

You are arguing the default be to issue, regardless of the ability to perform BGC. Robb Jul 2013 #8

Wrong. MicaelS Jul 2013 #9

FOID is required every 10 years; CCW every 5. Robb Jul 2013 #10

OK, then change the law on the FOID. MicaelS Jul 2013 #11

Why do you suppose they did not? Robb Jul 2013 #13

Ask the NSA. n/t kickysnana Jul 2013 #12

harder line needed, imo jimmy the one Jul 2013 #14

I wonder shedevil69taz Jul 2013 #15