How do you propose to get this information? This is not public information in IL due to law passed a couple years ago: http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/fulltext.asp?Name=097-0080

You should do your research before publishing articles of this nature PATCH.

Why do the Patch Editors think it would be a "public service'?

I don't understand how having access to such a map would be useful. Once we have the information, what would we do with it?

Give it a try Patch. Let me know how that works out. Can we also get the names, addresses, and list of medications of all who have mental illnesses in the North Shore? I'll bet that map is much larger than legal firearm owners.

Guess it is a slow news day for the Patch:) Maybe a map listing Kilowatts or water usage? How about a map of people with trees over 12"?

Holly, We wouldn't do anything with it. However it is a Holiday wish list for lots of violent criminals. Don't worry though, this is a way for patch to make people angry. Now, just breathe deep everyone, innnn and ouuut. Ok, were all good.

That's ridiculous!! So they can get robbed?? That makes no sense!!!!

@kuma076 said on Twitter: sure let every criminal in cook and lake know which homes are unprotected and which homes they can try to steal guns from.

@shinobi42 replied on Twitter: Considering problems with break ins in certain areas, as well as recent gun/gang violence, I would suggest not.

Jenny May Stringer wrote on Facebook: So they can get robbed??? NO!

Steve Cornelius wrote on Facebook: No, but feel free to publish addresses of non-gun owners to make it easier for criminals.

The Patch is becoming the northshore liberal review.......bunch of sheep

How about publishing the IQs of Patch Editors. Gotta be fairly low.

Silly. You're supposed to be journalists. You should be able to figure out whether to publish it on your own

So, it got someone else a lot of attention(disregard good or bad) so why not try it here, right?

Shouldn't you be reporting on the Kardashian pregnancy?

Y'all can consider my house Armed and Dangerous. Feel Free to open the door and come on in.

hey patch man is just doing his job...you see he gets credit everytime we post. and thats fine.

Can someone please throw some gasoline on this fire? I'm getting bored. Where's Brian at a time like this? Melanie Lewis, can you please confuse the hell out of all of us right now?

Pat Bruno wrote on Facebook: not unless they publish anyone that has been arrested for anything, criminals will always find a way.

A citizen has the right to know if his/her next door neighbor is lethally armed. I would not let my child go into a house where guns were present. Don't I have the right to protect my child? Don't I have a right to know if there is a legal gun in a house next to me that also is the home of a convicted felon? I believe I do.

You could just ask your neighbor if he/she has firearms before you send your kid over there. Most legal gun owners would tell a concerned parent they do own firearms and if thats a problem they would usually make other arrangements.

@john kerr. you are correct and i would let you know before.

@john kerr no you do not have a legal right to know ...i have a right to have guns in my house. but were you or your loved ones would be told before entering so im covered

Do I get to review your medical records to see if theirs any mental illnesses in your household before letting my kid come over to your home?

@kuma076 wrote on Twitter: it's a terrible idea that serves absolutely no purpose other then to treat lawful citizens like criminals.

You should have a psych test run on every parent whose house your child may enter as well.

Better yet, build a bubble around them.

Forget about the gun using criminals who are released every day by the thousands, we need to crack down on law abiding gun owners. Good grief.

John,
Non gun owners post signs such as "This home is protected by 357 magnum". They do it in hope they deter burglars. Most criminals rob homes that advertise firearms. Legal gun owners rarely advertise gun ownership. Teach you children guns are dangerous and ask questions when bringing your kids to others homes. If you feel uncomfortable, don't leave your kids there. Gut feelings work.

Fun string, I must admit I have a sign on my front lawn that says protected by smith & Weston but guy next door only has ABT your call.

Hmmmm. Why stop at gun ownership?

How about a map showing who's on the welfare roles? That would be entertaining.

How about a map showing everyone who had an abortion? Public money is going to pay for it now, so it should be public knowledge.

There's a whole bunch of fun maps we can come up with.

No one in the discussion has provided a good reason why the names of gun owners should not be published.

We live in a dangerous world. I suspect thaqt most gun owners know that there is no one to protect them and their families other than themselves. those folks who feel otherwise are entitled to their opinions and to not be protected.

Neal Weingarden posted on Facebook: "Since we do not have CC in this wonderful state, all this will do is tell the criminals where the guns are while the law respecting owners are at work. Posting the addresses will only make it easier to put guns in the hands of the wrong people...."

Also on Facebook, Benjamin Alp wrote: "NO asking for problems Stealing and what not. anyways pepole who would have the FOID/Permit already have met the requirements to have a weapon in the house."

