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Gun Control Reform Activism

MicaelS

(8,747 posts)

9. Wrong.

Reply to Robb (Reply #8)

Wed Jul 10, 2013, 12:12 PM

Jul 2013

I am arguing that if they have an existing valid FOID, they have ALREADY passed the BGC. If they pass the class, then they get their CCW. Why should there be a reason to deny if they already have the FOID, and passed the class?

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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