Chicago's new handgun law . . .

[donm]

The new law handgun law that will be passed (discussion and debate are pretty much alien concepts in windy city politics) by the Chicago City Council today, from the Chicago Tribune:


* Under Mayor Richard Daley's plan, applicants would need a Chicago firearm permit, costing $100 every three years, as well as an Illinois firearm owner's ID card. They would be required to register all their guns with the city, at a cost of $15 per gun every three years.

*Firearm sales would be banned in the city.

*Chicago residents could register no more than one handgun per month for each qualifying adult in a home.

*People who now own firearms illegally would get a 90-day grace period after the new law takes effect to register the guns without penalty.

*Gun training totaling four hours in a classroom and an hour on a firing range is required before getting a permit. But firing ranges are banned, so training would need to be completed outside Chicago.

*To transport a gun, it would have to be "broken down," not immediately accessible, unloaded and in a firearm case.

* Firearms could be possessed only inside the dwelling. It would be illegal to have a gun in the garage, on the front porch or in the yard. Guns also would not be allowed in hotels, dorms and group living facilities.

*Only one firearm per permit holder can be kept in ready-to-fire condition. Other guns must be taken apart or have trigger locks in place. In homes with minors, all guns must be secured when they are not in the possession of the owner.

*Permit applicants must be at least 21 years old, unless a parent signs for someone 18 or older.

*Assault weapons are banned, as are sawed-off shotguns and "unsafe" handguns, as defined by the Chicago Police Department, which will maintain an online list of prohibited guns.

[cgbudde]

So I guess only his rich friends will be allowed guns.

[blaster668]

*Permit applicants must be at least 21 years old, unless a parent signs for someone 18 or older.

This whole thing is ridiculous, but this line really boggles my mind!

[newskate9]

No surprises here. I guess at some point, the good folks of the windy city will have to rise up and VOTE out the knuckleheads.

Not holding my breath.

[tommy610]

This was announced by the mayor while he had by his side the mother of a boy who was shot and killed on a bus. I'd like to hear from the Mayor, and this mother, how they believe these new laws would have prevented that from happening.

[God's Country]

*Assault weapons are banned, as are sawed-off shotguns and "unsafe" handguns, as defined by the Chicago Police Department, which will maintain an online list of prohibited guns.

Bold is just beyond belief....actually it's not considering the fools in question.

Why not just ban career politicians?....problem solved.

[dunsho]

what is an unsafe handgun?
gun with an oal of less then 12inch, the ability to hold 5 or more rds and does not require the use of a key after a rd is fired.

only 1 gun can be assembled and all other needs to be field stripped and have trigger lock. stupid

[Corn Flake]

*To transport a gun, it would have to be "broken down," not immediately accessible, unloaded and in a firearm case.

How do you break down a revolver?

No surprises here. I guess at some point, the good folks of the windy city will have to rise up and VOTE out the knuckleheads.

Not holding my breath.

That'll never happen. There's too many sheep in that city.

[God's Country]

How do you break down a revolver?

Remove the cylinder.

[donm]

I'd like to hear from the Mayor, and this mother, how they believe these new laws would have prevented that from happening.

Obviously you won't be hearing any such thing from "Hizzoner." As long as the people of the Windy City believe that he's doing it to protect them from themselves and each other and that Chicago's finest will be there for them -- both ludicrous assertions -- this will go on to whatever extent the courts allow.