Sixteen and a half months ago we moved into our home in the SW suburbs of Chicago. Since that day, I have transferred my Driver License, which since I hold a CDL Illinois treats me like a brand new driver for all fees and testing; I purchased my Firearm Owner's Identification Card (FOID); I took sixteen hours of class, including a written knowledge test, a proficiency test to demonstrate knowledge, safe handling, and proficiency with a handgun; I have had a background check by the Department of Homeland Security, the Illinois State Police, and the FBI; I have been fingerprinted twice and had four facial recognition photos taken; I have been through two waiting periods, the most recent 90 days, to allow ALL law enforcement in the state to weigh in on me; and I have handed over just shy of $625 for firearms items alone. With all of this I have three pieces of plastic that have a self life 4, 5 & 10 years. If I carry all three of these plastic cards, I have permission to use my firearms.
I am sure this is what the Founding Fathers intended when they ratified the words "shall not be infringed" as a way to protect our nation against enemies.
With all of these background checks and this training, you would think I would be able to walk into any gun shop in the nation, and walk out with any firearm I paid for, wouldn't you.
Tell me again, what are the requirements, hurdles, you must meet before you pen a word on a public forum, speak in public, or vote?