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Welcome to ICarry.org!
"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall
not be infringed"
-- Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America (emphasis added for those legislators and judges that have trouble with plain black and white text)
The Second Amendment is very clear, and Illinois residents are now coming together to prove it. ICarry.org is dedicated to UNITING all pro-2nd Amendment organizations, groups, and inviduals in Illinois, so that we may all see our rights restored. We are not about politics or money. We all share the common belief that it is our natural right to self defense and freedom that allows us to keep and bear arms. The founders of this country shared this same belief, and they felt so strongly about it that it was necessary to REAFFIRM (not grant) this right by making it #2 on the list of rights that SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED.
We've gone too many years in Illinois. Guns are still blamed for crimes, and much of the general public has been influenced by bias media, fear, ignorance (simply lack of knowledge), and the hope we all share that violence should end. It is proven by scientific facts and confirmed by logic that gun control fails, every time. The more laws we put on the books, the more crime we have. It's time to educate the public in the facts and no longer feed "feel-good politics."
Every part of this site is free for public education. We host facts, cited facts. You will see why the "gun issue" is such a huge issue. You will see the lies and misleadings of gun control advocates that seek only political and monetary gain. You will see how 48 states in the country have embraced concealed carry provision, and how it has caused the crime rates to plummet. You will find the truth resides here -- please research the issue before blaming guns for the problems of our society. The more we restrict guns, the worse it will get, folks.
Now is the time to change Illinois! If we pull together, organize ourselves, speak to our represenatives, and DEMAND back our rights, we shall succeed! We can make our state a safer place to live, protect our children, and watch as countless lives are saved each year.
Please join the cause if you believe in freedom and the Constitution. Please join the cause if you believe in the right to self-defense. Please join the cause to see Illinois succeed in lowering murders and all other violent crime like the rest of the country has. Please join now, it's absolutely free. No personal information is taken, and registering allows you to post on our discussion forums and access member features.
Thanks for stopping by, we all hope you find this site a most useful reference and tool for freedom.
"Laws that forbid the carrying of arms... disarm only those who are neither inclined nor determined to commit crimes... Such laws make things worse for the assaulted and better for the assailants; they serve rather to encourage than to prevent homicides, for an unarmed man may be attacked with greater confidence than an armed man."
Thomas Jefferson's "Commonplace Book," 1774-1776, quoting from On Crimes and Punishment, by criminologist Cesare Beccaria, 1764 |
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Fannypack Fellowship for Responsible Gun Owners |
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 Click Here for More Info
We've started a "fellowship" of law-abiding, responsible "fannypack carry" gun owners. The idea is that if any one of us gets into trouble, everyone in the group helps cover the costs by paying an even and apportioned limited amount of money. This has been done before, and works quite effectively. If you carry unloaded and in a container, I would highly recommend that you consider joining.
Thank you :)
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AMICUS BRIEF CANCELLED |
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Posted by SAK on Friday, January 25 @ 13:25:21 EST (162 reads)
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I regret to inform everyone that after speaking with Attorney Walter Maksym, we've decided to cancel the Amicus Brief we were planning on filing for the upcoming 2nd Amendment Supreme Court case.
The single reason for cancelling it is this: we have not raised enough money. It has also become clear that there in no hope for us to raise that kind of money. It would take a HUGE time investment on my part or ANYONE ELSE to raise that sort of money. If someone else wants to stand up and raise it, please be my guest. I currently am not able to invest such time. I was hoping putting it out there on this site and another site would do the trick, and that the community would take over and spread that word, but that didn't happen.
I'm actually not too disappointed. I really don't like donations or raising money for political things anyways. Raising money for people -- people in need -- people who have been victimized -- is an entirely different story. That, in my opinion, is a pretty noble cause. I hate when people give money to organizations, which is why I don't belong to any organizations of any kind any longer. That is why ICarry.org is actually not an organization. If we had ICarry.com it would be more fitting -- because we are a community.
So if you're giving money to the NRA or any of the other pro-gun organizations, I would suggest you stop as I have. It's a waste of money, money you'll never see again, and money that won't do a bit of difference. People make the difference, not money. Don't expect someone else to make a difference for you just because you send them money.
Lastly, if anyone who recently donated for the Amicus Brief would like their money refunded, I will happily do so. Please send an email to fund@icarry.org and request your refund, and it will be done ASAP. If you don't get your refund soon after that, you can email sak@icarry.org or call me.
Sorry for the disappointing news, but we will continue on. Monies raised from this will go 100% to another worthy pro-gun project, most likely my appellate court proceedings, where I will WIN as I did in the lower court. We could see another serious pro-gun court victory that reaffirms with no uncertain language our ability to fannypack and be left alone. Next stop from there is CCW.
