Posted 12 May 2016 - 02:59 PM

Call to Action!

HB1016 HFA 1 Gun Dealer Licensing Act

Witness Slips and Phone Calls Needed

We believe there is a chance similar language will be filed on another bill and will remain vigilant during the coming days. Today, we ask you to file witness slips and make phone calls opposing the known threat - House Amendment 1 (HFA1) to HB1016 Gun Dealer Licensing . As you do so, be alert for any additional Calls to Action that may be required.

On May 11, 2016, Amendment 1 was filed on HB1016 Safety Tech , proposing to create the Gun Dealer Licensing Act. In typical fashion the anti-gunners filed this amendment after the House had adjourned for the day,Make no mistake, Representative Willis' timing was calculated to hide one of the most onerous assaults on gun rights seen in Illinois for years. Hiding their intent is the method preferred by those hoping to eliminate your rights, particularly the group Americans for Responsible Solutions , and legislators who associate with them.will add layer upon layer of red tape to the process of selling firearms, red tape meantto make society safer but designed to drive gun dealers out of business.from the local sheriff to operate their business by obtaining a statement that they are in compliance with all lawtheir Social Security numbera dealer license or employee license, and cannot work in a gun storeparticipate in the family business if under age 21applicants for a license must first have 5 years licensee experience and pass a written examin the same way doctors and lawyers are licensed, including continuing education on subjects still to be definedwith the Stateof conducting "unlicensed business" is defined as a licensee for the purpose of enforcement, investigation, and hearingsmore than 8 firearms can be retroactively considered a dealerto locations within 500 feet of a school, preschool, or day-care facility, eliminating all possibility of gun stores in Chicagoby lawwithout prior approvalfor each offense, even a first offense. Penalties must be paid within 60 days with no provision for a stay pending appealof records are allowedsimilar to the Concealed Carry Licensing Review Board which has been the source of so many problemsare required, beyond those already implemented by the dealeravailable for inspection by State and Federal authorities, which translates towithout a hearing, if suspension is deemed to be in the public interest