Home invasion victim charged with firearm violation -- Wilmette, IL

Chicago Tribune ^ | Lisa Black

[Jubal Harshaw]

A Wilmette homeowner who shot and wounded an intruder was charged today with violating the north suburb's ordinance banning handgun ownership.

If convicted, Hale DeMar, 54, faces a fine of up to $750.

"It would be unfortunate and potentially tragic to conclude from this incident that Wilmette families would be safer if they keep a handgun in their homes," Wilmette Police Chief George Carpenter said in a written statement. "The oppose it is true. Wilmette families are in greater danger if they keep a handgun at home."

[Itzlzha]

"It would be unfortunate and potentially tragic to conclude from this incident that Wilmette families would be safer if they keep a handgun in their homes," Wilmette Police Chief George Carpenter said in a written statement. "The oppose it is true. Wilmette families are in greater danger if they keep a handgun at home."

Hmmm...Chicago Police say that a victim is more at risk by having the means to defend themselves.

Were THESE people safer by relying on the damned Chicago POLICE Department?!?!

Suck down another slider, Police Chief George Carpenter...maybe some MORE people can die while waiting for your crack troopers to arrive!

[facedown]

ping

[antaresequity]

mailto:police@wilmette.com

[steplock]

Funny you should mention 6th graders...

http://wilmette.k12.il.us/virtualmuseum/museum02/Collins/carpent.htm

I sent them a letter advising them they should remove this offensive page dedicated to a anti-U.S. Constitution pro-communist pig.

[sistergoldenhair]

Thought you might know people who'd be interested.

[Budge]

Another 'the sun revolves around the earth' moron

"They" are never going to tell us the earth is round, like a ball!

Why, "they" know the earth is flat - has to be!

[Budge]

Criminals ought to believe that every damned one of us has a gun in the house.

You mean to tell me there are people who don't keep guns in their homes??!!

Oh, wait - scratch that. I forgot about the gun-grabing democRATS, liberals, (oh rats, call 'em what they are, Budge) communists.

[SCR1]

UNder IL constitution, the ban would be upheld. In the 1970 debates they specifically mentioned that the state retains the right to ban pistols.

I can't think of a better 2nd Amendment case right now. Even though it is only an ordinance violation.

[SCR1]

FYI - he was also charged with violating the lovely FOID act - Firearms Ownership ID. That is a Class A misdemeanor.

[Bob Mc]

"Pay the $750.00 and buy a new gun. Screw the authorities."

And move to Gueda Springs, Kansas

[MHGinTN]

Wilmette Police Chief George Carpenter said in a written statement. "The oppose it is true. Wilmette families are in greater danger if they keep a handgun at home." ... Time for a new Police Chief. Someone should ask the dolt how long it takes to get to a 911 home invasion call, by his police force. Idiot leftist.

[MHGinTN]

Perp invades my home, I call the Morgue to come get the trash ...

[Lazamataz]

"It would be unfortunate and potentially tragic to conclude from this incident that Wilmette families would be safer if they keep a handgun in their homes," Wilmette Police Chief George Carpenter said in a written statement. "The oppose it is true. Wilmette families are in greater danger if they keep a handgun at home."

Right.

If this guy didn't keep a handgun in his home, there would be one less injury in Chicago: The perps.

No, wait, he would have raped the women and killed the men. Damn. I almost thought this police chief was NOT A F***ING MORON BONE-DRY BRAIN FLAT LINE EEG PEANUTS FOR CEREBELLUM CHIMPING IDIOT! But, of course, I was wrong.

Chicago is pretty much Great Britain without the cool accents.

[Travis McGee]

Police Chief Carpenter is right.

Only the police need handguns. Civilians have no need for them. The police can do all the protecting.

[Squantos]

"The constitutions of most of our States assert that all power is inherent in the people; that they may exercise it by themselves in all cases to which they think themselves competent, or they may act by representatives, freely and equally chosen; that it is their right and duty to be at all times armed; that they are entitled to freedom of person, freedom of religion, freedom of property, and freedom of the press." --Thomas Jefferson

Awwwwww Tommy where are ye when we need ya !

[Travis McGee]

Unfrickingbelievable. This is in America??

[goldstategop]

Wilmette's Police Chief George Carpenter in an idiot. I'd advise the victim to fight it and let the prosecution argue to a jury he wasn't entitled to defend his home and family. Its more than the $750 fine here; its the principle a man's home is his castle. Heck, this is kind of case defense lawyers love.

[Diddle E. Squat]

LOL, yep, liberals know it all, yet know nothing.

[Beck_isright]

"It would be unfortunate and potentially tragic to conclude from this incident that Wilmette families would be safer if they keep a handgun in their homes," Wilmette Police Chief George Carpenter said in a written statement. "The oppose it is true. Wilmette families are in greater danger if they keep a handgun at home."



I found someone that would agree with the Police Chief.