Concealed Carry Coming?

Al, you're not getting enough sleep again. When would you ever think Gov. Jimbo could find courage, let alone common sense.

Common sense would tell you that your argument is ridiculous. To think that you have a right to carry a concealed weapon because you haven't been caught for a crime in the past before is ridiculous. And what is all this felony nonsense, common sense would say that stricter laws do nothing in the way of deterring violence. As a result of this act, more guns will be stolen and more guns will be violently used in "self-defense". Just remember that when you pull a gun on someone in the act of "self-defense" it must be proven that you were threatened otherwise, hello felony. Who cares though really, anyone with common sense would know that America has the highest population of people incarcerated per capita by about 1.5:1 over any other country.

Hey Al, how about instead of an automatic felony for these thugs we send them to Guantanamo and military tribunals for acts of terror. In all respects, they are terrorists.

You are flat out wrong Common! this act will not and has not caused more guns to be stolen and more guns to be used violently in "self defence" take a look at the statistics out there! you are completely ignorant on the subject! People that have been trained to conceal carry do not flippantly pull there weapons out on a whim. do some research and look how many people who were leagally carrying have been convicted of a felony for pulling a gun on someone in self defense, and let us know what you find out.....

Bottom line is that as a result of conceal and carry more firearms discharge. Whether accidental or not, more firearms discharge as a result of more firearms in public. I would be fine with this law if every accidental discharge was a felony as well as non-reasonable self defense acts.

Common if you had any sense and were the Libertarian that you claim to be you would be all for this. Responsible people carrying concealed have correlated into lower crime rates every where it has been allowed. Get off the Brady’s bunch website and do some real research on the facts. Why does Switzerland have the lowest crime rate? Answer every household has at least one gun. Everywhere concealed carry has been allowed violent crime has dropped. There is no increase in firearms theft, negligent discharge, or guns taken away from people and used against them. Those are all made up lies that the left keeps repeating. RESPONSIBLE people who know the law should be allowed to carry a fire arm if they choose to. All gun laws should be prosecuted; right now many are dropped to plea bargain on another crime. Most drug charges are accompanied with a gun charge, but only the drug charge is prosecuted. So let’s get real and give the citizens of Wisconsin the right to defend themselves if they choose.

Hmm. Well if lower crime rates is what you're after why not let the ends justify the means? How about we put cameras on every street corner of the US? Or how about we bring back amputation for stealing? It seems as though no one is asking the question, should people be allowed to carry concealed firearms. I am not denying that crime goes down as a result, but at what cost?

Wow, you are clueless on this subject Common! you really are!

Cameras on street corners invade privacy, thereby restricting rights, while conceal carry laws do not. Look at the stats, Common. Concealed carry laws actually promote lower gun crime.

Common, please explain the cost. What does it cost you if carry a concealed firearm?

just because people have the right to conceal a weapon does not mean they'll start shooting everything in sight. but what it does mean is it's MY Right to chose if myself or my family's life is in imediate danger then I have the right to defend. I would much rather take my chances is court after protecting myself or family than stand by thier grave. these liberal gun laws don't seem to be getting through to the criminals yet. How long should we wait? If you don't want the right then it's your right not to carry and take your chances. That's your choice and I won't stand in the way of yopur rights don't stand in the way of mine

just because people have the right to conceal a weapon does not mean they'll start shooting everything in sight. but what it does mean is it's MY Right to chose if myself or my family's life is in imediate danger then I have the right to defend. I would much rather take my chances is court after protecting myself or family than stand by thier grave. these liberal gun laws don't seem to be getting through to the criminals yet. How long should we wait? If you don't want the right then it's your right not to carry and take your chances. That's your choice and I won't stand in the way of yopur rights don't stand in the way of mine

Wow! I love how people make comments before even educating themselves. First, if Illinois was going to do this there would be intense training and qualifications. This should explain everything:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fF_mtxgc4yM&feature=player_embedded
Second, did you know it is illegal to even show or have an outline (under shirt) if you have a concealed permit? So that means if I was mad and shown someone my weapon that could be a felony. I must PROVE my life was in danger.
Third, look at the stats, in Cook county there are more gun deaths since the ban. This just means criminals know and will use guns because they know NO ONE can protect themselves.
It is so funny because everyone thinks if concealed carry happens that everyone will be walking around with guns like gang members. That isn't true. The classes will cost at least 300 dollars, instruction will cost at least 100 dollars plus, then price for back ground check, finger printing, new license. Most will never get this ONLY good and trained citizens.