2006 Grand National

[tjwatty]

I think the FOID card issue was mute. I signed up to renew my NRA membership, got $10 discount and 2 boxes of AA, no one asked for a card. I overheard a dealer, trying to sell a gun, tell a guy they could work it out here. Another store I heard a guy say they were loading up most of their stuff because of the 24hr waiting list. Lots of cops and DNR personel but I never had anyone ask for a foid. I believe a lot of leeway was given for this event anyway.The shell house was doing a bang up business, so to speak, and no cards. I understand this was the first time reloads were to be allowed at the Grands and that made a lot of people happy. I understand that they did keep a close eye on everyone, but I wasn't competing so I'm not sure how.
This complex was negotiated by a previous Gov. with the understanding that if Illinois passed any laws unfriendly to the grands that the contract was null and void. I don't think this jerk we have now is too bright but I don't think he would set himself up for that big of a lynching in down state. The almighty dollar does grease the wheels of government you know.