The Illinois state agency tasked with issuing special concealed carry permits to retired law enforcement has refused to enforce the law, arguing it conflicts with federal guidelines. A Cook County circuit court judge is expected to make a decision on the matter this Thursday.
Correctional officers and courthouse deputies in Illinois have been in a decade-long battle with the state over special concealed carry permits for retired law enforcement officers. Despite a new law allowing all retired officers to qualify for these permits, the state agency responsible for issuing them has refused to enforce it, citing conflicts with federal guidelines . A Cook County circuit court judge is expected to make a decision on the matter this Thursday.
Many retired law enforcement officers express frustration over the lengthy process
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