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Illinois State Police and law enforcement associations issue concealed carry public safety advisory

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[June 08, 2013]  SPRINGFIELD -- The Illinois State Police, Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police and the Illinois Sheriffs' Association have issued a public safety advisory in response to numerous inquiries from citizens to the Illinois State Police Firearm Services Bureau, confirming that Illinois' current statute on unlawful use of a weapon will continue to be enforced in all jurisdictions.

Current Illinois law prohibits the carrying of an immediately accessible or loaded firearm on your person or in your vehicle regardless of whether the weapon is concealed. People in violation of the law are subject to arrest.

On Tuesday, the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals extended the time for the current law to remain in place until July 9, or when a new law goes into effect, whichever occurs first.

Illinois State Police Director Hiram Grau is reminding the public that House Bill 183, which was recently passed by the Legislature, is currently under review by Gov. Pat Quinn, pursuant to the Illinois Constitution. The bill has not yet become law.

[Text from file received from the Illinois State Police]

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