FIREARMS-CONCEALED CARRY Senate SponsorsSen. John O. Jones and Dan Rutherford-Chris Lauzen 1/12/2011SenateSession Sine Die New Act50 ILCS 705/10.6 new720 ILCS 5/24-2from Ch. 38, par. 24-2Creates the Family and Personal Protection Act. Permits the county sheriff to issue permits to carry concealed firearms to persons at least 21 years of age who meet certain requirements. Requires an applicant for a permit to have completed specified training requirements developed by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training Standards Board consisting of classroom instruction and live firing exercises. Preempts home rule. Amends the Illinois Police Training Act and the Criminal Code of 1961 to make conforming changes. Effective immediately. 2/20/2009SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. John O. Jones 2/20/2009SenateFirst Reading 2/20/2009SenateReferred to Assignments 3/2/2009SenateAdded as Co-Sponsor Sen. Dan Rutherford 3/4/2009SenateAssigned to Public Health 3/9/2009SenateAdded as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Chris Lauzen 3/11/2009SenateHeld in Public Health 3/13/2009SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments 1/12/2011SenateSession Sine Die