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New home for ICarry.org |
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I just moved everything over to a new server. I had put this task off for quite some time, but having done so now will save me some money. It's all done and seems to be working fine now -- if you notice any problems, please let me know.
I will probably update the site software soon, when I get the chance.
I would like to thank Raven from Raven Web Hosting (RavenWebHosting.com for helping us with our nuke database. There was a problem with a few of the tables -- they wouldn't load onto the new server. He personally helped us and got it working :)
Thanks Raven!
Merry Christmas to everyone and to your families. Please make these holidays fun and safe.
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ICARRY.ORG AND ATTNY WALTER MAKSYM TO FILE AMICUS BRIEF TO SUPREME COURT |
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Posted by SAK on Thursday, November 29 @ 10:05:01 EST (207 reads)
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 ICarry.org and other parties will be represented by Attorney Walter Maksym of Chicago, Illinois, in a "friend of the court" Amicus brief to the Supreme Court. This in regards to the Heller v. District of Columbia (Shelly Parker, et al. v. District of Columbia and Adrian M. Fenty) case recently decided in favor of individual, inherent, unalienable rights of the people to Keep and Bear Arms.
The brief will be sent in most-likely in February when it is due. There is considerable cost involved -- there are fees and very particular printing requirements (to the tune of thousands of dollars) for such a brief. Mr. Maksym also needs to be compensated for his time in this. Our goal is to raise that money, and more if possible, as soon as possible.
Parties interested may also contribute with information. You are free to write a letter to Mr. Maksym with as much useful information as possible for the brief. Who knows -- something you write could end up going to the Supreme Court!! Those interested are encouraged to research this type of brief before writing.
To contribute and/or send a letter to Mr. Maksym:
Electrontically:
Click HERE to donate!!!
Click HERE to email Walter Maksym
Or By Mail:
ICarry.org Amicus Brief
2625 N. Mulford Rd.
Suite 122
Rockford, IL 61114
Please make checks or money-orders PAYABLE TO WALTER MAKSYM.
Thanks for your interest. Let's let the Supreme Court know how we feel about gun rights in Illinois. Remember, they will be hearing from the anti-gunners as well.
Click HERE for more info and discussion
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Students for Concealed Carry on Campus |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
CONTACT:
W. Scott Lewis – Media Coordinator
Students for Concealed Carry on Campus
(512) 925-5088 Voice
(512) 284-8973 Fax
media@concealedcampus.org
http://www.ConcealedCampus.com
STUDENTS FOR CONCEALED CARRY ON CAMPUS (CONCEALEDCAMPUS.COM) ANNOUNCES NATIONAL COLLEGIATE EMPTY HOLSTER PROTEST
During the week of October 22-26, 2007, college students throughout America, organized under the banner of Students for Concealed Carry on Campus, will attend classes wearing empty holsters, in protest of state laws and campus policies that stack the odds in favor of armed killers by disarming law abiding citizens licensed to carry concealed handguns virtually everywhere else.
In 39 U.S. states, thousands of collegiate students and faculty—age 21 and above—are licensed to carry concealed handguns throughout their day-to-day lives. And they do so without incident. However, despite the absence of any compelling evidence that these licensed individuals would pose any more threat to college campuses than they currently do to office buildings, shopping malls, movie theaters, grocery stores, banks, etc., they are prohibited, either by state law or school policy, from carrying their firearms onto most college campuses.
On April 16, 2007, twenty-seven students and five faculty members at Virginia Tech lost their lives to a madman who possessed one distinct advantage over his victims—He wasn’t concerned with following the rules. Undeterred by Virginia Tech’s status as a “gun free zone,” this mentally unstable individual carried two handguns onto the university campus and indiscriminately opened fire.
In the last twenty years, the vast majority of the mass shootings in America—from the Texas Luby’s massacre to the Columbine High School massacre—have happened in “gun free zones.” Labeling an area “gun free” may make some people feel safer, but as the shootings at Virginia Tech taught us, feeling safe and being safe are not the same thing.
For over a year, state law in Utah has allowed licensed individuals to carry concealed handguns on college campuses. This has yet to result in a single act of violence. Numerous studies* by independent researchers and state agencies show that license holders are five times less likely than non-license holders to be arrested for violent crimes. Clearly, license holders pose little threat to college campuses.
There is a wide discrepancy between the intent of campus gun bans and the actual consequences of such bans. It is this discrepancy to which the students of SCCC hope their Empty Holster Protest will draw attention. While opponents may argue that guns have no place in institutions of higher learning, SCCC contends that it is the threat of uncontested, execution-style massacre that has no place in America’s colleges. The students of the Empty Holster Protest respectfully ask that steps be taken to take the advantage away from those who seek to harm the innocent.
