IL, NY and other Nazi states

[Cotillion]

Living in southern Oregon I have it pretty easy with gun laws. I can cc everywhere and oc almost everywhere without worry. I read this forums a lot and its got me thinking, how many people here would still carry if you lived in IL or another state/county which restricts carry or will not give you a permit for no good reason? I know the most common answer will be "I'd just never move there" but for myself, if I was offered an amazing job in this economy how could I say no? So without the "I'd just never move there" answer, what would you do? Still carry? Would you still carry what you have or would you drop down to a 100% concealable gun?

There was that idiot on here a week or so back talking about how he carries in Florida without a permit and doesn't care and i don't support that, but I couldn't imagine living somewhere where carrying was out of the question so yes I would still carry. Most likely a gun small enough to fit a wallet holster or possibly a ankle rig

[wallyb]

I think your reasoning is questionable at best, but I respect your opinion. I think we all understand it is a huge hassle if you get arrested in one of those states for carrying a pistol. It is a felony in IL, you will always be found guilty and you must do jail time, usually a 1 year prison term. I think NY is even worse, if that is possible. I heard that NY City cops beat you half to death on the way to be booked.

[eXGee11]

<Legal monotone> no sir I would not carry in a state that forbid its subjects from self defense </Legal monotone>

[trophyhunter]

I can speak for New York State, and I would not carry a Handgun here in NY if I didnt have my CCW Permit.My freedom is to great to loose.I would however Carry some kind of less Lethal Weapon to protect myself.

[M1911a1lvr]

I agree. I wouldn't lose my rights just carry. I would find other ways to accomplish my goals. As far as the "I wouldn't move there" answer. That isn't a viable answer to the guestion.

[Malakai Christoff]

I respect your opinion as previously stated but in No Way agree with breaking the law. I live in a Police state, NJ & can only carry legally out of state so the thought has definetly crossed my mind but the consequences are to severe. So im gonna have to say NO, I would not carry w/o a valid CWP. When you think about it,youd be no different carrying illegally than the criminal your trying to defend against. To me that speaks on a persons integrity,character & maturity, No Offense. If the Lord has decided on a certain day & time that you are to be robbed,assaulted,whatever its my complete & total belief theres absolutetly nothing you can do about it other than Pray that day never comes. If it does then id pray to be in a position that I can Legally defend myself, other than that..."thy kingdom come, thy will be done"...

[hyperdog]

Illinois is all messed up. Forget about carry, you gotta know the law forward and back just to pack it into your car to drive anywhere to shoot. I have not been pulled over yet with a weapon in the vehicle but chances are they could find something illegal with how your are transporting a weapon. OR you will get that good cop that just tells you do this and move along.

[smith714]

I live in Illinois and I carry every day that I work. I carry my pistol in a small fanny pack with the slide locked back and my magazine in my front pocket. There is times I carry hot but not too often.

[Everclear]

Personally I wouldn't carry. I would hate it but repercussions are too severe.

[fudo]

I've lived 54 years without living in NY or IL. I can make it the rest of the way without going there.