You spend money in the Peoples' Republic of Ill-annoy-astan?
I try not to go there at all, but when I do, I gas up before I cross the border from America and if I have to stop, it's only to empty my bladder or bowels.
I think it's not only appropriate, it's what they asked for, esp. the latter: Translate the word "cago" from Spanish.
Blessings,
Bill
I would just drive completely around the state of Illinois. Going 300 miles out of your way is better than stepping a single toe in that state.
But, you may carry in your car if you have a LTCH here in Indiana. I would not get out of the car with it at all. Even if there is laws on the book saying you may transport it to your trunk I would just not trust the police and prosecutors in that state to believe you really were just going to your trunk. Also, make sure to wear your seat belt because if you get in a crash and you survive being ejected from the car with that gun on your hip you can probably expect to be executed there.
So do these rules count for Chicago as well? I've been avoiding Chicago for the past few years but if allowed to at least keep it locked in the car, I might change my mind. I've been wanting to bring the kid to Brookfield Zoo and the Museum of Science and Industry but didn't want to travel without a firearm in the car. And If allowed to have it loaded inside the car that would give me confidence to be able to legally repel any attempted car-jacking.
You spend money in the Peoples' Republic of Ill-annoy-astan?
I try not to go there at all, but when I do, I gas up before I cross the border from America and if I have to stop, it's only to empty my bladder or bowels.
I think it's not only appropriate, it's what they asked for, esp. the latter: Translate the word "cago" from Spanish.
Blessings,
Bill
There are places in Illinois worth of spending my money.
This is one.
Can't speak for others, but I like having while driving and when I am back on this side of the border. I don't want to have to go unarmed until I manage to get back to the house to get my gun.If you intend to leave it in the car, what's the point of taking it at all?
Do you think you're more at risk inside of your vehicle than otherwise?
California weather is beautiful, too, but I'm not spending one thin dime there. Lots of sights to see in NYC and Washington, DC as well.... I recall a trip there when I was about 11, but until their laws recognize our Constitution and our natural rights, I don't care what the sights are or how good the food is, it's not worth my life.
and YMMV
Blessings,
Bill
Can't speak for others, but I like having while driving and when I am back on this side of the border. I don't want to have to go unarmed until I manage to get back to the house to get my gun.
In the city it is very hard to actually carry a gun. There are a large number of buildings with no-gun signs, can't use public transportation, can't go to public gatherings, blah blah blah...Yes, it's worrisome to have to leave it in the car but at least you have it when you pull up and stop at a gas station, stoplight, etc.
For that matter, even those with Illinois permits have so many restrictions that they must have to leave the gun in the car a lot.
You can drive to Muskegon and take the ferry to Wi.I make a point not to stop or spend money in Illinois. That includes tolls when practical.
I often travel between Indianapolis and Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, holding my nose while passing through IL.
The drivers up there are awful. It is funny to see the look of surprise on a drivers face when I show some courtesy and slow down to allow a truck or even a car to move over into my lane ahead of me. One of these days I expect I will be picking the face of one of those high speed motorcycle riders out of my boat motor prop.
I drive right through Chicago with my .45 and .38 handy. Crazy people.
If the non-resident leaves leaves his/her vehicle unattended, he or she shall store the firearm within a locked vehicle or locked container within the vehicle in accordance with subsection (b) of Section 65 of the Firearm Concealed Carry Act.
From the IL State Police:
Can I keep a firearm in my hotel room when I travel?
Yes, assuming no local ordinance applies. The critical question is how the firearm was carried into the room and transported in a vehicle. Those actions must be done lawfully.