Final Decision On Guns Clears Way For Manars Bill

(Springfield, IL) -- State Senator Andy Manar’s Family and Personal Protection Act is moving forward thanks to last week’s ruling by the 7^th Circuit Court of Appeals. The panel of judges voted to refrain from revisiting a previous decision ordering the state to enact a concealed carry law. Democratic Senator Andy Manar co-sponsored the Family and Personal Protection Act, which would restrict applicants to those 21 and older. Applicants would also have a FOID card and proof of NRA or equivalent firearms training, pass a criminal background check and have no history of mental illness or alcohol abuse. A similar bill has been introduced in the House.