Me thinks it's not the LEAGLE owners we need worry about.
Let's publish a list of everyone arrested for ILLEAGLE ownership.
And a list of dope dealers and DUI ofenders.

Jennifer, what are you doing in this controversial forum? Get out of here before things get ugly! Everyone else, duck down and be quiet, maybe John kerr will go on to worrying about his kids being in a dangerous same sex marriage home.

To John Kerr Please Post your home address.

I DO TOO MILLIE. It was sarcasm. Sorry.

Liz Mauck Ribeiro posted this response on Facebook: "This could endanger police as well by publishing their addresses."

Patch readers: as Ronniethelimodriver was so helpful in supplying us with Illinois laws in regards to Freedom Of Information Act, it is against the law too supply information regarding FOID, and also releasing law enforcements addresses. This is all hypothetical as far as Im concerned. John kerr, I would suggest you jump on the anti-CC bandwagon if you plan to make a difference. Not related, but I remember seeing guns in my home since far back as I remember. No one ever told me, but i knew I wasn't supposed to touch them, or ever point a gun at anyone. Educate and don't shelter your children.

No Millie, BIG hugs. Every time I see your posts, I hear Lil' Wayne(a rapper) saying "milli,a milli,a milli,milli,milli,a milli,amilli............

Maps??? Why should the bad guys know who is a gun owner and who is not? Having MORE gun owners will make for a more POLITE society.

This is yet another dopey liberal idea. Not meant to protect anyone, just the usual cowardly back biting of the lisping left.

Having a map to show who has a gun will endanger the homeowners that do NOT have a gun; especially the elderly and the disabled... Duh! Why create the "Perfect" scenario for Burglars and Home Invaders to operate nore efficiently? This will allow for MORE crime to come into our neighborhoods!!!

Liberalism... It doesn't work!

Why not just leave a sign in front of everyone's house "GUN OWNER" and "NO GUNS HERE"... Makes a lot of sense... Yea, right.......

NO- this would just make those households target for criminals wanting to get guns. You have to look at statistics, most crimes with guns aren't committed by law abiding, permit carrying people, but by those that acquire the guns illegaly, like purchasing on a street corner.

Here is something every citizen in favor of publishing the names of gun owners can do...today. Print out your own little sign that says "This House is a Gun Free Zone" and post it in your front window. Get creative and use the international symbol for "no guns". I am being facetious...but I can imagine it happening!

I own a flame thrower and a rocket launcher. Come get some.

Think the Parch editors should release their info...all info.

We want to know:

Do they have guns?

How much money is in their bank account?

What is their salary?

Are they on time for work?

What medications are they now or have they ever been on?

What psychiatric services have they ever had!

Have they had abortions!

Have they ever been arrested? Why? How many times?

What do their neighbors say about them?

Do they beat their spouse or children ?

What does their spouse or ex-spouse or ex say about them?

Are their bills paid? On time or late?

What is in their complete medical record?

Have they ever had or do they have an STD?

Do they have AIDS?

Are they green compliant! What is in their recycling ?

We would also like this information about all their family members ?

You like Big Brother? You folks all
Communists or just brain-washed??

This is the United States of America...with a legal 200 year old tried and true Constitution? We are a Republic. We have rights to privacy. Why not ask how the folks feel
Illegal publishing of private information or perhaps how they feel about Bill Ayers, a terrorist, being invited into the schools we pay for with our tax dollars to speak to our children?

@ mr. kerr
to be safe just assume all of us are packing heat. and if northbrook court gets shot up by crazy person dont run my way you might get caught up in friendly fire. but at least it would be friendly. sir your in my way please move.

Kevin Countois wrote on Facebook: They list home values and realestate deals. Why not gun ownership?

Ginee Wozniak Ames wrote on Facebook: No. That puts the unprotected in harms way.

Andrew Singer wrote on Facebook: How is publishing a map to show criminals who legally owns guns make anyone safer? It would make everyone else a target as criminals generally would like to avoid the chance of a victim defending themselves.

Joe Peddle wrote on Facebook: What a stupid question, of course not. Just as dumb as telling criminal who doesn't have a gun.

Steve Cornelius wrote on Facebook: A study by MIT in 2010 showed that publishing the names and locations of registered gun owners resulted in lower crime rates in areas with higher gun ownership (duh!) and higher crime rates in areas with lower gun ownership. http://is.gd/WKhmej

Kristina Andaya wrote on Facebook: Yes, guns are a hot commodity especially for thieves. This is why if you purchase a gun it should be through a registered agent. IF you choose to purchase through a private party sale, have your local PD do a check to ensure that 1. it is not stolen, and 2. that the person you are buying from is not a criminal. On a side note...I think this is a ridiculous idea. What's next? Publishing addresses of those who own kitchen knives?

