Politics & Government

How Does the Yorkville Police Chief Feel About Concealed Carry?

Chief Richard Hart shares his thoughts on the conceal carry bill override that passed today.

The Illinois State Legislature met today to vote on the conceal carry bill (House Bill 183) that last week Gov. Quinn sent back with an amendatory veto. 

The bill was approved, which now legally allows individuals to carry concealed weapons in Illinois, the only state that did not yet have such a bill.

Yorkville Police Chief Richard Hart gave his thoughts on the conceal carry bill and what it means for the Yorkville Police Department.

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“I don’t think it’s going to have any affect,” said Hart. “We’re trained as officers to consider everyone to be armed. It’s a good standard practice so you’re never surprised.”

He said in his experience those that do have guns on their persons often do not even legally own the weapon.

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“It’s about time in Illinois that lawful citizens can carry a firearm,” said Hart.

This story has been edited to reflect that the bill did pass the conceal carry override.


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