Reply #21: Ilinois is already a no carry state [View All]

[Left in IL]

In Illinois, you can not carry a firearm or knife over 3" in public.

It's been this way since 1968.

It just dosen't work here. It may work in Canada, and many other places, but not here.

I suppose I could be real cynical and believe the murder rate would go up if we allowed CCW. But other states that have reciently allowed CCW have not shown a increase in murder or crime rates. Some have shown decreases others haven't shown much changes at all.

So why add CCW if it might not reduce the crime stastics? Because it matters at the individual level. Especially if you are a cab driver or deliver pizza. Both of which are far more dangerous than being a police officer. If crime stastics are not affected by CCW, why restrict individuals from defening themselves with effective tools?