The Illinois State Rifle Association says gun owners have run out of options in a case challenging the state’s prohibition of carrying concealed firearms on mass transit.
The case Schoenthal vs. Raoul dealt with whether state’s ban of carrying firearms on mass transit, even for those with concealed carry permits, is constitutional. A district judge said the measure is unconstitutional. An appeals court differed. The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday turned down a petition to review the case. Richard Pearson with the ISRA said they’ve run out of options for that challenge. But, there are other cases the Supreme Court could take up.
Pearson said with legal battles underway, gun owners are monitoring what kind of new legislation the General Assembly could pass before the end of session next month, including a potential ban on certain handguns that can be converted to full automatic firing.
Story from Illinois Radio Netwok
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