Representative Mitchell Proposes Gun Bill
By Michelle Mantel
Story Published: Jan 28, 2009 at 5:15 PM CST
Story Updated: Jan 28, 2009 at 7:50 PM CST
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A local lawmaker says a recent Supreme Court decision re enforces the need for a "conceal and carry" law in the state of Illinois.
But others say getting the bill passed, could be a long shot.


Bill Supporter, State Representative Bill Mitchell spoke in Pekin today about creating the Family and Personal Protection Act.
The act would require an applicant wishing to carry concealed firearms to complete a training course in handgun use, safety, and marksmanship.

Representative Bill Mitchell said, "Just a few months ago in the United States Supreme Court in D.C vs. Heller says the second amendment means what we thought it meant, the right to bear arms rather that what some folks said state militias, so that I believe sheds new light in terms of this legislation."

State Representative Bill Brady of Bloomington says he supports the bill,
But he says he's noticed much opposition to similar bills causing them to fail in the Illinois House.
Representatives say the majority of House Leaders opposing the bill represent the Chicago land area.

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