For more information, contact W. Scott Lewis or visit www.ConcealedCampus.com.
*“Crime, Deterrence, and Right-to-Carry Concealed Handguns,” John Lott and David Mustard, Journal of Legal Studies (v.26, no.1, pages 1-68, January 1997); “An Analysis of The Arrest Rate Of Texas Concealed Handgun License Holders as Compared to the Arrest Rate of the Entire Texas Population,” William E. Sturdevant, September 1, 2000; Florida Department of Justice statistics, 1998; Florida Department of State, “Concealed Weapons/Firearms License Statistical Report,” 1998; Texas Department of Public Safety and the U.S. Census Bureau, reported in San Antonio Express-News, September, 2000; Texas Department of Corrections data, 1996-2000, compiled by the Texas State Rifle Association, www.tsra.com/arrests.htm
ABOUT STUDENTS FOR CONCEALED CARRY ON CAMPUS - Students for Concealed Carry on Campus is a national, non-partisan, grassroots organization comprised of college students, parents, and concerned citizens who believe that holders of concealed handgun licenses should enjoy the same rights on college campuses that current laws afford them virtually everywhere else. SCCC is dedicated to persuading state governments and school administrators to approve laws and campus policies that will grant all citizens with concealed handgun licenses the right to carry their concealed handguns on college campuses. We are not affiliated with the NRA, a political party, or any other organization.
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Shaun Kranish "Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapons" DISMISSED!!! |
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I went to court today, and Judge Steven Vecchio ruled according to the law, as it is written, despite pressure from the state to "legislate from the bench" on this entirely POLITICAL issue.
The charge of Aggravated Unlawful Use of Weapons was dismissed with prejudice because I was exempt from prosecution according to the exception firearms may be transported that:
(iii) are unloaded and enclosed in a case,
firearm carrying box, shipping box, or other container by a person who has been issued a currently valid Firearm Owner's Identification Card;
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White County Board passes largely symbolic anti-gun control resolution |
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| The White County Board passed a largely symbolic resolution Monday declaring its support of the Second Amendment and its intent to oppose the enactment of state laws infringing upon the amendment and the rights it gives Illinois citizens.
The last line of the proposed resolution says "consider such laws to be unconstitutional and beyond lawful Legislative authority." Board Chairman Ron Wooten said the board's legal counsel had advised against approving this line of the resolution, saying the board lacks authority to declare a state law unconstitutional.
The resolution was presented by Mike and Valinda Rowe, who were featured in a front page story last week in The Times. They are spending their retirement fighting for gun rights in Illinois and are seeking the passage of a concealed carry law in Illinois, one of two states that do not allow private citizens to carry a concealed firearm.
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SB1007 goes to the house |
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 thebaron writes "Why do Illinois legislators ignore legal gun owners? We are not sure but a conversation we had with a downstate “conservative” representative may give an insight. We talked with this representative personally about issues from citizens’ gun rights to punitive taxation. Our interviewee seemed informed and sympathetic to our concerns. He further stated that he opposed legislation increasing taxes and restriction of gun rights. We have even gone shooting with this representative so we know he is not just giving us lip service. However, when pressed about what he would do beyond just voting “no” on these restrictions he said “What can I do?” We pointed out ARTICLE 1 of the Illinois constitution, SECTION 22. RIGHT TO ARMS
Subject only to the police power, the right of the individual citizen to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.
(Source: Illinois Constitution.)
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Why you need an assault weapon and a high capacity magazine. |
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| thebaron writes "I’m sure many of you reading this are familiar with the Second Amendment but are you aware of all the subsequent language and precedent associated with this historic preservation of freedom. Amendment II states; “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.” Most people mistakenly assume that only the second part refers to citizens and the first part refers to the military. This is false. According to the Federal Code, the unorganized militia consists of all males between the ages of 17 and 45, or 65 if they have prior military service. "
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BABY GETS FOID CARD! |
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Illinois baby obtains gun permit
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POSTED By the BBCNEWS
Bubba Ludwig may only be 10 months old, but he
has already successfully obtained a gun licence in the
US state of Illinois.
Bubba's father, Howard Ludwig, applied on his
behalf after his grandfather gave him a shotgun as an heirloom.
Mr Ludwig said he had not expected to succeed,
but he filled in the online form, paid $5 and the licence was his.
US gun laws are regularly the subject of fierce
debate, renewed recently after April's Virginia Tech killings.
Gunman Cho Seung-hui was able to exploit a
loophole in Virginia state law and obtain weapons despite having a history of mental
illness. The loophole was later closed.
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