In one community, a hand made sign was posted that said "House protected by Python." Not sure if it meant the handgun or the snake!

How bout a sign thats says Democrat lives here...Now that would be helpful

If you believe gun ownership is immoral, you should have the courage to advertise that, just as you advertise the fact you think a certain person should be voted into office. You are "voting" for gun confiscation, after all, if you are furthering that agenda. To not put out a sign would be cowardly. I might add that most of the people who vote for the candidates put forth by the corporate media are cowards...a given, because they do not have the courage to stand up and say we really have NO choice when it comes to voting...so I would NEVER expect these people to have the courage to put up a sign to say..."Hey, all you criminals...we have no guns...but we're all a bunch of brainwashed liberals...and we TRUST you...because...we're all ONE...right? Come on...when you enter our houses with your weapon...I'm sure we'll all have a nice conversation so we all recognize our oneness...even though we make $200,000
a year...and your mama makes $20,000...because we have such a honest and free society...heck...we even have a black president."

Why do we want to give info for criminals to come and steal weapon from lawfull citizen. Only the police should have this info

House A) gun owner - potentially good stuff to steal (valuables plus the guns), but potentially lethal risk to the perp...

House B) non gun owner - potentially good stuff to steal (valuables just like anyone else), but less lethal risk to the perp...

Which one will the perp choose?

Sometimes, the best way to teach people not to pee on the electric fence is just to let them pee on the electric fence. So, maybe we let the lefties have their tax increases and gun reporting...

{as long as they are forced to own the results...}

LOL,LOL,LOL,LOL!!!! This is crazy, people! The question that was posed is so stupid that I refuse to comment!

Chi-an, first let me commend you on choosing such a beautiful photo for this thread. Hollow points and everything! Shocked you folks had such a beauty on file. Put your head on your desk now.

Carl, Richard, and Eric, you guys are on fire! Awesome, keep it up! John K, why you omitted the "y" from your sir name we may never know but Millie made a dart of a point and you refuse to acknowledge it. She indicated that she belongs to a community that knows one another and interacts. You sir see only segregation as a solution. What are you? Maybe you should send your kids to your neighbors house and leave them there while they still have a chance to think for themselves. You are a fool if you think that this data should be published. Follow some of the links published earlier in this thread and READ THEM!

Fool!

So, John Kerr, you would not allow you children in a house where a gun is present? Therefore, they cannot be friends with the child of a policeman, FBI agent, Secret Service agent, etc. Your child would not be allowed in the presence of Nancy Proposition or her husband (they are both licenced to carry concealed). You would not allow them in the White House or to be friends with the president's children (lots of guns - including machine guns and ASSAULT WEAPONS around there). However, you don't mind not knowing that their best friends parent is a diagnosed schizo with violent tendencies and daydreams of child rape. After all, that is protected private medical information.

Sorry Ron, but where did I say my kid's best friends parent is schizo? You are making things up and putting words in my mouth.

I C Arnold bought a TANK He must be really worried

Chi-an, you did a great job causing so much controversy over something that is illegal anyway. Can we please move on, this one got so bad that John kerr needed to change his name. We got it John, you and your family don't want to be around guns. Maybe you'll consider moving to Japan? Chi-an and the patch will miss you though, for you are the one who keeps these senseless debates going. Take a break and take your kids to the arcade or something. No, that's a bad idea, there's guns there too. Well, just play board games Im a closet, with a blanket over your heads, with the lights out;o

I dont own a gun. Posting maps/lists of gunowners is the same as posting maps/lists of non-gunowners. It is saying where to steal a gun, and where to steal and not worry about getting shot. It is saying where all the military, cops, prison guards with unlisted numbers live for whoever holds a grudge. I dont own a gun, but if I lived in those counties, today i would buy one

Ok...Constitutional right for both freedom of the (slimy, socialist-marxist-almost communist, yellow, zealously fanatic & purposefully ignorant) press & the right own & bear arms. Fine, then. Neither "right" removes our citizen RESPONSIBILITIES to think before we act or to accept accountability for our choices afterward. So, if any of those gun owners have their guns stolen, sue not only the local paper but the parent company. If future statistics show that unprotected homes are robbed more often then they should do the same.
If a "media" source published the names & stats of "legally" protected sexual perverts, & some idiot then used that info to break into their homes for illegal purposes, don't you think the liberal politicians would be acting oppositely?

We are looking into getting a couple Tanks. One for front yard and one for back of house. Between the wild animal's and people we think it will help

i would rather be judged by 12 than carried by six.