The whole point to CHL (Concealed Handgun License) is that if you apply for and receive a CHL, you understand that you represent the Responsible Gun Owners who deserve the trust of --- well, people who are frightened by people who carry guns.
NW Side man is first concealed carry permit holder arrested in Chicago - Chicago Sun-Times:
(March 30, 2014)
A 54-year-old Northwest Side man who allegedly pulled a gun during a property dispute is the first concealed carry permit holder arrested in Chicago, police officials say. William P. O’Connell, of the 7200 block of North Oleander Avenue, lost his permit as a result of the arrest, said a spokeswoman for the Illinois State Police. In January, a new state law kicked in allowing people to carry concealed weapons as long as they have a permit. O’Connell was involved in a quarrel over rent money with a 52-year-old man on March 23, police said. O’Connell allegedly pointed a handgun at the man and threatened to shoot him.
The sad truth is, some people just cannot live up to the expectations.
The "Shall Issue" rule in Chicago is .. what, less than four months old? (Effective January, 2014 ... Who can keep track of Chicago?) And already it is being abused by a man who presumably met the necessary background checks and references to aver that he was qualified to responsibly carry a concealed handgun.
I'm disappointed. Embarrassed for him, and for the people who have fought for so long to get Illinois into the "More Guns/Less Crime" mindset. His only job was to prove himself worthy of the trust, and he mucked it up the first chance he got.
He has, of course, been deprived of his license to carry a gun. I hope they charge him with every felony they can think of, from 'brandishing' to felony assault.
There is no excuse for pulling a gun on a person, unless it is a matter of defense of self, or others. Property? Maybe, under special circumstances; I don't think so highly of most of the 'things' I own that I deem them worthy of a life. On the other hand, if I'm present when I'm being robbed, I would be concerned that the robber would prove to be a threat to me, personally. It still comes down to "Things" vs "People", and I can't fault people who decide that they are at risk during felonious assault.
But .. arguing over RENT?
Geez, think of all those judges who aren't getting paid to settle property litigation!
On the other hand, now the Chicago Judiciary has a juicy "Menacing" (or better, "Assault") charge to try.
Chicago. There's always something. Maybe it's the Mercury in the lake waters.
You think?
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There is at least one knot head in every group that doesn't seem to get the message.
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