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Mar 24, 2023 · “We have definitely seen a racist history of gun laws — not to say that all gun laws are racist,” he said. Despite the racial disparities in Chicago’s gun law enforcement, state legislation does not explicitly state police should target Black communities.
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Nov 9, 2023 · Less-lethal weapons were born out of the turbulent 1960s from the anti-war protests on the college campus in Berkeley, California, law enforcement clashes with protesters in Chicago at the 1968...
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- Legal Self Defense Weapons in Chicago
- Can You Carry Pepper Spray in Chicago?
- Is It Legal to Carry A Stun Gun in Chicago?
- Is It Legal to Carry A Pocket Knife in Chicago?
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Based on my research these weapons are legal to carry in the city of Chicago (with restrictions) provided you are not a convicted felon. Convicted felons may not possess any weapon in the city of Chicago. 1. Pepper Spray* 2. Tactical Pens 3. Tasers & Stun Guns
It is legal to own pepper spray in Chicago and in Illinois provided you are 18 years of age or older and no a felon. However, you can’t use it indoors in most places. That being said when you get pepper spray those little dinky canisters are not the best option. You really want to get a pepper spray gun (which is also legal) to make sure you don’t ...
You may possess a taser or stun gun in the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago so long as you have a Concealed Carry Card and Firearms Owners Identification Card (FOID card). With a concealed carry card. Even with a FOID card there are still restrictions for use of a taser or stun gun in Chicago. Check out some good tasers and stun guns on my...
It is technically legal to carry a pocket knife in Chicago however the blade must be 2.5 inches* or less in length. You may have up to 3 inches in the State of Illinois. You must have a concealed carry card and a FOID card in order to carry a switchblade, bowie knives, or any other automatic or large knife in Chicago. This 2.5-inch limitation in Ch...
If you are interested in a FOID card you may apply onlinewith the Illinois Firearm Services Bureau. You must meet the following criteria to be qualified for a FOID card 1. Be at least 21 years of age or older or have parental guardian’s written permission and a clean record 2. You can’t have any felonies or domestic violence convictions on your rec...
A whistle, yes you read that right, I said a whistle. One of the most low tech devices out there can be the most effective. Why? Because it creates the element of surprise. Most muggers don’t want a lot of attention. A good loud whistle will bring a lot of unwanted attention to what is happening. I watched a video of a convicted mugger who said a w...
Mar 3, 2022 · The Illinois House of Representatives has passed legislation that removes stun guns and tasers from the definition of firearm. State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, who was a driving force behind numerous criminal justice reforms known as the SAFE-T Act, said the chiefs of police and sheriff’s associations are on board with the change in ...
Sep 20, 2017 · Filed Sept. 20, 2017, 11 a.m. GMT. SCOTTSDALE, Arizona – When Rick Smith launched his supercharged stun gun in 1999, his startup had produced two failed products, several years of losses and a ...
Feb 12, 2005 · Chicago's sudden debate over Tasers, paralleling those that have cropped up in other cities, carries with it a central irony: top police officials here began considering the use of Tasers...
Mar 1, 2022 · (The Center Square) – The Illinois House of Representatives has passed legislation that removes stun guns and tasers from the definition of firearm. State Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, who was a driving force behind numerous criminal justice reforms known as the SAFE-T Act, said the chiefs of police and sheriff’s associations are on ...
