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2nd Amendment and Self-Defense Illinois

2nd Amendment and Self Defense Illinois - Shoot or Don't Shoot


Many of us think the Illinois Concealed Carry License will be a panacea. Nothing could be further from the truth.  Illinois already has a governmental policy against citizens lawfully possessing and using firearms, rather than focusing on the real problems....stolen firearms, serious mental illness and gang related crimes.

Can homeowners use a firearm to defend their life, protect their family or home? Does Illinois allow "stand your ground"? Is there a duty to retreat? When can I legally shoot to protect my family?  Where can I lawfully carry my firearms without fear of arrest? As usual Illinois is unclear.

Huntley Area Tea Party welcomes guest speaker Jerry Novak, Attorney at Law, Licensed Private Detective, NRA Certified Firearms Instructor, Member International Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors. Mr. Novak will introduce us to the Pandora's Box of Illinois law, and give us a better idea of what we can do to protect ourselves from our government and their idea of what's right and wrong.

Join us Wednesday, October 16 at Huntley Park District - Willow Room. Gather in 6:30 PM.  Program begins at 7:00PM.
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