The Illinois House on Wednesday passed its first gun-control measure of the session, requiring nonlicensed dealers of firearms at Illinois gun shows to conduct criminal background checks on buyers.

By nonlicensed dealer they mean private citizens engaging in lawful commerce with other private citizens. Some more feel good legislation that does nothing but cost people money and infringe on their right to do business. The bill is on its way to the senate.

Posted in uncategorized on June 10th, 2003 by SayUncle | RSS 2.0 |