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« Post-Heller case on Lautenberg matter | Main | Blog devoted to Obama and the gun issue »

Evanston IL drops handgun ban

Posted by David Hardy · 12 August 2008 10:16 AM

Story here.

"[Alderman] Rainey suggested that the city might want to consider printing the names of all those who have state firearms cards in the local paper.

"Do you want your grandchild going to visit someone who has a gun?" Rainey asked. But no action was taken on that suggestion.

Police Chief Richard Eddington said he would recommend against establishing a local registration program for firearms owners. He said the cost of the program couldn't be justified under the city's tight budget. In addition, Eddington said, the registration program would depend on everybody telling the truth, "which in my professional opinion isn't always true.""

The Chicago Tribune calls the repealed ordinance "one of the more progressive in the country" because it banned even BB guns and paint ball guns, and that Alderman Bernstein complained ""I find the Supreme Court decision repugnant."

Hat tips to readers Bill Z., Ambiguous Ambiguae, and Jack Anderson....

· Chicago gun case

20 Comments | Leave a comment

Letalis Maximus, Esq. | August 12, 2008 10:38 AM | Reply

Somebody nominate the Chief for Genius of the Year. Yes Virginia, people lie to the government and sometimes don't tell the government stuff that ain't any of the government's business.

At least, that's the way it is around here.

jon | August 12, 2008 11:09 AM | Reply

yes, i would send my grandchild for shooting lessons. duh.

Mwalimu Daudi | August 12, 2008 11:40 AM | Reply

"[Alderman] Rainey suggested that the city might want to consider printing the names of all those who have state firearms cards in the local paper.

Interesting. I don't think that the state prints the names of child molesters in newspapers so people in the comminuty can identify them easily enough. Exactly what is Rainey thinking - law-abiding gun owners are lower than child molesters, perhaps?

Gary | August 12, 2008 12:05 PM | Reply

Daudi, get back to Surber right now.

Listen to the elected officials squawk.

Did Rainey ever consider that cops would be included in the list of gun owners, and that most cities allow their officers to remain fairly anonymous for safety reasons?

RKV | August 12, 2008 12:06 PM | Reply

Let's make sure that if the aldermen print the names of those with firearms cards, that we print the aldermen's names, photos, phone numbers, addresses, financials, etc. Two can play that game.

the wolf | August 12, 2008 12:33 PM | Reply

It's telling that the Tribune would term an extremely restrictive law as "progressive."

Pat Kris | August 12, 2008 12:40 PM | Reply

Ditto on printing the names of city aldermen.

Do you want your grandchild going to visit someone who is an alderman?

JorgXMcKie | August 12, 2008 12:50 PM | Reply

"Do you want your grandchild going to visit someone who is an alderman?" Great! Hilarious.

Personally, I'd think that burglars and other criminals would just love the idea of printing that list. You'd just check the local phone book, say, and figure out who was very likely to be unarmed and rob them. Why take a chance on getting shot while burglarizing (or B&E, etc) when you don't have too? I'll be this guy sweeps the felon vote next time.

someguy | August 12, 2008 1:31 PM | Reply

I'm sure the Alderman would be delighted to discuss her proposal to publish the names of gun owners in the local paper. Her contact information is as follows:

Ann Rainey
1707 Dobson St
Evanston, IL 60202-3723
(847) 475-2949

Carl in Chicago | August 12, 2008 1:37 PM | Reply

Yes, Someguy. Perhaps she would. People ... be respectful and polite. It's quite clear that she's just uninformed about firearms, and the people who own them. If you are going to initiate her, please do so kindly and with patience.

[email protected]

Hucklebuck | August 12, 2008 2:08 PM | Reply

As usual, "progressive" = "unconstitutional".

bobby b | August 12, 2008 2:39 PM | Reply

"It's quite clear that she's just uninformed about firearms, and the people who own them."

It's quite clear that the KKK was just uninformed about black people. So, cut them some slack at those lynchings.

(It's her job to learn about other people. The default position cannot be "you're scum until you prove to me that you're not.")

CCMCornell | August 12, 2008 3:16 PM | Reply

Actually, I'd put that as "progerssive" -> oppressive.

FWB | August 12, 2008 4:32 PM | Reply

A Cop saying people don't tell the truth. Well ain't that the pot calling the kettle black!!!

Algen | August 12, 2008 7:00 PM | Reply

One of the commenter's suggested that the city print up Firearms Free stickers that people could post on their houses. That way the criminals would not even have to look in the phone book to find their victims. Can theses people really be that brain dead and stupid ?

Mark | August 12, 2008 7:48 PM | Reply

Especially since people go to jail for lying to the cops. (See Martha Stewart)

Jim D. | August 12, 2008 9:38 PM | Reply

Personally, I'd think that burglars and other criminals would just love the idea of printing that list.

"Hey, we need a gun. Let's check that list until we find someone who's not home..."

Paul Henning | August 13, 2008 2:53 AM | Reply

Jim D.

If a kid stole a car from a vacationing couple, and used the car to run over people, should we ban cars too?

WP Zeller | August 13, 2008 5:06 AM | Reply

One of the real, inside reasons this situation went this well in Evanston, and believe it, this is as good as it could get in that place, is the Chief himself. Read carefully as he navigates a fine line perfectly in a hostile environment. The quotes of his that get published are very illuminating.
I say, thanks, Chief.

ATL | August 13, 2008 9:54 AM | Reply

This is a great example of why people like this do not need to be in public office. The scorn and derision they have of their fellow citizens that choose to not defer their right of self-defense. It's a telling sign of who these people really are and what they think of their fellow citizens.

"[Alderman] Rainey suggested that the city might want to consider printing the names of all those who have state firearms cards in the local paper."

I have a better idea. Let's publish in the local newspaper Alderman Rainey's home address with a sub-title that says "This house is a gun free zone: No guns are present or allowed in this home"
I wonder what the chances are that the Alderman's home has a firearm present. Hmmm......Maybe we can get some odds from Chuck Schumer. LOL!

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