With crime stories dominating the headlines daily in Illinois, the House Public Safety and Violence Prevention Task Force convened Thursday to discuss ways to address gun violence. Polls show crime is on the minds of voters before the election in November. State Representative LaShawn Ford is the chair of the task force.
Scott Pulaski owns the gun store Piasa Armory in Alton. He was asked what laws could be added to the books to prevent crime while preserving the 2nd Amendment. Pulaski said enforcing current law should be the priority.
According to FBI crime statistics, the three most dangerous cities in Illinois per capita are Rockford, Springfield and Aurora.
story from Illinois Radio Network
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