Politics & Government

Should Crystal Lake and Cary Ban Concealed Weapons in Restaurants?

The Chicago City Council is considering banning concealed weapons in all establishments that serve alcohol. Should Crystal Lake and Cary follow suit?


ByΒ Emily Stone,Β EditorΒ 

Chicago alderman areΒ considering a ban on concealed weapons in city restaurants that serve alcohol, according to theΒ ChicagoΒ Sun-Times.Β 


The proposal is a reaction to theΒ new state-wide concealed carry law,Β that includes a ban on concealed weapons in bars and restaurants that get more than 50 percent of their sales from liquor.

The proposal in ChicagoΒ would extend that ban to all establishments that serve liquor,Β according to CBS Chicago.Β 

What do you think? Should Crystal Lake and CaryΒ consider a similar ban on concealed weapons in all places that serve alcohol? Let us know what you think in the comments below.



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