Gee - sponsored by Senator Antonio Munoz - a former "police officer" who spent the majority of his "law enforcement" career on political details (like liquor enforcement) or on "legislative duty" where he got to keep accruing TOTJ for being a politician.
At least this version doesn't include an exemption for LEO duty and personal firearms, like several of his previous bills did.
Also, while some folks have discussed carrying AR or AK pistols, this bill could almost be logical in light of the shooting of the 2 CPD officers last week.
Of course, given that the criminals could be charged under 720 ILCS 5/24-1 (a)(4), likely be charged under 720 ILCS 5/24-1.1(a), 720 ILCS 5/24-1.6(a)(3)(B) (maybe B-5), 720 ILCS 5/24-1.8 and 430 ILCS 65/2, what makes the good Senator think this will really give the gangs pause?