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Quinn Not in Favor of Concealed Carry Bill
(IRN)-Governor Pat Quinn is bashing a House bill that would allow concealed handguns.

Quinn says violent crimes involving guns would increase if the law were to pass. He is calling on all lawmakers to vote against the measure. Proponents say just the opposite, that allowing generally law-abiding citizens to carry handguns would decrease crime.

If the bill were to pass, Quinn says he would veto it. He says 65 percent of registered voters in Illinois are opposed to concealed carry and the presidents of public universities in Illinois are also opposed.

Despite the opposition, the director of the Illinois State Police, Hiram Grau, said that if the law passed, his office would be busy. "The applications are going to be coming in hot and heavy and we're just not prepared for that," Grau said.

Grau says he has concerned about the "antiquated" Fire Owners Identifications or FOID system, but wouldn't elaborate further.

A vote on the measure is expected this week.

(Source: Illinois Radio Network)
05 03 11 by Newsroom
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