What is to stop this anti-USA commissar "sheriff" from revoking a permit later?
Here in Illinois you have to have a Firearms Owner Identification Card to buy a firearm or ammunition. It’s issued on a shall-issue basis by the State Police. The idea is to make sure that you are not a convicted felon, are not an illegal alien and that there are no orders of protection out against you that prohibit you from buying a firearm. The burden of proof is on the State Police, not you, and they are pretty timely on acting on applications.
Once you have that you can buy as many guns and as much ammo as you please. You are not required to register the gun - in fact, there is no mechanism for registering guns, at least at the State level. Daley II wants one in Chicago - we’ll see.
I agree. No permit is needed for public speech or publication in print or electronic media. No permit is needed to attend religious services, or to travel within the United States. No permit is needed to decline warrantless search of one’s home or car. No permit is needed to refrain from self-incrimination.
Historically, concealed carry was presumptive proof of criminal intent. IIRC the Founding Fathers accepted this as a given. A CCW permit is a government issued document telling any apprehending authorities “it’s ok, we know, don’t presume criminal intent with this guy”. The problem came when open carry was discouraged or banned for fear of scaring others, and CCW permits otherwise subverted into a revokable privilege.
Exactly. Give the judge points for protecting Dorr’s First Amendment rights but perhaps the judge should take a remedial course in 2A. With a reading for comprehension prerequisite. The CCW permit should never have been an issue in the first place.