The Democratic candidate for Sangamon County State’s Attorney is suggesting he won’t prosecute concealed carry cases if he’s elected… because he expects any such prosecutions would ultimately be overturned as unconstitutional.
Ron Stradt says he’s not encouraging or advocating anyone to carry a concealed firearm. But he also says in light of recent Supreme Court rulings on gun rights, it would be a waste of time and resources to bring charges against, quote, “law-abiding citizens.” Stradt says that decision falls within his discretion as a prosecutor.
He is urging his fellow Democrats in the state legislature to allow a vote on concealed carry… Illinois is the only state in the nation that does not permit it.
