Illinois lawmakers pass concealed weapons bill

[JURIST] The Illinois Senate [official website] joined with the Illinois House of Representatives [official website] Wednesday to pass a bill [HB 183, text] that permits state residents to carry concealed firearms with limited restrictions. The bill prohibits carrying a firearm in schools, courthouses and government buildings and has restrictions based on mental health. Prospective carriers must be 21 or older, pay a fee, possess a valid weapon ownership identification card and have a clean criminal record. Last week, Illinois Governor...

Source: http://jurist.org/paperchase/2013/07/illinois-lawmakers-pass-concealed-weapons-bill.php

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